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Our Saviour blames their curiosity about such things as are not necessary to be known; and yet though our Saviour does not in his answer tell them what they desired to know, he tells them what is more expedient for them to know. The petition of wicked men, nay, of devils, (as when they crave to go into the swine), is sometimes granted according to their will. But the prayer of the disciples of Christ is answered to their best advantage, though it does not seem to agree to the matter of their desire.
It is not for you to know the times or the seasons; how long any mercy shall be deferred; when it shall be given.
The Father; who is fons et origo Deitatis; to whom Christ, especially as Mediator, and in our stead, refers all things.