Catena Aurea on John 8:37–41: Augustine of Hippo

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CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainJohn 8:37–41

The Jews had asserted they were free, because they were Abraham’s seed. Our Lord replies, I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; as if to say, I know that ye are the sons of Abraham, but according to the flesh, not spiritually and by faith. So He adds, But ye seek to kill Me.

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Also cites: Tr. xlii. 1

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