THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
It is as if He is expressing, ‘The insight I have does not originate from myself, and my exclusive knowledge of it does not grant me superiority over others. God did not reveal this to me because of my understanding. If the king chooses to worship him as God despite these statements, what would have happened had he not spoken this truth? However, he articulates this so the king may comprehend it. It is not I who should receive gratitude, but rather you; I have gained knowledge so that you can be informed. Observe how he encourages the king to approach God, attributing the forthcoming miracle and his affection for the king to the Divine in advance. When the king realized this was for his benefit, he was naturally compelled to draw closer to God.
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He indicates that you are more favored by God than I am. Do you notice the malice in this young man, as he dismisses the king’s high regard for him before addressing the topic at hand? How can someone who denies even the honor bestowed upon him seek after glory? He did not declare, ‘Because I have more reverence for God and serve Him better than others, this has been revealed to me,’ but rather, ‘So that you may learn something of great importance.’ Such concepts should have registered with his listeners without needing his explicit explanation.