“As though He were carrying in that cross the pain of the world.” – Miriam, Ben-Hur ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Ben-Hur 1959

Miriam

[about Jesus]

As though He were carrying in that cross the pain of the world.

Tirzah

So fearful, and yet why is it I'm not afraid anymore?

Esther

[Thunder sounds]

The shadow of a storm. [The sky goes dark while she, Miriam and Tirzah enter the cave] A strange darkness... but still day.

Miriam

[Thunder sounds louder]

His life is over.

In this scene

Esther Haya Harareet More Esther quotes →

Miriam Martha Scott

Tirzah Cathy O'Donnell

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