George Leo Haydock, on Jdt 8:21

“And now, brethren, as you are the ancients among the people of God, and their very soul resteth upon you: comfort their hearts by your speech, that they may be mindful how our fathers were tempted that they might be proved, whether they worshipped their God truly.”

“Brethren. Greek adds, “Let us shew our brethren that their soul depends on us, and the holy things, and the house, (temple) and the altar, are supported by us.” These were not therefore demolished, chap. v. 22. (Haydock) — “Yea, let us give thanks, above all, to the Lord our God, who tries us like our fathers. Remember,” &c.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.