What I tell you in darkness, etc. That is, in secret, in private, in confidence. The private instructions which…

What I tell you in darkness — These words point to our Lord’s method of teaching, which was often esoteric, disclosed only to the …

And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved. But when they persecute you in this city, …

Remigius of Auxerre: To the previous consolation, He adds another no less significant, saying, “Do not fear them,” namely, the…

Consideration of how disciples must expect to face persecution makes it necessary to say something about how to handle fear (vv.26–31) and about th…

What I tell you in darkness
Hence Christ proceeds to encourage his disciples to an open, plain, and faithful ministr…

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…