Part, Chapter, Paragraph

  1 1      |        Conception of Christ’s Forerunner John. Annunciation to the Holy
  2 1      |                Elizabeth. Birth of Saint John the Baptist. Christ’s genealogy
  3 1, 0,1 |           Saviour’s service to mankind.~ John the Baptist and his witness
  4 1, 0,2 |                 and purpose (Luke 1:1-4; John 20:31).~The preface to the
  5 1, 0,2 |          teachings. To this end, Apostle John the Theologian adds to this
  6 1, 0,2 |            events — such as the Birth of John the Baptist, Annunciation,
  7 1, 0,2 |                two of them — Matthew and John — were disciples of Christ’
  8 1, 0,2 |               The purpose cited by Saint John is seen as particularly
  9 1, 0,3 |          incarnation of the Son of God.~(John 1:1-14).~ While the Evangelists
 10 1, 0,3 |                 Lord Jesus Christ, Saint John begins his Gospel by expounding
 11 1, 0,3 |              time and space, while Saint John, akin to an eagle, soars
 12 1, 0,3 |                 Son of God — is named by John as “Word.” At this point,
 13 1, 0,3 |              people do, that as if Saint John derived his teachings on
 14 1, 0,3 |                part from Philonus. Saint John wrote about events that
 15 1, 0,3 |                  God. What’s more, Saint John explains further that in
 16 1, 0,3 |          teachings on the Son of God, St.John calls Him Word and not Son, “
 17 1, 0,3 |                  extraordinary measures: John the Baptist was sent and
 18 1, 0,3 |                 from God, whose name was John” — “there was” as stated
 19 1, 0,3 |                 about the Word; that is, John “came to being,” born in
 20 1, 0,4 |            Genesis” and the beginning of John’s Gospel. We too will pause
 21 1, 0,4 |                  appears as the first in John’s Gospel. However, the Saint
 22 1, 0,4 |                  verses: 5. The words of John the Baptist are cited:~
 23 1, 0,4 |                baptising with water. And John bore~ witness, saying, ‘
 24 1, 0,4 |        descending upon the Son~ Of Man” (John 1:51, — in comparison).~ ~
 25 1, 0,4 |               the Father’s Who sent Me” (John 14:24). “For all things
 26 1, 0,4 |                have made known to you “ (John 15:15). “All things that
 27 1, 0,4 |                the Father has are Mine” (John 16:15). Here is the fundamental
 28 1, 0,5 |        Conception of Christ’s Forerunner John.~(Luke 1:1-25).~ This section
 29 1, 0,5 |                  of the birth of his son John who would be great in the
 30 1, 0,5 |                 Him. To accomplish this, John will be given the spirit
 31 1, 0,5 |                of her. The conception of John the Baptist is celebrated
 32 1, 0,6 |                38).~ On the 6th month of John the Baptist’s conception,
 33 1, 0,6 |               Who will be great not like John, but much greater, because
 34 1, 0,6 |                of God’s blessed gifts as John, but He Himself will be
 35 1, 0,8 |                           Birth of Saint John the Baptist.~(Luke 1:57-
 36 1, 0,8 |            mother’s wish to name her son John would have aroused general
 37 1, 0,8 |                 s desire to call her son John was the result of the Holy
 38 1, 0,8 |           covered with wax: “His name is John.” Everybody was completely
 39 1, 0,8 |                to tradition, the news of John the Forerunner’s birth reached
 40 1, 0,8 |               Angered because the infant John could not be located, Herod
 41 1, 0,8 |               Mat. 23:35).~ The birth of John the Baptist is celebrated
 42 1, 1,1 |              Jesus Christ” (Matt. 13:55; John 2:12 and others), it certainly
 43 1, 1,2 |                 Luke’s witness (3:1), St.John the Baptist commenced his
 44 1, 1,2 |                   Corresponding to this, John the Baptist’s conception (
 45 1, 1,2 |                As Saint Athanasius cited John the Baptist’s words in John
 46 1, 1,2 |              John the Baptist’s words in John 3:30:“He must increase,
 47 2, 0,7 |                                          John the Baptist and his witness
 48 2, 0,7 |                 Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18; John 1:15-31)~The emergence of
 49 2, 0,7 |                  15-31)~The emergence of John the Baptist to preach about
 50 2, 0,7 |                  nearly the same detail. John is the only one that omits
 51 2, 0,7 |            information as to the time of John the Baptist’s emergence,
 52 2, 0,7 |               Beginning his narrative on John the Baptist’s emergence,
 53 2, 0,7 |             Jesus Christ was baptised by John and commenced His societal
 54 2, 0,7 |                 the word of God” came to John — in other words, a special
 55 2, 0,7 |         population. After God’s calling, John started to appear in more
 56 2, 0,7 |                like Bethabara on Jordan (John 1:28), or Aenon near Salim (
 57 2, 0,7 |                28), or Aenon near Salim (John 3:23), closer to water,
 58 2, 0,7 |                  and Luke (3:4) refer to John the Baptist “The voice of
 59 2, 0,7 |                 In exactly the same way, John the Baptist mentions himself
 60 2, 0,7 |              Baptist mentions himself in John’s Gospel (1:23). These words
 61 2, 0,7 |            prophecy, the Evangelists and John himself (John 1:23), explain
 62 2, 0,7 |            Evangelists and John himself (John 1:23), explain in the form
 63 2, 0,7 |              messenger — His Forerunner, John. In a spiritual sense, the
 64 2, 0,7 |                same citation (Mark 1:2). John the Baptist’s sermon on
