John 12:49 Douay-Rheims

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father who sent me, he gave me commandment what I should say, and what I should speak.

Theophylact of Ohrid

c. 1055–1107 Orthodox

Since the Son is the Word of the Father, and reveals completely what is in the mind of the Father, He says He receives a commandment what He should say, and what He should speak: just as our word, if we say what we think, brings out what is in our minds.

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1107 · as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on John 12:44-50

PD · Catena Aurea: Commentary on the Four Gospels — St. John ↗

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