In which I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Out of his own story he once again brings consolation and encouragement. He prepares his hearer’s mind in two phases: First that he should be ready to endure hard times. Second, he does this for a useful purpose, gaining though he suffers harm.