But has in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Savior;
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
If then it is a commandment, it is not at my disposal. I fulfill what is commanded. For of things to be done, some are in our power; others are not. For what he commands, that is not in our power; what he permits is left to our choice…. But commandments are not left to our choice, we must either perform them or be punished for not doing so.