 65 2, 0,7 |               the coming of the Messiah, John summoned people to repent
 66 2, 0,7 |                  body of physical grime.~John the Baptist was a strict
 67 2, 0,7 |                the people, captivated by John’s teachings, flooded to
 68 2, 0,7 |                 masses of people came to John, and they themselves went
 69 2, 0,7 |            retribution beyond the grave. John accuses them of arrogance,
 70 2, 0,7 |                we do then?” (Luke 3:10). John answers that it is essential
 71 2, 0,7 |                 did come, would baptise (John 1:25). So it is not surprising
 72 2, 0,7 |                 to pose the question, is John Christ Himself? To this
 73 2, 0,7 |                  Christ Himself? To this John replied that he baptises
 74 2, 0,7 |                him is Mightier, Whom he, John, is not worthy to untie
 75 2, 1   |               Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:32-34).~The 4 Evangelists,
 76 2, 1   |                Saint Matthew writes that John refuses to baptise Jesus
 77 2, 1   |                 to me?” But according to John’s Gospel, the Baptist did
 78 2, 1   |               Christ before His baptism (John 1:33), until such time as
 79 2, 1   |      contradiction here. Before baptism, John did not recognise Jesus
 80 2, 1   |              penetrated people’s hearts, John immediately felt His holiness,
 81 2, 1   |                   according to the text, John “saw” the Holy Spirit, and
 82 2, 1   |                  to the whole world.”~As John declares, God’s Spirit not
 83 2, 1   |                   He remained upon Him” (John 1:32).~The voice of God
 84 2, 1   |                  22), were indicators to John and those present of the
 85 2, 1   |                 God the Son — baptism by John in the river Jordan, God
 86 2, 1,1 |            Kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36), His Kingdom being
 87 2, 1,2 |              first followers of Christ.~(John 1:35-51).~After the devil’
 88 2, 1,2 |             headed anew toward Jordan to John. In the meantime, on the
 89 2, 1,2 |                on the eve of His return, John gave a new triumphant witness
 90 2, 1,2 |                Messiah. One Evangelist — John, narrates this event. The
 91 2, 1,2 |                  event. The Jews sent to John from Jerusalem, priests
 92 2, 1,2 |                    I am not the Christ” (John 1:20). To the question as
 93 2, 1,2 |               crying in the wilderness” (John 1:23), and emphasises, that
 94 2, 1,2 |                 is preferred before me” (John 1:26-27). He emerges for
 95 2, 1,2 |                 am not worthy to loose” (John 1:27). This witness was
 96 2, 1,2 |                  people used to flock to John.~“The next day,” ie. the
 97 2, 1,2 |        temptations, Jesus again comes to John at Jordan. Upon seeing Him,
 98 2, 1,2 |                 Jordan. Upon seeing Him, John announces to everyone: “
 99 2, 1,2 |                  the sin of the world!” (John 1:29); confirming that this
100 2, 1,2 |               and He remained upon Him” (John 1:32).~The following day,
101 2, 1,2 |                  the world upon Himself, John was once again standing
102 2, 1,2 |         followers. Upon seeing the Lord, John again repeats the same words: “
103 2, 1,2 |                  In calling Christ Lamb, John relates to Him the wonderful
104 2, 1,2 |       Consequently, the basic meaning of John’s witness lies in that Christ
105 2, 1,2 |                  humanity’s sins. But in John’s words about Jesus “Who
106 2, 1,2 |              away the sin of the world” (John 1:29), this enormous live
107 2, 1,2 |              Divinity, this time both of John’s followers accompanied
108 2, 1,2 |               and the other — Evangelist John himself, whose narratives
109 2, 1,2 |                  to announce that he and John had found the Messiah; he
110 2, 1,2 |          following day, after Andrew and John’s visit, Jesus wished to
111 2, 1,3 |             wedding at Cana in Galilee.~(John 2:1-12).~Only one Evangelist —
112 2, 1,3 |                    Only one Evangelist — John, makes the narration on
113 2, 1,3 |                 to His beloved Disciple (John 19:26). “My hour has not
114 3, 0,4 |              merchants from the Temple.~(John 2:13-25).~The first three
115 3, 0,4 |                  s suffering. Only Saint John gives us sufficient details
116 3, 0,4 |                  the Temple, narrated by John at the beginning of His
117 3, 0,4 |                  act, because apparently John’s witness of Him as a Messiah
118 3, 0,5 |                dialogue with Nicodemus.~(John 3:1-21).~The driving out
119 3, 0,6 |                      The last witness of John the Baptist.~(John 3:22-
120 3, 0,6 |            witness of John the Baptist.~(John 3:22-36).~After the conversation
121 3, 0,6 |               indication from Evangelist John that the Lord Jesus Christ
122 3, 0,6 |               ministry. That’s why Saint John felt duty-bound to add that
123 3, 0,6 |                  with His sermons.~Saint John informs us that “Jesus Himself
124 3, 0,6 |           identical to that performed by John the Baptist: it was with
125 3, 0,6 |                  was not yet glorified” (John 4:39). It was only after
126 3, 0,6 |                  At the same time, Saint John the Baptist continued to
127 3, 0,6 |                 much water there.” Saint John the Baptist’s followers
128 3, 0,6 |                 of baptisms performed by John and those of Christ’s Disciples.
