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Thomas Aquinas · Catena Aurea · Chapter 20

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Matthew 20:1–16

Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:1–16 — To establish the truth of this saying, “There are many first that shall be last, and last first,” the Lord subjoins a similitude.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 — The Master of the household is Christ, whose house are the heavens and the earth; and the creatures of the heavens, and the earth, and beneath the earth, His family. His vineyard is righteousness, in which are set…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 — Or; The Master of the household, that is, our Maker, has a vineyard, that is, the Church universal, which has borne so many stocks, as many saints as it has put forth from righteous Abel to the very last saint who…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 — For the whole of this present life may be called one day, long to us, short compared to the existence of God.vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — The morning is that age of the world which was from Adam and Noah, and therefore it is said, “Who went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.” The terms of their hiring He adds, “And when he…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — The denarius I suppose here to mean salvation.vatican.va
Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — A denarius was a coin anciently equal to ten sesterces, and bearing the king’s image. Well therefore does the denarius represent the reward of the keeping of the decalogue. And that, “Having agreed with them for a…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (3) — The third hour is the period from Noah to Abraham; of which it is said, “And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing in the market-place idle.”vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 (3) — The market-place is all that is without the vineyard, that is, without the Church of Christ.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — For in this world men live by buying and selling, and gain their support by defrauding each other.vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (4) — He that lives to himself, and feeds on the delights of the flesh, is rightly accused as idle, forasmuch as he does not seek the fruit of godly labour.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (3) — Or; The “idle” are not sinners, for they are called dead. But he is idle who works not the work of God. Do you desire to be not idle? Take not that which is another’s; and give of that which is your own, and you have…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 (4) — Or; He did not call upon the labourers of the third hour for a complete task, but left to their own choice, how much they should work. For they might perform in the vineyard work equal to that of those who had…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (5) — The sixth hour is that from Abraham to Moses, the ninth that from Moses to the coming of the Lord.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (4) — These two hours are coupled together, because in the sixth and ninth it was that He called the generation of the Jews, and multiplied to publish His testaments among men, whereas the appointed time of salvation now…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (6) — The eleventh hour is that from the coming of the Lord to the end of the world. The labourer in the morning, at the third, sixth, and ninth hours, denotes the ancient Hebrew people, which in its elect from the very…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (5) — For what is our hiring, and the wages of that hiring? The promise of eternal life; for the Gentiles knew neither God, nor God’s promises.vatican.va
Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 20:1–16 — These then are sent into the vineyard, “Go ye also into my vineyard.”vatican.va
Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 20:1–16 — But when they had rendered their day’s task, at the fitting time for payment, “When even was come,” that is, when the day of this world was drawing to its close.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (6) — Consider, He gives the reward not the next morning, but in the evening. Thus the judgment shall take place while this world is still standing, and each man shall receive that which is due to him. This is on two…vatican.va
Glossa Ordinaria on Matthew 20:1–16 — Or, if you choose, the Father saith unto the Son; for the Father wrought by the Son, and the Son by the Holy Spirit, not that there is any difference of substance, or majesty.vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 (5) — Or; “The Lord said to his steward,” that is, to one of the Angels who was set over the payment of the labourers; or to one of those many guardians, according to what is written, that “The heir as long as he is a…vatican.va
Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:1–16 (3) — Or, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself is the master of the household, and also the steward, like as He is the door, and also the keeper of the door. For He Himself will come to judgment, to render to each man according…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 (6) — But the first labourers having the witness through faith have not received the promise of God, the lord of the household providing some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. And…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (7) — For we always give more willingly, where we give without return, seeing it is for our own honour that we give. Therefore God in giving reward to all the saints shews himself just; in giving to us, merciful; as the…vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:1–16 — Or; The lesser are therefore taken as first, because the lesser are to be made rich.vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (7) — They get alike a denarius who have wrought since the eleventh hour, (for they sought it with their whole soul,) and who have wrought since the first. They, that is, who were called from the beginning of the world…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (8) — And this not with injustice. For he who was born in the first period of the world, lived no longer than the determined time of his life, and what harm was it to him, though the world continued after his leaving it?…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 — But we ought not to pursue through every particular the circumstances of a parable; but enter into its general scope, and seek nothing further. This then is not introduced in order to represent some as moved with…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (8) — Or because the old fathers down to the Lord’s coming, notwithstanding their righteous lives, were not brought to the kingdom, this murmur is theirs. But we who have come at the eleventh hour, do not murmur after our…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:1–16 — Or, all that were called of old envy the Gentiles, and are pained at the grace of the Gospel.vatican.va
Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — And this murmur of the labourers corresponds with the frowardness of this nation, which even in the time of Moses were stiff-necked.vatican.va
Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:1–16 (4) — By this one to whom his answer is given, may be understood all the believing Jews, whom he calls friends because of their faith.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (9) — Their complaint was not that they were defrauded of their rightful recompense, but that the others had received more than they deserved. For the envious have as much pain at others’ success as at their own loss. From…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — A denarius bears the figure of the king. You have therefore received the reward which I promised you, that is, my image and likeness; what desirest thou more? And yet, it is not that thou shouldest have more, but…vatican.va
Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:1–16 (5) — That is, take thy reward, and enter into glory. “I will give to this last,” that is, to the gentile people, according to their deserts, as to thee.vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 (7) — Perhaps it is to Adam He says, “Friend, I do thee no wrong; didst thou not agree with me for a denarius? Take that thine is, and go thy way.” Salvation is thine, that is, the denarius. “I will give unto this last…vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — Because that life eternal shall be equal to all the saints, a denarius is given to all; but forasmuch as in that life eternal the light of merits shall shine diversely, there are with the Father many mansions; so…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (9) — And because the attainment of this kingdom is of the goodness of His will, it is added, “It is not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own?” For it is a foolish complaint of man to murmur against the goodness…vatican.va
Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:1–16 (6) — By the eye is understood his purpose. The Jews had an evil eye, that is, an evil purpose, seeing they were grieved at the salvation of the Gentiles. Whereto this parable pointed, He shews by adding, “So the first…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (10) — Or; He says the first shall be last, and the last first, not that the last are to be exalted before the first, but that they should be put on an equality, so that the difference of time should make no difference in…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (10) — There be very many come to the faith, yet but few arrive at the heavenly kingdom; many follow God in words, but shun Him in their lives. Whereof spring two things to be thought upon. The first, that none should…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (2) — That He called not all of them at once, but some in the morning, some at the third hour, and so forth, proceeded from the difference of their minds [ed. note: γνώμη]. He then called them when they would obey; as He…vatican.va
Gregory the Great on Matthew 20:1–16 (11) — They then who have neglected till extreme old age to live unto God, have stood idle to the eleventh hour, yet even these the master of the household calls, and oftentimes gives them their reward before other,…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:1–16 (8) — But this, “Why stand ye here all the day idle?” is not said to such as having “begun, in the spirit,” [Gal 3:3] have been “made perfect by the flesh,” as inviting them to return again, and to live in the Spirit. This…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:1–16 (3) — When He says, The first shall be last, and the last first,” He alludes secretly to such as were at the first eminent, and afterwards set at nought virtue; and to others who have been reclaimed from wickedness, and…vatican.va

