大乘起信論義記 1.118

1.118

○辨相中二：先法後義。法中亦二：初、舉法總立。次、「何以故」下，開門別立。

In distinguishing the characteristics, there are two: first dharma, then meaning. In dharma, there are also two: first, citing the dharma to establish it generally; next, from "Why is this?" onward, opening the gates to establish them specifically.