Catena Aurea on Matthew 7:7–8: Augustine of Hippo

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CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainMatthew 7:7–8

How these three differ from one another, I have thought good to unfold with this travail; but it were better to refer them all to instant prayer; wherefore He afterwards concludes, saying, “He will give good things to them that ask him.”

Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).

Also cites: Retract., i, 19

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