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5 <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 60pt">16</span> 10 <blockquote>
6 <p align=center><B>LECTURE I 11 <p style="text-align: center"><span style=
7 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>1 "I have said all this to you to keep you from falling 12 "font-size: 60pt">16</span></p>
8 away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is coming 13 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE I</b></p>
9 when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3 And they 14 <blockquote>
10 will do this because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But I have said 15 <p><b>1 "I have said all this to you to keep you from falling away.
11 these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told 16 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, the hour is
12 you of them. I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I 17 coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to
13 was with you."<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1">[1]</a></BLOCKQUOTE></b> 18 God. 3 And they will do this because they have not known the
14 19 Father, nor me. 4 But I have said these things to you, that when
15 <p>2068 Above, our Lord had used certain considerations to 20 their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them. I did
16 console his disciples over his leaving and against the persecutions and 21 not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with
17 tribulations that would come upon them. Here he amplifies these considerations 22 you."<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" id="_ftnref1">[1]</a></b></p>
18 more clearly. First, he explains the considerations he gave before; and secondly, 23 </blockquote>
19 we see the effect of this explanation on the disciples (v 29). 24 <p>2068 Above, our Lord had used certain considerations to console
20 25 his disciples over his leaving and against the persecutions and
21 <p>If we pay close attention to what 26 tribulations that would come upon them. Here he amplifies these
22 was said in the pervious two chapters, we can see that our Lord aimed at 27 considerations more clearly. First, he explains the considerations
23 consoling his disciples against two things: his own leaving them, and the 28 he gave before; and secondly, we see the effect of this explanation
24 tribulations that would come upon them. But he here explains these two things 29 on the disciples (v 29).</p>
25 in reverse order. He had consoled them first over his leaving because this 30 <p>If we pay close attention to what was said in the pervious two
26 would take place very soon and he had not yet foretold all the tribulations 31 chapters, we can see that our Lord aimed at consoling his disciples
27 that would come upon them. But now, since they seemed to be more troubled by 32 against two things: his own leaving them, and the tribulations that
28 their own tribulations than by Christ's leaving, our Lord here consoles them 33 would come upon them. But he here explains these two things in
29 first of all against their forthcoming trials, and then against his leaving (v 34 reverse order. He had consoled them first over his leaving because
30 5). He does three things concerning the first: first, he gives his intention; 35 this would take place very soon and he had not yet foretold all the
31 secondly, he mentions the tribulations they will suffer from being persecuted 36 tribulations that would come upon them. But now, since they seemed
32 (v 2); thirdly, he tells why they will be persecuted (v 3). 37 to be more troubled by their own tribulations than by Christ's
33 38 leaving, our Lord here consoles them first of all against their
34 <p>2069 He says: I have said that the Jews hate me and you, 39 forthcoming trials, and then against his leaving (v 5). He does
35 because they do not know who sent me. I have said that they are inexcusable and 40 three things concerning the first: first, he gives his intention;
36 that you and the Holy Spirit will bear witness against them. Now <b>I have said 41 secondly, he mentions the tribulations they will suffer from being
37 all this to you to keep you from falling away</b>, that is, so you don't fall 42 persecuted (v 2); thirdly, he tells why they will be persecuted (v
38 away when the tribulations I have foretold come upon you. And it is fitting 43 3).</p>
39 that our Lord restrains them from falling after promising the Holy Spirit, 44 <p>2069 He says: I have said that the Jews hate me and you, because
40 because the Holy Spirit is love &#8209; "God's love has been poured into our 45 they do not know who sent me. I have said that they are inexcusable
41 hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us" (Rom 5:5) &#8209; 46 and that you and the Holy Spirit will bear witness against them.
42 and the Holy Spirit prevents stumbling: "Great peace have those who love your 47 Now <b>I have said all this to you to keep you from falling
43 law; nothing can make them stumble" (Ps 119:165). Now it is characteristic of 48 away</b>, that is, so you don't fall away when the tribulations I
44 friends that they disregard any loss for the sake of one another, as stated in 49 have foretold come upon you. And it is fitting that our Lord
45 Proverbs [12:26]. So, for one who is a friend of God, to suffer punishment and 50 restrains them from falling after promising the Holy Spirit,
46 loss is no reason to fall away. Yet because the disciples had not yet received 51 because the Holy Spirit is love &#8209; "God's love has been poured
47 the Holy Spirit before the death of Christ, they did fall away during his 52 into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us"
48 passion: "You will all fall away because of me this night" (Mt 26:31). But 53 (Rom 5:5) &#8209; and the Holy Spirit prevents stumbling: "Great
49 after the Holy Spirit came there was no falling away. 54 peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble"
50 55 (Ps 119:165). Now it is characteristic of friends that they
51 <p>2070 The disciples might say: Don't we have reason to fall 56 disregard any loss for the sake of one another, as stated in
52 away? Many troubles will come upon us: first, that of rejection; secondly, we 57 Proverbs [12:26]. So, for one who is a friend of God, to suffer
53 will be killed. 58 punishment and loss is no reason to fall away. Yet because the
54 59 disciples had not yet received the Holy Spirit before the death of
55 <p>2071 They will be rejected from the society of the Jews; so 60 Christ, they did fall away during his passion: "You will all fall
56 he says, <b>They will put you out of the synagogues: </b>"The Jews had already 61 away because of me this night" (Mt 26:31). But after the Holy
57 agreed that if any one should confess him to be Christ, he was to be put out of 62 Spirit came there was no falling away.</p>
58 the synagogue" (9:22). This was so successful that for this reason some of the 63 <p>2070 The disciples might say: Don't we have reason to fall away?
59 [Jewish] authorities who did believe in Christ were afraid to profess him 64 Many troubles will come upon us: first, that of rejection;
60 publicly, as we read above (12:42). Christ foretold this rejection: "Blessed 65 secondly, we will be killed.</p>
61 are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast 66 <p>2071 They will be rejected from the society of the Jews; so he
62 out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man" (Lk 6:22). 67 says, <b>They will put you out of the synagogues:</b> "The Jews had
63 68 already agreed that if any one should confess him to be Christ, he
69 was to be put out of the synagogue" (9:22). This was so successful
70 that for this reason some of the [Jewish] authorities who did
71 believe in Christ were afraid to profess him publicly, as we read
72 above (12:42). Christ foretold this rejection: "Blessed are you
73 when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and
74 cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man" (Lk
75 6:22).</p>
64 <p>2072 Was it an evil for the apostles to be cast out of the 76 <p>2072 Was it an evil for the apostles to be cast out of the
65 Jewish synagogues, since they were going to leave them in any case? The answer, 77 Jewish synagogues, since they were going to leave them in any case?
66 according to Augustine, is that it was a trial for them, because this was our 78 The answer, according to Augustine, is that it was a trial for
67 Lord's way of telling them that the Jews would not accept Christ.<a 79 them, because this was our Lord's way of telling them that the Jews
68 href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2">[2]</a> 80 would not accept Christ.<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" id=
69 For if they had received Christ, the synagogue of the Jews and the Church of Christ would have been the same; and those who would be converted to the Church of Christ would have been converted to the synagogue of the Jews. 81 "_ftnref2">[2]</a> For if they had received Christ, the synagogue
70 82 of the Jews and the Church of Christ would have been the same; and
83 those who would be converted to the Church of Christ would have
84 been converted to the synagogue of the Jews.</p>
71 <p>2073 The other trial is that of being killed: <b>indeed, the 85 <p>2073 The other trial is that of being killed: <b>indeed, the
72 hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 86 hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering
73 </b>We can take these words as spoken to console the disciples, so that the <b>indeed 87 service to God.</b> We can take these words as spoken to console
74 </b>signifies a contrary train of thought and the sense would be: <b>indeed</b>, 88 the disciples, so that the <b>indeed</b> signifies a contrary train
75 you ought to be consoled by what they will do to you, for <b>the hour is coming 89 of thought and the sense would be: <b>indeed</b>, you ought to be
76 when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God</b>. How is it 90 consoled by what they will do to you, for <b>the hour is coming
77 a consolation for them that whoever kills them thinks he is serving God? The 91 when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to
78 answer, according to Augustine, is that in saying, <b>they will put you out of 92 God</b>. How is it a consolation for them that whoever kills them
79 the synagogues, </b>we are to understand that those converted to Christ would 93 thinks he is serving God? The answer, according to Augustine, is
80 be immediately killed by the Jews.<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3">[3]</a> 94 that in saying, <b>they will put you out of the synagogues,</b> we
81 And so to console his disciples our Lord tells them that they would win so many 95 are to understand that those converted to Christ would be
82 to Christ, who would be expelled from the Jewish synagogues, that they could 96 immediately killed by the Jews.<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" id=
83 not all be killed, and so the Jews would try to kill the apostles so they would 97 "_ftnref3">[3]</a> And so to console his disciples our Lord tells
84 not convert all the people to the name of Christ by their preaching. 98 them that they would win so many to Christ, who would be expelled
85 99 from the Jewish synagogues, that they could not all be killed, and
86 <p>Or, we could say that here Christ 100 so the Jews would try to kill the apostles so they would not
87 is simply telling them beforehand that they will be killed. 101 convert all the people to the name of Christ by their
88 102 preaching.</p>
103 <p>Or, we could say that here Christ is simply telling them
104 beforehand that they will be killed.</p>
89 <p>2074 He says, <b>whoever kills you will think he is offering 105 <p>2074 He says, <b>whoever kills you will think he is offering
90 service to God, </b>and not to the gods, to show that he is speaking only of 106 service to God,</b> and not to the gods, to show that he is
91 persecution from the Jews: "I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some 107 speaking only of persecution from the Jews: "I send you prophets
92 of whom you will kill and crucify" (Mt 23:34). The martyrs of Christ were 108 and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify"
93 killed by the gentiles, and they did not consider that they were serving God 109 (Mt 23:34). The martyrs of Christ were killed by the gentiles, and
94 but only their own gods. It was the Jews who, when they killed those who were 110 they did not consider that they were serving God but only their own
95 preaching Christ, thought this was a service to God. For they had zeal for God, 111 gods. It was the Jews who, when they killed those who were
96 but without knowledge, since they believed that anyone who converted to Christ 112 preaching Christ, thought this was a service to God. For they had
97 was deserting God. We read of this killing: "For your sake we are slain all the 113 zeal for God, but without knowledge, since they believed that
98 day long, and accounted as sheep for the slaughter" (Ps 44:22). 114 anyone who converted to Christ was deserting God. We read of this
99 115 killing: "For your sake we are slain all the day long, and
116 accounted as sheep for the slaughter" (Ps 44:22).</p>
100 <p>2075 He gives the reason why this will be so (v 3), first 117 <p>2075 He gives the reason why this will be so (v 3), first
101 stating the reason, and then saying why he foretold this persecution (v 4). 118 stating the reason, and then saying why he foretold this
102 119 persecution (v 4).</p>
103 <p>2076 He says, they will persecute you, but <b>they will do 120 <p>2076 He says, they will persecute you, but <b>they will do
104 this, </b>not out of zeal for the truth, but <b>because they have not known the 121 this,</b> not out of zeal for the truth, but <b>because they have
105 Father</b>, as Father, <b>nor me</b>, his Son: "If you did know me, perhaps you 122 not known the Father</b>, as Father, <b>nor me</b>, his Son: "If
106 would have known my Father also" [8:19]; "I formerly blasphemed and persecuted 123 you did know me, perhaps you would have known my Father also"
107 and insulted him; but I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in 124 [8:19]; "I formerly blasphemed and persecuted and insulted him; but
108 unbelief" (1 Tim 1:13). 125 I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief" (1 Tim
109 126 1:13).</p>
110 <p>2077 One could ask: If the Jews are going to persecute you 127 <p>2077 One could ask: If the Jews are going to persecute you
111 because of their ignorance of the faith, why did Christ foretell this to you? 128 because of their ignorance of the faith, why did Christ foretell
112 So Christ first gives the reason why he foretold this; and secondly, why he did 129 this to you? So Christ first gives the reason why he foretold this;
113 not tell them before (v 4). 130 and secondly, why he did not tell them before (v 4).</p>
114 131 <p>2078 He says, <b>But I have said these things to you, that when
115 <p>2078 He says, <b>But I have said these things to you, that 132 their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them.</b> The
116 when their hour comes you may remember that I told you of them. </b>The hour is 133 hour is said to come for people when they are able to accomplish
117 said to come for people when they are able to accomplish what they desire and 134 what they desire and do what they want: "Let not the flower of
118 do what they want: "Let not the flower of time," that is, the hour ripe for 135 time," that is, the hour ripe for indulging in pleasures, "pass us
119 indulging in pleasures, "pass us by" [Wis 2:7]. So the hour of the Jews will 136 by" [Wis 2:7]. So the hour of the Jews will come when they are able
120 come when they are able to begin to persecute you. This is the hour of 137 to begin to persecute you. This is the hour of darkness: "But this
121 darkness: "But this is your hour, and the power of darkness" (Lk 22:53). 138 is your hour, and the power of darkness" (Lk 22:53).</p>
122 139 <p><b>That you may remember that I told you of them.</b> This would
123 <p><b>That you may remember that I 140 help in two ways. In the midst of their persecutions, when they
124 told you of them. </b>This would help in two ways. In the midst of their 141 recalled that Christ had predicted them, they would realize his
125 persecutions, when they recalled that Christ had predicted them, they would 142 divinity and become more confident of his help. Again, when people
126 realize his divinity and become more confident of his help. Again, when people 143 foresee that tribulations are soon to come, they are less afflicted
127 foresee that tribulations are soon to come, they are less afflicted by them, 144 by them, for forewarned is forearmed. Cicero gives the reason for
128 for forewarned is forearmed. Cicero gives the reason for this in his <i>Tusculan 145 this in his <i>Tusculan Questions</i>.<a href="#_ftn4" name=
129 Questions</i>.<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4">[4]</a> 146 "_ftnref4" id="_ftnref4">[4]</a> The better temporal goods and
130 The better temporal goods and evils are known, he says, the less they are 147 evils are known, he says, the less they are regarded. Thus, riches
131 regarded. Thus, riches are more highly regarded by those who don't have them 148 are more highly regarded by those who don't have them than by the
132 than by the same people after they acquire them. In the same way, troubles are 149 same people after they acquire them. In the same way, troubles are
133 more feared and considered more oppressive before they are experienced than 150 more feared and considered more oppressive before they are
134 when they have come and are present. Now when evil is meditated upon before it 151 experienced than when they have come and are present. Now when evil
135 actually comes, this makes it present in a certain sense, and because of this 152 is meditated upon before it actually comes, this makes it present
136 presence it is less regarded. So Cicero says that one who is wise, by premeditation 153 in a certain sense, and because of this presence it is less
137 on evils before they strike, can acquire strength against the sadness they will 154 regarded. So Cicero says that one who is wise, by premeditation on
138 bring. Accordingly, Christ foretold the apostles about their tribulations for 155 evils before they strike, can acquire strength against the sadness
139 two reasons: to increase their confidence in his help, and to lessen their 156 they will bring. Accordingly, Christ foretold the apostles about
140 sadness. 157 their tribulations for two reasons: to increase their confidence in
141 158 his help, and to lessen their sadness.</p>
142 <p>2079 Here he gives the reason why he did not foretell these 159 <p>2079 Here he gives the reason why he did not foretell these
143 things to them before, namely, <b>because I was with you. </b>We can relate 160 things to them before, namely, <b>because I was with you.</b> We
144 this to the two points just mentioned. First, to the increasing of their hope. 161 can relate this to the two points just mentioned. First, to the
145 While I was with you, you had confidence in my help. But now that you will see 162 increasing of their hope. While I was with you, you had confidence
146 me die, you might doubt my power. Consequently, I must foretell certain things 163 in my help. But now that you will see me die, you might doubt my
147 that are to come so that you may realize my divinity and power. Or, we can 164 power. Consequently, I must foretell certain things that are to
148 refer this to the second point, and then the meaning becomes this: <b>I was 165 come so that you may realize my divinity and power. Or, we can
149 with you, </b>protecting you, and letting you cast all your troubles on me &#8209; 166 refer this to the second point, and then the meaning becomes this:
150 "Father ... while I was with them, I kept them in your name" (17:12). But since 167 <b>I was with you,</b> protecting you, and letting you cast all
151 I am about to leave you, the entire weight of your troubles will fall upon 168 your troubles on me &#8209; "Father ... while I was with them, I
152 yourselves. And so it is necessary that your be forewarned. 169 kept them in your name" (17:12). But since I am about to leave you,
153 170 the entire weight of your troubles will fall upon yourselves. And
171 so it is necessary that your be forewarned.</p>
154 <p>2080 Yet it seems that our Lord did predict similar things 172 <p>2080 Yet it seems that our Lord did predict similar things
155 before, for the other Evangelists tells us that before this the Lord foretold 173 before, for the other Evangelists tells us that before this the
156 to his disciples that they would be handed over to the authorities and rulers 174 Lord foretold to his disciples that they would be handed over to
157 and that they would be scourged in the Jewish synagogues. This is not at odds 175 the authorities and rulers and that they would be scourged in the
158 with what our Lord says here, <b>I did not say these things to you from the 176 Jewish synagogues. This is not at odds with what our Lord says
159 beginning, </b>because they said that our Lord said this to them on the Mount 177 here, <b>I did not say these things to you from the beginning,</b>
160 of Olives, when his passion was near, that is, three days before the last 178 because they said that our Lord said this to them on the Mount of
161 supper. So the phrase, <b>from the beginning, </b>does not refer to the time of 179 Olives, when his passion was near, that is, three days before the
162 the passion, but to the time [of his public ministry, before the time of his 180 last supper. So the phrase, <b>from the beginning,</b> does not
163 passion] when he was first with his disciples, as Augustine says.<a 181 refer to the time of the passion, but to the time [of his public
164 href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5">[5]</a> 182 ministry, before the time of his passion] when he was first with
165 183 his disciples, as Augustine says.<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5"
166 <p>2081 But this conflicts with Matthew. For he says that our 184 id="_ftnref5">[5]</a></p>
167 Lord foretold that tribulations would come to the disciples not only when his 185 <p>2081 But this conflicts with Matthew. For he says that our Lord
168 passion was fast approaching, but even when he first chose them: "I send you 186 foretold that tribulations would come to the disciples not only
169 out as sheep in the midst of wolves" (Mt 10:16). One must say then that <b>from 187 when his passion was fast approaching, but even when he first chose
170 the beginning </b>refers to the Holy Spirit, for he did not tell them of the 188 them: "I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves" (Mt 10:16).
171 coming of the Holy Spirit from the beginning, as Augustine says.<a href="#_ftn6" 189 One must say then that <b>from the beginning</b> refers to the Holy
172 name="_ftnref6">[6]</a> 190 Spirit, for he did not tell them of the coming of the Holy Spirit
173 191 from the beginning, as Augustine says.<a href="#_ftn6" name=
174 <p>Or, it could be said, with 192 "_ftnref6" id="_ftnref6">[6]</a></p>
175 Chrysostom, that Christ is referring to their tribulations.<a href="#_ftn7" 193 <p>Or, it could be said, with Chrysostom, that Christ is referring
176 name="_ftnref7">[7]</a> 194 to their tribulations.<a href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" id=
177 In this case, he did not tell them <b>from the beginning </b>two things which 195 "_ftnref7">[7]</a> In this case, he did not tell them <b>from the
178 he now newly foretells. One is that they would suffer persecutions from the 196 beginning</b> two things which he now newly foretells. One is that
179 Jews, which he had not said previously, but had only mentioned the gentiles, as 197 they would suffer persecutions from the Jews, which he had not said
180 is clear from Matthew (10). The second regards something he had previously 198 previously, but had only mentioned the gentiles, as is clear from
181 foretold them, which was that they would be scourged. But he now adds an 199 Matthew (10). The second regards something he had previously
182 element which was especially troublesome, which was that the Jews would regard 200 foretold them, which was that they would be scourged. But he now
183 their death as a service to God. 201 adds an element which was especially troublesome, which was that
184 <BR><BR><BR> 202 the Jews would regard their death as a service to God.<br />
185 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 2 203 <br />
186 204 <br /></p>
187 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>5 "But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you 205 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 2</b></p>
188 asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6 But because I have said these things to you, 206 <blockquote>
189 sorrow has filled your hearts. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to 207 <p><b>5 "But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none of you
190 your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor 208 asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6 But because I have said these
191 [Paraclete] will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you."<a 209 things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. 7 Nevertheless I tell
192 href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8">[8]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> 210 you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do
193 211 not go away, the Counselor [Paraclete] will not come to you; but if
194 <p>2082 Above, our Lord dealt with what would console his 212 I go, I will send him to you."<a href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" id=
195 disciples in their coming troubles. Here he deals with what will console them 213 "_ftnref8">[8]</a></b></p>
196 against his leaving. Our Lord consoles them against his leaving with three 214 </blockquote>
197 considerations: first, they will have access to the Father, as promised when he 215 <p>2082 Above, our Lord dealt with what would console his disciples
198 said, "Let not your hearts be troubled ... In my Father's house there are many 216 in their coming troubles. Here he deals with what will console them
199 rooms" (14:1); secondly, because he was going to send the Paraclete, and so he 217 against his leaving. Our Lord consoles them against his leaving
200 said, "And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete" 218 with three considerations: first, they will have access to the
201 [14:16]; thirdly, they will see him again, as he said, "I will not leave your 219 Father, as promised when he said, "Let not your hearts be troubled
202 orphans; I will come to you" [14:18]. He explains these three things here, but 220 ... In my Father's house there are many rooms" (14:1); secondly,
203 not in the above order. First, we see the promise of the Spirit; secondly, the 221 because he was going to send the Paraclete, and so he said, "And I
204 fact that they will see him again (v 16); thirdly, we see their access to the 222 will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete"
205 Father. He does two things with the first: first, he mentions that they need 223 [14:16]; thirdly, they will see him again, as he said, "I will not
206 some consolation; secondly, he gives it (v 7). He does two things with the 224 leave your orphans; I will come to you" [14:18]. He explains these
207 first: first, he foretells his leaving them; secondly, he mentions the effect 225 three things here, but not in the above order. First, we see the
208 of this prediction (v 6). 226 promise of the Spirit; secondly, the fact that they will see him
209 227 again (v 16); thirdly, we see their access to the Father. He does
228 two things with the first: first, he mentions that they need some
229 consolation; secondly, he gives it (v 7). He does two things with
230 the first: first, he foretells his leaving them; secondly, he
231 mentions the effect of this prediction (v 6).</p>
210 <p>2083 He is leaving them, going to the Father. He says, I was 232 <p>2083 He is leaving them, going to the Father. He says, I was
211 with you till now, <b>but now I am going to him who sent me</b>, that is, to 233 with you till now, <b>but now I am going to him who sent me</b>,
212 the Father. This is a mark of perfection, for a thing reaches its perfection 234 that is, to the Father. This is a mark of perfection, for a thing
213 when it returns to its source: "I am ascending to him who sent me" (Tob 12:20); 235 reaches its perfection when it returns to its source: "I am
214 "The rivers return to the place from which they came" [Sir 1:7]. He went, in 236 ascending to him who sent me" (Tob 12:20); "The rivers return to
215 his human nature, to the one with whom he was from all eternity, in his divine 237 the place from which they came" [Sir 1:7]. He went, in his human
216 nature. This was explained more fully before. 238 nature, to the one with whom he was from all eternity, in his
217 239 divine nature. This was explained more fully before.</p>
218 <p>2084 He adds, <b>yet none of you asks me, Where are you 240 <p>2084 He adds, <b>yet none of you asks me, Where are you
219 going?</b> Why does he says this? For Peter asked, "Lord, where are you going?" 241 going?</b> Why does he says this? For Peter asked, "Lord, where are
220 (13:36); and Thomas said, "Lord, we do not know where you are going" (14:5). 242 you going?" (13:36); and Thomas said, "Lord, we do not know where
221 Both Chrysostom and Augustine give an answer to this, but not the same one. 243 you are going" (14:5). Both Chrysostom and Augustine give an answer
222 244 to this, but not the same one.</p>
223 <p>Chrysostom says that when the 245 <p>Chrysostom says that when the disciples heard that they would be
224 disciples heard that they would be killed and cast out of the synagogues, they 246 killed and cast out of the synagogues, they became so sad and
225 became so sad and stunned that they practically forgot about Christ's leaving 247 stunned that they practically forgot about Christ's leaving them
226 them and losing the thread of his thought did not ask him about this.<a 248 and losing the thread of his thought did not ask him about
227 href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9">[9]</a> 249 this.<a href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" id="_ftnref9">[9]</a> So
228 So Christ says, <b>but because I have said these things to you, sorrow has 250 Christ says, <b>but because I have said these things to you, sorrow
229 filled your hearts. </b>Thus when our Lord says, <b>But now I am going to him 251 has filled your hearts.</b> Thus when our Lord says, <b>But now I
230 who sent me; yet none of you asks me, Where are you going? </b>he is really 252 am going to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, Where are you
231 reproving them, according to Chrysostom. They did not question him about this: 253 going?</b> he is really reproving them, according to Chrysostom.
