ACC ~ Mark 9 v7b

HIS SONSHIP DECLARED

AMBROSE: In his baptism he identified him, saying: “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” [1] He declared him on the mount, saying: “This is my beloved Son, hear him.” [2] He declared him in his passion, when the sun hid itself, and sea and earth trembled. He declared him in the centurion, who said: “Truly this was the Son of God.” [3] ON THE HOLY SPIRIT 2.6. [4]

[1] Mt 3:17; Mk 1:11; Lk 3:22.

[2] Mt 17:5; Mk 9:7; Lk 9:35.

[3] Mt 27:54; Mk 15:39.

[4] Cetedoc 0151, 2.6.57.109.88; NPNF 2 10:122*.

TWO SERVANTS, ONE LORD

JEROME: Do not set up tents equally for the Lord and his servants. “This is my beloved Son; hear him,” [1] my Son, not Moses or Elijah. They are servants; this is the Son. This is my Son, of my nature, of my substance, abiding in me, and he is all that I am. This is my beloved Son. They, too, indeed are dear to me, but he is my beloved; hear him, therefore. They proclaim and teach him, but you, hear him. He is the Lord and master, they are companions in service. Moses and Elijah speak of Christ; they are your fellow servants. He is the Lord; hear him. HOMILY 80. [2]

[1] Mt 17:5; Mk 9:7; Lk 9:35.

[2] Cetedoc 0594, 6.249; FC 57:166-67.

ONLY ONE IS SON

AUGUSTINE: Moses was there, and Elijah. The voice did not say: These are my beloved sons. For One only is the Son; others are adopted. It is he that is commended to them: He from whom the law and prophets derive their glory. SERMONS ON NEW TESTAMENT LESSONS. [1]

[1] SSGF 2:63; cf. Cetedoc 0284, 78.38.491.41; NPNF 16 ad loc.