THEOSISAugustine of Hippo
If such a large crowd of people turned out to be false witnesses, how can we comprehend the statement, “At the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word stand firm” (2 Cor. 13:1), unless it is understood that the Trinity, in which there exists an unwavering truth, was divinely revealed? Are you curious about the actual explanation? It lies in the presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, serving as the witnesses.
Yet, even a single witness can convey truth, while many may deceive. As a result, the nations were more inclined to trust the solitary apostle who proclaimed the gospel rather than the misguided individuals who persecuted him.
Indeed, truth is affirmed through the testimony of two witnesses, a principle inherent to humanity. However, it is possible for those two witnesses to deceive. The virtuous Susanna faced the plight of two false witnesses (see Dan. 13:36-62). Does their number negate their falsehood? Are we inquiring about two or three witnesses? The entire nation bore false witness against Christ (see Luke 23:1). If the crowds were indeed false in their testimony, how then are we to comprehend the assertion that every word is established by the witness of two or three? Is it not through this mystery that we are entrusted with the Trinity, in which the steadfast nature of truth resides? Should you desire your work to be credible, hold to the testimony of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Ultimately, when Susanna, a virtuous woman and devoted wife, was wronged by two false accusers, she was supported in her conscience and safeguarded by the Trinity in a hidden manner. This Trinity revealed a true witness, Daniel, and exposed the falsehoods of the two. As it is written in your Law that the testimony of two men is valid, accept our testimony so that you face no condemnation. For it is stated, ‘I judge no man, but I testify of Myself’ (John 8:17-18). I may delay judgment, yet I do not delay my testimony.