Matthew 20:17–19

John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:17–19 — The Lord leaving Galilee, did not go up straightway to Jerusalem, but first wrought miracles, refuted the Pharisees, and taught the disciples concerning perfection of life, and its reward; now when about to go up to…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:17–19 — Judas was yet among the twelve; for he was perhaps still worthy to hear in private along with the rest the things which his Master should suffer.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:17–19 — For the salvation of men entirely rests upon Christ’s death; nor is there any thing for which we are more bound to render thanks to God, than for His death. He imparted the mystery of His death to His disciples for…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:17–19 (2) — He had indeed told it, and to many, but obscurely, as in that, “Destroy this temple;” [John 2:19] and again, “There shall no sign be given it but the sign of Jonas the Prophet.” [Matt 12:39] But now He imparted it…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:17–19 (2) — That word “Behold,” is a word of stress, to bid them lay up in their hearts the memory of this present. He says, “We go up;” as much as to say, Ye see that I go of My free-will to death. When then ye shall see Me…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:17–19 (2) — Meditating then of this, we ought to know that often even when there is certain trial to be undergone, we ought to offer ourselves to it. But forasmuch as it was said above, When they persecute you in one city, flee…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:17–19 — He had often told His disciples of His passion, but because it might have slipped out of their recollection by reason of the many things they had heard in the mean while, now when He is going to Jerusalem, and going…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:17–19 (3) — For when sorrow comes at a time we are looking for it, it is found lighter than it would have been, had it taken us by surprise.vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:17–19 (3) — He forewarns them also in order that they should learn that He comes to His passion wittingly, and willingly. And at the first He had foretold only His death, but now that they are more disciplined, He brings forth…vatican.va
Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 20:17–19 — For Judas delivered the Lord to the Jesus, and they delivered Him to the Gentiles, that is to Pilate, and the Roman power. To this end the Lord refused to be prosperous in this world, but rather chose to suffer…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:17–19 (4) — This was added, that when they should see the sufferings, they should look for the resurrection.vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:17–19 — For one death, that namely of the Saviour according to the body, was to us a salvation from two deaths, both of soul and body, and His one resurrection gained for us two resurrections. This ratio of two to one…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:17–19 (3) — There is no mention that the disciples either said or did any thing upon hearing of these sufferings that should thus come upon Christ; remembering what the Lord had said to Peter, they were afraid they should have…vatican.va

Matthew 20:20–23

Jerome on Matthew 20:20–23 — The Lord having concluded by saying, “And shall rise again the third day;” the woman thought that after His resurrection He should forthwith reign, and with womanish eagerness grasps at what is present, forgetful of…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 — This mother of the sons of Zebedee is Salome, as her name is given by another Evangelist, [marg. note: Mark 15, 40; 16, 1] herself truly peaceful, and the mother of sons of peace. From this place we learn the eminent…vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:20–23 — What Matthew has here represented as being said by the mother, Mark relates that the two sons of Zebedee spake themselves, when she had presented their wish before the Lord; so that from Mark’s brief notice [marg.…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 — They saw the disciples honoured before others, and had heard that “ye shall sit upon twelve thrones,” [Matt 19:28] whereupon they sought to have the primacy of that seat. And that others were in greater honour with…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:20–23 — For if in an earthly kingdom they are thought to be in honour who sit with the king, no wonder if a woman with womanish simplicity or want of experience conceived that she might ask such things, and that the brethren…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (2) — Or otherwise. We affirm not that this woman’s request was a lawful one; but this we affirm, that it was not earthly things, but heavenly things that she asked for her sons. For she felt not as ordinary mothers, whose…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:20–23 (2) — For when sin is destroyed, which reigned in men’s mortal bodies, with the entire dynasty of malignant powers, Christ shall receive exaltation of His kingdom among men; that is, His sitting on the throne of His glory.…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (3) — He that gave Himself to man, how shall He not give them the fellowship of His kingdom? The supineness of the petitioner is in fault, where the graciousness of the giver is undoubted. But if we ourselves ask our…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:20–23 (2) — And no wonder, if she is convicted of inexperience, seeing it is said of Peter, “Not knowing what he said.” [Luke 9:33]vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (4) — For ofttimes the Lord suffers His disciples either to do or to think somewhat amiss, that from their error He may take occasion to set forth a rule of piety; knowing that their fault harms not when the Master is…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (2) — This He says to shew either that they sought nothing spiritual, or that had they known for what they asked, they would not have asked that which was so far beyond their faculties.vatican.va
Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 20:20–23 — They know not what they ask, because there was no doubt of the future glory of the Apostles; His former discourse had assured them that they should judge the world.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (5) — Or, “Ye know not what ye ask:” as much as to say, I have called you to My right hand away from My left, and now you wilfully desire to be on My left. Hence perhaps they did this through the mother. For the devil…vatican.va
Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 20:20–23 — They knew not what they asked, for they were asking of the Lord a seat in glory, which they had not yet merited. The honourable eminence liked them well, but they had first to practise the laborious path thereto;…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:20–23 (3) — By the cup in the divine Scriptures we understand suffering, as in the Psalm, “I will take the cup of salvation;” [Ps. 116:13-15] and straightway He proceeds to shew what is the cup, “Precious in the sight of the…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (6) — The Lord knew that they were able to follow His passion, but He puts the question to them that we may all hear, that no man can reign with Christ, unless he is conformed to Christ in His passion; for that which is…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (3) — He says therefore, “Can ye drink it?” as much as to say, You ask me of honours and crowns, but I speak to you of labour and travail, for this is no time for rewards. He draws their attention by the manner of His…vatican.va
Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:20–23 — That by such partaking they may burn with the more zeal towards Him. But they, already sharing the readiness and constancy of martyrdom, promise that they would drink of it; whence it follows, “They say unto him, We…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (7) — Or, they say this not so much out of reliance on their own fortitude, as out of ignorance; for to the inexperienced the trial of suffering and death appears slight.vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (4) — Or they offer this in the eagerness of their desire, expecting that for their thus speaking they should have what they desired. But He foretels great blessings for them, to wit, that they should be made worthy of…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:20–23 (3) — Christ does not say, Ye are able to drink of My cup, but looking to their future perfection He said, “Ye shall indeed drink of my cup.”vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:20–23 (4) — It is made a question how the sons of Zebedee, James, and John, did drink the cup of martyrdom, seeing Scripture relates that James only was beheaded by Herod, while John ended his life by a peaceful death. [Acts…vatican.va
Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 20:20–23 (2) — The Lord therefore commends their faith, in that He says that they are able to suffer martyrdom together with Him; but, “To sit on my right hand and on my left is not mine to give, but for whom it is prepared of my…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:20–23 (5) — But to me this seems not so. Rather the names of them that shall sit in the kingdom of heaven are not named, lest that, if some few were named, the rest should think themselves shut out; for the kingdom of heaven is…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:20–23 (5) — Or otherwise. That seat seems to be unapproachable to all, not only men, but Angels also; for so Paul assigns it peculiarly to the Only-Begotten saying, “To which of the Angels said he at any time, Sit thou on my…vatican.va
Remigius of Auxerre on Matthew 20:20–23 (2) — Or otherwise; “It is not mine to give to you,” that is, to proud men such as you are, but to the lowly in heart, “for whom it is prepared of my Father.”vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:20–23 (2) — Or otherwise; The Lord makes answer to His disciples in His character of servant; though whatever is prepared by the Father is also prepared by the Son, for He and the Father are one.vatican.va

