Our Saviour is represented everywhere in Scripture as the special patron of the poor and afflicted.

Understand the thought

Meaning in plain English

The sentence presents Jesus as a particular defender and supporter of people who are poor or suffering. 'Patron' means protector or advocate here, not a customer.

What the words are saying

'Our Saviour' places the sentence within a Christian speaker's perspective. 'Afflicted' refers to people burdened by suffering, illness or hardship. Calling someone their 'special patron' emphasizes concern for those who are vulnerable, rather than admiration only for the wealthy or successful. The practical implication is that the speaker's religious values should be reflected in support for people in difficulty. This explanation identifies what the sentence claims; it does not independently establish that every scriptural passage makes the same point or settle a theological disagreement.

Everyday example

A congregation spends part of its resources helping families who cannot afford food rather than using everything to improve its own building. That is the kind of priority the statement encourages.

When to use it

Use it when discussing the sentence's idea of compassion or religious responsibility. Explain the older sense of 'patron' to avoid a modern commercial reading.

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Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.