Why did He offer Himself to temptation? That He might be our mediator in vanquishing temptation not by aid only, but by example.
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Also cites: de Trin., 4, 13
Catena Aurea on Matthew 4:1–2: Augustine of Hippo
Sandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480 · Ognissanti, Florence · Public domainSandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480, Ognissanti, Florence
CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainMatthew 4:1–2
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