Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Vol. 10 — Section 1063
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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers First Series Vol. 10
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But Luke affirms that the multitudes said, "This is Elias, or Jeremias, or one of the old prophets," [1897] but he, as uttering forsooth something wiser than the rest, made this assertion. But it is probable that before this, in answer to them that said He was John (for many had said this too), he had denied it, and said, "I slew him," priding himself and glorying in it. For this both Mark and Luke report that he said, "John I beheaded." [1898] But when the rumor prevailed, then he too saith the same as the people. Then the evangelist relates to us also the history. And what might his …
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