ACC ~ John 13 v19

JESUS’ FOREKNOWLEDGE TESTIFIES TO HIS IDENTITY

THEODORE OF MOPSUESTIA: I could not reveal what was about to happen, he says. However, in order that you might not think that I did not know the thoughts of those who follow me—or that I was unaware of what was happening to me and therefore striving in vain because of the shameful things that were happening to me—I foretell the facts before the event so that when they happen you will know who I am. COMMENTARY ON JOHN 6.18-19. [1]

“BELIEVE” HERE CAN ALSO MEAN “INCREASE IN FAITH

” ORIGEN: And understand the words “that you may believe” as capable of being equivalent to the words “that you may be increased in faith,” while you continue to believe. COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 32.176. [2]

[1] CSCO 4 3:258-59.

[2] FC 89:375; SC 385:262.

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