ACC ~ Matthew 8 v27

WHAT SORT OF MAN?

CHRYSOSTOM: How did they know he was a man? They could see him sleeping. He commanded a ship. So why were they so perplexed about his humanity, saying, “What manner of man is this?” His sleeping showed he was a man. His calming of the seas declared him God. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, HOMILY 28.1. [1]

[1] PG 57:351-52; NPNF 1 10:190**.

EVEN THE WINDS OBEY HIM

PETER CHRYSOLOGUS: Finally it was by Christ’s mere command that he controlled the sea, struck back the winds, stopped the whirlwinds, brought back the calm. Then those who were crossing the sea perceived, believed and acknowledged that he is the very Creator of all. SERMONS 20.1. [1]

[1] CCL 24:117; FC 17:62*.