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Catena Aurea on Matthew 20:24–28: Origen

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CommentOrigenPublic domainMatthew 20:24–28

That is, not content merely to rule over their subjects, they are severe and oppressive. But among you who are Mine these things shall not be so; for as all carnal things are done by compulsion, but spiritual things by free-will, so those rulers who are spiritual ought to rest their power in the love of their subjects, not in their fears.

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