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Gregory of Nazianzus Quotes: What He was, He laid aside; what He was not, He assumed. He takes upon Himself the poverty of my flesh so that I may receive the riches of His divinity.
         

What He was, He laid aside; what He was not, He assumed. He takes upon Himself the poverty of my flesh so that I may receive the riches of His divinity.


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This page presents the quote "What He was, He laid aside; what He was not, He assumed. He takes upon Himself the poverty of my flesh so that I may receive the riches of His divinity.". Author of this quote is Gregory of Nazianzus. This quote is about poverty, riches, may, flesh, divinity,.