"The Bible says that God has a reason for…" — Billy Graham

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Meaning

The quote says that a person's life on earth has a purpose, and that people remain here because God intends them to be here. It also suggests that death would come sooner if there were no further reason for someone to stay alive. The message is meant to comfort by implying that life is not random.

When It Was Said

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Who It Was Said To

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Historical Context

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Source

Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well (2013)

Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

Did They Really Say It?

The phrase appears in the book "Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well (2013)" by Billy Graham (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.

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About Billy Graham

American evangelist and Southern Baptist minister

Billy Graham was an American evangelist, ordained Southern Baptist minister, and civil rights advocate, active in the 20th century. Born William Franklin Graham Jr., he became widely known for broadcasts and world tours built around live sermons. Over a career that lasted more than six decades, Graham rose to prominence as an evangelical Christian figure in the United States and abroad. His public work made him a familiar voice in religious broadcasting and large-scale preaching, and his influence extended well beyond the pulpit.

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