Again the next day John stood, and two of his disciples;
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Augustine of Hippo
AD 430
John was the friend of the Bridegroom; he sought not his own glory, but bore witness to the truth. And therefore he wished not his disciples to remain with him, to the hindrance of their duty to follow the Lord; but rather showed them whom they should follow, saying, Behold the Lamb of God.
For He alone and singly is the Lamb without spot, without sin; not because His spots are wiped off; but because He never had a spot. He alone is the Lamb of God, for by His blood alone can men be redeemed. Thisis the Lamb whom the wolves fear; even the slain Lamb, by whom the lion was slain.
