Catena Aurea on John 4:7–12: Augustine of Hippo

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CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainJohn 4:7–12

He lets her know that it was not the water, which she meant, that Ho asked for; but that knowing her faith, He wished to satisfy her thirst, by giving her the Holy Spirit. For so must we interpret the living water, which is the gift of God; as He saith, If thou knewest the gift of God.

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Also cites: 1. lxxxiii. Quæst. qu. 64

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