Eusebius, Bishop, said; ‘Just as, being established in the form of a servant, He was not less than a servant; so being established in the form of God, He could not be less than God.’
36. AMBROSE, Bishop, said; ‘Or say that in respect of Godhead the Son of God is less.’
Palladius said; ‘The Father is greater.’
Ambrose, Bishop, said; ‘In respect of the flesh.’
Palladius said; S. John xiv. 28. ‘He who sent me, is greater than I. Was the flesh sent by God or was the Son of God sent?’
Ambrose, Bishop, said; ‘We prove this day that the holy Scriptures are falsely cited by you, for thus it is written: Ib. 27, 28. Peace I leave unto you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid: If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father, for my Father is greater than I. He did not say, He Who sent me is greater than I.’
Palladius said; ‘The Father is greater.’
Ambrose, Bishop, said; ‘Anathema to him, who adds to or takes from the holy Scriptures.’
All the Bishops said; ‘Anathema.’
37. PALLADIUS said; ‘The Father is greater than the Son.’