Matthew 20:24–28

John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:24–28 — So long as the judgment of Christ upon this request was in suspense, the other disciples were not indignant; but when they heard Him rebuke them, they were sorrowful; whence it is said, “And when the ten heard it,…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:24–28 — They do not lay it upon the forwardness of the mother who spoke the request, but upon her sons, who, not knowing their measure, burned with so immoderate desires.vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:24–28 (2) — For when the Lord rebuked them, then they perceived that this request was from the disciples. For though they were grieved in their hearts when they saw them so especially honoured in the transfiguration, they yet…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:24–28 — But as the two had asked carnally, so now the ten are grieved carnally. For as to seek to be above all is blameworthy, so to have another above us is mortifying to our vanity.vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:24–28 (2) — But the meek and lowly Master neither charges the two with ambition, nor rebukes the ten for their spleen and jealousy; but, “Jesus called them unto him.”vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:24–28 (3) — By thus calling them to Him, and speaking to them face to face, he sooths them in their discomposure; for the two had been speaking with the Lord apart by themselves. But not now as before does He it by bringing…vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 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…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:24–28 (4) — He shews here that it is of the Gentiles to desire preeminence; and by this comparison of the Gentiles He calms their troubled souls.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:24–28 (2) — Indeed, to desire a good work is good, for it is within our will, and ours is the reward; but to desire a primacy of honour is vanity. For when we attain this we are judged of God, because we know not whether in our…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:24–28 (3) — Lastly, He sets before them His own example, that so should they little weigh His words, His deeds might shame them, whence He adds, “As also the Son of Man cometh not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:24–28 (2) — For though the Angels and Martha ministered to Him, yet did He not come to be ministered unto, but to minister; [marg. note: Matt 4:11; John 12:2] yea, His ministry extended so far, that He fulfilled even what…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:24–28 (5) — How much soever you humble yourself, you cannot descend so far as did your Lord.vatican.va

