In which word, He manifests the mystery of His “emptying himself,” [see Phil. 2:7-8] that is, of His incarnation, and the sovereignty of His divine nature, in that He here asserts, that He came willingly into the world.
Luke however says, “To this end was I sent,” proclaiming the Dispensation, and the good pleasure of God the Father concerning the incarnation of the Son.
There follows: “And He continued preaching in their synagogues, in all Galilee.”
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Also cites: Vict. Ant. e Cat. in Marc.