Peter, when after so many miracles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt. xvi. 16), is called "blessed," as having received the revelation from the Father;
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century
Seest thou how He leads him up by little and little from the earth, and causes him no longer to imagine Him a man merely? for One to whom Angels minister, and on whom Angels ascend and descend, how could He be man?
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century