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Medieval A.D. 804 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of John, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on John 7:40-53

Alcuin of York, on John 7:40

Alcuin of York · c. A.D. 735–804
John 7:40 · Douay-Rheims
“Of that multitude therefore, when they had heard these words of his, some said: This is the prophet indeed.”
On this verse:
“That is, because He Who had the power to control their designs, did not permit it.”
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