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Homilies on First Corinthians, Book 43, Ch. 7 — Tolle Lege

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St. John Chrysostom

Homilies on First Corinthians

Book 43 › Chapter 7

1 Corinthians 16:7

“For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry awhile with you, if the Lord permit.”

Now these things he said, both to signify his love and also to terrify the sinners, not however openly, but with outward demonstration of friendship.

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Source: Homilies on First Corinthians (New Advent)