John Flavel (c.1627–1691) was an English Presbyterian clergyman, puritan, and author.
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“Whither goest thou?”
—Bible: New Testament Peter, in John, 13:36.
The words, which are repeated in John 16:5, are best known in the Latin form in which they appear in the Vulgate: Quo vadis? Jesus replies, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
“Mans extremity is Gods opportunity.”
—John Flavel (16301691)