George Leo Haydock

Cloak. Diplois , means the outward robe. Hebrew mehil. (Haydock) (Galatians iii. 13.) — “The cross of Jesus Christ shall be the glory of believers, and the confusion of infidels.” (St. Leo, ser. xviii. de pas.) — A salutary and inward shame may be of great advantage. (Haydock) — Christ prays that his enemies may feel such a sorrow, and be converted. (St. Jerome) — “He speaks not against, but in favour of, the Jews.” (St. Augustine) (Calmet)