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Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, Giovanni Paolo Panini

Catena Aurea on John 4:19–24: Hilary of Poitiers

Giovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754 · Public domainGiovanni Paolo Panini, Interior of St. Peter's, Rome, c. 1754

CommentHilary of PoitiersPublic domainJohn 4:19–24

Or, by saying that God being a Spirit ought to be worshipped in spirit, He indicates the freedom and knowledge of the worshippers, and the uncircumscribed nature of the worship: according to the saying of the Apostle, Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Cor. 3:17)

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Also cites: ii. de Trin. c. 31

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