Catena Fidei

Search

Search arguments, verses, authorities and passages

Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), Sandro Botticelli

Catena Aurea on John 1:19–23: Augustine of Hippo

Sandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480 · Ognissanti, Florence · Public domainSandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480, Ognissanti, Florence

CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainJohn 1:19–23

Or because John was more than a prophet: for that the prophets announced Him afar off, but John pointed Him out actually present.

Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).

Also cites: in Joan. Tr. iv. c. 8

Read the full text

Connections

Part of · 1

Comments on · 5

Around this entry

Open the whole map
  • Passages
  • Documents
  • Old Testament verses
  • New Testament verses
  • Authorities
  • Favorites
  • prefigures → fulfilled
  • taught → disciple · succeeded →

Hover to trace, click to select, double-click to open.