232 "Ask your Father, and he will show you" (Deut 32:7); "Search out and seek, and 254 They did not question him about this: "Ask your Father, and he will
233 she will become known to you" (Sir 6:28). 255 show you" (Deut 32:7); "Search out and seek, and she will become
234 256 known to you" (Sir 6:28).</p>
235 <p>Augustine, on the other hand, 257 <p>Augustine, on the other hand, thinks that the statement, <b>But
236 thinks that the statement, <b>But now I am going to him who sent me</b>, does 258 now I am going to him who sent me</b>, does not refer to this very
237 not refer to this very time when he is speaking, but refers to the time when he 259 time when he is speaking, but refers to the time when he was to
238 was to ascend into heaven.<a href="#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10">[10]</a> 260 ascend into heaven.<a href="#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10" id=
239 It was like saying: You asked me before where I was going; but I will be going 261 "_ftnref10">[10]</a> It was like saying: You asked me before where
240 now in such a way that you will not have to ask me, <b>Where are you going?</b> 262 I was going; but I will be going now in such a way that you will
241 because "as they were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts 1:9). 263 not have to ask me, <b>Where are you going?</b> because "as they
242 264 were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts 1:9).</p>
243 <p>2085 Now he mentions the sorrow of the disciples. For 265 <p>2085 Now he mentions the sorrow of the disciples. For Chrysostom
244 Chrysostom this sorrow is the effect of Christ's prediction [of the future 266 this sorrow is the effect of Christ's prediction [of the future
245 troubles of the disciples] &#8209; For Augustine, their sorrow is the effect of 267 troubles of the disciples] &#8209; For Augustine, their sorrow is
246 Christ's leaving, for they were glad to be in his presence, and attracted in a 268 the effect of Christ's leaving, for they were glad to be in his
247 certain carnal way to him in his human nature, like one friend is pleased at 269 presence, and attracted in a certain carnal way to him in his human
248 the presence of another. So they were sad that he was leaving: "Weeping may 270 nature, like one friend is pleased at the presence of another. So
249 tarry for the night," that is, the time of the passion, "but joy comes" to the 271 they were sad that he was leaving: "Weeping may tarry for the
250 apostles "with the morning" of the resurrection (Ps 30:5). It is human for 272 night," that is, the time of the passion, "but joy comes" to the
251 sorrow to touch our hearts, but it is bad when it completely takes over our 273 apostles "with the morning" of the resurrection (Ps 30:5). It is
252 heart because it then destroys our reason. So he says, somewhat like a rebuke, <b>sorrow 274 human for sorrow to touch our hearts, but it is bad when it
253 has filled your hearts; </b>"Do not give yourself over to sorrow" (Sir 30:21); 275 completely takes over our heart because it then destroys our
254 "Let not your hearts be troubled" (14:27). 276 reason. So he says, somewhat like a rebuke, <b>sorrow has filled
255 277 your hearts;</b> "Do not give yourself over to sorrow" (Sir 30:21);
256 <p>2086 Now he mentions one of the things which will console 278 "Let not your hearts be troubled" (14:27).</p>
257 them, the promise of the Holy Spirit. First, he promises the Holy Spirit; 279 <p>2086 Now he mentions one of the things which will console them,
258 secondly, he foretells the effect of the Spirit (v 8). 280 the promise of the Holy Spirit. First, he promises the Holy Spirit;
259 281 secondly, he foretells the effect of the Spirit (v 8).</p>
260 <p>2087 He does two things about the first. First, he points 282 <p>2087 He does two things about the first. First, he points out
261 out the necessity of his going; secondly, he shows that his going is 283 the necessity of his going; secondly, he shows that his going is
262 beneficial. 284 beneficial.</p>
263 285 <p>He says, <b>sorrow has filled your hearts,</b> because I am
264 <p>He says, <b>sorrow has filled your 286 leaving; but you should rather be glad, because <b>it is to your
265 hearts, </b>because I am leaving; but you should rather be glad, because <b>it is 287 advantage that I go away,</b> that is, it is very necessary for
266 to your advantage that I go away, </b>that is, it is very necessary for you, <b>for 288 you, <b>for if I do not go away, the Paraclete will not come to
267 if I do not go away, the Paraclete will not come to you. </b>Furthermore, my 289 you.</b> Furthermore, my going is very fruitful and beneficial for
268 going is very fruitful and beneficial for you, because <b>if I go, I will send 290 you, because <b>if I go, I will send him to you.</b></p>
269 him to you.</b> 291 <p>2088 But, could not Christ have sent the Holy Spirit while he
270 292 was still living in the flesh? He could have, because even at his
271 <p>2088 But, could not Christ have sent the Holy Spirit while 293 baptism the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove
272 he was still living in the flesh? He could have, because even at his baptism 294 and never left him. Indeed, from the instant of his conception he
273 the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove and never left him. 295 received the Spirit without measure. But Christ did not choose to
274 Indeed, from the instant of his conception he received the Spirit without 296 give the Spirit to his disciples while he was still living among
275 measure. But Christ did not choose to give the Spirit to his disciples while he 297 them for four reasons. First, they were not prepared, for carnal
276 was still living among them for four reasons. First, they were not prepared, 298 love is contrary to the Holy Spirit, since the Spirit is spiritual
277 for carnal love is contrary to the Holy Spirit, since the Spirit is spiritual 299 love. Now the disciples were affected by a certain carnal love for
278 love. Now the disciples were affected by a certain carnal love for the human 300 the human nature of Christ, without yet being elevated to a
279 nature of Christ, without yet being elevated to a spiritual love of his 301 spiritual love of his divinity. And so they were not yet ready for
280 divinity. And so they were not yet ready for the Holy Spirit: "From now on, 302 the Holy Spirit: "From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a
281 therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view," with carnal affection; 303 human point of view," with carnal affection; "even though we once
282 "even though we once regarded Christ from a human point of view," before his 304 regarded Christ from a human point of view," before his passion,
283 passion, "we regard him thus no longer" (2 Cor 5: 16). 305 "we regard him thus no longer" (2 Cor 5: 16).</p>
284 306 <p>Secondly, Christ did not give them the Spirit then because of
285 <p>Secondly, Christ did not give them 307 the characteristic of divine help, which is to be especially
286 the Spirit then because of the characteristic of divine help, which is to be 308 present in times of need: "A stronghold in times of trouble" (Is
287 especially present in times of need: "A stronghold in times of trouble" (Is 309 9:9); "For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord
288 9:9); "For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me 310 will take me up" (Ps 27:10). Now as long as Christ was with them,
289 up" (Ps 27:10). Now as long as Christ was with them, he was all the help they 311 he was all the help they needed. But when he left they were exposed
290 needed. But when he left they were exposed to many tribulations, and so another 312 to many tribulations, and so another consoler and helper was very
291 consoler and helper was very quickly given to them: "He will give you another 313 quickly given to them: "He will give you another Paraclete"
292 Paraclete" [14:16]; "Whom will he teach knowledge? Those who are weaned from 314 [14:16]; "Whom will he teach knowledge? Those who are weaned from
293 the milk, those taken from the breast" (Is 28:9). 315 the milk, those taken from the breast" (Is 28:9).</p>
294 316 <p>Thirdly, the Spirit was not given then out of consideration for
295 <p>Thirdly, the Spirit was not given 317 the dignity of Christ. As Augustine says in his book <i>On the
296 then out of consideration for the dignity of Christ. As Augustine says in his 318 Trinity,</i> Christ as human does not have the power to give the
297 book <i>On the Trinity, </i>Christ as human does not have the power to give the 319 Holy Spirit, but he does as God.<a href="#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11"
298 Holy Spirit, but he does as God.<a href="#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11">[11]</a> 320 id="_ftnref11">[11]</a> When he was with his disciples, he seemed
299 When he was with his disciples, he seemed to be human, just like them. And so 321 to be human, just like them. And so that it would not seem that it
300 that it would not seem that it was a mere human being who was giving the Holy 322 was a mere human being who was giving the Holy Spirit, Christ did
301 Spirit, Christ did not give the Spirit before his ascension: "the Spirit has 323 not give the Spirit before his ascension: "the Spirit has not been
302 not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified" (7:39) "Send her forth 324 given, because Jesus was not yet glorified" (7:39) "Send her forth
303 from the holy heavens" (Wis 9:10). 325 from the holy heavens" (Wis 9:10).</p>
304 326 <p>Fourthly, the Spirit was not given at that time to preserve
305 <p>Fourthly, the Spirit was not given 327 unity in the Church. We saw that "John did no sign" (10:41), and
306 at that time to preserve unity in the Church. We saw that "John did no sign" 328 this was so in order not to divert the people from Christ, and to
307 (10:41), and this was so in order not to divert the people from Christ, and to 329 make the superiority of Christ over John more evident. But the
308 make the superiority of Christ over John more evident. But the disciples were 330 disciples were to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that they could
309 to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that they could do even greater works than 331 do even greater works than Christ had done: "And greater works than
310 Christ had done: "And greater works than these will he do" (14:12). If the Holy 332 these will he do" (14:12). If the Holy Spirit had been given to
311 Spirit had been given to them before the passion, the people might have become 333 them before the passion, the people might have become confused as
312 confused as to who really was the Christ, and they would be divided: "You have 334 to who really was the Christ, and they would be divided: "You have
313 ascended to the heights, and have given gifts to men" [Ps 68:18]. 335 ascended to the heights, and have given gifts to men" [Ps
314 336 68:18].</p>
315 <p class=MsoHeader>&nbsp; 337 <p class="MsoHeader">&nbsp;</p>
316
317 <p>2089 Chrysostom thinks that we can use this as an argument 338 <p>2089 Chrysostom thinks that we can use this as an argument
318 against the Macedonians.<a href="#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12">[12]</a> 339 against the Macedonians.<a href="#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12" id=
319 They say that the Holy Spirit is a creature and the minister of the Father and 340 "_ftnref12">[12]</a> They say that the Holy Spirit is a creature
320 the Son. But if this were true, the coming of the Holy Spirit would not have 341 and the minister of the Father and the Son. But if this were true,
321 been a sufficient consolation to the Apostles for Christ's leaving them. It 342 the coming of the Holy Spirit would not have been a sufficient
322 would be like the departure of a king, where the substitution for him of one of 343 consolation to the Apostles for Christ's leaving them. It would be
323 his ministers would not be a sufficient consolation. Thus, because the Holy 344 like the departure of a king, where the substitution for him of one
324 Spirit is equal to the Son, our Lord consoles them by promising that the Spirit 345 of his ministers would not be a sufficient consolation. Thus,
325 will come. 346 because the Holy Spirit is equal to the Son, our Lord consoles them
326 347 by promising that the Spirit will come.</p>
327 <p>2090 Yet if the Son and the Holy Spirit are equal, why is it 348 <p>2090 Yet if the Son and the Holy Spirit are equal, why is it to
328 to their advantage that the Son leave so that the Holy Spirit can come? The Son 349 their advantage that the Son leave so that the Holy Spirit can
329 left as far as concerns his bodily presence, but he came invisibly together 350 come? The Son left as far as concerns his bodily presence, but he
330 with the Holy Spirit. If the Son had dwelt here invisibly and said, "It is to 351 came invisibly together with the Holy Spirit. If the Son had dwelt
331 your advantage that I go because the Holy Spirit will come," people would think 352 here invisibly and said, "It is to your advantage that I go because
332 the Holy Spirit was greater than the Son. 353 the Holy Spirit will come," people would think the Holy Spirit was
333 <BR><BR><BR> 354 greater than the Son.<br />
334 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 3 355 <br />
335 356 <br /></p>
336 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>8 "And when he comes, he will convince the world of sin 357 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 3</b></p>
337 and of righteousness and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in 358 <blockquote>
338 me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no 359 <p><b>8 "And when he comes, he will convince the world of sin and
339 more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is [already] judged. 12 I 360 of righteousness and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not
340 have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the 361 believe in me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and
341 Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth [will teach you all 362 you will see me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this
342 truth]; for he will not speak on his own authority [from himself], but whatever 363 world is [already] judged. 12 I have yet many things to say to you,
343 he hears [will hear] he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that 364 but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he
344 are to come."<a href="#_ftn13" name="_ftnref13">[13]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> 365 will guide you into all the truth [will teach you all truth]; for
345 366 he will not speak on his own authority [from himself], but whatever
346 <p>2091 Above, our Lord consoled his apostles by promising them 367 he hears [will hear] he will speak, and he will declare to you the
347 the Holy Spirit. Here he shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring to them 368 things that are to come."<a href="#_ftn13" name="_ftnref13" id=
348 when he comes. He mentions three benefits: one for the world; a second for the 369 "_ftnref13">[13]</a></b></p>
349 disciples; and a third for Christ. As for the world, the Holy Spirit will 370 </blockquote>
350 convince the world; as for the apostles, the Spirit will teach them (v 12); as 371 <p>2091 Above, our Lord consoled his apostles by promising them the
351 for Christ, the Spirit will glorify him (v 14). First, he mentions the benefit of 372 Holy Spirit. Here he shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring
352 the Spirit's coming for the world; secondly, he explains it (v 9). 373 to them when he comes. He mentions three benefits: one for the
353 374 world; a second for the disciples; and a third for Christ. As for
354 <p>2092 He says: It is to your advantage that I go, because I 375 the world, the Holy Spirit will convince the world; as for the
355 will send the Holy Spirit to you, <b>and when he comes, he will convince the 376 apostles, the Spirit will teach them (v 12); as for Christ, the
356 world of sin and of righteousness and of judgment. </b>This has received two 377 Spirit will glorify him (v 14). First, he mentions the benefit of
357 interpretations; one by Augustine, and the other by Chrysostom. 378 the Spirit's coming for the world; secondly, he explains it (v
358 379 9).</p>
359 <p>2093 Augustine explains it this way.<a href="#_ftn14" 380 <p>2092 He says: It is to your advantage that I go, because I will
360 name="_ftnref14">[14]</a> 381 send the Holy Spirit to you, <b>and when he comes, he will convince
361 <b>And when he comes</b>, the Holy Spirit, that is, <b>he will convince</b>, 382 the world of sin and of righteousness and of judgment.</b> This has
362 that is, rebuke or reprove, <b>the world. </b>"Reprove a wise man, and he will 383 received two interpretations; one by Augustine, and the other by
363 love you" (Ps 9:8). 384 Chrysostom.</p>
364 385 <p>2093 Augustine explains it this way.<a href="#_ftn14" name=
365 <p>But did not Christ also rebuke the 386 "_ftnref14" id="_ftnref14">[14]</a> <b>And when he comes</b>, the
366 world? He did, as in "You are of your father the devil" (8:44), and in Matthew 387 Holy Spirit, that is, <b>he will convince</b>, that is, rebuke or
367 (c 23) he said many things against the Pharisees and Scribes. Why then does he 388 reprove, <b>the world.</b> "Reprove a wise man, and he will love
368 say, <b>he will convince, </b>as though he himself did not reprove? 389 you" (Ps 9:8).</p>
369 390 <p>But did not Christ also rebuke the world? He did, as in "You are
370 <p> Perhaps someone will say that Christ rebuked 391 of your father the devil" (8:44), and in Matthew (c 23) he said
371 only the Jews, but that the Holy Spirit, in and through the disciples, will 392 many things against the Pharisees and Scribes. Why then does he
372 rebuke the entire world. But this is in opposition to the fact that Christ also 393 say, <b>he will convince,</b> as though he himself did not
373 speaks in and through the apostles, just as the Holy Spirit does: "You desire 394 reprove?</p>
374 proof that Christ is speaking in me" (2 Cor 13:3). 395 <p>Perhaps someone will say that Christ rebuked only the Jews, but
375 396 that the Holy Spirit, in and through the disciples, will rebuke the
376 <p>One must therefore say that, <b>he 397 entire world. But this is in opposition to the fact that Christ
377 will convince</b>, rebuke, <b>the world, </b>as the one who will invisibly 398 also speaks in and through the apostles, just as the Holy Spirit
378 enter into their hearts and pour his charity into them so that their fear is 399 does: "You desire proof that Christ is speaking in me" (2 Cor
379 conquered and they have the strength to rebuke. For as was already said, as 400 13:3).</p>
380 long as the disciples were carnally attracted to Christ, the Holy Spirit was 401 <p>One must therefore say that, <b>he will convince</b>, rebuke,
381 not in them as he would be later. Consequently they were not as courageous then 402 <b>the world,</b> as the one who will invisibly enter into their
382 as they were after the Spirit came. "Their power," the power of the apostles, 403 hearts and pour his charity into them so that their fear is
383 "came from the Spirit of his mouth" [Ps 33:6]; "Then the Spirit of God took 404 conquered and they have the strength to rebuke. For as was already
384 possession of Zechariah" (2 Chron 24:20). Again, <b>he will convince the world </b>because 405 said, as long as the disciples were carnally attracted to Christ,
385 he will fill hearts which were before worldly and lead them to rebuke 406 the Holy Spirit was not in them as he would be later. Consequently
386 themselves: "I will reprove my ways in his sight" [Job 13:15]. The Holy Spirit 407 they were not as courageous then as they were after the Spirit
387 does this: "Put a new and right spirit within me" (Ps 51:10). 408 came. "Their power," the power of the apostles, "came from the
388 409 Spirit of his mouth" [Ps 33:6]; "Then the Spirit of God took
410 possession of Zechariah" (2 Chron 24:20). Again, <b>he will
411 convince the world</b> because he will fill hearts which were
412 before worldly and lead them to rebuke themselves: "I will reprove
413 my ways in his sight" [Job 13:15]. The Holy Spirit does this: "Put
414 a new and right spirit within me" (Ps 51:10).</p>
389 <p>2094 For what will the Spirit rebuke the world? For three 415 <p>2094 For what will the Spirit rebuke the world? For three
390 things. He will reprove the worldly for the sin they have committed: "Declare 416 things. He will reprove the worldly for the sin they have
391 to my people their transgression" (Is 58:1). And this was done by the apostles: 417 committed: "Declare to my people their transgression" (Is 58:1).
392 "Their voice goes out through all the earth" (Ps 19:4). He will reprove the 418 And this was done by the apostles: "Their voice goes out through
393 world for the righteousness it has neglected. And the apostles did this: "None 419 all the earth" (Ps 19:4). He will reprove the world for the
394 is righteousness, no not one" (Rom 3:10). And the Spirit will reprove the world 420 righteousness it has neglected. And the apostles did this: "None is
395 because of the judgment it has held in contempt: "When wickedness comes, 421 righteousness, no not one" (Rom 3:10). And the Spirit will reprove
396 contempt comes also" (Prv 18:3); "She [Jerusalem] has despised my judgments" 422 the world because of the judgment it has held in contempt: "When
397 [Ez 5:6]. 423 wickedness comes, contempt comes also" (Prv 18:3); "She [Jerusalem]
398 424 has despised my judgments" [Ez 5:6].</p>
399 <p>2095 Now he explains all this. First, what he says about 425 <p>2095 Now he explains all this. First, what he says about their
400 their sin, because they do not believe in me. The Spirit rebukes them only for 426 sin, because they do not believe in me. The Spirit rebukes them
401 the sin of disbelief because by faith all other sins are remitted. In a similar 427 only for the sin of disbelief because by faith all other sins are
402 way our Lord charges the damned only with a lack of mercy, because all sins are 428 remitted. In a similar way our Lord charges the damned only with a
403 washed away by mercy: "By mercy and faith sins are cleansed away" [Prv 15:27]. 429 lack of mercy, because all sins are washed away by mercy: "By mercy
404 The same applies here, because as long as they remain in disbelief, their other 430 and faith sins are cleansed away" [Prv 15:27]. The same applies
405 sins remain, but when there is no longer disbelief the other sins are remitted. 431 here, because as long as they remain in disbelief, their other sins
406 He says, "because they do not believe in me," using the form <i>in me, </i>and 432 remain, but when there is no longer disbelief the other sins are
407 not the forms <i>mihi </i>or <i>me, </i>because even the devils believe that 433 remitted. He says, "because they do not believe in me," using the
408 Christ exists and they tremble (Jas 2:19). In me, that is, with a faith enlivened 434 form <i>in me,</i> and not the forms <i>mihi</i> or <i>me,</i>
409 by hope and love. [On faith "in me" see no. 901 above] 435 because even the devils believe that Christ exists and they tremble
410 436 (Jas 2:19). In me, that is, with a faith enlivened by hope and
411 <p>2096 Secondly, he explains what he said about righteousness 437 love. [On faith "in me" see no. 901 above]</p>
412 when he says <b>because I go to the Father</b>. This can be understood in two 438 <p>2096 Secondly, he explains what he said about righteousness when
413 ways: either as referring to the righteousness of Christ or that of the 439 he says <b>because I go to the Father</b>. This can be understood
414 apostles. As referring to the righteousness of the apostles the explanation is 440 in two ways: either as referring to the righteousness of Christ or
415 this: the world will be rebuked because of our righteousness, because the world 441 that of the apostles. As referring to the righteousness of the
416 has not imitated it. The righteousness, I say, which is not from the law but 442 apostles the explanation is this: the world will be rebuked because
417 from faith: "The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ" (Rom 443 of our righteousness, because the world has not imitated it. The
418 3:22). 444 righteousness, I say, which is not from the law but from faith:
419 445 "The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ" (Rom
420 <p>Faith is concerned with what is 446 3:22).</p>
421 invisible (Heb 11:1). Now the disciples saw one thing, the humanity of Christ, 447 <p>Faith is concerned with what is invisible (Heb 11:1). Now the
422 and did not see another, his divinity. But Christ promises this to them as a 448 disciples saw one thing, the humanity of Christ, and did not see
423 reward: "I will ... manifest myself to him" (14:21). Thus, the disciples had 449 another, his divinity. But Christ promises this to them as a
424 faith only regarding the divinity of Christ; but when Christ's human nature was 450 reward: "I will ... manifest myself to him" (14:21). Thus, the
425 taken from them, they had faith regarding both. And so, according to Augustine 451 disciples had faith only regarding the divinity of Christ; but when
426 in his <i>Commentary on John</i>, when Christ says, <b>because I go to the 452 Christ's human nature was taken from them, they had faith regarding
427 Father, and you will see me no more</b>, it is like saying: You believe in me, 453 both. And so, according to Augustine in his <i>Commentary on
428 that is, as regards my divinity, and because I go to the Father, you will 454 John</i>, when Christ says, <b>because I go to the Father, and you
429 believe in me also as regards my humanity.<a href="#_ftn15" name="_ftnref15" 455 will see me no more</b>, it is like saying: You believe in me, that
430 title="">[15]</a> 456 is, as regards my divinity, and because I go to the Father, you
431 This is the righteousness of faith which the world does not imitate. 457 will believe in me also as regards my humanity.<a href="#_ftn15"
432 458 name="_ftnref15" title="" id="_ftnref15">[15]</a> This is the
433 <p>He says, <b>and you will see me no 459 righteousness of faith which the world does not imitate.</p>
434 more, </b>not because they would never see him, but because they would not see 460 <p>He says, <b>and you will see me no more,</b> not because they
435 him in that mortal flesh. They did see him at the resurrection, but then he was 461 would never see him, but because they would not see him in that
436 immortal; and they will see him at the judgment, coming in glory. 462 mortal flesh. They did see him at the resurrection, but then he was
437 463 immortal; and they will see him at the judgment, coming in
438 <p>This phrase is expounded as 464 glory.</p>
439 referring to the righteousness of Christ in the book, <i>On the Words of the 465 <p>This phrase is expounded as referring to the righteousness of
440 Lord</i>.<a href="#_ftn16" name="_ftnref16">[16]</a> 466 Christ in the book, <i>On the Words of the Lord</i>.<a href=
441 The Jews were unwilling to recognize the righteousness of Christ: "We know that 467 "#_ftn16" name="_ftnref16" id="_ftnref16">[16]</a> The Jews were
442 this man is a sinner" (9:24). But he will manifest his righteousness to them, 468 unwilling to recognize the righteousness of Christ: "We know that
443 saying <b>because I go to the Father</b>: for the very fact that I go to the 469 this man is a sinner" (9:24). But he will manifest his
444 Father is a sign of my righteousness. Christ descended because of his mercy, 470 righteousness to them, saying <b>because I go to the Father</b>:
445 but his ascension was due to his righteousness: "Therefore God has highly 471 for the very fact that I go to the Father is a sign of my
446 exalted him" (Phil 2:9). 472 righteousness. Christ descended because of his mercy, but his
447 473 ascension was due to his righteousness: "Therefore God has highly
474 exalted him" (Phil 2:9).</p>
448 <p>2097 Thirdly, the Holy Spirit reproves the world by the 475 <p>2097 Thirdly, the Holy Spirit reproves the world by the
449 judgment. This is because<b> the ruler of this world is already judged</b>. It 476 judgment. This is because <b>the ruler of this world is already
450 is the devil who is the ruler of this world, that is, of worldly people. He is 477 judged</b>. It is the devil who is the ruler of this world, that
451 the ruler, not by creation, but by his suggestions and their imitation of him: 478 is, of worldly people. He is the ruler, not by creation, but by his
452 "Those on his side imitate him" [Wis 2:25]; "He is king over all the sons of 479 suggestions and their imitation of him: "Those on his side imitate
453 pride" (Job 41:34). Therefore, this ruler <b>is already judged</b>, that is, 480 him" [Wis 2:25]; "He is king over all the sons of pride" (Job
454 cast outside: "Now is the judgment of this world," that is, in favor of the 481 41:34). Therefore, this ruler <b>is already judged</b>, that is,
455 world, "now shall the ruler of this world be cast out" (12:31). He says this to 482 cast outside: "Now is the judgment of this world," that is, in
456 anticipate the excuse that some will make for their sins, saying that the devil 483 favor of the world, "now shall the ruler of this world be cast out"
457 tempted them. He is saying in effect: They cannot be excused because the devil 484 (12:31). He says this to anticipate the excuse that some will make
458 has been cast out by the grace and faith of Christ and by the Holy Spirit, cast 485 for their sins, saying that the devil tempted them. He is saying in
459 out from the hearts of the faithful so that he no longer tempts from within as 486 effect: They cannot be excused because the devil has been cast out
460 before, but from without. And so those who resolve to cling to Christ can 487 by the grace and faith of Christ and by the Holy Spirit, cast out
461 resist. This is why the devil, who has conquered the strongest males, can be 488 from the hearts of the faithful so that he no longer tempts from
462 conquered by frail women. Thus the world is reproved by this judgment because 489 within as before, but from without. And so those who resolve to
463 being unwilling to resist, it is overcome by the devil, who although expelled 490 cling to Christ can resist. This is why the devil, who has
464 is brought back by their consent to sin: "Let not sin therefore reign in your 491 conquered the strongest males, can be conquered by frail women.
