Did you notice that only John noted he was the one loved? Fo you think his ego was a mite unrestrained? I am just saying...
St. Jerome cited Scripture and Tradition. Helvidius had nothing.
I 'spose I could say maybe that is why you side with him, but, it is Advent and I am trying to be good :)
Did you notice that only John noted he was the one loved? Fo you think his ego was a mite unrestrained? I am just saying ...
Do you doubt the scripture on this point ?
Do you think that God would have allowed "John's ego" to be ordained as Holy Scripture ?
Oh come on! :) While proofreading I specifically inserted "for example" about a rich mother. Of course Jesus was not financially wealthy, although the Protoevangelium has Mary's parents being VERY wealthy. Doesn't it seem strange to you that they hoarded their wealth against their beloved daughter? :) Jesus took care of Mary's needs, as the oldest. Once He gave the task to John, the burden was lifted from Jesus' (possibly unbelieving) blood siblings, according to the passage you cited.
Did you notice that only John noted he was the one loved? Do you think his ego was a mite unrestrained? I am just saying...
Well, John was so humble that he never actually named himself as THAT person. Most of the rest of us have had to deduce that. Quester asks a fair question. Does your portrayal above sound like Apostle material in terms of what made it into scripture?