John 21:24 (WEB)
This is the disciple who testifies about these things, and wrote these things. We know that his witness is true.
Catechism · 1
“The Gospels were written by men who were among the first to have the faith” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mk 1:1; Jn 21:24.
Fathers and councils · 6
Augustine of Hippo
“John, too, says, “This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true,” instead of “I am,” etc., or, “My testimony is true.”” — editor's note: John xxi. 24.
Read the whole comment“It was that very John whose Gospel is before us, as he afterwards expressly declares.” — editor's note: Chap. xxi. 20–24.
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John Chrysostom
“Ver.” — the author cites it
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Catena Aurea on John
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
John appeals to his own knowledge of these events, having been witness of them: This is the disciple which testifieth of these things. When we assert any undoubted fact in common life, we do not withhold our…
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The which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written; meaning not the world had not space for them, but that the capacity of readers…
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This is said to shew the power of Him Who did the miracles; i. e. that it was as easy for Him to do them, as it is for us to speak of them, seeing He is God over all, blessed for ever.
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Cross-references · 12
Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 21:24–25 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 61.
Cited together in Catechism §515.
Cited together in Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 61.
Cited together in Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 61.
Cited together in Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 61.
Cited together in Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 61.
Cited together in Catechism §515.
Cited together in Catechism §515.
Cited together in Catechism §515.
Cited together in Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 61.
Cited together in Catechism §515.
