But He exceeded not the measure of Moses and Elias, lest it should bring into doubt the reality of His assumption of the flesh.
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Catena Aurea on Matthew 4:1–2: John Chrysostom
Byzantine mosaicist, Saint John Chrysostom (mosaic), 9th century · Hagia Sophia, Constantinople · Public domainByzantine mosaicist, Saint John Chrysostom (mosaic), 9th century, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople
CommentJohn ChrysostomPublic domainMatthew 4:1–2
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