John of Damascus, on Eph 1:9

“That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him,”

“For His favor was upon her good works before the ages, as well as on her and for a long time, for that which was foreordained has come, and has been greatly accepted.”

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