fool for Christ in English

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  "etymology_text": "Derived from the writings of Saint Paul.",
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        "A Christian who flouts social conventions, for example by giving away all worldly goods, in order to serve the religion."
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  "etymology_text": "Derived from the writings of Saint Paul.",
  "forms": [
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        "plural"
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        "A Christian who flouts social conventions, for example by giving away all worldly goods, in order to serve the religion."
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"fool for Christ" meaning in English

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