ACC ~ John 2 v5

JESUS HONORS HIS MOTHER IN DOING WHAT SHE ASKS

CHRYSOSTOM: Why, after he had said, “My hour has not yet come,” and denied his mother’s initial request, did he do what his mother told him to do? The main reason was so that those who opposed him and thought that he was under subjection to the “hour” might have sufficient proof that he was subject to no hour. For if he was, how could he have done this miracle before the hour appointed for it? He also wished to show honor to his mother and let it eventually become evident, in the company of so many, that he had not contradicted the woman who had bore him. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 22.1. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 14:77**.

HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER

BEDE: He would not dishonor his mother, since he orders us to honor our father and mother. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPELS 1.14. [1]

[1] CS 110:137.

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