Glossa Ordinaria

The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ. He prepares the hearers, and renders them well-disposed and attentive, as also there: John to the seven Churches which are in Asia. Which he gave. According to his humanity Christ receives it from the Father and from the Word joined to himself hypostatically, and from the Holy Spirit. Which must come to pass. As if he said: It is unavoidable that they should not come to pass, and it is useful that they come to pass. It behooves that the servants suffer tribulations quickly. Quickly. He says quickly, that they may prepare themselves, lest it be grievous to suffer. Quickly are the labours to be ended, and the rewards to be given. Brief labour, hastened glory.