Because for the work of Christ he was near unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
The first obligation is to preserve those in danger. Do you see the wisdom of the apostle? This shows how much he cares for the faithful. He does this in order that they will not be elated over themselves but remain modest, and that they not think that they have done anything great but remain humble. He calls their deeds a service in need of completion. .
