Chapter III
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THE INVESTITURE OF PETER.
What our Lord had done up to His resurrection64
Further disposition of powers after His resurrection65
Special care to prove the resurrection to Peter66
Fulfilment of the Lord's promises to the Twelve, in the bestowal of their
legislative, judicial, and executive powers68
Subsequent exercise of these powers by the Twelve69
Fulfilment of the special promises to Peter in the bestowal of the
l egislative, judicial, and executive powers of the Primacy70
Force of the Lord's title, the Shepherd72
Importance and extent of the charge conveyed by this title74
Force of the circumstances under which it is conveyed76
S. Ambrose, S. Chrysostome, Theophylact, S. Leo, and S. Basil on the text 79
S. Cyprian adds the Primacy to the Apostolic equality81
Force of Follow thou Me82