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Shakespeare did not invent the phrase if that is what you mean. The expression goes back at least to 1000 AD and has developed gradually over a thousand years to its present form, helped along by Dr Samuel Johnson of dictionary fame.

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Who were the two men on the road after Jesus death?

The two men on the road after Jesus' death were Cleopas and another disciple, as mentioned in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 24:13-35). They were discussing the recent events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection when Jesus appeared to them, though they did not recognize him at first.


What road did Jesus appear in?

Your question has two answers: Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus the day of His resurrection (Luke 24:13-15), and He appeared in spirit to Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:3-5).


What happened on the road to Emmaus?

Jesus met two of his new disciples (not apostles) there and walked with them! They were blinded by their own sorrow that Jesus had died and didn't recognize Him. At the end other their journey they finally recognized Him and went back to Jerusalem to see the 11 disciples and told them Jesus had risen from the dead.


Who were the two people Jesus appeared to on the road to Damascus?

The two people Jesus appeared to on the road to Damascus were Saul (who later became known as the apostle Paul) and Ananias. Jesus appeared to Saul in a blinding light and spoke to him, causing him to become a believer and change his ways. Ananias was instructed by Jesus to go to Saul and heal him of his blindness.


Who said the longest road in the world is the road to redemption?

This phrase may be attributed to writer Jace J Quinn. It has been used in a print ad for General Motors. Regardless of its origin, whoever said it was apparently unaware that the road to redemption is about the shortest road one could conceive of--two steps. Take the two steps described in the Bible's Epistle to the Romans, the tenth chapter, the ninth verse, and you have arrived at Redemptionville, aka salvation: That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. To be redeemed is to be bought back, and you have been bought back from eternal death. Hence, you have been saved from death by the man who "fell on the grenade" for you by dying in your place, and paid the price you were required to pay for your sin, since "the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).

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Who said the road of good intentions is paved with hell?

Samuel Johnson said,"The road of good intentions is paved with hell." by saed.


What is the sentence of road?

the road to hell is paved with good intentions


What is the origin of the quote The road to heaven is paved with good intentions?

Actually, the saying is "The road to Hell is paved with good intentions." I believe it is more of a proverb, and I'm not certain an attribution can be identified. It has been used in song, poems, and other literature for at least the past hundred years.


The road to destruction is paved with good intentions?

anyone who will say this is obviously unaware that they are advocating bad intentions.


Who said the road to ruin is paved with good intentions?

Martin Luther KIng Junior.


What are the release dates for Bless This House - 1995 The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions 1-7?

Bless This House - 1995 The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions 1-7 was released on: USA: 25 October 1995


What song are the lyrics the road to hell is paved with good intentions from?

Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake--4 minutes


What is the road to hell paved with proverbially?

Good intentions (so wrong if you ask me... I am catholic, so i don't believe that)


The road to hell is paved with good intentions?

yes you may intend to do good but when you dont you still have to stand before God in judgement for it and good works wont get you to heaven


If the road to hell is indeed paved with good intentions then is altruism is defeated before it is begun?

No. The expression means you cannot accomplish a good end by evil means.


What are the ratings and certificates for United States of Tara - 2009 The Road to Hell Is Paved with Breast Intentions 3-6?

United States of Tara - 2009 The Road to Hell Is Paved with Breast Intentions 3-6 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-MA


When is the world going to hell?

It is a very long road, paved with good intentions. The trips seems all the longer when the kids in the back seat keep asking, "when are we going to get there?"