ACC ~ John 7 v25

“FROM JERUSALEM”

CHRYSOSTOM: The Evangelist adds, “from Jerusalem,” for the greatest display of miracles had been there. And there the people were in the worst state, seeing the strongest proofs of his divinity and yet willing to give up all to the judgment of their corrupt rulers. Was it not a great miracle that those who raged for his life, now that they had him in their grasp, all of a sudden became quiet? HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 50.1. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 14:180**.

THEY MARVEL AT HIS POWER AT NOT BEING TAKEN

AUGUSTINE: Now the power appears that was thought to be timidity: he spoke publicly at the feast, so much so that the multitude marveled…. They knew the fierceness with which he had been sought for. They marveled at the power by which he was not taken. TRACTATES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 31.1. [1]

[1] NPNF 1 7:189*.

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