129 3, 0,6 |                 Christ to their teacher, John’s followers came to him
130 3, 0,6 |                 desire to arouse envy in John.~Absolutely devoid of any
131 3, 0,6 |               Christ’s right to baptise, John states that of all of God’
132 3, 0,6 |              Instead of sorrow and envy, John expresses his joy on Christ’
133 3, 0,6 |            Bridegroom of the Church, and John — His friend, a close, trustworthy
134 3, 0,6 |             friend ended. So it was with John: he was the main active
135 3, 0,6 |               began His public ministry, John’s role ceased. That’s why
136 3, 0,6 |                 s pre-eminence over him, John states that Christ is the
137 3, 0,6 |                 messengers, and that he, John, having an earthly beginning,
138 3, 0,6 |               grace of God (Matt. 16:17; John 6:44).~Sadly noticing the
139 3, 0,6 |               feelings in his followers, John praises those who accept
140 3, 0,6 |                 concluding his ministry, John for the last time triumphantly
141 3, 0,7 |                    Imprisonment of Saint John.~(Matt. 14:3-5; Mark 6:17-
142 3, 0,7 |                 19-20).~Soon after Saint John the Baptist’s last witness
143 3, 0,7 |                  Here, Herod heard about John the Baptist as being a Prophet
144 3, 0,7 |                his campaign, he sent for John. However, instead of support,
145 3, 0,7 |                  to incite Herod to kill John. Fearing the people, Herod
146 3, 0,7 |                Herod decided not to kill John but just imprison him at
147 3, 0,7 |            witness, Herod even respected John as a righteous and holy
148 3, 0,7 |                  few good deeds (through John’s advice), he would be able
149 3, 0,7 |                 was the precise sin that John was taking up arms. He even
150 3, 0,7 |            Herodias. Thus was the end of John’s ministry, the last of
151 3, 0,8 |                   Matt. 4:12; Mark 1:14; John 4:1-42).~All four Evangelists
152 3, 0,8 |                 that this happened after John had been incarcerated, while
153 3, 0,8 |                incarcerated, while Saint John adds, that the reason for
154 3, 0,8 |            baptising more followers than John, although the Evangelist
155 3, 0,8 |                 but His Disciples. After John’s confinement, all the Pharisee
156 3, 0,8 |                 enemies. Only Evangelist John narrates Christ’s conversation
157 3, 0,8 |           Sychema — referred to by Saint John as Sychera. Possibly, the
158 3, 0,8 |                or “sheker,” — “lie.” St. John points out that it was “
159 3, 0,8 |                  of the Holy Spirit (see John 7:38).~The Samaritan woman
160 3, 0,8 |                sons and his livestock?” (John 4:12). She then recollects
161 3, 0,8 |                  into everlasting life” (John 4:13-14). In a spiritual
162 3, 0,8 |                  there, was destroyed by John Hyrcanus in the year 130
163 3, 0,8 |                Matt. 2:11, 14:33, 15:25; John 11:32, 12:3; and many other
164 3, 0,9 |                 Mark 1:15; Luke 4:14-15; John 4:43-45).~All four Evangelists
165 3, 0,9 |                 remarkable thing is that John the Baptist used these same
166 3, 0,10|                  of the nobleman’s son.~(John 4:46-54).~On the way to
167 3, 0,11|          preceding the calling. As Saint John writes that the initial
168 3, 0,11|                  Jordan, were Andrew and John, who were later joined by
169 3, 0,11|                 two brothers — James and John Zebedee — to follow Him.
170 3, 0,14|               those with him ie. Andrew, John and James also started to
171 3, 0,16|                  on a path of glory (see John 5:41), especially, if His
172 3, 0,17|            appear as the result of sins (John 9:2) and are sometimes sent
173 3, 0,18|                 this by the followers of John the Baptist who, as we earlier
174 3, 0,18|             ever-increasing glory. Saint John the Baptist was very severe
175 3, 0,18|               established fasts, and now John’s followers ask Jesus: “
176 4, 0,19|                 at the Sheep Gate pool.~(John 5:1-16).~This event is narrated
177 4, 0,19|                is narrated only by Saint John, informing us in his Gospel
178 4, 0,19|                  Jews — under which name John the Baptist usually suspected
179 4, 0,20|                On Father and Son unity.~(John 5:17-47).~Jesus responded
180 4, 0,20|                 refers to the witness of John the Baptist - whom the people
181 4, 0,20|                bears more testimony than John: this testimony is from
182 4, 0,24|                  2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew,
183 4, 0,24|               Judas Escariot. Evangelist John calls Bartholomew, Nathanael.