465 mortal bodies" (Rom 6:12). 492 Thus the world is reproved by this judgment because being unwilling
466 493 to resist, it is overcome by the devil, who although expelled is
467 <p>Another explanation is in the book, 494 brought back by their consent to sin: "Let not sin therefore reign
468 <i>The Words of the Lord. </i>It says here that the phrase, <b>is already 495 in your mortal bodies" (Rom 6:12).</p>
469 judged</b>, refers to the judgment of condemnation.<a href="#_ftn17" 496 <p>Another explanation is in the book, <i>The Words of the
470 name="_ftnref17">[17]</a> 497 Lord.</i> It says here that the phrase, <b>is already judged</b>,
471 That is, the ruler of this world is already condemned, and consequently all who 498 refers to the judgment of condemnation.<a href="#_ftn17" name=
472 adhere to him: "Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for 499 "_ftnref17" id="_ftnref17">[17]</a> That is, the ruler of this
473 the devil and his angels" (Mt 25:41). The world is reproved by this judgment 500 world is already condemned, and consequently all who adhere to him:
474 because although the world knows that its ruler has been condemned, it has not 501 "Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the
475 escaped from this judgment but is judged with its ruler, because it imitates 502 devil and his angels" (Mt 25:41). The world is reproved by this
476 his pride and evil ways. 503 judgment because although the world knows that its ruler has been
477 504 condemned, it has not escaped from this judgment but is judged with
478 <p>2098 Chrysostom gives another explanation of this passage, 505 its ruler, because it imitates his pride and evil ways.</p>
479 as follows. <b>When he comes</b>, the Holy Spirit, <b>he will convince</b>, 506 <p>2098 Chrysostom gives another explanation of this passage, as
480 that is, convict, the world of sin.<a href="#_ftn18" name="_ftnref18">[18]</a> 507 follows. <b>When he comes</b>, the Holy Spirit, <b>he will
481 It is like saying: The Holy Spirit will be a witness against the world: "God 508 convince</b>, that is, convict, the world of sin.<a href="#_ftn18"
482 also bore witness by signs and wonders" (Heb 2:4). He will show that they have 509 name="_ftnref18" id="_ftnref18">[18]</a> It is like saying: The
483 sinned grievously <b>because they did not believe in me, </b>when they see that 510 Holy Spirit will be a witness against the world: "God also bore
484 the Holy Spirit will be given in my name to those who believe: "And we are 511 witness by signs and wonders" (Heb 2:4). He will show that they
485 witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to 512 have sinned grievously <b>because they did not believe in me,</b>
486 those who obey him" (Acts 5:32). The Holy Spirit will be a witness to my <b>righteousness</b>,<b> 513 when they see that the Holy Spirit will be given in my name to
487 </b>which the world did not think I possessed. And he will be this witness <b>because 514 those who believe: "And we are witnesses to these things, and so is
488 I go to the Father</b>, and will send you the Spirit, who will show that I am 515 the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him" (Acts
489 righteous and have led a faultless life: "Whom I shall send to you from the 516 5:32). The Holy Spirit will be a witness to my
490 Father, even the Spirit of truth" (15:26); and in the Psalm [68:18] we see that 517 <b>righteousness</b>,which the world did not think I possessed. And
491 after Christ ascends he gives gifts to men. He will be a witness <b>of 518 he will be this witness <b>because I go to the Father</b>, and will
492 judgment, because the ruler of this world is already judged, </b>that is, it is 519 send you the Spirit, who will show that I am righteous and have led
493 by the Holy Spirit that he is judged, that is, cast out of the hearts of those 520 a faultless life: "Whom I shall send to you from the Father, even
494 who believe: "I will remove from the land ... the unclean spirit" (Zech 13:2); 521 the Spirit of truth" (15:26); and in the Psalm [68:18] we see that
495 "Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from 522 after Christ ascends he gives gifts to men. He will be a witness
496 God" (1 Cor 2:12). He will convict the world by his judgment because the world 523 <b>of judgment, because the ruler of this world is already
497 wickedly judged that Christ had a devil and cast out devils by Beelzebul. The 524 judged,</b> that is, it is by the Holy Spirit that he is judged,
498 Holy Spirit, which I will send, will condemn the devil and cast him out. 525 that is, cast out of the hearts of those who believe: "I will
499 526 remove from the land ... the unclean spirit" (Zech 13:2); "Now we
500 <p>2099 Now he mentions the benefit his disciples will receive 527 have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is
501 from the coming of the Holy Spirit; this benefit is their instruction. First, 528 from God" (1 Cor 2:12). He will convict the world by his judgment
502 he states their need for instruction; secondly, he promises this instruction (v 529 because the world wickedly judged that Christ had a devil and cast
503 13); thirdly, he eliminates a difficulty (v 13b). 530 out devils by Beelzebul. The Holy Spirit, which I will send, will
504 531 condemn the devil and cast him out.</p>
532 <p>2099 Now he mentions the benefit his disciples will receive from
533 the coming of the Holy Spirit; this benefit is their instruction.
534 First, he states their need for instruction; secondly, he promises
535 this instruction (v 13); thirdly, he eliminates a difficulty (v
536 13b).</p>
505 <p>2100 He says: the coming of the Holy Spirit will benefit the 537 <p>2100 He says: the coming of the Holy Spirit will benefit the
506 world because he will rebuke it. But the Spirit will also benefit you by 538 world because he will rebuke it. But the Spirit will also benefit
507 instructing you. You need this instruction because <b>I have yet many things to 539 you by instructing you. You need this instruction because <b>I have
508 say to you, but you cannot bear them now. </b>It is like saying: I have 540 yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.</b> It
509 instructed you, but you are not completely instructed: "Lo, these are but the 541 is like saying: I have instructed you, but you are not completely
510 outskirts of his ways; and how small a whisper do we hear of him. But the 542 instructed: "Lo, these are but the outskirts of his ways; and how
511 thunder of his power who can understand?" (Job 26:14). It would be foolish to 543 small a whisper do we hear of him. But the thunder of his power who
512 ask what those many things were which they could not bear, as Augustine 544 can understand?" (Job 26:14). It would be foolish to ask what those
513 remarks.<a href="#_ftn19" name="_ftnref19">[19]</a> 545 many things were which they could not bear, as Augustine
514 For if they could not bear them, much less can we. 546 remarks.<a href="#_ftn19" name="_ftnref19" id="_ftnref19">[19]</a>
515 547 For if they could not bear them, much less can we.</p>
516 <p>2101 The statement, <b>you cannot bear them now, </b>has 548 <p>2101 The statement, <b>you cannot bear them now,</b> has been
517 been used by certain heretics as a cover for their errors. They tell their 549 used by certain heretics as a cover for their errors. They tell
518 adherents the basest things in private, things they would not dare to say 550 their adherents the basest things in private, things they would not
519 openly, as though these were the things the disciples were not then able to 551 dare to say openly, as though these were the things the disciples
520 bear, and as though the Holy Spirit taught them these things which a man would 552 were not then able to bear, and as though the Holy Spirit taught
521 blush to teach and preach openly. 553 them these things which a man would blush to teach and preach
522 554 openly.</p>
523 <p>We should not think that some secret teaching is 555 <p>We should not think that some secret teaching is kept from
524 kept from believers who are uneducated, and taught to those who are more 556 believers who are uneducated, and taught to those who are more
525 learned. Indeed, matters of faith are presented to all the faithful: "What I 557 learned. Indeed, matters of faith are presented to all the
526 tell you in the dark, utter in the light" (Mt 10:27). Still, they have to be 558 faithful: "What I tell you in the dark, utter in the light" (Mt
527 presented in one way to the uneducated and in another way to the learned. For 559 10:27). Still, they have to be presented in one way to the
528 instance, certain fine points about the mystery of the Incarnation and the 560 uneducated and in another way to the learned. For instance, certain
529 other mysteries would not be presented to the uneducated because they would not 561 fine points about the mystery of the Incarnation and the other
530 understand them and they would actually be an obstacle. So our Lord presented all 562 mysteries would not be presented to the uneducated because they
531 matters of faith to his disciples, but not in the way he later revealed them, 563 would not understand them and they would actually be an obstacle.
532 and especially not in the way they will be presented in eternal life. 564 So our Lord presented all matters of faith to his disciples, but
533 Accordingly, what they could not bear then was the full knowledge of divine 565 not in the way he later revealed them, and especially not in the
534 things, such as knowledge of the equality of the Son with the Father and other 566 way they will be presented in eternal life. Accordingly, what they
535 things of that sort which they did not then know. Paul says, "He heard things 567 could not bear then was the full knowledge of divine things, such
536 that cannot be told, which man may not utter" (2 Cor 12:4), these things were 568 as knowledge of the equality of the Son with the Father and other
537 the very truths of faith, not something else, but known in a more profound way. 569 things of that sort which they did not then know. Paul says, "He
538 Again, the disciples did not then have a spiritual understanding of all the 570 heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter" (2 Cor
539 scriptures, but did only when "He opened their minds to understand the 571 12:4), these things were the very truths of faith, not something
540 scriptures" (Lk 24:45). Also, the disciples did not then have a full understanding 572 else, but known in a more profound way. Again, the disciples did
541 of the sufferings and dangers they were to undergo &#8209; they could not bear 573 not then have a spiritual understanding of all the scriptures, but
542 such knowledge then as their spirits were weak: "Put your shoulder under her 574 did only when "He opened their minds to understand the scriptures"
543 and carry her" (Sir 6:25). For these reasons the disciples were in need of 575 (Lk 24:45). Also, the disciples did not then have a full
544 further instruction. 576 understanding of the sufferings and dangers they were to undergo
545 577 &#8209; they could not bear such knowledge then as their spirits
546 <p>2102 Then he promises that they will be instructed by the 578 were weak: "Put your shoulder under her and carry her" (Sir 6:25).
547 coming of the Holy Spirit, who will teach them all truth. For since the Holy 579 For these reasons the disciples were in need of further
548 Spirit is from the Truth, it is appropriate that the Spirit teach the truth, 580 instruction.</p>
549 and make those he teaches like the one who sent him. He says, <b>all the truth, 581 <p>2102 Then he promises that they will be instructed by the coming
550 </b>that is, the truth of the faith. He will teach them to have a better 582 of the Holy Spirit, who will teach them all truth. For since the
551 understanding of this truth in this life, and a fullness of understanding in 583 Holy Spirit is from the Truth, it is appropriate that the Spirit
552 eternal life, where we will know as we are known (see 1 Cor 13:12); "His 584 teach the truth, and make those he teaches like the one who sent
553 anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie" (1 Jn 585 him. He says, <b>all the truth,</b> that is, the truth of the
554 2:27). Or, <b>all the truth, </b>that is, of the figures of the law, which 586 faith. He will teach them to have a better understanding of this
555 understanding the apostles received from the Holy Spirit. We read in Daniel 587 truth in this life, and a fullness of understanding in eternal
556 (1:17) that the Lord gave to his children wisdom and understanding. 588 life, where we will know as we are known (see 1 Cor 13:12); "His
557 589 anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie"
558 <p>2103 Now he excludes a difficulty which could have arisen. 590 (1 Jn 2:27). Or, <b>all the truth,</b> that is, of the figures of
559 If the Holy Spirit will teach them, it seems that he is greater than Christ. 591 the law, which understanding the apostles received from the Holy
560 This is not true, because the Spirit will teach them by the power of the Father 592 Spirit. We read in Daniel (1:17) that the Lord gave to his children
561 and the Son, <b>for he will not speak from himself, </b>but from me, because he 593 wisdom and understanding.</p>
562 will be from me. Just as the Son does not act from himself but from the Father, 594 <p>2103 Now he excludes a difficulty which could have arisen. If
563 so the Holy Spirit, because he is from another, that is, from the Father and 595 the Holy Spirit will teach them, it seems that he is greater than
564 the Son, <b>will not speak from himself, but whatever he will hear </b>by 596 Christ. This is not true, because the Spirit will teach them by the
565 receiving knowledge as well as his essence from eternity, <b>he will speak</b>, 597 power of the Father and the Son, <b>for he will not speak from
566 not in a bodily way but by enlightening your minds from within: "I will bring 598 himself,</b> but from me, because he will be from me. Just as the
567 her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her" (Hos 2:14); "Let me hear 599 Son does not act from himself but from the Father, so the Holy
568 what God the Lord will speak" (Ps 85:8).<a href="#_ftn20" name="_ftnref20" 600 Spirit, because he is from another, that is, from the Father and
569 title="">[20]</a> 601 the Son, <b>will not speak from himself, but whatever he will
570 602 hear</b> by receiving knowledge as well as his essence from
571 <p>2104 Since the Holy Spirit hears from eternity, why does he 603 eternity, <b>he will speak</b>, not in a bodily way but by
572 say he will hear? We should say to this that eternity includes all time. 604 enlightening your minds from within: "I will bring her into the
573 Consequently, the Holy Spirit, who hears from all eternity, is said to hear in 605 wilderness, and speak tenderly to her" (Hos 2:14); "Let me hear
574 the present, in the past, and in the future. Yet at times he is said to hear in 606 what God the Lord will speak" (Ps 85:8).<a href="#_ftn20" name=
575 the future because the knowledge in question concerns things that are still in 607 "_ftnref20" title="" id="_ftnref20">[20]</a></p>
576 the future. <b>He will speak, </b>therefore, whatever he will hear, for he will 608 <p>2104 Since the Holy Spirit hears from eternity, why does he say
577 not only teach about things that are eternal, but future things. Thus he adds, <b>he 609 he will hear? We should say to this that eternity includes all
578 will declare to you the things that are to come, </b>which is a characteristic 610 time. Consequently, the Holy Spirit, who hears from all eternity,
579 of God: "She has foreknowledge of signs and wonders" (Wis 8:8); "Tell us what 611 is said to hear in the present, in the past, and in the future. Yet
580 is to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods" (Is 41:23). This is 612 at times he is said to hear in the future because the knowledge in
581 characteristic of the Holy Spirit: "I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; 613 question concerns things that are still in the future. <b>He will
582 your sons and your daughters shall prophesy" (Joel 2:28). So they would have no 614 speak,</b> therefore, whatever he will hear, for he will not only
583 doubts about how they would know of the coming tribulations, which Christ 615 teach about things that are eternal, but future things. Thus he
584 predicted for them, he adds, <b>and he will declare to you the things that are 616 adds, <b>he will declare to you the things that are to come,</b>
585 to come</b>, that is, upon you. 617 which is a characteristic of God: "She has foreknowledge of signs
586 <BR><BR><BR> 618 and wonders" (Wis 8:8); "Tell us what is to come hereafter, that we
587 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 4 619 may know that you are gods" (Is 41:23). This is characteristic of
588 620 the Holy Spirit: "I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons
589 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>14 "He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine 621 and your daughters shall prophesy" (Joel 2:28). So they would have
590 [for he will receive from me] and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has 622 no doubts about how they would know of the coming tribulations,
591 is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine [that he will receive 623 which Christ predicted for them, he adds, <b>and he will declare to
592 from me] and declare it to you."<a href="#_ftn21" name="_ftnref21">[21]</b></a></BLOCKQUOTE> 624 you the things that are to come</b>, that is, upon you.<br />
593 625 <br />
594 <p>2105 Above, we saw two fruits of the coming of the Holy 626 <br /></p>
595 Spirit, which were the rebuking of the world and the instruction of the 627 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 4</b></p>
596 disciples. Now the third fruit is mentioned, the glorification of Christ. 628 <blockquote>
597 First, he mentions this fruit, the glorification; secondly, the reason for it 629 <p><b>14 "He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine [for he
598 (v 14b); thirdly, he expands on this (v 15). 630 will receive from me] and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father
599 631 has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine [that
632 he will receive from me] and declare it to you."<a href="#_ftn21"
633 name="_ftnref21" id="_ftnref21">[21]</a></b></p>
634 </blockquote>
635 <p>2105 Above, we saw two fruits of the coming of the Holy Spirit,
636 which were the rebuking of the world and the instruction of the
637 disciples. Now the third fruit is mentioned, the glorification of
638 Christ. First, he mentions this fruit, the glorification; secondly,
639 the reason for it (v 14b); thirdly, he expands on this (v 15).</p>
600 <p>2106 He says: "He will teach all truth," because <b>he will 640 <p>2106 He says: "He will teach all truth," because <b>he will
601 glorify me, </b>in whom is all truth: "I am the way, and the truth, and the 641 glorify me,</b> in whom is all truth: "I am the way, and the truth,
602 life" (14:6); "In whom," that is, in Christ, "are hid all the treasures of 642 and the life" (14:6); "In whom," that is, in Christ, "are hid all
603 wisdom and knowledge" (Col 2:3). 643 the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Col 2:3).</p>
604 644 <p><b>He will glorify me,</b> that is, give a clear knowledge of
605 <p><b>He will glorify me, </b>that is, 645 me. He will do this, first of all, by enlightening the disciples:
606 give a clear knowledge of me. He will do this, first of all, by enlightening 646 for they were still carnal and attached to Christ in a carnal way,
607 the disciples: for they were still carnal and attached to Christ in a carnal 647 that is, in the weakness of his flesh, not realizing the grandeur
608 way, that is, in the weakness of his flesh, not realizing the grandeur of his 648 of his divinity. Later, they were able to grasp this through the
609 divinity. Later, they were able to grasp this through the Holy Spirit: "God has 649 Holy Spirit: "God has revealed to us through the Spirit" (1 Cor
610 revealed to us through the Spirit" (1 Cor 2:10). Secondly, the Spirit will give 650 2:10). Secondly, the Spirit will give them the confidence to preach
611 them the confidence to preach clearly, openly. Before this the disciples were 651 clearly, openly. Before this the disciples were so timid that they
612 so timid that they did not dare to profess Christ publicly, but when they were 652 did not dare to profess Christ publicly, but when they were filled
613 filled with the Holy Spirit fear was cast out, and they proclaimed Christ to 653 with the Holy Spirit fear was cast out, and they proclaimed Christ
614 the people, being somehow impelled by that same Spirit: "He will come like a 654 to the people, being somehow impelled by that same Spirit: "He will
615 rushing stream, which the wind [or Spirit] of the Lord drives" (Is 59:19). This 655 come like a rushing stream, which the wind [or Spirit] of the Lord
616 is why the Apostle says: "The love of Christ impels us" [2 Cor 5:14]. Thirdly, 656 drives" (Is 59:19). This is why the Apostle says: "The love of
617 the Spirit will glorify Christ by accomplishing marvelous works in and through 657 Christ impels us" [2 Cor 5:14]. Thirdly, the Spirit will glorify
618 the apostles: "All things are inspired by one and the same Spirit" (1 Cor 658 Christ by accomplishing marvelous works in and through the
619 12:11). 659 apostles: "All things are inspired by one and the same Spirit" (1
620 660 Cor 12:11).</p>
621 <p>2107 Now we see the reason why the Holy Spirit will glorify 661 <p>2107 Now we see the reason why the Holy Spirit will glorify
622 Christ: it is because the Son is the principle of the Holy Spirit. For 662 Christ: it is because the Son is the principle of the Holy Spirit.
623 everything which is from another manifests that from which it is. Thus the Son 663 For everything which is from another manifests that from which it
624 manifests the Father because he is from the Father. And so because the Holy 664 is. Thus the Son manifests the Father because he is from the
625 Spirit is from the Son, it is appropriate that the Spirit glorify the Son. He 665 Father. And so because the Holy Spirit is from the Son, it is
626 says, <b>he will glorify me, for he will receive from me. </b>However, the Holy 666 appropriate that the Spirit glorify the Son. He says, <b>he will
627 Spirit does not receive in the same way creatures do. 667 glorify me, for he will receive from me.</b> However, the Holy
628 668 Spirit does not receive in the same way creatures do.</p>
629 <p>When creatures receive, three 669 <p>When creatures receive, three things are found, and two of these
630 things are found, and two of these are not found in the divinity. In creatures, 670 are not found in the divinity. In creatures, that which receives is
631 that which receives is one thing, and what is received is something else. This 671 one thing, and what is received is something else. This is not so
632 is not so in the divinity, since the divine persons are simple, and not 672 in the divinity, since the divine persons are simple, and not
633 composed of several elements. Indeed, the Holy Spirit receives his entire substance 673 composed of several elements. Indeed, the Holy Spirit receives his
634 from whomever this Spirit receives, and so does the Son. Another difference is 674 entire substance from whomever this Spirit receives, and so does
635 that among creatures the one who receives did not have at one time what he 675 the Son. Another difference is that among creatures the one who
636 receives, as when matter receives a form, or a subject receives an accident: 676 receives did not have at one time what he receives, as when matter
637 for at some time the matter was without such a form, and the subject without 677 receives a form, or a subject receives an accident: for at some
638 that accident. This is not so in the divinity, because what the Son receives 678 time the matter was without such a form, and the subject without
639 from the Father the Son has from eternity, and what the Holy Spirit receives 679 that accident. This is not so in the divinity, because what the Son
640 from the Father and the Son, the Spirit has from eternity. Accordingly, the 680 receives from the Father the Son has from eternity, and what the
641 Holy Spirit receives from the Son like the Son receives from the Father: "What 681 Holy Spirit receives from the Father and the Son, the Spirit has
642 my Father has given to me is greater than all" (10:29). Thus, when the 682 from eternity. Accordingly, the Holy Spirit receives from the Son
643 expression "to receive" is used of the divinity, it indicates an order in origin.<a 683 like the Son receives from the Father: "What my Father has given to
644 href="#_ftn22" name="_ftnref22">[22]</a> 684 me is greater than all" (10:29). Thus, when the expression "to
645 685 receive" is used of the divinity, it indicates an order in
646 <p>2108 Note that when he says, <b>he will receive from me, </b>the 686 origin.<a href="#_ftn22" name="_ftnref22" id=
647 word <b>from </b>(<i>de</i>, "from" or "of") does not indicate participation, 687 "_ftnref22">[22]</a></p>
648 but consubstantiality, because the Spirit receives all that the Son has. For 688 <p>2108 Note that when he says, <b>he will receive from me,</b> the
649 just as the Son is from (<i>de</i>) the substance of the Father, because he 689 word <b>from</b> (<i>de</i>, "from" or "of") does not indicate
650 receives the entire substance of the Father, so also the Holy Spirit is from (<i>de</i>) 690 participation, but consubstantiality, because the Spirit receives
651 the substance of the Son because the Spirit receives the whole substance of the 691 all that the Son has. For just as the Son is from (<i>de</i>) the
652 Son. Thus, because <b>he will receive from me, </b>and I am the Word of God, 692 substance of the Father, because he receives the entire substance
653 therefore he will <b>declare it to you</b>. 693 of the Father, so also the Holy Spirit is from (<i>de</i>) the
654 694 substance of the Son because the Spirit receives the whole
655 <p>2109 Now this reason is further explained when Christ shows 695 substance of the Son. Thus, because <b>he will receive from me,</b>
656 that the Holy Spirit received from him because of the unity and 696 and I am the Word of God, therefore he will <b>declare it to
697 you</b>.</p>
698 <p>2109 Now this reason is further explained when Christ shows that
699 the Holy Spirit received from him because of the unity and
657 consubstantiality of the Father and the Son. First, we see the 700 consubstantiality of the Father and the Son. First, we see the
658 consubstantiality of the Father and Son; secondly, the conclusion is drawn, <b>therefore 701 consubstantiality of the Father and Son; secondly, the conclusion
659 I said that he will receive from me.</b> 702 is drawn, <b>therefore I said that he will receive from me.</b></p>
660 703 <p>2110 He says: he will receive from me because <b>all that the
661 <p>2110 He says: he will receive from me because <b>all that 704 Father has is mine.</b> This is like saying: Although the Spirit of
662 the Father has is mine. </b>This is like saying: Although the Spirit of truth 705 truth proceeds from the Father, yet because <b>all that the Father
663 proceeds from the Father, yet because <b>all that the Father has is mine, </b>(and 706 has is mine,</b> (and the Spirit is the Spirit of the Father), the
664 the Spirit is the Spirit of the Father), the Spirit receives from me. 707 Spirit receives from me.</p>
665 708 <p>Note that one "has" something in two ways: in one way as a
666 <p>Note that one "has" something in 709 possession, and in the other way as something existing in oneself,
667 two ways: in one way as a possession, and in the other way as something 710 as a form or a part. The Father has as a possession and as
668 existing in oneself, as a form or a part. The Father has as a possession and as 711 something subject to himself the totality of created things: "The
669 something subject to himself the totality of created things: "The earth is the 712 earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof" (Ps 24:1). The Father
670 Lord's and the fullness thereof" (Ps 24:1). The Father also has something which 713 also has something which is in him, indeed, which is himself,
671 is in him, indeed, which is himself, because the Father is whatever is in 714 because the Father is whatever is in Christ, since the Father is
672 Christ, since the Father is his own essence, own goodness, own truth and own 715 his own essence, own goodness, own truth and own eternity. The word
673 eternity. The word "has" is being used in this sense here. And so whatever the 716 "has" is being used in this sense here. And so whatever the Father
674 Father has is the Son's, because the Son has the same wisdom and the same 717 has is the Son's, because the Son has the same wisdom and the same
675 goodness that the Father also has: "For as the Father has life in himself, so 718 goodness that the Father also has: "For as the Father has life in
676 he has granted the Son also to have life in himself" (5:26); "All things have 719 himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself"
677 been delivered to me by my Father" (Mt 11:27). 720 (5:26); "All things have been delivered to me by my Father" (Mt
678 721 11:27).</p>
679 <p>2111 As Didymus says, some might make this objection: If all 722 <p>2111 As Didymus says, some might make this objection: If all
680 that the Father has the Son also has, then since the Father has the 723 that the Father has the Son also has, then since the Father has the
681 characteristic of fatherhood, it follows that the Son also has this.<a 724 characteristic of fatherhood, it follows that the Son also has
682 href="#_ftn23" name="_ftnref23">[23]</a> 725 this.<a href="#_ftn23" name="_ftnref23" id="_ftnref23">[23]</a> I
683 I answer that this argument would appear to be valid if our Lord had said, "All 726 answer that this argument would appear to be valid if our Lord had
684 that God has is mine." But he says, <b>all that the Father has is mine, </b>and 727 said, "All that God has is mine." But he says, <b>all that the
685 this keeps a distinction between the Father and the Son, and leads us to 728 Father has is mine,</b> and this keeps a distinction between the
686 understand that all that the Father has is the Son's, except that by which the 729 Father and the Son, and leads us to understand that all that the
687 Father is distinguished from the Son. For by using the word Father, Christ 730 Father has is the Son's, except that by which the Father is
688 declares that he is the Son, and has not usurped the attribute of fatherhood. 731 distinguished from the Son. For by using the word Father, Christ
689 732 declares that he is the Son, and has not usurped the attribute of
690 <p>2112 We have conceded that whatever the Father has the Son 733 fatherhood.</p>
691 has, but not that the Son has it in the same order as the Father. For the Son 734 <p>2112 We have conceded that whatever the Father has the Son has,
692 has as receiving from another; while the Father has as giving to another. Thus, 735 but not that the Son has it in the same order as the Father. For
693 the distinction is not in what is had, but in the order of having. Now 736 the Son has as receiving from another; while the Father has as
694 relations of this kind, that is, of fatherhood and sonship, signify a 737 giving to another. Thus, the distinction is not in what is had, but
695 distinction of order: for fatherhood signifies a giving to another and sonship 738 in the order of having. Now relations of this kind, that is, of
696 a receiving from another. 739 fatherhood and sonship, signify a distinction of order: for
697 740 fatherhood signifies a giving to another and sonship a receiving
698 <p>2113 One might ask whether a relation is something real in 741 from another.</p>
699 the divinity. It seems that it is: for if not, then since the divine persons 742 <p>2113 One might ask whether a relation is something real in the
700 are distinguished by relations, the distinction of the persons would not be 743 divinity. It seems that it is: for if not, then since the divine
701 real. The answer to this is that in the divinity a relation is considered in 744 persons are distinguished by relations, the distinction of the
702 two ways. In one way, a relation is considered in comparison to the essence or 745 persons would not be real. The answer to this is that in the
703 person of the Father. And in this way the relation of Father is not other than 746 divinity a relation is considered in two ways. In one way, a
704 the essence or person of the Father. In the other way, a relation can be 747 relation is considered in comparison to the essence or person of
705 considered in comparison to the opposite relation, for example, to sonship. In 748 the Father. And in this way the relation of Father is not other
706 this way fatherhood is a real relation, because it signifies an order of the 749 than the essence or person of the Father. In the other way, a
707 nature which the Father gives the Son by an eternal generation. And this order 750 relation can be considered in comparison to the opposite relation,
708 is really in God. Therefore, if fatherhood is compared to the essence of the 751 for example, to sonship. In this way fatherhood is a real relation,
709 Father, all that the Father has the Son has, because fatherhood is not other 752 because it signifies an order of the nature which the Father gives
710 than the essence of the Father, but the Son does not have it in the same order, 753 the Son by an eternal generation. And this order is really in God.
