28. But how can the Son say here that He was without help, when it has already been said: “I have laid help upon One that is mighty”? Ps. lxxxix. 20. See ch. ii. p. 243. Distinguish here also the two natures present. The flesh hath need of help, the Godhead hath no need. He is free, then, because the chains of death had no hold upon Him. He was not made prisoner by the powers of darkness, it is He Who exerted power amongst them. 1 Pet. iii. 19; Acts ii. 24. He is “without help,” because He Himself, the Lord, hath by no office of messenger or ambassador, but by His own might, saved His people. How could He, Who raised others to life, require any help in order to raise His own body?