184 4, 1,1 |               sway of the wicked one” (1 John 5:19), to hate them for
185 4, 1,3 |                cheek by one of servants (John 18:22-23). What is prohibited
186 4, 1,5 |                  utilised other prayers (John 17). In calling God our
187 4, 1,10|                 of My hand” (Luke 12:32, John 10:28).~Thus, you can distinguish
188 4, 1,13|               event, associating it with John the Baptist’s subsequent
189 4, 1,14|                          Messengers from John the Baptist.~(Mat. 11:2-
190 4, 1,14|                 19; Luke 7:18-35).~Saint John the Baptist could not doubt
191 4, 1,14|               the Lord Jesus Christ (see John 1:32-34). Nevertheless,
192 4, 1,14|                   Mat. 11:3; Luke 7:19). John did not need an answer to
193 4, 1,14|           prophecies (35:2-6), directing John’s disciples’ attention to
194 4, 1,14|                 people didn’t think that John himself doubted the greatness
195 4, 1,14|                   after the departure of John’s disciples, the Lord began
196 4, 1,14|               the Lord began to speak of John’s elevated worthiness and
197 4, 1,14|               not risen one greater than John the Baptist” (Mat. 11:11;
198 4, 1,14|     righteousness.~“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the
199 4, 1,14|                 the law prophesied until John” (Mat. 11:12-13). Here,
200 4, 1,14|               Old Testament Church. With John — standing on the border
201 4, 1,14|             Zachariah about the birth of John, said: “He will also go
202 4, 1,14|             would not be Elijah himself. John himself responded in the
203 4, 1,14|              Messiah, has arrived: it is John; pay particular attention
204 4, 1,14|            attention to My witness about John and “He who has ears to
205 4, 1,14|         king-conqueror, the great faster John — calling them toward lamentation
206 4, 1,14|              Himself, Who in contrast to John, did not refuse to share
207 4, 1,14|                 Christ says that neither John’s life nor Mine pleases
208 4, 1,19|                beloved disciple, Apostle John with Her care. However,
209 4, 1,19|                  is referred to by Saint John as “His Mother’s sister” (
210 4, 1,19|                as “His Mother’s sister” (John 19:25). Maria Clopas was
211 4, 2,8 |                 ones. According to Saint John Chrysostom’s explanation,
212 4, 2,13|              that were hostile to Jesus (John 7:47-48), he apparently
213 4, 2,13|                  he had fallen “asleep” (John 11:11-14), and only later
214 4, 2,13|              Apostles — Peter, James and John — and the parents of the
215 4, 2,15|                 believe in His Divinity (John 7:5). Jesus didn’t find
216 4, 2,17|             established” (Deuter. 19:15, John 8:13). Knowing that demands
217 4, 2,17|                  when He found out about John the Baptist’s death.~ ~
218 4, 2,18|                             Beheading of John the Baptist.~(Mat. 141-12;
219 4, 2,18|               Christ was the resurrected John the Baptist. Although Saint
220 4, 2,18|               was the death of the hated John the Baptist — accuser of
221 4, 2,18|                  demanded : “The head of John the Baptist.” However, on
222 4, 2,18|            immediate execution. “Give me John the Baptist’s head here
223 4, 2,18|                  did not want to execute John, his pride and false shame
224 4, 2,18|              fortress at Machaerus where John was confined; or perhaps
225 4, 2,18|               that surrounded Machaerus. John’s disciples recovered his
226 4, 2,18|                Elisha. This sad event of John the Baptist’s beheading
227 4, 2,18|             Having buried their teacher, John’s disciples related to the
228 4, 2,18|            thought that Jesus Christ was John the Baptist — resurrected
229 4, 2,19|              Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15).~All four Evangelists
230 4, 2,19|        miraculous event. Moreover, Saint John links this with the Lord’
231 4, 2,19|                  of the Jews, was near” (John 6:4), the third Passover
232 4, 2,19|              Having received the news of John the Baptist’s death, the
233 4, 2,19|               while — according to Saint John — He ascended a mountain
234 4, 2,19|               buy, that these may eat?” (John 6:5), to which Philip replied: “
235 4, 2,19|                 them may have a little” (John 6:7). The rest of the disciples
236 4, 2,19|                are they among so many?” (John 6:9). Then the Lord said: “
237 4, 2,19|                21; Mark 6:44; Luke 9:14; John 6:10).~Taking the five loaves
238 4, 2,19|                 to the sky, gave thanks (John 6:11), blessed them (Luke
239 4, 2,19|               all the people (Mark 6:32; John 6:11). “So they all ate
240 4, 2,19|                 full baskets.~Evangelist John advises us that people,
241 4, 2,19|                 to come into the world” (John 6:14); they wanted to come
242 4, 2,19|              mountain by Himself alone” (John 6:15), so as to pray.~ ~
243 4, 2,20|                  14:22-36; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21).~Compelled by the
244 4, 2,20|                 great wind was blowing” (John 6:18), “the boat was now
245 4, 2,20|              about three or four miles” (John 6:19) out from the eastern