711 as was said. 754 Therefore, if fatherhood is compared to the essence of the Father,
712 755 all that the Father has the Son has, because fatherhood is not
713 <p>2114 Now he draws his conclusion, that the Holy Spirit 756 other than the essence of the Father, but the Son does not have it
714 receives from the Son. If all things which the Father has are the Son's, and 757 in the same order, as was said.</p>
715 the Son is consubstantial to the Father, it is necessary that the Holy Spirit 758 <p>2114 Now he draws his conclusion, that the Holy Spirit receives
716 proceed from the Son as he proceeds from the Father, as Hilary and Didymus 759 from the Son. If all things which the Father has are the Son's, and
717 argue.<a href="#_ftn24" name="_ftnref24">[24]</a> 760 the Son is consubstantial to the Father, it is necessary that the
718 761 Holy Spirit proceed from the Son as he proceeds from the Father, as
719 <p>To understand this we should note that among created 762 Hilary and Didymus argue.<a href="#_ftn24" name="_ftnref24" id=
720 things in every procession or origination that by which the agent acts or gives 763 "_ftnref24">[24]</a></p>
721 what it has is the same as what the recipient receives. For instance, fire 764 <p>To understand this we should note that among created things in
722 which has been generated receives the form of fire which the generating fire 765 every procession or origination that by which the agent acts or
723 gives it by its own form. There is something similar to this in the origin of 766 gives what it has is the same as what the recipient receives. For
724 the divine persons, because that by which the Father gives his nature to the 767 instance, fire which has been generated receives the form of fire
725 Son (not by will, but by nature), is the same as that which he gives. Still 768 which the generating fire gives it by its own form. There is
726 there is an unlikeness in this way: in creatures, that which is communicated 769 something similar to this in the origin of the divine persons,
727 and that by which it is communicated is only the same in species, not the same 770 because that by which the Father gives his nature to the Son (not
728 individual; but in the divinity, what the Father gives to the Son and that by 771 by will, but by nature), is the same as that which he gives. Still
729 which he gives or communicates it is the same individual nature. 772 there is an unlikeness in this way: in creatures, that which is
730 773 communicated and that by which it is communicated is only the same
731 <p>2115 Note that we say that the Son receives from (<i>de</i>) 774 in species, not the same individual; but in the divinity, what the
732 the substance of the Father, that is, he receives the substance of the Father; 775 Father gives to the Son and that by which he gives or communicates
733 and we say that the Holy Spirit receives from the substance of the Father and 776 it is the same individual nature.</p>
734 the Son; and that the Father, by virtue of his nature, gives his substance to 777 <p>2115 Note that we say that the Son receives from (<i>de</i>) the
735 the Son, and the Father and the Son give to the Holy Spirit. But we do not say 778 substance of the Father, that is, he receives the substance of the
736 that the Father is from (<i>de</i>) the substance of the Son, or that the 779 Father; and we say that the Holy Spirit receives from the substance
737 Father and the Son are from the substance of the Holy Spirit, because the 780 of the Father and the Son; and that the Father, by virtue of his
738 "from" <i>(de) </i>signifies consubstantiality with an order of origin. Thus, 781 nature, gives his substance to the Son, and the Father and the Son
739 what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is what is common to the Father and the 782 give to the Holy Spirit. But we do not say that the Father is from
740 Son. Now in the divinity the principle of communication must be the same as 783 (<i>de</i>) the substance of the Son, or that the Father and the
741 what is communicated. And so if what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is as 784 Son are from the substance of the Holy Spirit, because the "from"
742 essence, that which communicates must be this essence. This essence, however, 785 <i>(de)</i> signifies consubstantiality with an order of origin.
743 is common to the Father and the Son. So, if the Father gives his essence to the 786 Thus, what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is what is common to
744 Holy Spirit, the Son must also do so. For this reason he says, <b>all that the 787 the Father and the Son. Now in the divinity the principle of
745 Father has is mine. </b>And if the Holy Spirit receives from the Father, he 788 communication must be the same as what is communicated. And so if
746 will also receive from the Son. And for this reason he says, <b>therefore I 789 what is communicated to the Holy Spirit is as essence, that which
747 said that he will receive from me and declare it to you, </b>for according as 790 communicates must be this essence. This essence, however, is common
748 he receives from me, so he will show you. 791 to the Father and the Son. So, if the Father gives his essence to
749 <BR><BR><BR> 792 the Holy Spirit, the Son must also do so. For this reason he says,
750 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 5 793 <b>all that the Father has is mine.</b> And if the Holy Spirit
751 794 receives from the Father, he will also receive from the Son. And
752 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>16 "A little while, and you will see me no more; again a 795 for this reason he says, <b>therefore I said that he will receive
753 little while, and you will see me [because I go to the Father]." 17 Some of his 796 from me and declare it to you,</b> for according as he receives
754 disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, 'A little 797 from me, so he will show you.<br />
755 while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me', 798 <br />
756 and, 'because I go to the Father'?" 18 They said, "What does he mean by 'a little 799 <br /></p>
757 while'? We do not know what he means." 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask 800 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 5</b></p>
758 him; so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant 801 <blockquote>
759 by saying, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, 802 <p><b>16 "A little while, and you will see me no more; again a
760 and you will see me'? 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, 803 little while, and you will see me [because I go to the Father]." 17
761 but the world will rejoice, you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn 804 Some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he
762 into joy. 21 When a woman is in travail she has sorrow, because her hour has 805 says to us, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a
763 come; but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the 806 little while, and you will see me', and, 'because I go to the
764 anguish, for joy that a child [man] is born into the world. 22 So you have 807 Father'?" 18 They said, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We
765 sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one 808 do not know what he means." 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask
766 will take your joy from you."<a href="#_ftn25" name="_ftnref25">[25]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> 809 him; so he said to them, "Is this what you are asking yourselves,
767 810 what I meant by saying, 'A little while, and you will not see me,
768 <p>2116 Above, our Lord explained one reason for their 811 and again a little while, and you will see me'? 20 Truly, truly, I
769 consolation, that was his promise of the Holy Spirit. Here he gives the second, 812 say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice,
770 which is that they will see him again. First, the promise that they will see 813 you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. 21 When
771 him again is made; secondly, we see the perplexity of the disciples (v 17); and 814 a woman is in travail she has sorrow, because her hour has come;
772 thirdly, their perplexity is answered (v 19). 815 but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the
773 816 anguish, for joy that a child [man] is born into the world. 22 So
774 <p>2117 When our Lord foretold that he would leave his 817 you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will
775 disciples, he also promised that they would see him again. He insists on this 818 rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you."<a href="#_ftn25"
776 several times so that by considering the fact that he would come again they 819 name="_ftnref25" id="_ftnref25">[25]</a></b></p>
777 might better endure his absence. He actually mentions three things to console 820 </blockquote>
778 them: his absence will be brief; he will be with them again; and he will leave 821 <p>2116 Above, our Lord explained one reason for their consolation,
779 with honor. 822 that was his promise of the Holy Spirit. Here he gives the second,
780 823 which is that they will see him again. First, the promise that they
781 <p>2118 His absence is brief because <b>a little while and you 824 will see him again is made; secondly, we see the perplexity of the
782 will see me no more, </b>so that the <b>little while </b>refers to the time 825 disciples (v 17); and thirdly, their perplexity is answered (v
783 when <b>you will see me no more. </b>It is like saying: I will be taken from 826 19).</p>
784 you by death <b>and you will see me no more</b>; but do not be sad, because the 827 <p>2117 When our Lord foretold that he would leave his disciples,
785 time during which you will not see me will be a <b>little while, </b>for I will 828 he also promised that they would see him again. He insists on this
786 rise at dawn, that is, on the third day: "Hide yourselves for a little while 829 several times so that by considering the fact that he would come
787 until the wrath is past" (Is 26:20). 830 again they might better endure his absence. He actually mentions
788 831 three things to console them: his absence will be brief; he will be
832 with them again; and he will leave with honor.</p>
833 <p>2118 His absence is brief because <b>a little while and you will
834 see me no more,</b> so that the <b>little while</b> refers to the
835 time when <b>you will see me no more.</b> It is like saying: I will
836 be taken from you by death <b>and you will see me no more</b>; but
837 do not be sad, because the time during which you will not see me
838 will be a <b>little while,</b> for I will rise at dawn, that is, on
839 the third day: "Hide yourselves for a little while until the wrath
840 is past" (Is 26:20).</p>
789 <p>2119 Yet I will be with you again because <b>again a little 841 <p>2119 Yet I will be with you again because <b>again a little
790 while</b>, that is,<b> </b>during a brief time after the resurrection, for 842 while</b>, that is, during a brief time after the resurrection, for
791 forty days, "appearing to them during forty days" (Acts 1:3), <b>you will see 843 forty days, "appearing to them during forty days" (Acts 1:3),
792 me: </b>"Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord" (20:20). 844 <b>you will see me:</b> "Then the disciples were glad when they saw
793 845 the Lord" (20:20).</p>
794 <p>2120 And this is because I am leaving with honor, because I 846 <p>2120 And this is because I am leaving with honor, because I go
795 go to the Father: "As they were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts 1:9). 847 to the Father: "As they were looking on, he was lifted up" (Acts
796 848 1:9).</p>
797 <p>Another interpretation would be 849 <p>Another interpretation would be that the <b>little while</b>
798 that the <b>little while </b>refers to the time before Christ's death, so that 850 refers to the time before Christ's death, so that the meaning is:
799 the meaning is: It will just be a <b>little while </b>until I am taken from 851 It will just be a <b>little while</b> until I am taken from you,
800 you, that is, on the morrow: "Yet a little while I am with you" (13:33). <b>And 852 that is, on the morrow: "Yet a little while I am with you" (13:33).
801 you will see me no more</b>, that is, in mortal form, because "yet a little 853 <b>And you will see me no more</b>, that is, in mortal form,
802 while, and the world will see me no more," as mortal (14:19); yet it will see 854 because "yet a little while, and the world will see me no more," as
803 him at the judgment and coming in majesty. But the disciples will see Christ 855 mortal (14:19); yet it will see him at the judgment and coming in
804 when immortal, after the resurrection, because as we read in Acts (10:40): "God 856 majesty. But the disciples will see Christ when immortal, after the
805 ... made him manifest, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God 857 resurrection, because as we read in Acts (10:40): "God ... made him
806 as witnesses." And so he adds, <b>a little while, and you will see me, </b>for 858 manifest, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as
807 I will remain in death only for a little while: "In a moment of indignation I 859 witnesses." And so he adds, <b>a little while, and you will see
808 hid my face from you for a little while" [Is 54:8]. 860 me,</b> for I will remain in death only for a little while: "In a
809 861 moment of indignation I hid my face from you for a little while"
810 <p>Or this <b>little while </b>and we 862 [Is 54:8].</p>
811 will see him can refer to the time of our entire life until the judgment; and 863 <p>Or this <b>little while</b> and we will see him can refer to the
812 then we will see Christ at the judgment and in glory. It is called a "little 864 time of our entire life until the judgment; and then we will see
813 while" in relation to eternity: "For a thousand years in your sight are but as 865 Christ at the judgment and in glory. It is called a "little while"
814 yesterday when it is past" (Ps 90:4). <b>Because I go to the Father, </b>by my 866 in relation to eternity: "For a thousand years in your sight are
815 resurrection and ascension: "Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of 867 but as yesterday when it is past" (Ps 90:4). <b>Because I go to the
816 this world to the Father" (13:1). 868 Father,</b> by my resurrection and ascension: "Jesus knew that his
817 869 hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father"
870 (13:1).</p>
818 <p>2121 Now we see the perplexity of the disciples: first, they 871 <p>2121 Now we see the perplexity of the disciples: first, they
819 talk it over among themselves; secondly, we see the reason for their 872 talk it over among themselves; secondly, we see the reason for
820 perplexity; and thirdly, we see their point of view and attitude. 873 their perplexity; and thirdly, we see their point of view and
821 874 attitude.</p>
822 <p>2122 The disciples questioned one another about the Lord's 875 <p>2122 The disciples questioned one another about the Lord's
823 statement, saying, <b>What does he mean by a little while? </b>They show an 876 statement, saying, <b>What does he mean by a little while?</b> They
824 admirable respect for Christ for it was so great that they did not presume to 877 show an admirable respect for Christ for it was so great that they
825 question him. The angels do the same: "Who is this that comes from Edom, in 878 did not presume to question him. The angels do the same: "Who is
826 crimsoned garments from Bozrah" (Is 63:1). And he answers: "It is I who am 879 this that comes from Edom, in crimsoned garments from Bozrah" (Is
827 speaking of righteousness and a defender who saves you" [Is 63:1]. We see from 880 63:1). And he answers: "It is I who am speaking of righteousness
828 the words of the disciples that they did not yet have a complete understanding 881 and a defender who saves you" [Is 63:1]. We see from the words of
829 of what Christ said, either because they were still sunk in sorrow or because 882 the disciples that they did not yet have a complete understanding
830 the words themselves were obscure: "Are you also still without understanding?" 883 of what Christ said, either because they were still sunk in sorrow
831 (Mt 15:16). 884 or because the words themselves were obscure: "Are you also still
832 885 without understanding?" (Mt 15:16).</p>
833 <p>2123 The reason for their perplexity was that Christ's 886 <p>2123 The reason for their perplexity was that Christ's
834 statements seemed to be incompatible. They understood well enough when he said, 887 statements seemed to be incompatible. They understood well enough
835 <b>you will not see me</b>, and <b>because I go to the Father</b>. But they 888 when he said, <b>you will not see me</b>, and <b>because I go to
836 were perplexed as to how they could see the same person a little while after he 889 the Father</b>. But they were perplexed as to how they could see
837 had died, for they did not yet know of the resurrection, and we read "What man 890 the same person a little while after he had died, for they did not
838 can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of 891 yet know of the resurrection, and we read "What man can live and
839 Sheol?" (Ps 89:48); "No one has been known to return from Hades" (Wis 2:1). 892 never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol?"
840 893 (Ps 89:48); "No one has been known to return from Hades" (Wis
841 <p>2124 This is why the disciples say, <b>What does he mean by 894 2:1).</p>
842 a little while and we will see him?</b> <b>We do not know what he means</b>, 895 <p>2124 This is why the disciples say, <b>What does he mean by a
843 they reply in an unassuming way. As Augustine remarks, when some do not 896 little while and we will see him?</b> <b>We do not know what he
844 understand the words of Scripture they belittle it, preferring their own 897 means</b>, they reply in an unassuming way. As Augustine remarks,
845 theories to the authority of Scripture. Yet others, when they do not 898 when some do not understand the words of Scripture they belittle
846 understand, unpretentiously admit their own lack of knowledge: "I am ... a man 899 it, preferring their own theories to the authority of Scripture.
847 who is weak and short-lived, with little understanding of judgment and laws" 900 Yet others, when they do not understand, unpretentiously admit
848 (Wis 9:5).<a href="#_ftn26" name="_ftnref26">[26]</a> 901 their own lack of knowledge: "I am ... a man who is weak and
849 This is what the apostles are doing here, for they do not say that Christ was 902 short-lived, with little understanding of judgment and laws" (Wis
850 wrong or that he said nothing. They ascribe their lack of understanding to 903 9:5).<a href="#_ftn26" name="_ftnref26" id="_ftnref26">[26]</a>
851 their own ignorance. 904 This is what the apostles are doing here, for they do not say that
852 905 Christ was wrong or that he said nothing. They ascribe their lack
853 <p>2125 Now their perplexity is revealed. First, it is 906 of understanding to their own ignorance.</p>
854 acknowledged [by Christ]; secondly, it is cleared up (v 20); and thirdly Christ 907 <p>2125 Now their perplexity is revealed. First, it is acknowledged
855 presents a similar situation (v 21). 908 [by Christ]; secondly, it is cleared up (v 20); and thirdly Christ
856 909 presents a similar situation (v 21).</p>
857 <p>2126 He does two things about the first. First, he shows how 910 <p>2126 He does two things about the first. First, he shows how the
858 the perplexity of the disciples was recognized by Christ, when he says, <b>Jesus 911 perplexity of the disciples was recognized by Christ, when he says,
859 knew</b>, by reason of his divinity, <b>that they wanted to ask him, </b>about 912 <b>Jesus knew</b>, by reason of his divinity, <b>that they wanted
860 this difficulty: "He himself knew what was in man" (2:25); "Man looks on the 913 to ask him,</b> about this difficulty: "He himself knew what was in
861 outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Sam 16:7). Then he 914 man" (2:25); "Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord
862 shows how this recognition was expressed in words, when Christ said to them, <b>Is 915 looks on the heart" (1 Sam 16:7). Then he shows how this
863 this what you are asking yourselves ... ?</b> "I made them known; then suddenly 916 recognition was expressed in words, when Christ said to them, <b>Is
864 I did them and they came to pass" (Is 48:3). 917 this what you are asking yourselves ... ?</b> "I made them known;
865 918 then suddenly I did them and they came to pass" (Is 48:3).</p>
866 <p>2127 Now he explains his words and removes the perplexity of 919 <p>2127 Now he explains his words and removes the perplexity of the
867 the disciples, not just repeating what he had said, but setting their minds at 920 disciples, not just repeating what he had said, but setting their
868 ease. First, he states that there will be a division of those who are sad and 921 minds at ease. First, he states that there will be a division of
869 those who are joyful; secondly, he mentions their own interior sorrow; and 922 those who are sad and those who are joyful; secondly, he mentions
870 thirdly, the joy that will follow. 923 their own interior sorrow; and thirdly, the joy that will
871 924 follow.</p>
872 <p>2128 About the first, he says, <b>Truly, truly I say to you</b> 925 <p>2128 About the first, he says, <b>Truly, truly I say to you</b>
873 that during that little while in which you will not see me <b>you will weep</b>, 926 that during that little while in which you will not see me <b>you
874 groaning aloud in sad tones, and lament, shedding tears: "She weeps bitterly in 927 will weep</b>, groaning aloud in sad tones, and lament, shedding
875 the night," referring to the first, "tears on her cheeks" referring to the 928 tears: "She weeps bitterly in the night," referring to the first,
876 second (Lam 1:2); "Keep your voice from weeping" (Jer 31:16). 929 "tears on her cheeks" referring to the second (Lam 1:2); "Keep your
877 930 voice from weeping" (Jer 31:16).</p>
878 <p>2129 But their interior sadness will be in contrast to the 931 <p>2129 But their interior sadness will be in contrast to the joy
879 joy of the world. Thus he says, <b>but the world will rejoice. </b>This can be 932 of the world. Thus he says, <b>but the world will rejoice.</b> This
880 understood in a particular way as referring to the time of Christ's passion, 933 can be understood in a particular way as referring to the time of
881 and then <b>the world, </b>that is, the Scribes and Pharisees, <b>will rejoice </b>that 934 Christ's passion, and then <b>the world,</b> that is, the Scribes
882 Christ is killed: "Ah, this is the day we longed for; now we have it; we see 935 and Pharisees, <b>will rejoice</b> that Christ is killed: "Ah, this
883 it!" (Lam 2:16). Or <b>the world, </b>that is the evil members of the Church, 936 is the day we longed for; now we have it; we see it!" (Lam 2:16).
