Volume 7 · Chapter 464 · Pp. 258-280

In the country house of Chuza. The attempted election of Jesus as King. The testimony of the Beloved. Jn 6, 1-15

Chapter 464 recounts an episode at the country house of Chuza, where Jesus anticipates an attempt to elect Him as King. Despite concerns from His followers about potential danger, Jesus reassures Peter and others of His divine protection and instructs them to remain obedient and faithful. The narrative highlights the tension between human fears and divine providence, emphasizing Jesus' foreknowledge and authority over unfolding events. The chapter also references the testimony of the Beloved Disciple and situates the events within the context of John 6:1-15.

Themes: Divine Providence, Faith and Obedience, Jesus' Kingship, Trust in God, Foreknowledge of Christ, Testimony of the Beloved