ACC ~ Acts 9 v32

THE APOSTLES SOUGHT PETER FIRST AS THEIR LEADER. CHRYSOSTOM: Like a general [Peter] went around inspecting the ranks—which part was well-trained, which in good order and which needed his presence. See how on all occasions he goes about first. When an apostle had to be chosen, he was first; when the Jews had to be told that these were not drunk, he was first; when the lame man had to be healed, he was first; when the crowd had to be addressed, he was before the rest; when the rulers had to be addressed, he was the man; when Ananias had to be addressed, when healings were worked by the shadow, still it was he. And look, where there was danger, he was the man; where the situation is calm, all of them act in common. He did not seek a greater honor. When there was need to work miracles, he leaps forward, and here again he is the man to labor and toil. HOMILIES ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 21.

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