ACC ~ John 17 v15a

WHY THE APOSTLES SHOULD STAY IN THE WORLD

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: Christ does not wish for the apostles to be set free of human affairs or to be rid of life in the body when they have not yet finished the course of their apostleship or distinguished themselves by the virtues of a godly life. Rather, his desire is so see them live their lives in the company of people in the world and guide the footsteps of those who are his to a state of life well pleasing to God. After they have done this, then at last, with the glory they have achieved, they will be carried into the heavenly city and dwell with the company of the holy angels. COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 11.9. [1]

[1] LF 48:527*.

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