Catena Aurea on Matthew 26:3–5: Leo the Great

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CommentLeo the GreatPublic domainMatthew 26:3–5

This precaution of the Chief Priests arose not from reverence for the festival, but, from care for the success of their plot; they feared an insurrection at that season, not because of the guilt the populace might thereby incur, but because they might rescue Christ.

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Also cites: Serm. 58, 2

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