68. We know well in what way He gave it; for
how did the Son, who created all things out of nothing, receive it as
though in want? Had He not the judgment of those whose natures He
had made? The Father gave all judgment to the Son, “that
all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the
Father.” S. John v. 23. It is not
therefore the power of the Son, but our knowledge of it, that
increases; nor does what is learnt by us add aught to His being, but
only to our advantage; so that by knowing the Son of God, we may have
eternal life.