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Medieval A.D. 804 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Rev 3:20 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MANUAL ON REVELATION)

Alcuin of York, on Rev 3:20

Alcuin of York · c. A.D. 735–804

Rev 3:20 · Douay-Rheims

“Behold, I stand at the gate, and knock. If any man shall hear my voice, and open to me the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”

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“QUESTION: What is meant by Behold, I stand at the gate, and knock? ANSWER: I am in any case knocking at your heart's door with the hand of exhortation, and if you receive it willingly, you shall be considered worthy to have me as an inhabitant and coheir.”

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