“where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty

“Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ

“ἐάν τε ζῶμεν ἐάν τε ἀποθνῄσκωμεν, τοῦ Κυρίου ἐσμέν

“Όταν ήλθε ο κατάλληλος καιρός – σημειώνει ο απόστολος Παύλος θεόπνευστα – έστειλε ο Θεός τον Υιό Του να γεννηθεί από μία γυναίκα

“But I discipline (ὑπωπιάζω) my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified

“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

“Réjouis-Toi, Mère de la Vie et objet de ma prédication. Car, quoique je n’aie point vu le Christ corporellement, en te voyant, c’est Lui-même que je crois contempler.