His words of commendation to Simon on this occasion are a remarkable extension of the prophecy contained in His first greeting to him as set forth in John i.
"The Making of an Apostle"
R. J. Campbell
He now began to feel his importance, and was doubtless somewhat exalted in spirit by our Lord's emphatic commendation of him in the presence of the Twelve.
"The Making of an Apostle"
R. J. Campbell
Among the significant legislation of the Sixty-second Congress, the passing of the "publicity law," August, 1911, is deserving of especial commendation.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews