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Homilies on the Gospel of John, Book 87, Ch. 6 — Tolle Lege

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St. John Chrysostom

Homilies on the Gospel of John

Book 87 › Chapter 6

John 20:31

“That believing ye might have life in His Name.”

Speaking generally to mankind, and showing that not on Him who is believed on, but on ourselves, he bestows a very great favor. “In His Name,” that is, “through Him”; for He is the Life.

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Source: Homilies on the Gospel of John (New Advent)