884 will rejoice that the saints are persecuted: "The inhabitants of the earth will 937 Or <b>the world,</b> that is the evil members of the Church, will
885 rejoice" [Rev 17:8]. Or in a general sense, <b>the world, </b>those living 938 rejoice that the saints are persecuted: "The inhabitants of the
886 carnally, <b>will rejoice </b>in worldly things: "And behold, joy and gladness, 939 earth will rejoice" [Rev 17:8]. Or in a general sense, <b>the
887 slaying oxen and killing sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine" (Is 22:13). 940 world,</b> those living carnally, <b>will rejoice</b> in worldly
888 941 things: "And behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen and killing
889 <p>The sorrow of the disciples 942 sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine" (Is 22:13).</p>
890 follows, and so he says, <b>you will be sorrowful, </b>because of the 943 <p>The sorrow of the disciples follows, and so he says, <b>you will
891 sufferings you will have in this world, or rather at my being killed. This is 944 be sorrowful,</b> because of the sufferings you will have in this
892 the way the saints are saddened: by the sufferings they endure at the hands of 945 world, or rather at my being killed. This is the way the saints are
893 the world and by sin: "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to 946 saddened: by the sufferings they endure at the hands of the world
894 salvation" (2 Cor 7:10). 947 and by sin: "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to
895 948 salvation" (2 Cor 7:10).</p>
896 <p>2130 Yet joy will follow this sadness, because your sorrow, which 949 <p>2130 Yet joy will follow this sadness, because your sorrow,
897 you will experience over my passion, will turn into joy, at my resurrection: 950 which you will experience over my passion, will turn into joy, at
898 "The disciples were glad when they saw the Lord" (20:20). And in general, the 951 my resurrection: "The disciples were glad when they saw the Lord"
899 sorrow of all the saints will be turned into the joy of the future life: 952 (20:20). And in general, the sorrow of all the saints will be
900 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Mt 5:4); "He that 953 turned into the joy of the future life: "Blessed are those who
901 goes forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of 954 mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Mt 5:4); "He that goes forth
902 joy" (Ps 126:6). For the saints weep as they sow during this time of merit, but 955 weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts
903 they will rejoice at the reaping, during the time of reward. 956 of joy" (Ps 126:6). For the saints weep as they sow during this
904 957 time of merit, but they will rejoice at the reaping, during the
958 time of reward.</p>
905 <p>2131 Now our Lord mentions a similar case and then draws the 959 <p>2131 Now our Lord mentions a similar case and then draws the
906 parallels. The similar instance he gives is that of a woman about to give 960 parallels. The similar instance he gives is that of a woman about
907 birth. First, he mentions the sorrow she has while in labor; and secondly, her 961 to give birth. First, he mentions the sorrow she has while in
908 joy once her child is born (v 21). 962 labor; and secondly, her joy once her child is born (v 21).</p>
909
910 <p>2132 In regard to the first he says, <b>When a woman is in 963 <p>2132 In regard to the first he says, <b>When a woman is in
911 travail she has sorrow</b>, very great sensible sorrow, <b>because her hour of 964 travail she has sorrow</b>, very great sensible sorrow, <b>because
912 pain has come</b>: "Anguish as of a woman in travail" (Ps 48:6). We can 965 her hour of pain has come</b>: "Anguish as of a woman in travail"
913 understand this pain as the pain of the passion of Christ, which was the 966 (Ps 48:6). We can understand this pain as the pain of the passion
914 greatest: "Look and see if there is any pain like my pain" [Lam 1:12]. We can 967 of Christ, which was the greatest: "Look and see if there is any
915 also see in it the pain of the saints when repentant over their sins: "Like a 968 pain like my pain" [Lam 1:12]. We can also see in it the pain of
916 woman with child, who writhes and cries out in her pangs, when she is near her 969 the saints when repentant over their sins: "Like a woman with
917 time, so were we because of you, O Lord" (Is 26:17). 970 child, who writhes and cries out in her pangs, when she is near her
918 971 time, so were we because of you, O Lord" (Is 26:17).</p>
919 <p>2133 Now he mentions the joy when it is over. After a birth 972 <p>2133 Now he mentions the joy when it is over. After a birth
920 there is a double joy: one, because the pain is past; the other, and greater, 973 there is a double joy: one, because the pain is past; the other,
921 is over the birth of the child. This joy is greater if the child is of the male 974 and greater, is over the birth of the child. This joy is greater if
922 sex, since the male is complete, while the female is incomplete and fortuitous. 975 the child is of the male sex, since the male is complete, while the
923 "Cursed be the man who brought the news to my father, 'A son is born to you!"' 976 female is incomplete and fortuitous. "Cursed be the man who brought
924 (Jer 20:15). And in Genesis, when Sara conceived she said, "God has made laughter 977 the news to my father, 'A son is born to you!"' (Jer 20:15). And in
925 for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me" [Gen 21:6]. So he says, <b>but 978 Genesis, when Sara conceived she said, "God has made laughter for
926 when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, </b>rejoicing 979 me; everyone who hears will laugh with me" [Gen 21:6]. So he says,
927 that the pain is over, but even more <b>for joy that a man is born into the 980 <b>but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers
928 world.</b> 981 the anguish,</b> rejoicing that the pain is over, but even more
929 982 <b>for joy that a man is born into the world.</b></p>
930 <p>This image is appropriate to Christ 983 <p>This image is appropriate to Christ because by his suffering he
931 because by his suffering he delivered us from the anguish of death and gave 984 delivered us from the anguish of death and gave birth to a new man,
932 birth to a new man, that is, he conferred on human nature a newness of life and 985 that is, he conferred on human nature a newness of life and glory
933 glory which were not yet known to us. Thus he does not say, "a child is born," 986 which were not yet known to us. Thus he does not say, "a child is
934 but rather <b>a man is born</b>, because Christ, in his human nature, rose from 987 born," but rather <b>a man is born</b>, because Christ, in his
935 the dead, renewed, with the newness of a child at birth. This image also fits 988 human nature, rose from the dead, renewed, with the newness of a
936 the Church militant, which walks in a newness of life; and the Church 989 child at birth. This image also fits the Church militant, which
937 triumphant, which walks in a newness of glory. He does not say, "There will be 990 walks in a newness of life; and the Church triumphant, which walks
938 no anguish," but <b>she no longer remembers the anguish, </b>because even 991 in a newness of glory. He does not say, "There will be no anguish,"
939 though the saints in glory will remember the afflictions they endured, they 992 but <b>she no longer remembers the anguish,</b> because even though
940 will not experience them. 993 the saints in glory will remember the afflictions they endured,
941 994 they will not experience them.</p>
942 <p>2134 Here he draws the parallels. As regards the present 995 <p>2134 Here he draws the parallels. As regards the present sorrow
943 sorrow the apostles were experiencing he says, <b>So you have sorrow now</b>, 996 the apostles were experiencing he says, <b>So you have sorrow
944 now being from the time of my passion, and the sorrow is over my death: "What 997 now</b>, now being from the time of my passion, and the sorrow is
945 is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk and look 998 over my death: "What is this conversation which you are holding
946 sad?" [Lk 24:17]. Or now, during your entire life, you have sorrow: "You will 999 with each other as you walk and look sad?" [Lk 24:17]. Or now,
947 weep and lament" (16:20). 1000 during your entire life, you have sorrow: "You will weep and
948 1001 lament" (16:20).</p>
949 <p>As regards their future joy he 1002 <p>As regards their future joy he says, <b>but I will see you
950 says, <b>but I will see you again</b>. This is the same as if he said "you will 1003 again</b>. This is the same as if he said "you will see me,"
951 see me," because we can see him only if he shows himself. Yet he does not say, 1004 because we can see him only if he shows himself. Yet he does not
952 "You will see me," but <b>I will see you</b>, because this showing of himself 1005 say, "You will see me," but <b>I will see you</b>, because this
953 to us springs from his compassion, which the very sight of him indicates. He 1006 showing of himself to us springs from his compassion, which the
954 says, <b>I will see you again</b>, at my resurrection and in future glory: 1007 very sight of him indicates. He says, <b>I will see you again</b>,
955 "Your eyes will see the king in his beauty" (Is 33:17). 1008 at my resurrection and in future glory: "Your eyes will see the
956 1009 king in his beauty" (Is 33:17).</p>
957 <p>Secondly, he promises them a joyful 1010 <p>Secondly, he promises them a joyful heart and gladness, saying,
958 heart and gladness, saying, <b>and your hearts will rejoice, </b>when you see 1011 <b>and your hearts will rejoice,</b> when you see me at my
959 me at my resurrection. Thus the Church sings: "This is the day the Lord has 1012 resurrection. Thus the Church sings: "This is the day the Lord has
960 made: let us rejoice and be glad." <b>And your hearts will rejoice </b>at the 1013 made: let us rejoice and be glad." <b>And your hearts will
961 vision of my glory: "Your face will fill me with joy" [Ps 16:11]; "Then you 1014 rejoice</b> at the vision of my glory: "Your face will fill me with
962 shall see and be radiant, your heart shall thrill and rejoice" (Is 60:5). For 1015 joy" [Ps 16:11]; "Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart
963 it is natural for each one to rejoice at the sight of what is loved. Now no one 1016 shall thrill and rejoice" (Is 60:5). For it is natural for each one
964 can see the divine essence unless he loves it: "He shows it to his friend, as 1017 to rejoice at the sight of what is loved. Now no one can see the
965 it is his possession" [Job 36:33]. And so it is necessary that joy follow upon 1018 divine essence unless he loves it: "He shows it to his friend, as
966 this vision: "You shall see," knowing with your mind, "and your heart shall 1019 it is his possession" [Job 36:33]. And so it is necessary that joy
967 rejoice" (Is 66:14). This joy will even spill over on to the body when it is 1020 follow upon this vision: "You shall see," knowing with your mind,
968 glorified, and so Isaiah continues: "Your bones shall flourish like the grass"; 1021 "and your heart shall rejoice" (Is 66:14). This joy will even spill
969 "Enter into the joy of your master" (Mt 25:21). 1022 over on to the body when it is glorified, and so Isaiah continues:
970 1023 "Your bones shall flourish like the grass"; "Enter into the joy of
971 <p>Thirdly, he promises that this joy 1024 your master" (Mt 25:21).</p>
972 will last forever, saying, <b>and no one will take your joy from you, </b>that 1025 <p>Thirdly, he promises that this joy will last forever, saying,
973 is, the joy you will have over my resurrection will not be taken from you, like 1026 <b>and no one will take your joy from you,</b> that is, the joy you
974 the Jews took your joy during my passion. And this is because "Christ rising 1027 will have over my resurrection will not be taken from you, like the
975 from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him" [Rom 1028 Jews took your joy during my passion. And this is because "Christ
976 6:9] Or, your joy in the fullness of your glory <b>no one will take from you </b>since 1029 rising from the dead will never die again; death no longer has
977 it cannot be lost and is continuous: "Everlasting joy shall be upon their 1030 dominion over him" [Rom 6:9] Or, your joy in the fullness of your
978 heads" (Is 35:10). For we will not lose this joy for ourselves by sin since our 1031 glory <b>no one will take from you</b> since it cannot be lost and
979 wills shall be fixed in the good; and no one can take this joy from us because 1032 is continuous: "Everlasting joy shall be upon their heads" (Is
980 then there will be no violence and no injuries will be inflicted on us, etc. 1033 35:10). For we will not lose this joy for ourselves by sin since
981 <BR><BR><BR> 1034 our wills shall be fixed in the good; and no one can take this joy
982 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 6 1035 from us because then there will be no violence and no injuries will
983 1036 be inflicted on us, etc.<br />
984 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>23 "In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, 1037 <br />
985 I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father [in my name], he will give it 1038 <br /></p>
986 to you in my name. 24 Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you 1039 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 6</b></p>
987 will receive, that your joy may be full."<a href="#_ftn27" name="_ftnref27" 1040 <blockquote>
988 title="">[27]</a></B></BLOCKQUOTE> 1041 <p><b>23 "In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I
989 1042 say to you, if you ask anything of the Father [in my name], he will
990 <p>2135 Above, our Lord enlarged on two things which would 1043 give it to you in my name. 24 Hitherto you have asked nothing in my
991 comfort his apostles, the promise of the Paraclete and his own return. Here he 1044 name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be
992 mentions a third reason by which he comforts them, promising them access to the 1045 full."<a href="#_ftn27" name="_ftnref27" title="" id=
993 Father. First, he promises them an intimate relationship with the Father; 1046 "_ftnref27">[27]</a></b></p>
994 secondly, he gives a reason for this intimacy (v 25). He does two things about 1047 </blockquote>
995 the first: he gives them that security that comes from confidence; secondly, he 1048 <p>2135 Above, our Lord enlarged on two things which would comfort
996 encourages them to act on their confidence (v 24). He does two things with the 1049 his apostles, the promise of the Paraclete and his own return. Here
997 first: first, he rejects a need for an intercessor; secondly, he promises them 1050 he mentions a third reason by which he comforts them, promising
998 an opportunity to ask (v 23). 1051 them access to the Father. First, he promises them an intimate
999 1052 relationship with the Father; secondly, he gives a reason for this
1053 intimacy (v 25). He does two things about the first: he gives them
1054 that security that comes from confidence; secondly, he encourages
1055 them to act on their confidence (v 24). He does two things with the
1056 first: first, he rejects a need for an intercessor; secondly, he
1057 promises them an opportunity to ask (v 23).</p>
1000 <p>2136 He says, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of me</b>. 1058 <p>2136 He says, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of me</b>.
1001 According to Augustine, where we have <i>ask</i>, the Greeks have a word which 1059 According to Augustine, where we have <i>ask</i>, the Greeks have a
1002 means two things: to ask for something, and to ask or pose a question.<a 1060 word which means two things: to ask for something, and to ask or
1003 href="#_ftn28" name="_ftnref28">[28]</a> 1061 pose a question.<a href="#_ftn28" name="_ftnref28" id=
1004 Consequently, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of me </b>can mean two 1062 "_ftnref28">[28]</a> Consequently, <b>In that day you will ask
1005 things: you will not ask me for anything, or you will not question me about 1063 nothing of me</b> can mean two things: you will not ask me for
1006 anything. 1064 anything, or you will not question me about anything.</p>
1007 1065 <p><b>In that day</b>. What that day is can be seen from what he
1008 <p><b>In that day</b>. What that day 1066 said before, "I will see you again" (v 22). This can be understood
1009 is can be seen from what he said before, "I will see you again" (v 22). This 1067 to be the day of his resurrection, or the day when we have the
1010 can be understood to be the day of his resurrection, or the day when we have 1068 vision of his glory.</p>
1011 the vision of his glory. 1069 <p>2137 Chrysostom understands this passage the first way.<a href=
1012 1070 "#_ftn29" name="_ftnref29" id="_ftnref29">[29]</a> Thus, <b>In that
1013 <p>2137 Chrysostom understands this passage the first way.<a 1071 day</b>, when I arise from the dead, <b>you will ask nothing of
1014 href="#_ftn29" name="_ftnref29">[29]</a> 1072 me,</b> that is, you will not say such things as "Show us the
1015 Thus, <b>In that day</b>, when I arise from the dead, <b>you will ask nothing 1073 Father." Augustine objects to this interpretation because after the
1016 of me, </b>that is, you will not say such things as "Show us the Father." 1074 resurrection the disciples did say: "Lord, will you at this time
1017 Augustine objects to this interpretation because after the resurrection the 1075 restore the kingdom to Israel?" (Acts (1:6); and Peter poses the
1018 disciples did say: "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" 1076 question: "Lord, what about this man?" (20:21).</p>
1019 (Acts (1:6); and Peter poses the question: "Lord, what about this man?" 1077 <p>Yet one can uphold Chrysostom's explanation by saying that our
1020 (20:21). 1078 Lord calls <b>that day</b> not only the day of his resurrection,
1021 1079 but also that day the disciples were to be taught by the Holy
1022 <p>Yet one can uphold Chrysostom's 1080 Spirit: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will teach you all
1023 explanation by saying that our Lord calls <b>that day</b> not only the day of 1081 truth" [16:13]. And so by speaking in a vague manner of that time,
1024 his resurrection, but also that day the disciples were to be taught by the Holy 1082 our Lord also includes the coming of the Holy Spirit. It is like
1025 Spirit: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will teach you all truth" [16:13]. 1083 saying: <b>In that day</b>, once the Holy Spirit has been given,
1026 And so by speaking in a vague manner of that time, our Lord also includes the 1084 <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, because you will know all things
1027 coming of the Holy Spirit. It is like saying: <b>In that day</b>, once the Holy 1085 by the Holy Spirit: "His anointing teaches you about everything" (1
1028 Spirit has been given, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, because you will know 1086 Jn 2:27). Again, according to Chrysostom, <b>In that day</b>, when
1029 all things by the Holy Spirit: "His anointing teaches you about everything" (1 1087 the Holy Spirits comes, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is,
1030 Jn 2:27). Again, according to Chrysostom, <b>In that day</b>, when the Holy 1088 you will have no need to ask me.</p>
1031 Spirits comes, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is, you will have no
1032 need to ask me.
1033
1034 <p>2138 But after the resurrection did not the apostles pray to 1089 <p>2138 But after the resurrection did not the apostles pray to
1035 Christ for things? It seems so, for the Apostle says: "Three times I besought 1090 Christ for things? It seems so, for the Apostle says: "Three times
1036 the Lord," that is, Christ (2 Cor 12:8). I answer that there are two natures in 1091 I besought the Lord," that is, Christ (2 Cor 12:8). I answer that
1037 Christ: his human nature, by which he is the mediator between God and us (1 Tim 1092 there are two natures in Christ: his human nature, by which he is
1038 2:5), and his divine nature, by which he is one God with the Father. Christ, 1093 the mediator between God and us (1 Tim 2:5), and his divine nature,
1039 considered as having a human nature, was not a mediator who never united us to 1094 by which he is one God with the Father. Christ, considered as
1040 God, like some mediators who never unite extremes. So, Christ joins us to the 1095 having a human nature, was not a mediator who never united us to
1041 Father. Now to join God the Farther and to join Christ as God are the same. 1096 God, like some mediators who never unite extremes. So, Christ joins
1042 Thus he says: It is not necessary for you to use my mediation as man. Thus, <b>In 1097 us to the Father. Now to join God the Farther and to join Christ as
1043 that day you will ask nothing of me</b> as mediator, because you will have 1098 God are the same. Thus he says: It is not necessary for you to use
1044 access to God by yourselves &#8209; but you will ask me as God. Although Christ 1099 my mediation as man. Thus, <b>In that day you will ask nothing of
1045 intercedes for us, as the Apostle says (Rom 8:34), still the Church does not 1100 me</b> as mediator, because you will have access to God by
1046 ask him as an intercessor. Thus we do not say, "Christ, pray for us"; but we do 1101 yourselves &#8209; but you will ask me as God. Although Christ
1047 ask him as God, adhering to him as God by faith and love. 1102 intercedes for us, as the Apostle says (Rom 8:34), still the Church
1048 1103 does not ask him as an intercessor. Thus we do not say, "Christ,
1049 <p>2139 Augustine explains this passage as referring to the day 1104 pray for us"; but we do ask him as God, adhering to him as God by
1050 of the vision of glory in this way: <b>In that day</b>, when I see you in 1105 faith and love.</p>
1051 glory, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is, you will not ask me for 1106 <p>2139 Augustine explains this passage as referring to the day of
1052 anything because there will be nothing left to desire, since all goods will be 1107 the vision of glory in this way: <b>In that day</b>, when I see you
1053 ours in superabundance in our homeland: "You will fill me with joy by your 1108 in glory, <b>you will ask nothing of me</b>, that is, you will not
1054 face" [Ps 16:11]; and again, "I will be satisfied when your glory appears" [Ps 1109 ask me for anything because there will be nothing left to desire,
1055 17:15].<a href="#_ftn30" name="_ftnref30">[30]</a> 1110 since all goods will be ours in superabundance in our homeland:
1056 Also, you will ask no questions because you will be filled with the knowledge 1111 "You will fill me with joy by your face" [Ps 16:11]; and again, "I
1057 of God: "In your light do we see light" (Ps 36:9). 1112 will be satisfied when your glory appears" [Ps 17:15].<a href=
1058 1113 "#_ftn30" name="_ftnref30" id="_ftnref30">[30]</a> Also, you will
1059 <p>2140 An objection can be raised against both of these 1114 ask no questions because you will be filled with the knowledge of
1060 points. The saints do pray in our homeland: "Call now, if there is any who will 1115 God: "In your light do we see light" (Ps 36:9).</p>
1061 answer you; and turn to some of the saints" [Job 5:1]; and in 2 Maccabees 1116 <p>2140 An objection can be raised against both of these points.
1062 (15:12) we see that a saint prayed for the entire Jewish people. Nor can one 1117 The saints do pray in our homeland: "Call now, if there is any who
1063 say that the saints pray just for others and not for themselves, for we read: 1118 will answer you; and turn to some of the saints" [Job 5:1]; and in
1064 "O Sovereign Lord ... how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on 1119 2 Maccabees (15:12) we see that a saint prayed for the entire
1065 those who dwell upon the earth?" (Rev 6:10). Further, the saints ask questions: 1120 Jewish people. Nor can one say that the saints pray just for others
1066 for they will be equal to the angels (Mt 22:30), and the angels question: "Who 1121 and not for themselves, for we read: "O Sovereign Lord ... how long
1067 is the King of glory?" (Ps 24:8), and "Who is this that comes from Edom?" (Is 1122 before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell upon
1068 63:1). Therefore, the saints do question. 1123 the earth?" (Rev 6:10). Further, the saints ask questions: for they
1069 1124 will be equal to the angels (Mt 22:30), and the angels question:
1070 <p>Two points can be made in answer to 1125 "Who is the King of glory?" (Ps 24:8), and "Who is this that comes
1071 this. The time of glory can be considered in two ways: the time of the 1126 from Edom?" (Is 63:1). Therefore, the saints do question.</p>
1072 beginning of glory, and the time of its full completion. The time of the 1127 <p>Two points can be made in answer to this. The time of glory can
1073 beginning of glory lasts until the day of judgment: for the saints receive glory 1128 be considered in two ways: the time of the beginning of glory, and
1074 in their soul, but something still remains to be received, that is, the glory 1129 the time of its full completion. The time of the beginning of glory
1075 of the body for each one, and the completion of the number of the elect. 1130 lasts until the day of judgment: for the saints receive glory in
1076 Consequently, till the day of judgment the saints can both ask for things and 1131 their soul, but something still remains to be received, that is,
1077 question, but not about what pertains to the very essence of beatitude. The 1132 the glory of the body for each one, and the completion of the
1078 time of fully complete glory is after the day of judgment, and after this 1133 number of the elect. Consequently, till the day of judgment the
1079 nothing is left to be asked for, and nothing left to be known. It is about this 1134 saints can both ask for things and question, but not about what
1080 that he says, <b>In that day, </b>of consummated glory, <b>you will ask nothing 1135 pertains to the very essence of beatitude. The time of fully
1081 of me.</b> 1136 complete glory is after the day of judgment, and after this nothing
1082 1137 is left to be asked for, and nothing left to be known. It is about
1083 <p>The observation about the angels 1138 this that he says, <b>In that day,</b> of consummated glory, <b>you
1084 asking questions is true in his way: they do ask about the mysteries of the 1139 will ask nothing of me.</b></p>
1085 humanity of Christ and the incarnation, but they do not question about the 1140 <p>The observation about the angels asking questions is true in his
1086 divinity. 1141 way: they do ask about the mysteries of the humanity of Christ and
1087 1142 the incarnation, but they do not question about the divinity.</p>
1088 <p>2141 Now he promises them an opportunity to ask. This is 1143 <p>2141 Now he promises them an opportunity to ask. This is related
1089 related to the above in two ways. According to Chrysostom, this refers to the 1144 to the above in two ways. According to Chrysostom, this refers to
1090 time of the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit.<a href="#_ftn31" 1145 the time of the resurrection and the coming of the Holy
1091 name="_ftnref31">[31]</a> 1146 Spirit.<a href="#_ftn31" name="_ftnref31" id="_ftnref31">[31]</a>
1092 It is like saying: It is true that in that day of the resurrection and of the 1147 It is like saying: It is true that in that day of the resurrection
1093 Holy Spirit that you will not ask me; yet you will have my help, because you 1148 and of the Holy Spirit that you will not ask me; yet you will have
1094 will ask the Father, to whom you have access through me, <b>in my name</b>. 1149 my help, because you will ask the Father, to whom you have access
1095 1150 through me, <b>in my name</b>.</p>
1096 <p>Augustine explains it the other 1151 <p>Augustine explains it the other way. "In that day," of my
1097 way. "In that day," of my glory," you will ask nothing of me"; but in the 1152 glory," you will ask nothing of me"; but in the meantime, during
1098 meantime, during your sorrowful pilgrimage, <b>if you ask anything of the 1153 your sorrowful pilgrimage, <b>if you ask anything of the Father, he
1099 Father, he will give it to you. </b>So according to this explanation, <b>if you 1154 will give it to you.</b> So according to this explanation, <b>if
1100 ask anything of the Father, </b>does not refer to "in that day," but to what 1155 you ask anything of the Father,</b> does not refer to "in that
1101 precedes that day.<a href="#_ftn32" name="_ftnref32">[32]</a> 1156 day," but to what precedes that day.<a href="#_ftn32" name=
1102 1157 "_ftnref32" id="_ftnref32">[32]</a></p>
1103 <p>2142 Our Lord lays down seven conditions for good prayer. 1158 <p>2142 Our Lord lays down seven conditions for good prayer. The
1104 The first is that spiritual goods should be sought, when he says, "<b>If you 1159 first is that spiritual goods should be sought, when he says,
1105 ask anything</b>."<b> </b>For what is entirely earthly, even though it is 1160 "<b>If you ask anything</b>." For what is entirely earthly, even
1106 something in itself, is nothing when compared to spiritual goods: "I accounted 1161 though it is something in itself, is nothing when compared to
1107 wealth as nothing in comparison with her" (Wis 7:8); "I looked on the earth, 1162 spiritual goods: "I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with
1108 and lo, it was waste and void" (Jer 4:23). But an objection: In Matthew (6:11), 1163 her" (Wis 7:8); "I looked on the earth, and lo, it was waste and
1109 our Lord teaches us to ask for temporal goods: "Give us this day our daily 1164 void" (Jer 4:23). But an objection: In Matthew (6:11), our Lord
1110 bread." I answer that a temporal good asked for in relation to a spiritual good 1165 teaches us to ask for temporal goods: "Give us this day our daily
1111 is then something. The second is that it be made with perseverance; as to this 1166 bread." I answer that a temporal good asked for in relation to a
1112 he says, <b>If you ask, </b>with perseverance: "They ought always to pray and 1167 spiritual good is then something. The second is that it be made
1113 not lose heart" (Lk 18:1); "Pray constantly" (1 Thess 5: 17). 1168 with perseverance; as to this he says, <b>If you ask,</b> with
1114 1169 perseverance: "They ought always to pray and not lose heart" (Lk
1115 <p>Thirdly, we should pray in harmony 1170 18:1); "Pray constantly" (1 Thess 5: 17).</p>
1116 with others; he says, <b>if you</b>, in the plural, <b>ask</b>: "If two of you 1171 <p>Thirdly, we should pray in harmony with others; he says, <b>if
1117 agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father 1172 you</b>, in the plural, <b>ask</b>: "If two of you agree on earth
1118 in heaven" (Mt 18:19). Thus the Gloss says, about Romans (c 16), that it is 1173 about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in
1119 impossible for the prayers of many not to be heard. <a href="#_ftn33" 1174 heaven" (Mt 18:19). Thus the Gloss says, about Romans (c 16), that
1120 name="_ftnref33">[33]</a>Fourthly, 1175 it is impossible for the prayers of many not to be heard. <a href=
1121 it should arise from an affection like that of a child for its parents, as he 1176 "#_ftn33" name="_ftnref33" id="_ftnref33">[33]</a>Fourthly, it
1122 says, <b>the Father. </b>One who asks out of fear does not ask a father, but a 1177 should arise from an affection like that of a child for its
1123 master or an enemy: "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to 1178 parents, as he says, <b>the Father.</b> One who asks out of fear
1124 your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things 1179 does not ask a father, but a master or an enemy: "If you then, who
1125 to those who ask him!" (Mt 7:11). 1180 are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
1126 1181 more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those
1127 <p>The fifth condition is that it be 1182 who ask him!" (Mt 7:11).</p>
1128 made with piety, that is, with humility: &#8209; "He will regard the prayer of 1183 <p>The fifth condition is that it be made with piety, that is, with
1129 the humble and will not despise their petitions" [Ps 102:17] &#8209; with 1184 humility: &#8209; "He will regard the prayer of the humble and will
1130 confidence that it will be granted &#8209; "Let him ask in faith, with no 1185 not despise their petitions" [Ps 102:17] &#8209; with confidence
1131 doubting" (Jas 1:6) &#8209; and it should be made correctly &#8209; "You ask 1186 that it will be granted &#8209; "Let him ask in faith, with no
1132 and do not receive, because you ask wrongly" (Jas 4:3). In regard to this he 1187 doubting" (Jas 1:6) &#8209; and it should be made correctly &#8209;
1133 says, <b>in my name</b>, which is the name of the Savior, in which name one 1188 "You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly" (Jas 4:3). In
1134 asks when asking for things pertaining to salvation, and when asking in that 1189 regard to this he says, <b>in my name</b>, which is the name of the
1135 way by which one can attain salvation: "There is no other name under heaven 1190 Savior, in which name one asks when asking for things pertaining to
1136 given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). 1191 salvation, and when asking in that way by which one can attain
1137 1192 salvation: "There is no other name under heaven given among men by
1138 <p>The sixth condition is that prayer 1193 which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).</p>
1139 be made for an appropriate time, so he says, <b>he will give</b>. One should 1194 <p>The sixth condition is that prayer be made for an appropriate
1140 not stop praying if one does not immediately receive; it will be given to us 1195 time, so he says, <b>he will give</b>. One should not stop praying
1141 even if it is postponed till a better time, so as to increase our desire: "You 1196 if one does not immediately receive; it will be given to us even if
1142 give them their food in due season" (Ps 145:15). Seventhly, one should ask for 1197 it is postponed till a better time, so as to increase our desire:
1143 himself. Thus he says, <b>to you</b>, because sometimes prayers for others are 1198 "You give them their food in due season" (Ps 145:15). Seventhly,
1144 not heard because the demerits of those we ask for stand in the way: "Do not 1199 one should ask for himself. Thus he says, <b>to you</b>, because
1145 pray for this people" (Jer 7:16); "Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet 1200 sometimes prayers for others are not heard because the demerits of
1146 my heart would not turn toward this people" (Jer 15:1). 1201 those we ask for stand in the way: "Do not pray for this people"
1147 1202 (Jer 7:16); "Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my heart
1148 <p>2143 Now he encourages them to act with the confidence he 1203 would not turn toward this people" (Jer 15:1).</p>
1149 has given them: first, he reminds them of what they lacked in the past; 1204 <p>2143 Now he encourages them to act with the confidence he has
1150 secondly, he encourages them to advance in the future, <b>ask</b>. 1205 given them: first, he reminds them of what they lacked in the past;
1151 1206 secondly, he encourages them to advance in the future,
1152 <p>2144 What they lacked in the past was not asking; thus he 1207 <b>ask</b>.</p>
1153 says, <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name</b>. But this seems to 1208 <p>2144 What they lacked in the past was not asking; thus he says,
1154 conflict with Luke (9:1) where it says that Christ gave the twelve "power and 1209 <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name</b>. But this seems
1155 authority over all demons and to cure diseases"; and the same in Matthew 1210 to conflict with Luke (9:1) where it says that Christ gave the
1156 (10:1). Now they did these things by praying. Therefore, they did ask something 1211 twelve "power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases";
1157 in the name of Christ, especially because the disciples said: "Lord, even the 1212 and the same in Matthew (10:1). Now they did these things by
1158 demons are subject to us in your name" (Lk 10:17). 1213 praying. Therefore, they did ask something in the name of Christ,
1159 1214 especially because the disciples said: "Lord, even the demons are
1160 <p>We must say, then, that this can be 1215 subject to us in your name" (Lk 10:17).</p>
1161 explained in two ways. First, <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing, </b>that is 1216 <p>We must say, then, that this can be explained in two ways.
