where does robbing peter to pay paul come from?

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where does robbing peter to pay paul come from?

2006-07-24 11:12:42 · 3 answers · asked by Dave A 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science

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It comes from the 14th century theologian John Wycliff, who asked: "How should God approve that you rob Peter, and give this robbery to Paul in the name of Christ?"

2006-07-24 11:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by Simon Trueheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is from a quilt pattern called "robbing peter to pay paul" where the "peter" blocks are the inverse colors of the "paul" blocks. The reason Peter and Paul are linked together is because traditionally both saints are commemorated on the same day.

2006-07-24 18:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by motherof3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I believe it refers to a passage in the bible, but I'm not quite sure. Sorry. You find out let me know.

2006-07-24 18:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by jorst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