# Endnotes explained — The Imitation of Christ

> Chapter companion for The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis.

## What happens

A collection of scriptural references and citations supporting the preceding chapters, drawing from the Old and New Testaments, Apocrypha, and external sources.

## Themes in this chapter

### Grace and Divine Dependence

Numerous citations emphasize reliance on God (e.g., Psalm 71:12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 15:4).

### Suffering and the Cross

References to bearing the cross and suffering (e.g., Matthew 16:24, Acts 5:41, Romans 8:18).

### Eucharistic Devotion

Citations related to the Eucharist (e.g., John 6:51, Matthew 26:26, 1 Corinthians 5:7).

## Character check-ins

### Jesus Christ

Referenced through multiple New Testament citations (e.g., John 8:12, Matthew 16:24, Luke 24:46).

### God the Father

Implied in references to divine attributes and actions (e.g., Psalm 94:12, 2 Corinthians 1:3).

### David

Cited as author of many Psalms (e.g., Psalm 4:4, Psalm 25:17, Psalm 37:3).

### St. Paul

Referenced through epistles (e.g., Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 12:2, Philippians 3:20).

### Moses

Mentioned in citation of Numbers 12:8 and Exodus 20:19.

### Solomon

Referenced via Ecclesiastes 1:8 and Song of Solomon 2:17.

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