246 4, 2,20|                   Mat. 14:27; Mark 6:50; John 6:20).~Possessing a fiery
247 4, 2,20|              land where they were going” John 6:21). Then, everybody that
248 4, 2,21|                  on the Heavenly Bread.~(John 6:22-71).~The Lord’s miraculous
249 4, 2,21|                is narrated by Evangelist John only, who, following this,
250 4, 2,21|                were seeking to kill Him (John 7:1), while the hour of
251 5, 0,28|             regards Him as a resurrected John the Baptist, while the people
252 5, 0,28|                Chaldean, meaning “rock” (John 1:42). Now, it is as if
253 5, 0,28|                any, they are retained’” (John 20:21-23).~The Lord prohibited
254 5, 0,30|                  life — Peter, James and John — “led them up on a high
255 5, 0,30|               had to carry out. As Saint John Chrysostom explains, the
256 5, 0,30|           already come in the persona of John the Baptist, who was endowed
257 5, 0,33|                 recitations with Apostle John’s words on the healing of
258 5, 0,34|                Himself, reminded Apostle John of the disciples, who saw
259 5, 0,34|                this. Apparently, Apostle John’s tender and sensitive heart
260 5, 0,35|                it is immersed in evil (1 John 5:19), people are in a state
261 5, 0,38|                 the Feast in Jerusalem.~(John 7:1-9).~Having written in
262 5, 0,38|               bread of life,” Evangelist John narrates that after this,
263 5, 0,39|                  for the Jews. James and John, who were named by the Lord “
264 5, 0,41|               the Feast of Tabernacles.~(John 7:10-53).~Having sent His
265 5, 0,41|                 Messiah, with authority (John chp. 2); on the second (
266 5, 0,41|                  Jews,” which Evangelist John understands to be the usual
267 5, 0,42|             Judgment on the Adulteress.~(John 8:1-11).~This is narrated
268 5, 0,42|                is narrated by Evangelist John only. Having spent the night
269 5, 0,42|                   Mat. 18:11; Luke 7:48; John 3:17; 12:47): That’s why
270 5, 0,43|                 the Jews in the Temple.~(John 8:12-59)~This conversation,
271 5, 0,44|            Healing of a Man Born Blind.~(John 9:1-41).~Evidently, this
272 5, 0,44|              narrated only by Evangelist John — and with that, in great
273 5, 0,45|            Sermon on the Good Shepherd.~(John 10:1-21).~This sermon appears
274 5, 0,46|                  Dedication (Hanukkah).~(John 10:22-42).~This festival
275 5, 0,46|                 had heard about Him from John’s sermons and convinced
276 5, 0,47|              reveals Himself in His Son (John 14:8-9) and through His
277 5, 0,49|        resurrection is narrated by Saint John in the 11th chapter. Both
278 5, 0,49|          qualities as described by Saint John: Martha was notable for
279 5, 0,51|                was Zechariah — father of John the Baptist.~ ~
280 5, 0,60|                 this holy city: as Saint John Chrysostom notes on the
281 5, 0,68|                 our personal will. Saint John Chrysostom states that it
282 5, 0,78|              Zebedee brothers, James and John, approached the Lord (and
283 5, 0,78|                  by His Heavenly Father (John 18:11).~“Be baptized with
284 5, 0,82|                Resurrection of Lazarus.~(John 11:1-46).~Only Evangelist
285 5, 0,82|                11:1-46).~Only Evangelist John tells of this event. It
286 5, 0,83|          Decision to Kill Jesus Christ.~(John 11:47-57).~News of the miracle
287 5, 0,83| state-nationalistic politics. Evangelist John, points out the involuntary
288 5, 0,84|               Supper at Lazarus’ House.~(John 12:1-11).~This supper was
289 5, 0,84|                  According to Evangelist John, only Judas made a remark,
290 6, 0,85|                  11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19).~All four Evangelists
291 6, 0,85|               quite substantially, Saint John’s being shorter than that
292 6, 0,85|                  Evangelists Matthew and John point out that this was
293 6, 0,85|                 of Saints Mark, Luke and John, the Lord rode on the colt
294 6, 0,85|          miracles “they had seen.” Saint John adds to this: “a great multitude
295 6, 0,85|               and went out to meet Him” (John 12:12-13).~Hence, two multitudes
296 6, 0,85|                  his substitute (compare John 5:43). Evangelist Mark,
297 6, 0,85|              descends from Heaven.~Saint John explains that the Lord’s
298 6, 1,2 |             Desire to See Jesus Christ.~(John 12:20-50).~After the Lord’
299 6, 1,2 |              brought to us by Evangelist John only.~“The hour has come
300 6, 1,2 |              glory. In conclusion, Saint John cites the Lord’s last admonitory
301 6, 2,2 |               asks them: “The baptism of John — where was it from? From
302 6, 2,2 |              from men?” This question of John’s baptisms, simultaneously
303 6, 2,2 |                  and his Divine mission. John had testified about Jesus
304 6, 2,2 |                 the people revered Saint John as a Prophet, they were
305 6, 2,2 |               they decide to answer that John wasn’t a prophet. To openly
306 6, 2,2 |            prophet. To openly admit that John was a Prophet, would mean
307 6, 2,3 |            harlots repented upon hearing John the Baptist’s sermons —
308 6, 2,9 |                relation to themselves: 1 John 2:13; Ephes. 6:4; Phil.
