Quote by Philip Schaff

To the first class belong the Gospels and Acts to the second, the Epistles to the third, the Revelation.

To the first class belong the Gospels and Acts to the second

Summary

This quote is explaining the classification of the books in the Bible. It suggests that the Gospels and Acts belong to the first class, meaning they are considered the most significant or primary in importance. The Epistles are assigned to the second class, implying a level below the Gospels and Acts. Finally, the Revelation is mentioned as belonging to the third class, implying a lower significance or priority compared to the previous books. This classification provides a framework for understanding the hierarchical arrangement and importance of these biblical texts.

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By Philip Schaff

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