Observe how John’s disciples are henceforth more attached to Jesus; they it is who told Him what was done concerning John; “And they came and told Jesus.” For leaving all they take refuge with Him, and so by degrees after their calamity, and the answer given by Christ, they are set right.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: Hom., xlix