57. And that you might know that he spoke of the coming down of Jesus, he added that He declared His Christ to men, for in His baptism He declared Him, saying: “Thou art My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.” S. Matt. iii. 17. He declared Him on the mount, saying: “This is My beloved Son, hear ye Him.” S. Mark ix. 7. He declared Him in His Passion, when the sun hid itself, and sea and earth trembled. He declared Him in the Centurion, who said: “Truly this was the Son of God.” S. Mark xv. 39.