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Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), Sandro Botticelli

Catena Aurea on Matthew 8:28–34: 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 8:28–34

When the daemons cry out, “What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?” we must suppose them to have spoken from suspicion rather than knowledge. “For had they known him, they never would have suffered the Lord of glory to be crucified.” [1 Cor 2:8]

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

Also cites: Quaest. V. et. N.T., 9, 55

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