: How to show that a character is quoting from a book? I am editing a text in which the characters use quotations from the Bible quite often. Example: Jeremiah turned toward him, "Therefore,

I am editing a text in which the characters use quotations from the Bible quite often.

Example:
Jeremiah turned toward him, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of Godâ€™s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice..."

All he says is a quote from Romans:12. How do I show that he is quoting and these are not the character's words? Do I add single quotation marks around the entire quote? It looks weird, to say the least:

"'Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of Godâ€™s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice...'"

I hope somebody can help. Thank you!

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Sorry, but a summary of the others' answers is: You don't.

You may cite your source, but it's up to your readers to know you're quoting, although the best way to make them realize he/she is quoting certain literature or media is to develop him/her to seem the kind of person who would quote it.

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