His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speak you plainly, and speak no proverb.
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Bede
AD 735
Which can be understood in two ways, either as reproaching or affirming. If the former, the meaning is, you have awaked somewhat late to belief, for behold the hour comes, yea is now come, that you shall be scattered every man tohis home. If the latter, it is, That which you believe is true, but behold the hour comes