309 6, 2,9 |                that he was the father of John the Baptist. For all the
310 6, 2,12|              friends of the bridegroom” (John 3:29; Mat. 9:15), was greeted
311 6, 2,12|                innocence and simplicity (John 10:7-14; Psalm 100:3 and
312 6, 2,12|                  are the fruits of love (John 13:35; 1 Cor. 13:1). Likewise,
313 6, 2,12|          Christian (see James 2:14-26; 1 John 3:15-18, 4:20-21). The reply
314 6, 3,1 |               that year on a Friday (see John 19:14): we can conclude
315 6, 3,1 |                  According to Evangelist John (John 12:6), he began to
316 6, 3,1 |            According to Evangelist John (John 12:6), he began to reward
317 6, 4,1 |                  12-25; Luke 22:7-38 and John 13-17)~While all four Evangelists
318 6, 4,1 |                 fourth Evangelist, Saint John. The only thing of absolute
319 6, 4,1 |                Day of Unleavened Bread…”~John 13:1 “Now before the Feast
320 6, 4,1 |                  indicated by Evangelist John, confirming that the Last
321 6, 4,1 |                   Apart from this, Saint John has other testimonies that
322 6, 4,1 |                  the Lord was crucified: John 18:28, — in leading Jesus
323 6, 4,1 |               may eat the Passover,” and John 19:31 — the Jews hurried
324 6, 4,1 |               know that the aim of Saint John was to expand on the narratives
325 6, 4,1 |                 to Saint Luke, Peter and John went forth and everything
326 6, 4,1 |                  a sense of haste. Saint John begins his narrative on
327 6, 4,2 |                        Washing of Feet.~(John 13:2-20).~There was a custom
328 6, 4,2 |                some detail by Evangelist John alone — who usually expands
329 6, 4,3 |                 18-21; Luke 22:21-23 and John 13:21-30).~Being the closest
330 6, 4,3 |                as narrated by him, Saint John gives the most detailed
331 6, 4,3 |                   and according to Saint John, they were perplexed as
332 6, 4,3 |            narrates the beloved disciple John the Theologian, not naming
333 6, 4,3 |                  precisely this way that John had his head on Christ’s
334 6, 4,3 |               Peter made a sign to Saint John for him to ask the Lord
335 6, 4,3 |                only the beloved disciple John could do, he came very close
336 6, 4,3 |               Judas.~This was evident to John only. As the first three
337 6, 4,3 |              parting instructions.~Saint John confirms that no one understood
338 6, 4,3 |        understood those words, including John himself, not suspecting
339 6, 4,3 |        Judas-betrayer.~Further on, Saint John begins to enunciate the
340 6, 4,3 |               first 3 Evangelists, while John is silent. It was only after
341 6, 4,3 |               the disciples, which Saint John narrates in detail, adding
342 6, 4,4 |              descending from the heavens John chp. 6). The term “Body
343 6, 4,6 |                     Final Conversation.~(John 13:31-38 and chps. 14-16
344 6, 4,6 |                22:31-38)~Only Evangelist John brings this wonderful and
345 6, 4,6 |             Passions.~According to Saint John, as soon as Judas left,
346 6, 4,6 |                 Eucharist, because Saint John makes no mention of this —
347 6, 4,6 |              narrated by Saints Luke and John, while the second time was
348 6, 4,6 |                  and My Father are one” (John 10:30). And the Lord’s disciples,
349 6, 4,7 |                  chapters 15 and 16 from John).~As surmised, while walking
350 6, 4,7 |                injustice, crime and sin (John 3:20; 8:89; 8:46; 1 Cor.
