ACC ~ Mark 12 v16

THE COIN’S UNAWARENESS OF THE IMAGE IT BEARS

AUGUSTINE: The image of the Emperor appears differently in his son and in a piece of coin. The coin has no knowledge of its bearing the image of the prince. But you are the coin of God, and so far highly superior, as possessing mind and even life, so as to know the One whose image you bear. [1] SERMONS ON NEW TESTAMENT LESSONS 43. [2]

[1] Cf. Gen 1:26-27; 2 Cor 3:2-3.

[2] Cetedoc 0284, 9.41.351; NPNF 1 6:410-11**; cf. GMI 295.