1162 nothing great, <b>in my name</b>. For to ask for cures for the body is a small 1217 First, <b>Hitherto you have asked nothing,</b> that is nothing
1163 matter compared to the great things they would accomplish by their prayers; nor 1218 great, <b>in my name</b>. For to ask for cures for the body is a
1164 had they yet received the Spirit of adoption to make them aspire to spiritual 1219 small matter compared to the great things they would accomplish by
1165 and heavenly things. And if you object that they did ask for something great 1220 their prayers; nor had they yet received the Spirit of adoption to
1166 when they asked before, "Lord, show us the Father" (14:8), I answer that they 1221 make them aspire to spiritual and heavenly things. And if you
1167 were not asking the Father (which is what Christ is talking about here), but 1222 object that they did ask for something great when they asked
1168 only Christ as man, trusting that as a mediator he would show them the Father. 1223 before, "Lord, show us the Father" (14:8), I answer that they were
1169 1224 not asking the Father (which is what Christ is talking about here),
1170 <p>Another explanation: <b>if you ask 1225 but only Christ as man, trusting that as a mediator he would show
1171 anything of the Father in my name. </b>Up to now they had not asked in his name 1226 them the Father.</p>
1172 because they did not have a complete knowledge of the name of Christ. 1227 <p>Another explanation: <b>if you ask anything of the Father in my
1173 1228 name.</b> Up to now they had not asked in his name because they did
1229 not have a complete knowledge of the name of Christ.</p>
1174 <p>2145 When he says, <b>ask, and you will receive</b>, he is 1230 <p>2145 When he says, <b>ask, and you will receive</b>, he is
1175 urging them to make progress, that is, they are now to ask: "Ask, and it will 1231 urging them to make progress, that is, they are now to ask: "Ask,
1176 be given you" (Mt 7:7). <b>Ask</b>, I say, <b>and you will receive</b>, that 1232 and it will be given you" (Mt 7:7). <b>Ask</b>, I say, <b>and you
1177 is, what you are asking for, that your joy may be full: "The seventy returned 1233 will receive</b>, that is, what you are asking for, that your joy
1178 with joy, saying, 'Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name'" (Lk 1234 may be full: "The seventy returned with joy, saying, 'Lord, even
1179 10:17). The phrase <b>that your joy may be full </b>can be taken to indicate 1235 the demons are subject to us in your name'" (Lk 10:17). The phrase
1180 the reason why their prayers are heard. Or, it can point to what they are 1236 <b>that your joy may be full</b> can be taken to indicate the
1181 praying for, so the meaning is: <b>ask, and you will receive</b>, and what you 1237 reason why their prayers are heard. Or, it can point to what they
1182 should ask for is <b>that your joy may be full.</b> 1238 are praying for, so the meaning is: <b>ask, and you will
1183 1239 receive</b>, and what you should ask for is <b>that your joy may be
1240 full.</b></p>
1184 <p>2146 Note that the object of joy is a good that is desired. 1241 <p>2146 Note that the object of joy is a good that is desired.
1185 Since desire is a kind of movement toward a good, and joy is rest in that good, 1242 Since desire is a kind of movement toward a good, and joy is rest
1186 a person has joy when he rests in a good, now possessed, to which his desire 1243 in that good, a person has joy when he rests in a good, now
1187 was moved. And one's joy is proportionate to the good possessed. There cannot 1244 possessed, to which his desire was moved. And one's joy is
1188 be full joy in a created good because it does not give complete rest to man's 1245 proportionate to the good possessed. There cannot be full joy in a
1189 desires and yearnings. Our joy will be full when we possess that good in which 1246 created good because it does not give complete rest to man's
1190 all the goods we can desire are found superabundantly. This good is solely God 1247 desires and yearnings. Our joy will be full when we possess that
1191 "who satisfies our desire with good things" [Ps 103:5]. Therefore he says, <b>ask 1248 good in which all the goods we can desire are found
1192 </b>this, <b>that your joy may be full, </b>that is, ask to enjoy God and the 1249 superabundantly. This good is solely God "who satisfies our desire
1193 Trinity, as Augustine says, and no joy is greater: "You will fill me with joy 1250 with good things" [Ps 103:5]. Therefore he says, <b>ask</b> this,
1194 with your face" [Ps 16:11].<a href="#_ftn34" name="_ftnref34">[34]</a> 1251 <b>that your joy may be full,</b> that is, ask to enjoy God and the
1195 And why is this? Because "all good things came to me along with her," that is, 1252 Trinity, as Augustine says, and no joy is greater: "You will fill
1196 with the contemplation of divine wisdom (Wis 7:11). 1253 me with joy with your face" [Ps 16:11].<a href="#_ftn34" name=
1197 <BR><BR><BR> 1254 "_ftnref34" id="_ftnref34">[34]</a> And why is this? Because "all
1198 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 7 1255 good things came to me along with her," that is, with the
1199 1256 contemplation of divine wisdom (Wis 7:11).<br />
1200 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>25 "I have said this to you in figures [proverbs]; the 1257 <br />
1201 hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in figures [proverbs] but tell 1258 <br /></p>
1202 you plainly of the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name; and I do not 1259 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 7</b></p>
1203 say to you that I shall pray the Father for you; 27 for the Father himself 1260 <blockquote>
1204 loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from the 1261 <p><b>25 "I have said this to you in figures [proverbs]; the hour
1205 Father [from God]. 28 I came from the Father and have come into the world; 1262 is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in figures [proverbs]
1206 again, I am leaving the world and going to the Father."</B></BLOCKQUOTE> 1263 but tell you plainly of the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in
1207 1264 my name; and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for
1265 you; 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me
1266 and have believed that I came from the Father [from God]. 28 I came
1267 from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving
1268 the world and going to the Father."</b></p>
1269 </blockquote>
1208 <p>2147 Above, our Lord promised his disciples an access and 1270 <p>2147 Above, our Lord promised his disciples an access and
1209 intimacy with the Father. Now he gives the reason for this intimacy. There are 1271 intimacy with the Father. Now he gives the reason for this
1210 two things that make a person intimate with another and foster confidence when 1272 intimacy. There are two things that make a person intimate with
1211 asking for something: knowledge and love. Thus our Lord gives these two reasons 1273 another and foster confidence when asking for something: knowledge
1212 here. The first is taken from their clear knowledge of the Father; the second, 1274 and love. Thus our Lord gives these two reasons here. The first is
1213 from his special love for them (v 26). 1275 taken from their clear knowledge of the Father; the second, from
1214 1276 his special love for them (v 26).</p>
1215 <p>2148 He does two things about the first: first, he reminds 1277 <p>2148 He does two things about the first: first, he reminds them
1216 them of their previous imperfect knowledge of the Father; secondly, he promises 1278 of their previous imperfect knowledge of the Father; secondly, he
1217 them complete knowledge, <b>the hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to 1279 promises them complete knowledge, <b>the hour is coming when I
1218 you in proverbs.</b> 1280 shall no longer speak to you in proverbs.</b></p>
1219 1281 <p>Indeed, their knowledge was imperfect; so he says, <b>I have
1220 <p>Indeed, their knowledge was 1282 said this to you in proverbs.</b> A proverb, strictly speaking, is
1221 imperfect; so he says, <b>I have said this to you in proverbs. </b>A proverb, 1283 a maxim, a common expression, as "Train up a child in the way he
1222 strictly speaking, is a maxim, a common expression, as "Train up a child in the 1284 should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Prv
1223 way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Prv 22:6). 1285 22:6). Now because proverbs are sometimes not clear and are
1224 Now because proverbs are sometimes not clear and are metaphorical, the word 1286 metaphorical, the word "proverb" is sometimes used to indicate a
1225 "proverb" is sometimes used to indicate a parable, which states one thing while 1287 parable, which states one thing while actually meaning something
1226 actually meaning something else. This is the case here, and "proverb" should be 1288 else. This is the case here, and "proverb" should be taken to mean
1227 taken to mean parable. 1289 parable.</p>
1228 1290 <p>2149 The statement, <b>I have said this to you in proverbs,</b>
1229 <p>2149 The statement, <b>I have said this to you in proverbs, </b>can 1291 can be taken in four ways. The first is literal, and refers to what
1230 be taken in four ways. The first is literal, and refers to what he had said 1292 he had said immediately before this. Then the sense is: I said to
1231 immediately before this. Then the sense is: I said to you that hitherto you 1293 you that hitherto you have asked nothing in my name, and that you
1232 have asked nothing in my name, and that you will ask in my name, and <b>I have 1294 will ask in my name, and <b>I have said this to you in
1233 said this to you in proverbs, </b>and obscurely. But <b>the hour is coming </b>when 1295 proverbs,</b> and obscurely. But <b>the hour is coming</b> when
1234 what I said obscurely I will say plainly. Thus he adds: "the Father himself 1296 what I said obscurely I will say plainly. Thus he adds: "the Father
1235 loves you," and "I came from the Father and have come into the world." This 1297 himself loves you," and "I came from the Father and have come into
1236 seems to be the way the apostles understood it because when they heard him say 1298 the world." This seems to be the way the apostles understood it
1237 these things they said, "Ah, now you are speaking plainly, and not in proverbs" 1299 because when they heard him say these things they said, "Ah, now
1238 (16:29). 1300 you are speaking plainly, and not in proverbs" (16:29).</p>
1239
1240 <p>2150 In the second way, <b>I have said this to you in 1301 <p>2150 In the second way, <b>I have said this to you in
1241 proverbs, </b>refers to everything which is read in this Gospel about the 1302 proverbs,</b> refers to everything which is read in this Gospel
1242 teaching of Christ. Then the next statement, <b>the hour is coming when I shall 1303 about the teaching of Christ. Then the next statement, <b>the hour
1243 no longer speak to you in proverbs, </b>would refer to the time of glory. For 1304 is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in proverbs,</b>
1244 now we see in a mirror, in an obscure manner, since what we are told about God 1305 would refer to the time of glory. For now we see in a mirror, in an
1245 is presented to us in proverbs. But in our homeland we will see "face to face," 1306 obscure manner, since what we are told about God is presented to us
1246 as we read in 1 Corinthians (13:12). Therefore, we will then be plainly told of 1307 in proverbs. But in our homeland we will see "face to face," as we
1247 the Father, and not in proverbs. He says, <b>of the Father</b>, because no one 1308 read in 1 Corinthians (13:12). Therefore, we will then be plainly
1248 can see the Father in that glory unless the Son reveals him: "No one knows the 1309 told of the Father, and not in proverbs. He says, <b>of the
1249 Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him" (Mt 1310 Father</b>, because no one can see the Father in that glory unless
1250 11:27). For the Son is the true light, and gives us the light by which we can 1311 the Son reveals him: "No one knows the Father except the Son and
1251 see the Father: "I am the light of the world" (8:12). 1312 any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him" (Mt 11:27). For the
1252 1313 Son is the true light, and gives us the light by which we can see
1253 <p>2151 But the next statement, <b>in that day you will ask in 1314 the Father: "I am the light of the world" (8:12).</p>
1254 my name, </b>does not fit this [second] explanation. For if that hour is the 1315 <p>2151 But the next statement, <b>in that day you will ask in my
1255 time of glory, we will not ask for anything because our desires will be 1316 name,</b> does not fit this [second] explanation. For if that hour
1256 satisfied with good. Accordingly, there are two other meanings. According to 1317 is the time of glory, we will not ask for anything because our
1257 Chrysostom the sense is this: <b>I have said this to you, </b>that is, what I 1318 desires will be satisfied with good. Accordingly, there are two
1258 have just said, <b>in proverbs</b>, that is, in veiled language, not entirely 1319 other meanings. According to Chrysostom the sense is this: <b>I
1259 expressing all that you should know about me and the Father, because "I have yet 1320 have said this to you,</b> that is, what I have just said, <b>in
1260 many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now" (16:12). But <b>the 1321 proverbs</b>, that is, in veiled language, not entirely expressing
1261 hour is coming, </b>that is, when I have arisen from the dead, <b>when I shall 1322 all that you should know about me and the Father, because "I have
1262 no longer speak to you in proverbs, </b>that is, obscurely and in figures, <b>but 1323 yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now"
1263 tell you plainly of the Father.</b><a href="#_ftn35" name="_ftnref35">[35]</a><b> 1324 (16:12). But <b>the hour is coming,</b> that is, when I have arisen
1264 </b>Indeed, during those forty days during which he appeared to them, he taught 1325 from the dead, <b>when I shall no longer speak to you in
1265 them many mysteries and told many things about himself and the Father. Further, 1326 proverbs,</b> that is, obscurely and in figures, <b>but tell you
1266 they had been raised to higher things by their faith in the resurrection, 1327 plainly of the Father.</b><a href="#_ftn35" name="_ftnref35" id=
1267 firmly believing that Christ was the true God. So we read that Christ was 1328 "_ftnref35">[35]</a>Indeed, during those forty days during which he
1268 "speaking of the kingdom of God" to them (Acts 1:3), and that "He opened their 1329 appeared to them, he taught them many mysteries and told many
1269 minds to understand the scriptures" (Lk 24:45). 1330 things about himself and the Father. Further, they had been raised
1270 1331 to higher things by their faith in the resurrection, firmly
1271 <p>2152 The other reading is given by Augustine, and is this.<a 1332 believing that Christ was the true God. So we read that Christ was
1272 href="#_ftn36" name="_ftnref36">[36]</a> 1333 "speaking of the kingdom of God" to them (Acts 1:3), and that "He
1273 When Christ said <b>I have said this to you in proverbs</b>, our Lord is 1334 opened their minds to understand the scriptures" (Lk 24:45).</p>
1274 promising to make them spiritual. There is a difference between one who is 1335 <p>2152 The other reading is given by Augustine, and is
1275 spiritual and one who is sensual: a sensual person understands spiritual words 1336 this.<a href="#_ftn36" name="_ftnref36" id="_ftnref36">[36]</a>
1276 as proverbs, not because they were spoken as proverbs, but because the mind of 1337 When Christ said <b>I have said this to you in proverbs</b>, our
1277 such a person cannot rise above material things, and spiritual things are 1338 Lord is promising to make them spiritual. There is a difference
1278 hidden (1 Cor 2:14). But one who is spiritual understands spiritual words as 1339 between one who is spiritual and one who is sensual: a sensual
1279 spiritual. At the beginning, the disciples themselves were sensual, and what was 1340 person understands spiritual words as proverbs, not because they
1280 told them they found obscure, and took as proverbs. But after they were made 1341 were spoken as proverbs, but because the mind of such a person
1281 spiritual by Christ and had been taught by the Holy Spirit, they clearly 1342 cannot rise above material things, and spiritual things are hidden
1282 understood spiritual words as spiritual. And so Christ says, <b>I have said 1343 (1 Cor 2:14). But one who is spiritual understands spiritual words
1283 this to you in proverbs, </b>that is, you understood what I said as proverbs. 1344 as spiritual. At the beginning, the disciples themselves were
1284 But<b> the hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in proverbs: </b>"And 1345 sensual, and what was told them they found obscure, and took as
1285 we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed 1346 proverbs. But after they were made spiritual by Christ and had been
1286 into his likeness" (2 Cor 3:18). 1347 taught by the Holy Spirit, they clearly understood spiritual words
1287 1348 as spiritual. And so Christ says, <b>I have said this to you in
1349 proverbs,</b> that is, you understood what I said as proverbs. But
1350 <b>the hour is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in
1351 proverbs:</b> "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory
1352 of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness" (2 Cor 3:18).</p>
1288 <p>2153 Now we see the second reason why they should have 1353 <p>2153 Now we see the second reason why they should have
1289 confidence, and it is based on the Father's love for the disciples: first, he 1354 confidence, and it is based on the Father's love for the disciples:
1290 shows the Father's love for them; secondly, the intimacy of the Father with the 1355 first, he shows the Father's love for them; secondly, the intimacy
1291 Son, I came from the Father. He does two things with the first: first, he 1356 of the Father with the Son, I came from the Father. He does two
1292 repeats a promise he made to them; secondly, he gives the reason for what was 1357 things with the first: first, he repeats a promise he made to them;
1293 promised, <b>for the Father himself loves you.</b> 1358 secondly, he gives the reason for what was promised, <b>for the
1294 1359 Father himself loves you.</b></p>
1295 <p>2154 He does two things with the first: he repeats one of 1360 <p>2154 He does two things with the first: he repeats one of his
1296 his promises; secondly, he promises that they will have confidence when they 1361 promises; secondly, he promises that they will have confidence when
1297 pray. 1362 they pray.</p>
1298 1363 <p>He says, <b>In that day</b>, when I tell you plainly of the
1299 <p>He says, <b>In that day</b>, when I 1364 Father, <b>you will ask in my name;</b> for when you plainly know
1300 tell you plainly of the Father, <b>you will ask in my name; </b>for when you 1365 the Father you will know that I am equal to him and of the same
1301 plainly know the Father you will know that I am equal to him and of the same 1366 essence, and that it is through me that you can approach or have
1302 essence, and that it is through me that you can approach or have access to him. 1367 access to him. To have this hope of approaching or having access to
1303 To have this hope of approaching or having access to the Father through Christ 1368 the Father through Christ is what is meant by asking in the name of
1304 is what is meant by asking in the name of Christ: "Some trust in chariots, and 1369 Christ: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses. But we will
1305 some in horses. But we will call upon the name of the Lord our God" [Ps 20:7]. 1370 call upon the name of the Lord our God" [Ps 20:7]. But Christ is
1306 But Christ is silent about asking the Father for them; he says, <b>I do not say 1371 silent about asking the Father for them; he says, <b>I do not say
1307 to you that I shall pray the Father for you.</b> 1372 to you that I shall pray the Father for you.</b></p>
1308
1309 <p>2155 But doesn't Christ pray for us? Certainly: "We have an 1373 <p>2155 But doesn't Christ pray for us? Certainly: "We have an
1310 advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 Jn 2:1); "He is able for 1374 advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 Jn 2:1);
1311 all time to save those who draw near to God through him" (Heb 7:25). According 1375 "He is able for all time to save those who draw near to God through
1312 to Augustine, Christ says this so the disciples will not think that Christ, 1376 him" (Heb 7:25). According to Augustine, Christ says this so the
1313 since he is a man, is limited to interceding for them.<a href="#_ftn37" 1377 disciples will not think that Christ, since he is a man, is limited
1314 name="_ftnref37">[37]</a> 1378 to interceding for them.<a href="#_ftn37" name="_ftnref37" id=
1315 So in that day when I tell you plainly, you will not only ask in my name, but 1379 "_ftnref37">[37]</a> So in that day when I tell you plainly, you
1316 you will know that I am one with the Father, and not just an intercessor, but 1380 will not only ask in my name, but you will know that I am one with
1317 in addition to interceding, I, as God, will hear your prayer. 1381 the Father, and not just an intercessor, but in addition to
1318 1382 interceding, I, as God, will hear your prayer.</p>
1319 <p>According to Chrysostom, however, 1383 <p>According to Chrysostom, however, Christ probably says this so
1320 Christ probably says this so the disciples will not believe that they are to 1384 the disciples will not believe that they are to ask through the Son
1321 ask through the Son as if they could not approach the Father directly.<a 1385 as if they could not approach the Father directly.<a href="#_ftn38"
1322 href="#_ftn38" name="_ftnref38">[38]</a> 1386 name="_ftnref38" id="_ftnref38">[38]</a> He is saying in effect: At
1323 He is saying in effect: At present you come to me to intercede for you. But in 1387 present you come to me to intercede for you. But in that day you
1324 that day you will have such confidence in the Father that you will be able to 1388 will have such confidence in the Father that you will be able to
1325 ask the Father in my name, without needing another to intercede for you. 1389 ask the Father in my name, without needing another to intercede for
1326 1390 you.</p>
1327 <p>2156 But the apostles did need Christ, as man, to intercede, 1391 <p>2156 But the apostles did need Christ, as man, to intercede,
1328 didn't they? If not, then since he does intercede, his intercession is 1392 didn't they? If not, then since he does intercede, his intercession
1329 superfluous. We should say that Christ intercedes for them not as though they 1393 is superfluous. We should say that Christ intercedes for them not
1330 were strangers and had no access to the Father, but he makes their prayers more 1394 as though they were strangers and had no access to the Father, but
1331 effective. 1395 he makes their prayers more effective.</p>
1332
1333 <p>2157 Here he gives the reason for the promise, which is the 1396 <p>2157 Here he gives the reason for the promise, which is the
1334 Father's love for them: and first, he mentions the Father's love; secondly, the 1397 Father's love for them: and first, he mentions the Father's love;
1335 proof of this love, <b>because you have loved me.</b> 1398 secondly, the proof of this love, <b>because you have loved
1336 1399 me.</b></p>
1337 <p>2158 He says: <b>I do not say to you that I shall pray the 1400 <p>2158 He says: <b>I do not say to you that I shall pray the
1338 Father for you, </b>for then it might seem that the Father did not love them. 1401 Father for you,</b> for then it might seem that the Father did not
1339 Assuredly, <b>the Father himself, </b>who loves all things by willing them the 1402 love them. Assuredly, <b>the Father himself,</b> who loves all
1340 goods of nature &#8209; "For you love all things that exist, and have loathing 1403 things by willing them the goods of nature &#8209; "For you love
1341 for none of the things which you have made" (Wis 11:26) &#8209; loves you, 1404 all things that exist, and have loathing for none of the things
1342 apostles and saints, with an exceptional love, by willing you the highest good, 1405 which you have made" (Wis 11:26) &#8209; loves you, apostles and
1343 that is, himself. "He loved his people: all those consecrated to him were in 1406 saints, with an exceptional love, by willing you the highest good,
1344 his hand" (Deut 33:3), because he loved them that much. "The souls of the 1407 that is, himself. "He loved his people: all those consecrated to
1345 righteous are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:1). 1408 him were in his hand" (Deut 33:3), because he loved them that much.
