Note, too, that in the case of the first and second
modes of those that belong to the period of the union, reciprocation is
observed. For when we speak about the flesh, we use the terms
deification and assumption of the Word and exceeding exaltation and
anointing. For these are derived from divinity, but are observed
in connection with the flesh. And when we speak about the Word,
we use the terms emptying, incarnation, becoming man, humility and the
like: and these, as we said, are imposed on the Word and God
through the flesh. For He endured these things in person of His
own free-will.