"but for the grace of God" meaning in All languages combined

See but for the grace of God on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Etymology: An ellipsis for there but for the grace of God go I. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=but for the grace of God}} but for the grace of God
  1. Were it not for God's help.
    Sense id: en-but_for_the_grace_of_God-en-phrase-eO8ER8jU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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