THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
Observe that following such a triumph and bravery, qualities for which he deserved to be honored and lifted up, he is once again subjected to numerous misfortunes as if he were guilty. This Egyptian woman, unable to withstand the disgrace and humiliation she brought upon herself, concocted an outrageous scheme. She first called upon her household, accused the young man, and in her madness, sought to blame him for her lustful desires, attempting to mislead everyone. This is often the nature of wickedness: it consistently stands against righteousness and strives to project its own sins onto it. The woman slandered the young man as immoral, while she cloaked herself in the veneer of virtue, claiming he had abandoned his garments, whereas she had retained them. Yet the Lord, in His compassion towards humanity, permitted these events in His patience so that He might ultimately magnify His servant even more.