But the Lord is good, who often gives us not what we would, that He may give us what we should rather prefer.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: Ep. 31, 1
Catena Aurea on Matthew 7:7–8: 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 7:7–8
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