Homilies on the Gospel of John

“And you have not His word abiding in you.”

That is, the ordinances, the commandments, the Law, and the Prophets. For even if God ordained these, still they are not with you, since you believe not on Me. Because, if the Scriptures everywhere say that it is necessary to give heed to Me, and yet ye believe not, it is quite clear that His word is removed from you. Wherefore again He adds,

“For whom He has sent, Him ye believe not.”

Then that they may not argue, “How, if we have not heard His voice, has He testified unto you?” He says,