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Patristic A.D. 253 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of John, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on John 8:52-56

Origen, on John 8:52

Origen · c. A.D. 184–253

John 8:52 · Douay-Rheims

“The Jews therefore said: Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest: If any man keep my word, he shall not taste death for ever.”

On this verse:

“(tom. xx. 33.) This was the speech of persons spiritually blind. For Jesus did not make Himself what He was, but received it from the Father: Jesus answered and said, If I honour Myself, My honour is nothing.”

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