Catena Aurea on Matthew 5:20–22: Augustine of Hippo

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CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainMatthew 5:20–22

For almost all the precepts which the Lord gave, saying, “But I say unto you,” are found in those ancient books. But because they knew not of any murder, besides the destruction of the body, the Lord shews them that every evil thought to the hurt of a brother is to be held for a kind of murder.

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Also cites: cont. Faust., 19, 30

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