--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He passed over his fall, and appointed…" description: "\"He passed over his fall, and appointed him first of the Apostles; wherefore He said: ' 'Simon, Simon,' etc. (in Ps. cxxix. 2). God allowed him to fall,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_apostles_he-passed-over-his-fall-and-appointed-hi_1687339.jpg" --- # He passed over his fall, and appointed him first of the… ![“He passed over his fall, and appointed him first of the Apostles; wherefore He said: ' 'Simon, Simon,' etc. (in Ps. cxxix. 2). God allowed him to fall, because He meant to make him ruler over the whole world, that, remembering his own fall, he might forgive those who should slip in the future. And…” quote by Saint John Chrysostom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_apostles_he-passed-over-his-fall-and-appointed-hi_1687339.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_apostles_he-passed-over-his-fall-and-appointed-hi_1687339.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/df3/saint-john-chrysostom-2375_apostles_he-passed-over-his-fall-and-appointed-hi_1687339.jpg) > “He passed over his fall, and appointed him first of the Apostles; wherefore He said: ' 'Simon, Simon,' etc. (in Ps. cxxix. 2). God allowed him to fall, because He meant to make him ruler over the whole world, that, remembering his own fall, he might forgive those who should slip in the future. And that what I have said is no guess, listen to Christ Himself saying: 'Simon, Simon, etc.'” [Saint John Chrysostom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/saint-john-chrysostom/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God allowed Simon's failure to teach humility and forgiveness, preparing him to lead and guide others. **In simple terms:** God used a mistake to teach humility and leadership. Key Takeaway Learn from failures to help others. Themes humility leadership forgiveness Mood reflective serene Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - teaching - counseling - mentoring - overcoming personal setbacks Key Concepts theology spiritual growth redemption Questions to Reflect On - How can personal failure become a teaching tool? - What does humility mean in leadership? 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