351 6, 4,7 |                 the Father had told Me” (John 3:32; 5:30; 12:49-50), as
352 6, 4,8 |                  The Pontifical Prayer.~(John chp. 17).~According to some
353 6, 4,9 |                 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1).~As narrated by Saint
354 6, 4,9 |             narrated by Saint Evangelist John, having finished His pontifical
355 6, 4,9 |               the Mount of Olives. Saint John writes that beyond this
356 6, 4,9 |               because according to Saint John (18:2), He often gathered
357 6, 4,9 |                  taking Peter, James and John, according to Saint Luke,
358 6, 4,10|                 43-52; Luke 22:47-53 and John 18:2-12).~All four Evangelists
359 6, 4,10|                scene. According to Saint John, Judas brought part of a
360 6, 4,10|        detachment came near and as Saint John narrates (complementing
361 6, 4,10|               touching. With this, Saint John explains that the Lord’s
362 6, 4,10|               Lord completely. Peter and John watched distantly the detachment
363 6, 4,10|                  doors — as we know from John 20:19.~ ~ ~
364 6, 5   |                Before the High Priests.~(John 18:12-23; Mat. 26:57-68;
365 6, 5   |           opponents led Him bound (Saint John) to the house of the high
366 6, 5   |                 three Evangelists, Saint John is the only one to mention
367 6, 5   |              sent Him to Caiaphas. Saint John also explains why the Lord
368 6, 5   |                 first Evangelists, Saint John narrates that Jesus was
369 6, 5   |                 undoubtedly it was Saint John himself, as he was known
370 6, 5   |                Peter. According to Saint John, during the Lord’s interrogation
371 6, 5   |                 without any basis.~Saint John further states that Annas
372 6, 5   |                days I will raise it up” (John 2:19). He didn’t say: “I
373 6, 5,1 |                 14:66-72; Luke 22:55-62; John 18:16-18, 25-27).~All four
374 6, 5,1 |                  at the request of Saint John, who was known to the high
375 6, 5,1 |                 the one hand, Evangelist John, and on the other, the first
376 6, 5,1 |                 three Evangelists. Saint John presents Peter’s denials
377 6, 5,1 |              priests. According to Saint John, when through Saint John’
378 6, 5,1 |                 John, when through Saint John’s help (who knew the high
379 6, 5,1 |                to be confronted by some (John 18:25) who started saying: “
380 6, 5,1 |              denial, and on the basis of John’s verses 24 and 25, chapter
381 6, 5,1 |                in the garden with Him?” (John 18:26), while another added: “
382 6, 6,2 |               blood.” According to Saint John Chrysostom, this testimony
383 6, 6,3 |                15:1-19; Luke 23:1-25 and John 18:28-19:16).~“And they
384 6, 6,3 |              from her, as can be seen in John 18:31. The stoning of Stephen
385 6, 6,3 |             activities.~Saint Evangelist John has the most detail on Pilate’
386 6, 6,3 |                 brought Him, while Saint John — with a question from Pilate
387 6, 6,3 |             subsequent narratives, Saint John adheres to a more detailed
388 6, 6,3 |                 be crucified (Mat. 26:2; John 12:32). After this, the
389 6, 6,3 |                  against Jesus. As Saint John narrates (18:33), Pilate
390 6, 6,3 |              Herod Antipas that murdered John the Baptist, and hearing
391 6, 6,3 |               works, thought that it was John — resurrected from the dead.
392 6, 6,3 |               wanted to rob (Mat. 27:16; John 18:40; Luke 23:19 and Mark
393 6, 6,3 |                 Jesus and scourged Him” (John 19:1). All the Evangelists
394 6, 6,3 |                 to death. However, Saint John’s aim was to expand and
395 6, 6,3 |           flippant and facetious remark (John 19:9). How could a coarse,
396 6, 6,3 |                 This indication by Saint John would seem to be at variance
397 6, 6,3 |                  6th and 9th hour. Saint John doesn’t say “the hour was
398 6, 6,3 |             opinion (Gladkov) that Saint John is applying the Roman calculation,
399 6, 6,3 |         senseless fury” — comments Saint John Chrysostom — “such was the
400 6, 6,4 |             Mark15:20-21; Luke 23:26-32; John 19:16-17).~All 4 Evangelists
401 6, 6,4 |                to bear His cross.” Saint John narrates on this very briefly,
402 6, 6,4 |                is from Saint Luke. Saint John narrates that as it was
403 6, 7   |                 15:22-32; Luke 23:33-38; John 19:18-24)~In accordance
404 6, 7   |               appear to contradict Saint John’s witness, that at six o’
405 6, 7   |                 still at Pilate’s trial (John 19:14). However, it must
406 6, 7   |                  early 9 am), then Saint John was quite entitled to say
407 6, 7   |                the care of Saint Apostle John, His fourth time was an
408 6, 7   |             Pilate wrote a title…” Saint John testifies that by Pilate’
409 6, 7   |             indicating the Lord’s guilt (John 19:19-22). Wishing to once
410 6, 7   |               out the crucifixion. Saint John — who was more detailed
411 6, 7   |              which is presented by Saint John: “They divided My garments
412 6, 7,2 |             Mother of God at the Cross.~(John 19:25-27)~As an eyewitness
413 6, 7,2 |               the event, only Evangelist John narrates on how the Lord
414 6, 7,2 |                 whom He loved” (as Saint John often refers to himself
415 6, 7,2 |            Blessed mother lived at Saint John’s, who cared for Her like
416 6, 7,2 |                Her to a stranger — Saint John? It has to be assumed that
417 6, 7,2 |            Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint John the Theologian remained
418 6, 7,2 |              till the end, because Saint John points out in his Gospel,
419 6, 7,2 |                everything that followed (John 19:35).~ ~
420 6, 7,3 |                 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49; John 19:28-37).~According to
421 6, 7,3 |               called a “hyssop” by Saint John), because those hanging
422 6, 7,3 |         crucified individuals, and Saint John narrates that apparently
