That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Whereas he had been speaking of the things which concerned Christ, and these might be nothing to us, (for what, it might be said, is it to us, that He rose) therefore he shows that they do moreover extend to us, inasmuch as He is made one with us. Only that our concern in the matter he states separately. Us, says he, who were dead through our trespasses He raised up with Him, and made us sit with Him. Wherefore, as I was saying, be not unbelieving, take the demonstration he adduces both from former things, and from His Headship, and also from His desire to show forth His goodness. For how will He show it, unless this come to pass? And He will show it in the ages to come. What? That the blessings are both great, and more certain than any other. For now the things which are said may to the unbelievers seem to be foolishness; but then all shall know them. Would you understand too, how He has made us sit together with Him? Hear what Christ Himself says to the disciples, You also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 19:28 And again, But to sit on My right hand and on My left hand is not Mine to give, but it is for them for whom it has been prepared of My Father. Matthew 20:23 So that it has been prepared. And well says he, in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus, for to sit on His right hand is honor above all honor, it is that beyond which there is none other. This then he says, that even we shall sit there. Truly this is surpassing riches, truly surpassing is the greatness of His power, to make us sit down with Christ, Yea, had you ten thousand souls, would you not lose them for His sake? Yea, had you to enter the flames, ought you not readily to endure it? And He Himself too says again, Where I am, there shall also My servant be. John 12:26 Why surely had ye to be cut to pieces every day, ought ye not, for the sake of these promises cheerfully to embrace it? Think, where He sits? Above all principality and power. And with whom it is that you sit? With Him. And who you are? One dead, by nature a child of wrath. And what good have you done? None. Truly now it is high time to exclaim, Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! Romans 11:33
