ACC ~ John 3 v22
JESUS NOT AFRAID TO GO TO JUDEA
CHRYSOSTOM: Nothing can be clearer or bolder than truthā¦. It neither seeks concealment nor avoids danger, it fears no plots or cares for popularity. It is subject to no human weaknessā¦. Our Lord went up to Jerusalem at the feasts to teach the people and help them through his miracles. After the festival he often visited the crowds who were gathered at the Jordan, choosing the most crowded places, not ostentatiously or out of love of honor but because he wanted to help the greatest number of people. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 29.1. [1]
[1] NPNF 1 14:99-100**.
JESUSā DISCIPLES BAPTIZED
CHRYSOSTOM: The Evangelist says further on that Jesus did not baptize, but his disciples didā¦. He had not yet given the Spirit, and so there was a good reason why he did not baptize. But his disciples did because they wanted to bring as many to faith as possible. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 29.1. [1]
[1] NPNF 1 14:100**.
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