423 6, 7,3 |               drink.” According to Saint John, having received the sour
424 6, 7,3 |                the death of the Messiah (John 19:30).~According to Saint
425 6, 7,3 |                  He gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). All first three
426 6, 7,3 |                   and Salome.~Only Saint John narrates on events following
427 6, 7,3 |               blood and water came out” (John 19:33-34; 1 John 5:8).~Criticism
428 6, 7,3 |              came out” (John 19:33-34; 1 John 5:8).~Criticism rejecting
429 6, 7,3 |             natural manifestation. Saint John himself underlines this
430 6, 7,3 |               witnessing all this, Saint John testifies that what he says
431 6, 7,3 |                  his testimony is true” (John 19:35).~The flow of blood
432 6, 7,3 |                Epistle, the same Apostle John writes: “This is He who
433 6, 7,3 |             these three agree as one” (1 John 5:6-8).~“For these things
434 6, 7,4 |                 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42).~The Lord’s burial
435 6, 7,4 |               Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54 and John 19:42. This is especially
436 6, 7,4 |                   and according to Saint John, was not involved in Christ’
437 6, 7,4 |               Joseph. According to Saint John, Nicodemus arrived — who
438 6, 7,4 |              came to Jesus at night (see John chp 3) -—bringing with him
439 7, 0,5 |                 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12 and John 20:1-10).~To the women that
440 7, 0,5 |            Zebedee” — Apostles James and John. Joanna, mentioned by Saint
441 7, 0,5 |             early in the morning…”~Saint John — “Now on the first day
442 7, 0,5 |                 and the same time. Saint John is the one that differs
443 7, 0,5 |                  As can be seen by Saint John’s narrative, the first to
444 7, 0,5 |                while it was still dark” (John 20:1). She wasn’t alone
445 7, 0,5 |                 not alone can be seen in John’s writing, because when
446 7, 0,5 |           returned to Apostles Peter and John, she spoke in a plural and
447 7, 0,5 |               where they have laid Him” (John 20:2). Thus, it is clearly
448 7, 0,5 |                inform Apostles Peter and John about this. On the way back,
449 7, 0,5 |                 two Apostles — Peter and John — hastily went, or even
450 7, 0,5 |                Being younger than Peter, John ran faster and therefore
451 7, 0,5 |          together in a place by itself” (John 20:3-7). “Then the other
452 7, 0,5 |                 to the tomb first,” i.e. John, “and he saw and believed,”
453 7, 0,5 |              need of corporeal proof. To John, the carefully folded swaddling-cloth
454 7, 0,5 |                  this served as proof to John only as to the veracity
455 7, 0,6 |              Appears to Mary Magdalene.~(John 20:11-18; Mark 16:9-11;
456 7, 0,6 |                 After Apostles Peter and John had left the tomb, Mary
457 7, 0,6 |             before to Apostles Peter and John: “Because they have taken
458 7, 0,6 |                is not recorded, as Saint John testifies (21:25; 20:30-
459 7, 0,8 |                 about Apostles Peter and John, about which the latter
460 7, 0,8 |               which the latter narrates (John 20:1-10) — “but Him they
461 7, 0,9 |                 16:14; Luke 24:36-45 and John 20:19-23).~Saint Mark speaks
462 7, 0,9 |        appearance, while Saints Luke and John, narrate about this in detail,
463 7, 0,9 |               absent, according to Saint John), as though for the purpose
464 7, 0,9 |            disbelief. According to Saint John, this was “the same day
465 7, 0,9 |                  day of the week.” Here, John departs from the normal
466 7, 0,9 |                 one will take from you” (John 16:22).~According to Saint
467 7, 0,9 |        comprehend the Scriptures.”~Saint John adds that the Lord then
468 7, 0,10|                     Thomas’s Disbelief.~(John 20:24-31).~Evangelist John
469 7, 0,10|               John 20:24-31).~Evangelist John notes that when the Lord
470 7, 0,10|               that we may die with Him” (John 11:16). When the Lord stated
471 7, 0,10|               how can we know the way?” (John 14:5).~That’s why the Teacher’
472 7, 0,10|               best type of belief.~Saint John concludes his Gospel with
473 7, 0,10|              some time later. Now, Saint John concludes his narrative
474 7, 0,10|                 book.” Even though Saint John positioned himself to supplement
475 7, 0,11|                 At the Sea of Tiberias.~(John 21:1-14).~Even before His
476 7, 0,11|            Tiberias.” According to Saint John, this was the third appearance
477 7, 0,11|                of Zebedee i.e. James and John, and two more, who were
478 7, 0,11|           because of his humility, Saint John places himself and his brother
479 7, 0,11|                  whom Jesus loved,” i.e. John, as he usually refers to
480 7, 0,11|        characters of these two Apostles: John — elevated, Peter — zealous,
481 7, 0,11|               elevated, Peter — zealous, John, more able to observe, Peter —
482 7, 0,11|             Blessed Theophylactus says: “John, ore discerning, Peter,
483 7, 0,11|          discerning, Peter, more ardent; John was the first to recognize
484 7, 0,11|                 a profound impression on John — if he remembered the number
485 7, 0,12|                   Restoration of Peter.~(John 21:15-25).~“So when they
486 7, 0,12|                  my life for Your sake” (John 13:37); “If I have to die
487 7, 0,12|                  Lord’s beloved disciple John, Peter was overtaken with
488 7, 0,12|              fully entitled to ask about John, and the Lord wouldn’t have
489 7, 0,12|              expressed by the Lord about John, gives rise to the thought
490 7, 0,12|                in fact his Gospel, Saint John concludes with a testimony
491 7, 0,12|                  of this Gospel to Saint John the Theologian, and the
492 7, 0,12|             Gospel. In conclusion, Saint John again reiterates that much “
493 7, 0,12|               were subsequently added to John’s Gospel by his readers