but for the grace of God

phrase

Were it not for God's help.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. Were it not for God's help.

Origin

An ellipsis for there but for the grace of God go I.

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APA

but for the grace of God. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/but%20for%20the%20grace%20of%20God

MLA

“but for the grace of God.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/but%20for%20the%20grace%20of%20God. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “but for the grace of God,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/but%20for%20the%20grace%20of%20God.

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