Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

In these words the Apostle sets forth a most apt antithesis: first, he who is justified by faith has peace with God, but tribulation with the world, because his life is spiritual. Secondly, the unrighteous have peace with the world, but anguish and tribulation with God, because their life is carnal. Thirdly, as God the Holy Spirit is eternal, so also the peace of the righteous and the tribulation of the unrighteous will be everlasting. Lastly, as the flesh is temporal, so also the tribulation of the righteous and the peace of the unrighteous will be temporary.

In these words the Apostle sets forth a most apt antithesis:

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting experiences of those who are justified by faith and those who are unrighteous. It explains that the righteous, who have faith, experience peace with God but face tribulation in the world because they live a spiritual life. On the other hand, the unrighteous have peace with the world but face anguish and tribulation with God since they live a carnal life. Additionally, it emphasizes the eternal nature of the peace of the righteous and the tribulation of the unrighteous, as well as the temporary nature of the tribulation of the righteous and the peace of the unrighteous.

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By Martin Luther King Jr.

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