1346 1409 "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" (Wis 3:1).</p>
1347 <p>2159 He proves this from two facts, from the love of the 1410 <p>2159 He proves this from two facts, from the love of the
1348 disciples for Christ, and from their faith. With regard to the first he says, <b>because 1411 disciples for Christ, and from their faith. With regard to the
1349 you have loved me</b>. This proof does not give the cause [why the Father loves 1412 first he says, <b>because you have loved me</b>. This proof does
1350 them], for we read, "Not as though we had loved God, but because he has first 1413 not give the cause [why the Father loves them], for we read, "Not
1351 loved us" [1 Jn 4:10]. Rather, it gives a sign [of God's love for them], for 1414 as though we had loved God, but because he has first loved us" [1
1352 the fact that we love God is a sign that he loves us, for our being able to 1415 Jn 4:10]. Rather, it gives a sign [of God's love for them], for the
1353 love God is a gift from God: "God's love has been poured into our hearts 1416 fact that we love God is a sign that he loves us, for our being
1354 through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us" (Rom 5:5); "He who loves me 1417 able to love God is a gift from God: "God's love has been poured
1355 will be loved by my Father" (14:21). 1418 into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us"
1356 1419 (Rom 5:5); "He who loves me will be loved by my Father"
1357 <p> Referring to the second he says, <b>and have 1420 (14:21).</p>
1358 believed that I came from the Father: </b>"Without faith it is impossible to 1421 <p>Referring to the second he says, <b>and have believed that I
1359 please God" [Heb 11:6]. Our faith is due to God's love for us, for "it is the 1422 came from the Father:</b> "Without faith it is impossible to please
1360 gift of God" (Eph 2:8). Now a gift is not given except through the love of the 1423 God" [Heb 11:6]. Our faith is due to God's love for us, for "it is
1361 giver. To believe in and to love Christ insofar as he comes forth from God is a 1424 the gift of God" (Eph 2:8). Now a gift is not given except through
1362 clear sign of one's love for God, since that in virtue of which something is 1425 the love of the giver. To believe in and to love Christ insofar as
1363 such is itself even more so. Therefore, when one loves Christ, who came forth 1426 he comes forth from God is a clear sign of one's love for God,
1364 from God, this love is particularly traced back to God the Father; but this is 1427 since that in virtue of which something is such is itself even more
1365 not so when one loves Christ precisely as human. 1428 so. Therefore, when one loves Christ, who came forth from God, this
1366 1429 love is particularly traced back to God the Father; but this is not
1367 <p>2160 Because he had mentioned his coming forth from the 1430 so when one loves Christ precisely as human.</p>
1368 Father, he now comments more fully on it, saying, <b>I came </b><i>(exivi, </i>came 1431 <p>2160 Because he had mentioned his coming forth from the Father,
1369 forth) <b>from the Father and have come </b><i>(veni) </i><b>into the world. </b>This 1432 he now comments more fully on it, saying, <b>I came</b>
1370 shows his intimacy with the Father. He first mentions his coming forth from the 1433 <i>(exivi,</i> came forth) <b>from the Father and have come</b>
1371 Father; and secondly, his return to the Father (v 28). 1434 <i>(veni)</i> <b>into the world.</b> This shows his intimacy with
1372 1435 the Father. He first mentions his coming forth from the Father; and
1373 <p>2161 The Son proceeds or comes from the Father in two ways: 1436 secondly, his return to the Father (v 28).</p>
1374 one is eternal, the other temporal. He refers to the eternal procession when he 1437 <p>2161 The Son proceeds or comes from the Father in two ways: one
1375 says, <b>I came </b>(came forth, <i>exivi)<b> </b></i><b>from the Father</b>, 1438 is eternal, the other temporal. He refers to the eternal procession
1376 eternally<b> </b>begotten from him. 1439 when he says, <b>I came</b> (came forth, <i>exivi) </i><b>from the
1377 1440 Father</b>, eternally begotten from him.</p>
1378 <p>Everything which comes forth from 1441 <p>Everything which comes forth from another was first in it. There
1379 another was first in it. There are three ways one thing can be in something 1442 are three ways one thing can be in something else. First, as what
1380 else. First, as what is contained is in its container; second, as a part in 1443 is contained is in its container; second, as a part in some whole;
1381 some whole; thirdly, as an accident in its subject and as an effect in its 1444 thirdly, as an accident in its subject and as an effect in its
1382 cause. What comes forth is in that from which it comes forth in one of these 1445 cause. What comes forth is in that from which it comes forth in one
1383 ways. In the first two ways, what comes forth remains the same individual it 1446 of these ways. In the first two ways, what comes forth remains the
1384 was. For example, what comes from the keg is the very same wine that was in the 1447 same individual it was. For example, what comes from the keg is the
1385 keg; and the very same part that was in the whole comes from the whole. In the 1448 very same wine that was in the keg; and the very same part that was
1386 other two ways [the third member] what comes forth is not the same individual. 1449 in the whole comes from the whole. In the other two ways [the third
1387 Now none of these ways apply to God: for since God is entirely simple, and is 1450 member] what comes forth is not the same individual. Now none of
1388 in some place only metaphorically speaking, we cannot say that the Son is in 1451 these ways apply to God: for since God is entirely simple, and is
1389 God like some part, or that the Son is contained in a container. Rather, the 1452 in some place only metaphorically speaking, we cannot say that the
1390 Son is in the Father by a oneness of essence: "I and the Father are one" 1453 Son is in God like some part, or that the Son is contained in a
1391 (10:30). For the entire essence of the Father is the entire essence of the Son, 1454 container. Rather, the Son is in the Father by a oneness of
1392 and vice versa. Consequently, the Son does not come forth from the Father in 1455 essence: "I and the Father are one" (10:30). For the entire essence
1393 the previously mentioned ways. For when a part comes from the whole, it is 1456 of the Father is the entire essence of the Son, and vice versa.
1394 distinct from the whole in essence: for when a part comes from the whole it 1457 Consequently, the Son does not come forth from the Father in the
1395 becomes a being in act, while in the whole it was only a being in potency. 1458 previously mentioned ways. For when a part comes from the whole, it
1396 Likewise, what comes from being contained in some container now occupies a 1459 is distinct from the whole in essence: for when a part comes from
1397 different place than it did. But the Son does not come forth from the Father to 1460 the whole it becomes a being in act, while in the whole it was only
1398 occupy a different place because he fills all things, "Do I not fill heaven and 1461 a being in potency. Likewise, what comes from being contained in
1399 earth?" (Jer 23:24). Nor is the Son split off from the Father because the 1462 some container now occupies a different place than it did. But the
1400 Father cannot be divided. Rather, the Son comes forth by reason of a 1463 Son does not come forth from the Father to occupy a different place
1401 distinction in person. Thus, insofar as the coming forth of the Son presupposes 1464 because he fills all things, "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" (Jer
1402 some kind of existing in another, this indicates a unity of essence; while 1465 23:24). Nor is the Son split off from the Father because the Father
1403 insofar as there is a certain coming forth, a distinction in person is 1466 cannot be divided. Rather, the Son comes forth by reason of a
1404 indicated. "His coming forth is from the highest heaven," that is, from God the 1467 distinction in person. Thus, insofar as the coming forth of the Son
1405 Father [Ps 19:6]; "You are my son, born before the day&#8209;star rises" [Ps 1468 presupposes some kind of existing in another, this indicates a
1406 110:3]. 1469 unity of essence; while insofar as there is a certain coming forth,
1407 1470 a distinction in person is indicated. "His coming forth is from the
1408 <p>In material things, what comes 1471 highest heaven," that is, from God the Father [Ps 19:6]; "You are
1409 forth from another is no longer in it, since it comes from it by a separation 1472 my son, born before the day&#8209;star rises" [Ps 110:3].</p>
1410 from it in place or in essence. This is not the kind of coming forth we have 1473 <p>In material things, what comes forth from another is no longer
1411 here, for the Son came forth from the Father from all eternity in such a way 1474 in it, since it comes from it by a separation from it in place or
1412 that the Son is still in the Father from all eternity. And so when the Son is 1475 in essence. This is not the kind of coming forth we have here, for
1413 in the Father, he comes forth, and when the Son comes forth he is in the 1476 the Son came forth from the Father from all eternity in such a way
1414 Father: so the Son is always in the Father and always coming forth from the 1477 that the Son is still in the Father from all eternity. And so when
1415 Father. 1478 the Son is in the Father, he comes forth, and when the Son comes
1416 1479 forth he is in the Father: so the Son is always in the Father and
1480 always coming forth from the Father.</p>
1417 <p>2162 He mentions his temporal coming when he says, <b>I have 1481 <p>2162 He mentions his temporal coming when he says, <b>I have
1418 come into the world.</b> Just as the Son's coming forth from the Father from 1482 come into the world.</b> Just as the Son's coming forth from the
1419 eternity does not involve a change of place, neither does his coming into the 1483 Father from eternity does not involve a change of place, neither
1420 world imply a change of place. Since the Father is in the Son and the Son is in 1484 does his coming into the world imply a change of place. Since the
1421 the Father, then just as the Father fills all things, so does the Son; nor is 1485 Father is in the Son and the Son is in the Father, then just as the
1422 there any place to go. Thus the Son is said to have come into the world because 1486 Father fills all things, so does the Son; nor is there any place to
1423 he assumed a human nature, which had its origin from the world as far as its body 1487 go. Thus the Son is said to have come into the world because he
1424 was concerned. But the Son did not move to a new place. "He came to his own 1488 assumed a human nature, which had its origin from the world as far
1425 home, and his own people received him not" (1:11). 1489 as its body was concerned. But the Son did not move to a new place.
1426 1490 "He came to his own home, and his own people received him not"
1491 (1:11).</p>
1427 <p>2163 Then when he says, <b>again, I am leaving the world and 1492 <p>2163 Then when he says, <b>again, I am leaving the world and
1428 going to the Father, </b>he speaks of his return to the Father. First he mentions 1493 going to the Father,</b> he speaks of his return to the Father.
1429 his leaving the world, <b>again, I am leaving the world</b>, but not ceasing to 1494 First he mentions his leaving the world, <b>again, I am leaving the
1430 govern us by his providence, because he is always governing the world together 1495 world</b>, but not ceasing to govern us by his providence, because
1431 with the Father, and he is always with the faithful by the help of his grace: 1496 he is always governing the world together with the Father, and he
1432 "I am with you always, to the close of the age" (Mt 28:20). Rather, he left the 1497 is always with the faithful by the help of his grace: "I am with
1433 world by withdrawing from the physical sight of the worldly. 1498 you always, to the close of the age" (Mt 28:20). Rather, he left
1434 1499 the world by withdrawing from the physical sight of the
1435 <p>Secondly, he mentions his return to 1500 worldly.</p>
1436 the Father when he says, <b>and going to the Father, </b>whom he had never 1501 <p>Secondly, he mentions his return to the Father when he says,
1437 left. He goes insofar as he offered himself to the Father in his passion: 1502 <b>and going to the Father,</b> whom he had never left. He goes
1438 "Christ ... gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" 1503 insofar as he offered himself to the Father in his passion: "Christ
1439 (Eph 5:2). Again, he goes to the Father insofar as by his resurrection his 1504 ... gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to
1440 human nature became like the Father in its immortality: "the life he lives he 1505 God" (Eph 5:2). Again, he goes to the Father insofar as by his
1441 lives to God" (Rom 6:10). Further, he goes to the Father by ascending into the 1506 resurrection his human nature became like the Father in its
1442 heavens where he shines in a special way with divine glory: "So then the Lord 1507 immortality: "the life he lives he lives to God" (Rom 6:10).
1443 Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the 1508 Further, he goes to the Father by ascending into the heavens where
1444 right hand of God" (Mt 16:19); "But now I am going to him who sent me; yet none 1509 he shines in a special way with divine glory: "So then the Lord
1445 of you asks me, 'Where are you going?'" 1510 Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and
1446 <BR><BR><BR> 1511 sat down at the right hand of God" (Mt 16:19); "But now I am going
1447 <p align=center><B>LECTURE 8 1512 to him who sent me; yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you
1448 1513 going?'"<br />
1449 <BLOCKQUOTE><p>29 His disciples said, "Ah, now you are speaking plainly, 1514 <br />
1450 not in any figure [proverb]! 30 Now we know that you know all things, and need 1515 <br /></p>
1451 none to question you; by this we believe that you came from God." 31 Jesus 1516 <p align="center"><b>LECTURE 8</b></p>
1452 answered them, "Do you now believe? 32 The hour is coming, indeed it has come, 1517 <blockquote>
1453 when you will be scattered, every man to his home, and will leave me alone; yet 1518 <p><b>29 His disciples said, "Ah, now you are speaking plainly, not
1454 I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said this to you, that in 1519 in any figure [proverb]! 30 Now we know that you know all things,
1455 me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, 1520 and need none to question you; by this we believe that you came
1456 I have overcome the world."</B></BLOCKQUOTE> 1521 from God." 31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe? 32 The hour
1457 1522 is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, every
1458 <p>2164 After these consoling words spoken to the apostles, we 1523 man to his home, and will leave me alone; yet I am not alone, for
1459 now see their effect on them: first, their reaction is given; secondly, we see 1524 the Father is with me. 33 I have said this to you, that in me you
1460 their condition; and thirdly, we see the intention of Christ, <b>I have said 1525 may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good
1461 this to you, that </b>... The reaction of the disciples is a profession of 1526 cheer, I have overcome the world."</b></p>
1462 faith, <b>Ah, now you are speaking plainly </b>... They profess three things 1527 </blockquote>
1463 about Christ: the clarity of his teaching, the certitude of his knowledge, and 1528 <p>2164 After these consoling words spoken to the apostles, we now
1464 his divine origin. 1529 see their effect on them: first, their reaction is given; secondly,
1465 1530 we see their condition; and thirdly, we see the intention of
1531 Christ, <b>I have said this to you, that</b> ... The reaction of
1532 the disciples is a profession of faith, <b>Ah, now you are speaking
1533 plainly</b> ... They profess three things about Christ: the clarity
1534 of his teaching, the certitude of his knowledge, and his divine
1535 origin.</p>
1466 <p>2165 They profess the clarity of his teaching when they say, 1536 <p>2165 They profess the clarity of his teaching when they say,
1467 <b>Now you are speaking plainly, not in any proverb! </b>If we consider this 1537 <b>Now you are speaking plainly, not in any proverb!</b> If we
1468 with attention we see that there is scarcely any other place in sacred 1538 consider this with attention we see that there is scarcely any
1469 scripture where the origin of Christ is so openly expressed as here, when he 1539 other place in sacred scripture where the origin of Christ is so
1470 says, "I shall tell you plainly of the Father," and "I came forth from the 1540 openly expressed as here, when he says, "I shall tell you plainly
1471 Father and have come into the world." And so believing that his promise to tell 1541 of the Father," and "I came forth from the Father and have come
1472 them plainly of the Father had now been kept so that they did not need any 1542 into the world." And so believing that his promise to tell them
1473 further teaching, they say, <b>Ah, now you are speaking plainly</b>. As 1543 plainly of the Father had now been kept so that they did not need
1474 Augustine remarks, the disciples were still so lacking in understanding that 1544 any further teaching, they say, <b>Ah, now you are speaking
1475 they did not realize they were lacking in understanding.<a href="#_ftn39" 1545 plainly</b>. As Augustine remarks, the disciples were still so
1476 name="_ftnref39">[39]</a> 1546 lacking in understanding that they did not realize they were
1477 For Christ had not promised to speak to them without proverbs at that time, but 1547 lacking in understanding.<a href="#_ftn39" name="_ftnref39" id=
1478 at the time of the resurrection or of glory. Yet as far as the disciples were 1548 "_ftnref39">[39]</a> For Christ had not promised to speak to them
1479 concerned, he was now speaking more clearly, although they were later to 1549 without proverbs at that time, but at the time of the resurrection
1480 understand his words still more clearly. 1550 or of glory. Yet as far as the disciples were concerned, he was now
1481 1551 speaking more clearly, although they were later to understand his
1482 <p>2166 They profess the certainty of his knowledge when they 1552 words still more clearly.</p>
1483 say, <b>Now we know that you know all things</b>. At first glance, the meaning 1553 <p>2166 They profess the certainty of his knowledge when they say,
1484 seems to be that when one clearly explains the things he says, this is a proof 1554 <b>Now we know that you know all things</b>. At first glance, the
1485 of his certain and full knowledge of them: for the sign of one who knows is the 1555 meaning seems to be that when one clearly explains the things he
1486 ability to fully teach what he knows &#8209; "Knowledge is easy for a man of 1556 says, this is a proof of his certain and full knowledge of them:
1487 understanding" (Prv 14:6) &#8209; and what is beyond one's understanding cannot 1557 for the sign of one who knows is the ability to fully teach what he
1488 be plainly told in words. Yet the apostles said this for another reason, which 1558 knows &#8209; "Knowledge is easy for a man of understanding" (Prv
1489 is because the Lord knew all the secrets of their hearts, and could satisfy 1559 14:6) &#8209; and what is beyond one's understanding cannot be
1490 their perplexities. He consoled them by promising them the joy of the Holy 1560 plainly told in words. Yet the apostles said this for another
1491 Spirit, that they would see him again, and that the Father loves them. Thus 1561 reason, which is because the Lord knew all the secrets of their
1492 they say, <b>Now we know that you know all things</b>, that is, the secrets of 1562 hearts, and could satisfy their perplexities. He consoled them by
1493 hearts: "Lord, you know everything" (21:17); "The Lord God knows all things 1563 promising them the joy of the Holy Spirit, that they would see him
1494 before they are done" [Wis 8:8]. 1564 again, and that the Father loves them. Thus they say, <b>Now we
1495 1565 know that you know all things</b>, that is, the secrets of hearts:
1496 <p>2167 Then they add, <b>and need none to question you</b>. 1566 "Lord, you know everything" (21:17); "The Lord God knows all things
1497 This seems to contradict what they had just said, namely, that he knows all 1567 before they are done" [Wis 8:8].</p>
1498 things; for one who is wise is questioned (rather than questioning others). Why 1568 <p>2167 Then they add, <b>and need none to question you</b>. This
1499 then is it not necessary to question him? The answer is that they said this to 1569 seems to contradict what they had just said, namely, that he knows
1500 indicate that he even knew the secrets of hearts, because even before he was 1570 all things; for one who is wise is questioned (rather than
1501 questioned he satisfied their perplexity when they were saying to each other, 1571 questioning others). Why then is it not necessary to question him?
1502 "What does he mean by 'a little while'?" (16:18). Nevertheless, Christ does ask 1572 The answer is that they said this to indicate that he even knew the
1503 and is asked, not because he needs it, but because we do. 1573 secrets of hearts, because even before he was questioned he
1504 1574 satisfied their perplexity when they were saying to each other,
1575 "What does he mean by 'a little while'?" (16:18). Nevertheless,
1576 Christ does ask and is asked, not because he needs it, but because
1577 we do.</p>
1505 <p>2168 They profess Christ's divine origin when they say, <b>by 1578 <p>2168 They profess Christ's divine origin when they say, <b>by
1506 this we believe that you came </b>(came forth, <i>exist</i>) <b>from God</b>. 1579 this we believe that you came</b> (came forth, <i>exist</i>)
1507 This statement is appropriate for it is a distinguishing characteristic of the 1580 <b>from God</b>. This statement is appropriate for it is a
1508 divinity to know all things and even the secrets of hearts: "The heart is 1581 distinguishing characteristic of the divinity to know all things
1509 deceitful above all things, and desperately corrupt; who can understand it? 'I 1582 and even the secrets of hearts: "The heart is deceitful above all
1510 the Lord search the mind and try the heart' "(Jer 17:9). Thus they say, <b>you 1583 things, and desperately corrupt; who can understand it? 'I the Lord
1511 came from God</b>, consubstantial with the Father, and true God. 1584 search the mind and try the heart' "(Jer 17:9). Thus they say,
1512 1585 <b>you came from God</b>, consubstantial with the Father, and true
1513 <p>2169 Now we see the condition of the disciples, which is one 1586 God.</p>
1514 of weakness: first, Christ reproaches their slowness to believe; secondly, he 1587 <p>2169 Now we see the condition of the disciples, which is one of
1515 foretells their approaching troubles; thirdly, he shows that he cannot be 1588 weakness: first, Christ reproaches their slowness to believe;
1516 injured by them. 1589 secondly, he foretells their approaching troubles; thirdly, he
1517 1590 shows that he cannot be injured by them.</p>
1518 <p>2170 As to the first he says, <b>Do you now believe?</b> If 1591 <p>2170 As to the first he says, <b>Do you now believe?</b> If this
1519 this is understood as a question, it is a rebuke for being so slow to believe. 1592 is understood as a question, it is a rebuke for being so slow to
1520 It is like saying: Have you waited till now to believe? If we understand this 1593 believe. It is like saying: Have you waited till now to believe? If
1521 remissibly, Christ is reproving the instability of their faith. Then it is like 1594 we understand this remissibly, Christ is reproving the instability
1522 saying: It is true that you believe now, but as soon as I am betrayed, you will 1595 of their faith. Then it is like saying: It is true that you believe
1523 leave me: "They believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away" (Lk 1596 now, but as soon as I am betrayed, you will leave me: "They believe
1524 8:13). 1597 for a while and in time of temptation fall away" (Lk 8:13).</p>
1525 1598 <p>2171 <b>The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be
1526 <p>2171 <b>The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will 1599 scattered, every man to his home, and will leave me alone</b>. Here
1527 be scattered, every man to his home, and will leave me alone</b>.<b> </b>Here 1600 we see their approaching troubles and falling away. Notice that by
1528 we see their approaching troubles and falling away. Notice that by their 1601 their falling away they lost what they had acquired through Christ.
1529 falling away they lost what they had acquired through Christ. They had acquired 1602 They had acquired the companionship of Christ, freedom from the
1530 the companionship of Christ, freedom from the burdens of ownership, and a life 1603 burdens of ownership, and a life together. Peter mentions these
1531 together. Peter mentions these three things in Matthew (19:27): "We," all of 1604 three things in Matthew (19:27): "We," all of us, referring to
1532 us, referring to their life together, "have left everything," referring to the 1605 their life together, "have left everything," referring to the
1533 freedom from the burdens of ownership, "and followed you," referring to their 1606 freedom from the burdens of ownership, "and followed you,"
1534 companionship with Christ. They lost these things and our Lord foretold this to 1607 referring to their companionship with Christ. They lost these
1535 them when he said: <b>The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be 1608 things and our Lord foretold this to them when he said: <b>The hour
1536 scattered </b>(referring to their life together), because you will be dominated 1609 is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered</b>
1537 by such fear that you will not be able to run away together, as a group: 1610 (referring to their life together), because you will be dominated
1538 "Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered" (Zech 13:7); <b>every man 1611 by such fear that you will not be able to run away together, as a
1539 to his home</b> (referring to their lost freedom from things), that is, 1612 group: "Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered" (Zech
1540 returning to his desire to possess his own things. And we do see Peter and the 1613 13:7); <b>every man to his home</b> (referring to their lost
1541 others return to their boat and their own property: "They went out and got into 1614 freedom from things), that is, returning to his desire to possess
1542 the boat" (21:3). <b>And will leave me alone, </b>(referring to the loss of 1615 his own things. And we do see Peter and the others return to their
1543 Christ's companionship): "My kinsfolk and my close friends have failed me; the 1616 boat and their own property: "They went out and got into the boat"
1544 guests in my house have forgotten me" (Job 19:14); "I have trodden the wine 1617 (21:3). <b>And will leave me alone,</b> (referring to the loss of
1545 press alone" (Is 63:3). 1618 Christ's companionship): "My kinsfolk and my close friends have
1546 1619 failed me; the guests in my house have forgotten me" (Job 19:14);
1547 <p>2172 Yet Christ did not suffer any loss by the falling away 1620 "I have trodden the wine press alone" (Is 63:3).</p>
1548 of his disciples; thus he says, <b>yet I am not alone, for the Father is with 1621 <p>2172 Yet Christ did not suffer any loss by the falling away of
1549 me</b>. This is like saying: Although I am one with the Father by a unity of 1622 his disciples; thus he says, <b>yet I am not alone, for the Father
1550 essence, I am not alone because distinct in person. Thus I have not come forth 1623 is with me</b>. This is like saying: Although I am one with the
1551 from the Father in such a way as to leave him. 1624 Father by a unity of essence, I am not alone because distinct in
1552 1625 person. Thus I have not come forth from the Father in such a way as
1553 <p>2173 Here our Lord states the purpose of his teaching: first 1626 to leave him.</p>
1554 he mentions the benefit it brings; secondly, why we need this benefit, <b>in 1627 <p>2173 Here our Lord states the purpose of his teaching: first he
1555 the world you have tribulation.</b> 1628 mentions the benefit it brings; secondly, why we need this benefit,
1556 1629 <b>in the world you have tribulation.</b></p>
1557 <p>2174 The benefit his teaching gives is peace. He says to 1630 <p>2174 The benefit his teaching gives is peace. He says to them: I
1558 them: I am telling you that you will be reduced to leaving me alone; and so I 1631 am telling you that you will be reduced to leaving me alone; and so
1559 am teaching you so you do not continue in this abandonment. Indeed, everything 1632 I am teaching you so you do not continue in this abandonment.
