Lux Domini
For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

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Interpretation

What Christ said concerning John, was not only for his praise, but for the people's profit. Those who attend on the word will be called to give an account of their improvements.

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This thought runs through Matthew 11:11-15.

Glossary

John Person
(1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).