法華義疏 10.96

10.96

開顯壽量即是廣說此經。又諸菩薩來有始終二事，一者、初開壽量；二、終弘宣此經。故〈涌出〉標其初開，〈神力〉序其終護也。

Disclosing and revealing the lifespan is itself broadly preaching this sūtra. Furthermore, the coming of the bodhisattvas has two aspects from beginning to end: first, initially disclosing the lifespan; second, ultimately propagating this sūtra. Therefore, the Emerging from the Earth [Chapter] marks the initial disclosure, and the Supernatural Powers [Chapter] introduces their ultimate protection.