1560 I have said to you in this talk and everything I have spoken in the entire 1633 Indeed, everything I have said to you in this talk and everything I
1561 Gospel is aimed at having you return to me, <b>that in me you may have peace</b>. 1634 have spoken in the entire Gospel is aimed at having you return to
1562 1635 me, <b>that in me you may have peace</b>.</p>
1563 <p>Truly, the purpose of the Gospel is 1636 <p>Truly, the purpose of the Gospel is peace in Christ: "Those who
1564 peace in Christ: "Those who love your name have great peace" [Ps 119:165]. The 1637 love your name have great peace" [Ps 119:165]. The reason for this
1565 reason for this is that peace of heart is opposed to its disturbance, which 1638 is that peace of heart is opposed to its disturbance, which comes
1566 comes from the evils that afflict it and grow worse. But if one has affliction 1639 from the evils that afflict it and grow worse. But if one has
1567 only now and then, or a joy greater than one's evils, his disturbance does not 1640 affliction only now and then, or a joy greater than one's evils,
1568 last. This is why the worldly, who are not united to God by love, have troubles 1641 his disturbance does not last. This is why the worldly, who are not
1569 without peace; while the saints, who have God in their hearts by love, have 1642 united to God by love, have troubles without peace; while the
1570 peace in Christ even if they have troubles from the world: "He makes peace in 1643 saints, who have God in their hearts by love, have peace in Christ
1571 your borders" [Ps 147:14]. And our purpose here should be to have peace in God: 1644 even if they have troubles from the world: "He makes peace in your
1572 "My soul refused to be comforted," with things of the world, "but I remembered 1645 borders" [Ps 147:14]. And our purpose here should be to have peace
1573 God and was delighted" [Ps 77:3]. 1646 in God: "My soul refused to be comforted," with things of the
1574 1647 world, "but I remembered God and was delighted" [Ps 77:3].</p>
1575 <p>2175 We need this peace because of the troubles imposed by 1648 <p>2175 We need this peace because of the troubles imposed by the
1576 the world; so Christ says, <b>In the world you have tribulation. </b>First, he 1649 world; so Christ says, <b>In the world you have tribulation.</b>
1577 foretells their future distress; secondly, he gives them confidence to meet it. 1650 First, he foretells their future distress; secondly, he gives them
1578 In regard to the first he says, <b>In the world you have tribulation, </b>that 1651 confidence to meet it. In regard to the first he says, <b>In the
1579 is, from the worldly: "Do not wonder, brethren, that the world hates you" (1 Jn 1652 world you have tribulation,</b> that is, from the worldly: "Do not
1580 3:13); "I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (15:19). 1653 wonder, brethren, that the world hates you" (1 Jn 3:13); "I chose
1654 you out of the world, therefore the world hates you" (15:19).
1581 Referring to the second, Christ says, <b>but be of good cheer [have 1655 Referring to the second, Christ says, <b>but be of good cheer [have
1582 confidence], I have overcome the world. </b>For Christ does free us: "You 1656 confidence], I have overcome the world.</b> For Christ does free
1583 delivered me ... from choking fire on every side" (Si 51:4). He is saying in 1657 us: "You delivered me ... from choking fire on every side" (Si
1584 effect: Return to me and you will have peace, for <b>I have overcome the world </b>which 1658 51:4). He is saying in effect: Return to me and you will have
1585 is oppressing you. 1659 peace, for <b>I have overcome the world</b> which is oppressing
1586 1660 you.</p>
1587 <p>2176 Christ overcame the world, first of all, by taking away 1661 <p>2176 Christ overcame the world, first of all, by taking away the
1588 the weapons it uses to attack us: these are its allurements: "For all that is 1662 weapons it uses to attack us: these are its allurements: "For all
1589 in the world [is] the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride 1663 that is in the world [is] the lust of the flesh and the lust of the
1590 of life" (1 Jn 2:16). He conquered the allurement of riches by his poverty: "I 1664 eyes and the pride of life" (1 Jn 2:16). He conquered the
1591 am poor and needy" (Ps 86:1); "The Son of man has nowhere to lay his head" (Lk 1665 allurement of riches by his poverty: "I am poor and needy" (Ps
1592 9:58). Christ overcame the allurement of honors by his humility: "Learn from 1666 86:1); "The Son of man has nowhere to lay his head" (Lk 9:58).
1593 me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart" (Mt 11:29). He overcame the lusts of 1667 Christ overcame the allurement of honors by his humility: "Learn
1594 the world by his sufferings and labors: "He ... became obedient unto death, 1668 from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart" (Mt 11:29). He
1595 even death on a cross" (Phil 2:8); "Jesus, wearied as he was with his journey, 1669 overcame the lusts of the world by his sufferings and labors: "He
1596 sat down beside the well" (4:6); "I have labored from my youth" [Ps 88:16]. 1670 ... became obedient unto death, even death on a cross" (Phil 2:8);
1597 Anyone who conquers these, conquers the world. And this is what faith does - 1671 "Jesus, wearied as he was with his journey, sat down beside the
1598 "This is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith" (1 Jn 5:4) &#8209; 1672 well" (4:6); "I have labored from my youth" [Ps 88:16]. Anyone who
1599 because since faith is [the present possession of] the substance, the basic 1673 conquers these, conquers the world. And this is what faith does -
1600 reality, of what we hope for, which is spiritual and eternal good, it causes us 1674 "This is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith" (1 Jn
1601 to disdain sensual and passing goods. 1675 5:4) &#8209; because since faith is [the present possession of] the
1602 1676 substance, the basic reality, of what we hope for, which is
1603 <p>Secondly, Christ overcame the world 1677 spiritual and eternal good, it causes us to disdain sensual and
1604 by casting out the ruler of the world: "Now shall the ruler of this world be 1678 passing goods.</p>
1605 cast out" (12:31); "He disarmed the principalities and powers (Col 2:15). This 1679 <p>Secondly, Christ overcame the world by casting out the ruler of
1606 shows us that the devil is also to be overcome by us: "Will you play with him 1680 the world: "Now shall the ruler of this world be cast out" (12:31);
1607 as with a bird, or will you put him on a leash for your maidens?" (Job 41:5), 1681 "He disarmed the principalities and powers (Col 2:15). This shows
1608 which understood literally means that after the passion of Christ the little 1682 us that the devil is also to be overcome by us: "Will you play with
1609 boys and young handmaids of Christ will make him their plaything. 1683 him as with a bird, or will you put him on a leash for your
1610 1684 maidens?" (Job 41:5), which understood literally means that after
1611 <p>Thirdly, Christ overcame the world 1685 the passion of Christ the little boys and young handmaids of Christ
1612 by converting the people of this world to himself. The world rebelled by 1686 will make him their plaything.</p>
1613 stirring up dissensions through worldly people. But Christ drew these to 1687 <p>Thirdly, Christ overcame the world by converting the people of
1614 himself: "I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all things to 1688 this world to himself. The world rebelled by stirring up
1615 myself" [12:32]. Thus it was said: "The world has gone after him" (12:19). So, 1689 dissensions through worldly people. But Christ drew these to
1616 we should not fear its oppression because it has been overcome: "Thanks be to 1690 himself: "I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all
1617 God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor 15:57). 1691 things to myself" [12:32]. Thus it was said: "The world has gone
1618 1692 after him" (12:19). So, we should not fear its oppression because
1619 </div> 1693 it has been overcome: "Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
1620 1694 through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor 15:57).</p>
1621 <div><br clear=all> 1695 <div><br clear="all" />
1622 1696 <hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" />
1623 <hr align=left size=1 width="33%"> 1697 <div id="ftn1">
1624 1698 <p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" id="_ftn1">[1]</a> St. Thomas
1625 <div id=ftn1> 1699 refers to Jn 16:2 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> I-II, q. 19, a.
1626 1700 6, s. c.</p>
1627 <p><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1">[1]</a> 1701 </div>
1628 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:2 in the <i>Summa 1702 <div id="ftn2">
1629 Theologiae: </i>I-II, q. 19, a. 6, s. c. 1703 <p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" id="_ftn2">[2]</a> <i>Tract. in
1630 1704 Io</i>., 93, ch. 3, col. 1866; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p>
1631 </div> 1705 </div>
1632 1706 <div id="ftn3">
1633 <div id=ftn2> 1707 <p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" id="_ftn3">[3]</a> Ibid.; cf.
1634 1708 <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p>
1635 <p><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2">[2]</a> <i>Tract. 1709 </div>
1636 in Io</i>., 93, ch. 3, col. 1866; cf. <i>Catena 1710 <div id="ftn4">
1637 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. 1711 <p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" id="_ftn4">[4]</a> Cicero,
1638 1712 <i>Tusculan Questions</i>.</p>
1639 </div> 1713 </div>
1640 1714 <div id="ftn5">
1641 <div id=ftn3> 1715 <p><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" id="_ftn5">[5]</a> <i>Tract. in
1642 1716 Io</i>., 94, ch. 1, col. 1868; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p>
1643 <p><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3">[3]</a> Ibid.; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. 1717 </div>
1644 1718 <div id="ftn6">
1645 </div> 1719 <p><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" id="_ftn6">[6]</a> Ibid.; cf.
1646 1720 <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p>
1647 <div id=ftn4> 1721 </div>
1648 1722 <div id="ftn7">
1649 <p><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4">[4]</a> Cicero, <i>Tusculan Questions</i>. 1723 <p><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" id="_ftn7">[7]</a> <i>In
1650 1724 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena
1651 </div> 1725 Aurea</i>, 16:1-4.</p>
1652 1726 </div>
1653 <div id=ftn5> 1727 <div id="ftn8">
1654 1728 <p><a href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" id="_ftn8">[8]</a> St. Thomas
1655 <p><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5">[5]</a> <i>Tract. 1729 refers to Jn 16:7 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> III, q. 57, a. 1,
1656 in Io</i>., 94, ch. 1, col. 1868; cf. <i>Catena 1730 ad 3; q. 57, a. 6, s. c.; q. 72, a. 1, ad 1; q. 75, a. 1, obj.
1657 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. 1731 4.</p>
1658 1732 </div>
1659 </div> 1733 <div id="ftn9">
1660 1734 <p><a href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9" id="_ftn9">[9]</a> <i>In
1661 <div id=ftn6> 1735 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena
1662 1736 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p>
1663 <p><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6">[6]</a> Ibid.; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:1-4. 1737 </div>
1664 1738 <div id="ftn10">
1665 </div> 1739 <p><a href="#_ftnref10" name="_ftn10" id="_ftn10">[10]</a>
1666 1740 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 94, ch. 3, col. 1869; cf. <i>Catena
1667 <div id=ftn7> 1741 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p>
1668 1742 </div>
1669 <p><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7">[7]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1743 <div id="ftn11">
1670 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:1-4. 1744 <p><a href="#_ftnref11" name="_ftn11" id="_ftn11">[11]</a> <i>De
1671 1745 Trin</i>., 1, ch. 9, no.19; PL 42, col. 833-4; cf. <i>Catena
1672 </div> 1746 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p>
1673 1747 </div>
1674 <div id=ftn8> 1748 <div id="ftn12">
1675 1749 <p><a href="#_ftnref12" name="_ftn12" id="_ftn12">[12]</a> <i>In
1676 <p><a href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8">[8]</a> 1750 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1; PG 59,col. 421; cf. <i>Catena
1677 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:7 in the <i>Summa 1751 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p>
1678 Theologiae:</i> III, q. 57, a. 1, ad 3; q. 57, a. 6, s. c.; q. 72, a. 1, ad 1; 1752 </div>
1679 q. 75, a. 1, obj. 4. 1753 <div id="ftn13">
1680 1754 <p><a href="#_ftnref13" name="_ftn13" id="_ftn13">[13]</a> St.
1681 </div> 1755 Thomas refers to Jn 16:8 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> III, q.
1682 1756 57, a. 1, ad 3; q. 59, a. 1, obj. 3; Jn 16:12: <i>ST</i> III, q.
1683 <div id=ftn9> 1757 42, a. 3, ad 2; q. 45, a. 4, obj. 4; Jn 16:13: <i>ST</i> I-II, q.
1684 1758 106, a. 4, obj. 2; III, q. 39, a. 7.</p>
1685 <p><a href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9">[9]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1759 </div>
1686 1; PG 59, col. 421; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:5-11. 1760 <div id="ftn14">
1687 1761 <p><a href="#_ftnref14" name="_ftn14" id="_ftn14">[14]</a>
1688 </div> 1762 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 95, ch. 1, col. 1870; cf. <i>Catena
1689 1763 Aurea,</i> 16:5-11.</p>
1690 <div id=ftn10> 1764 </div>
1691 1765 <div id="ftn15">
1692 <p><a href="#_ftnref10" name="_ftn10">[10]</a> <i>Tract. 1766 <p><a href="#_ftnref15" name="_ftn15" id="_ftn15">[15]</a>
1693 in Io</i>., 94, ch. 3, col. 1869; cf. <i>Catena 1767 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 95, ch. 2, col. 1871; cf. <i>Catena
1694 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:5-11. 1768 Aurea,</i> 16:5-11.</p>
1695 1769 </div>
1696 </div> 1770 <div id="ftn16">
1697 1771 <p><a href="#_ftnref16" name="_ftn16" id="_ftn16">[16]</a>
1698 <div id=ftn11> 1772 Augustine, <i>Sermones de Verbis Domini</i> <i>144</i>; ch. 1; PL
1699 1773 38, col. 689; cf. <i>Catena Aurea,</i> 16:5-11.</p>
1700 <p><a 1774 </div>
1701 href="#_ftnref11" name="_ftn11">[11]</a> <i>De Trin</i>., 1, ch. 9, no.19; PL 42, col. 833-4; cf. <i>Catena 1775 <div id="ftn17">
1702 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:5-11. 1776 <p><a href="#_ftnref17" name="_ftn17" id="_ftn17">[17]</a> Ibid,
1703 1777 ch. 5, col. 790.</p>
1704 </div> 1778 </div>
1705 1779 <div id="ftn18">
1706 <div id=ftn12> 1780 <p><a href="#_ftnref18" name="_ftn18" id="_ftn18">[18]</a> <i>In
1707 1781 Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 422; cf. <i>Catena
1708 <p><a href="#_ftnref12" name="_ftn12">[12]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1782 Aurea</i>, 16:5-11.</p>
1709 1; PG 59,col. 421; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:5-11. 1783 </div>
1710 1784 <div id="ftn19">
1711 </div> 1785 <p><a href="#_ftnref19" name="_ftn19" id="_ftn19">[19]</a>
1712 1786 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 96, ch. 1, col. 1874 ; cf. <i>Catena
1713 <div id=ftn13> 1787 Aurea,</i> 16:12-15.</p>
1714 1788 </div>
1715 <p><a href="#_ftnref13" name="_ftn13">[13]</a> 1789 <div id="ftn20">
1716 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:8 in the <i>Summa 1790 <p><a href="#_ftnref20" name="_ftn20" id="_ftn20">[20]</a>
1717 Theologiae:</i> III, q. 57, a. 1, ad 3; q. 59, a. 1, obj. 3; Jn 16:12: <i>ST</i> 1791 Summa-Holy Spirit receives his essence and knowledge from the
1718 III, q. 42, a. 3, ad 2; q. 45, a. 4, obj. 4; Jn 16:13: <i>ST</i> I-II, q. 106, 1792 Father and the Son from eternity.</p>
1719 a. 4, obj. 2; III, q. 39, a. 7. 1793 </div>
1720 1794 <div id="ftn21">
1721 </div> 1795 <p><a href="#_ftnref21" name="_ftn21" id="_ftn21">[21]</a> St.
1722 1796 Thomas quotes Jn 16:14 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> I, q. 36, a.
1723 <div id=ftn14> 1797 2 ad 1.</p>
1724 1798 </div>
1725 <p><a href="#_ftnref14" name="_ftn14">[14]</a> <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 95, ch. 1, col. 1870; cf. <i>Catena Aurea, </i>16:5-11. 1799 <div id="ftn22">
1726 1800 <p><a href="#_ftnref22" name="_ftn22" id="_ftn22">[22]</a>
1727 </div> 1801 Summa-manner in which the Holy Spirit receives his being as opposed
1728 1802 to the way creatures receive theirs. -thru 2115.</p>
1729 <div id=ftn15> 1803 </div>
1730 1804 <div id="ftn23">
1731 <p><a href="#_ftnref15" name="_ftn15">[15]</a> <i>Tract. 1805 <p><a href="#_ftnref23" name="_ftn23" id="_ftn23">[23]</a> <i>De
1732 in Io</i>., 95, ch. 2, col. 1871; cf. <i>Catena 1806 Spiritu Sancto, II</i>, ch. 38; PL 23, col. 136A; cf. <i>Catena
1733 Aurea, </i>16:5-11. 1807 Aurea,</i> 16:12-15.</p>
1734 1808 </div>
1735 </div> 1809 <div id="ftn24">
1736 1810 <p><a href="#_ftnref24" name="_ftn24" id="_ftn24">[24]</a> Didymus,
1737 <div id=ftn16> 1811 Ibid.</p>
1738 1812 <p>Hilary, <i>De Trin</i>., 8; PL 10, col. 359-360; St. Thomas
1739 <p><a href="#_ftnref16" name="_ftn16">[16]</a> Augustine, <i>Sermones de Verbis Domini</i> <i>144</i>; ch. 1813 includes these references in the <i>Catena Aurea,</i> 16:12-15.</p>
1740 1; PL 38, col. 689; cf. <i>Catena Aurea,</i> 1814 </div>
1741 16:5-11. 1815 <div id="ftn25">
1742 1816 <p><a href="#_ftnref25" name="_ftn25" id="_ftn25">[25]</a> St.
1743 </div> 1817 Thomas refers to Jn 16:22 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> III, q.
1744 1818 55, a. 3, ad 1.</p>
1745 <div id=ftn17> 1819 </div>
1746 1820 <div id="ftn26">
1747 <p><a href="#_ftnref17" name="_ftn17">[17]</a> Ibid, ch. 5, col. 790. 1821 <p><a href="#_ftnref26" name="_ftn26" id="_ftn26">[26]</a>
1748 1822 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 101 ch. 1, col. 1893; cf. <i>Catena
1749 </div> 1823 Aurea</i>, 15:4-7.</p>
1750 1824 </div>
1751 <div id=ftn18> 1825 <div id="ftn27">
1752 1826 <p><a href="#_ftnref27" name="_ftn27" id="_ftn27">[27]</a> St.
1753 <p><a href="#_ftnref18" name="_ftn18">[18]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 78, ch. 1827 Thomas refers to Jn 16:23 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> II-II, q.
1754 2; PG 59, col. 422; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:5-11. 1828 83, a. 7, obj. 2.</p>
1755 1829 </div>
1756 </div> 1830 <div id="ftn28">
1757 1831 <p><a href="#_ftnref28" name="_ftn28" id="_ftn28">[28]</a>
1758 <div id=ftn19> 1832 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 101, ch. 4, col. 1894; cf. <i>Catena
1759 1833 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p>
1760 <p><a href="#_ftnref19" name="_ftn19">[19]</a> <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 96, ch. 1, col. 1874 ; cf. <i>Catena Aurea, </i>16:12-15. 1834 </div>
1761 1835 <div id="ftn29">
1762 </div> 1836 <p><a href="#_ftnref29" name="_ftn29" id="_ftn29">[29]</a> <i>In
1763 1837 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 427; cf. <i>Catena
1764 <div id=ftn20> 1838 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p>
1765 1839 </div>
1766 <p><a href="#_ftnref20" name="_ftn20">[20]</a> 1840 <div id="ftn30">
1767 Summa-Holy Spirit receives his essence and knowledge from the Father and the 1841 <p><a href="#_ftnref30" name="_ftn30" id="_ftn30">[30]</a>
1768 Son from eternity. 1842 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena
1769 1843 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p>
1770 </div> 1844 </div>
1771 1845 <div id="ftn31">
1772 <div id=ftn21> 1846 <p><a href="#_ftnref31" name="_ftn31" id="_ftn31">[31]</a> <i>In
1773 1847 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 1; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena
1774 <p><a href="#_ftnref21" name="_ftn21">[21]</a> 1848 Aurea</i>, 16:23-25.</p>
1775 St. Thomas quotes Jn 16:14 in the <i>Summa 1849 </div>
1776 Theologiae: </i>I, q. 36, a. 2 ad 1. 1850 <div id="ftn32">
1777 1851 <p><a href="#_ftnref32" name="_ftn32" id="_ftn32">[32]</a>
1778 </div> 1852 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1896-7.</p>
1779 1853 </div>
1780 <div id=ftn22> 1854 <div id="ftn33">
1781 1855 <p><a href="#_ftnref33" name="_ftn33" id="_ftn33">[33]</a>
1782 <p><a href="#_ftnref22" name="_ftn22">[22]</a> 1856 Gloss</p>
1783 Summa-manner in which the Holy Spirit receives his being as opposed to the way 1857 </div>
1784 creatures receive theirs. -thru 2115. 1858 <div id="ftn34">
1785 1859 <p><a href="#_ftnref34" name="_ftn34" id="_ftn34">[34]</a> <i>De
1786 </div> 1860 Trin</i>., 1, ch. 11; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p>
1787 1861 </div>
1788 <div id=ftn23> 1862 <div id="ftn35">
1789 1863 <p><a href="#_ftnref35" name="_ftn35" id="_ftn35">[35]</a> <i>In
1790 <p><a href="#_ftnref23" name="_ftn23">[23]</a> <i>De Spiritu Sancto, II</i>, ch. 38; PL 23, col. 136A; cf. <i>Catena Aurea, </i>16:12-15. 1864 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena
1791 1865 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p>
1792 </div> 1866 </div>
1793 1867 <div id="ftn36">
1794 <div id=ftn24> 1868 <p><a href="#_ftnref36" name="_ftn36" id="_ftn36">[36]</a>
1795 1869 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 102, ch. 4, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena
1796 <p><a href="#_ftnref24" name="_ftn24">[24]</a> Didymus, 1870 Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.</p>
1797 Ibid. 1871 </div>
1798 1872 <div id="ftn37">
1799 <p>Hilary, <i>De Trin</i>., 8; 1873 <p><a href="#_ftnref37" name="_ftn37" id="_ftn37">[37]</a>
1800 PL 10, col. 359-360; St. Thomas includes these references in the <i>Catena 1874 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., ch. 3, col. 1897.</p>
1801 Aurea, </i>16:12-15. 1875 </div>
1802 1876 <div id="ftn38">
1803 </div> 1877 <p><a href="#_ftnref38" name="_ftn38" id="_ftn38">[38]</a> <i>In
1804 1878 Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 428.</p>
1805 <div id=ftn25> 1879 </div>
1806 1880 <div id="ftn39">
1807 <p><a href="#_ftnref25" name="_ftn25">[25]</a> St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:22 in the <i>Summa Theologiae:</i> 1881 <p><a href="#_ftnref39" name="_ftn39" id="_ftn39">[39]</a>
1808 III, q. 55, a. 3, ad 1. 1882 <i>Tract. in Io</i>., 103, ch. 1, col. 1899; cf. <i>Catena
1809 1883 Aurea</i>, 16:29-33.</p>
1810 </div> 1884 </div>
1811 1885 </div>
1812 <div id=ftn26> 1886 </blockquote>
1813 1887 </body>
1814 <p><a href="#_ftnref26" name="_ftn26">[26]</a> <i>Tract. 1888 </html>
1815 in Io</i>., 101 ch. 1, col. 1893; cf. <i>Catena
1816 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>15:4-7.
1817
1818 </div>
1819
1820 <div id=ftn27>
1821
1822 <p><a href="#_ftnref27" name="_ftn27">[27]</a>
1823 St. Thomas refers to Jn 16:23 in the <i>Summa
1824 Theologiae: </i>II-II, q. 83, a. 7, obj. 2.
1825
1826 </div>
1827
1828 <div id=ftn28>
1829
1830 <p><a href="#_ftnref28" name="_ftn28">[28]</a> <i>Tract.
1831 in Io</i>., 101, ch. 4, col. 1894; cf. <i>Catena
1832 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28.
1833
1834 </div>
1835
1836 <div id=ftn29>
1837
1838 <p><a href="#_ftnref29" name="_ftn29">[29]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch.
1839 1; PG 59, col. 427; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.
1840
1841 </div>
1842
1843 <div id=ftn30>
1844
1845 <p><a href="#_ftnref30" name="_ftn30">[30]</a> <i>Tract.
1846 in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena
1847 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28.
1848
1849 </div>
1850
1851 <div id=ftn31>
1852
1853 <p><a href="#_ftnref31" name="_ftn31">[31]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch.
1854 1; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-25.
1855
1856 </div>
1857
1858 <div id=ftn32>
1859
1860 <p><a href="#_ftnref32" name="_ftn32">[32]</a> <i>Tract.
1861 in Io</i>., 102, ch. 2, col. 1896-7.
1862
1863 </div>
1864
1865 <div id=ftn33>
1866
1867 <p><a href="#_ftnref33" name="_ftn33">[33]</a> Gloss
1868
1869 </div>
1870
1871 <div id=ftn34>
1872
1873 <p><a href="#_ftnref34" name="_ftn34">[34]</a> <i>De Trin</i>., 1, ch. 11; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28.
1874
1875 </div>
1876
1877 <div id=ftn35>
1878
1879 <p><a href="#_ftnref35" name="_ftn35">[35]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>., 79, ch.
1880 2; PG 59, col. 428; cf. <i>Catena Aurea</i>, 16:23-28.
1881
1882 </div>
1883
1884 <div id=ftn36>
1885
1886 <p><a href="#_ftnref36" name="_ftn36">[36]</a> <i>Tract.
1887 in Io</i>., 102, ch. 4, col. 1897; cf. <i>Catena
1888 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:23-28.
1889
1890 </div>
1891
1892 <div id=ftn37>
1893
1894 <p><a href="#_ftnref37" name="_ftn37">[37]</a> <i>Tract.
1895 in Io</i>., ch. 3, col. 1897.
1896
1897 </div>
1898
1899 <div id=ftn38>
1900
1901 <p><a href="#_ftnref38" name="_ftn38">[38]</a> <i>In Ioannem hom</i>.,
1902 79, ch. 2; PG 59, col. 428.
1903
1904 </div>
1905
1906 <div id=ftn39>
1907
1908 <p><a href="#_ftnref39" name="_ftn39">[39]</a> <i>Tract.
1909 in Io</i>., 103, ch. 1, col. 1899; cf. <i>Catena
1910 Aurea</i>,<i> </i>16:29-33.
1911 </body></html>