Matthew 20:29–34

Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 — As the proof of the husbandman’s industry lies in the abundance of his crop, so the fulness of the Church is the evidence of an industrious teacher; so it is here said, “And as they departed from Jericho, a great…vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:29–34 — Mark relates this miracle, but speaks of only one blind man. This difficulty is thus explained; of the two blind linen whom Matthew has introduced, one was well known in that city, as appears by Mark’s mentioning…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 (2) — For they saw how mean their clothes, and considered not how pure their consciences. See the foolish wisdom of men! They think great men are hurt when they receive the homage of the poor. What poor man dare salute a…vatican.va
Hilary of Poitiers on Matthew 20:29–34 — Or, They bid them hold their peace, not from reverence for Christ, but because they were grieved to hear from the blind what they denied, namely, that the Lord was the Son of David.vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:29–34 — Or; Those that believed rebuked them that they should not dishonour Him by styling Him merely Son of David, but should rather say, Son of God, have mercy on us.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 (3) — They were rather encouraged than repelled by this rebuke. For so faith is quickened by being prohibited; and hence is secure in dangers, and in security is endangered; whence it follows, But they cried out the more,…vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 — Christ suffered them to be forbidden, that their desire might be the more evidenced. Hence learn that though we be repulsed, yet if we come to God with earnestness, of ourselves, we shall obtain that we ask. It…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:29–34 — Jesus stood still, because they being blind could not see their way. About Jericho were many pits, crags, and abrupt precipices; therefore the Lord stands still, that they might come to Him.vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:29–34 (2) — Or; Jesus does not pass on, but stands still, that by His standing His goodness may not pass by, but as from an abiding fount mercy may flow forth upon them.vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:29–34 (2) — He commands that they be called to Him that the multitude may not withhold them; and He asks them what they would, that by their answer, their necessity may be made apparent, and His power be shewn in their healing.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 (4) — Or; He asks them on account of their faith, that whereas they who were blind confess Christ to be the Son of God, those who had their sight might be put to shame for their esteeming Him only man. They had indeed…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:29–34 (3) — The Creator bestows what nature had not given; or at least mercy accords what weakness had withheld.vatican.va
John Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 (2) — But as before this bounty they had been persevering, so after the receiving it they were not ungrateful.vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 (5) — On being healed they rendered a high service to Christ; for it follows, “And they followed him.” For this the Lord requires of thee, according to the Prophet, that “thou be careful to walk with the Lord thy God.”…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:29–34 (4) — They then who had sat shut up in Jericho, and knew only to cry with their voice, afterwards follow Jesus, not so much with their feet as in their virtues.vatican.va
Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 20:29–34 — But Jericho, which is interpreted ‘the moon,’ denotes the infirmity of our changefulness.vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:29–34 (3) — Figuratively, Jericho is taken to be the world, into which Christ came down. They who are in Jericho, know not how to escape from the wisdom of the world, unless they see not Jesus only coming out of Jericho, but…vatican.va
Jerome on Matthew 20:29–34 (5) — By the two blind men are generally understood the Pharisees and Sadducees.vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:29–34 (2) — Otherwise; The two blind men sitting by the wayside, denote certain of both nations already by faith coming in to that temporal dispensation, according to which Christ is the way, and seeking to be enlightened, that…vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:29–34 (3) — For bad or lukewarm Christians are an hindrance to good Christians, who seek to perform the commandments of God. Notwithstanding these cry and faint not; for every Christian at his first setting about to live well…vatican.va
Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 20:29–34 (4) — Jesus therefore, the same who said, “To him that knocketh it shall be opened,” hearing them, stands still, touches them, and gives them light. Faith in His temporal incarnation prepares us for the understanding of…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 (6) — Some interpret that the two blind men are the Gentiles; one sprung from Cham, the other from Japhet; they sat by the wayside, that is, they walked hard by the truth, but they could not find it out; or they were…vatican.va
Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 20:29–34 (2) — But recognizing the rumour of Christ, they desired to be made partakers of Him. Many spake against them; first the Jews, as we read in the Acts; then the Gentiles harassed them by persecution; but yet they might not…vatican.va
Pseudo-Chrysostom on Matthew 20:29–34 (7) — Accordingly Jesus touched the eyes of the Gentile mind, giving them the grace of the Holy Spirit, and when enlightened they followed Him with good works.vatican.va
Origen on Matthew 20:29–34 (4) — We also now sitting by the wayside of the Scriptures, and understanding wherein we are blind, if we ask with desire, He will touch the eyes of our souls, and the gloom of ignorance shall depart from our minds, that…vatican.va

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Psalm 116:13 · Psalm 116:14 · Psalm 116:15 · Micah 6:8 · Matthew 4:2 · Matthew 4:11 · Matthew 10:23 · Matthew 12:39 · Matthew 19:28 · Mark 10:35 · Luke 9:33 · Luke 18:35 · John 2:19 · John 12:2 · Acts 12:2 · Romans 16:9 · Galatians 3:3 · Galatians 4:2 · Hebrews 1:13

Matthew 20

Passages · 123

Matthew 20:1–16

Matthew 20:17–19

Matthew 20:20–23

Matthew 20:24–28

Matthew 20:29–34

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