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Patristic A.D. 407 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of Matthew, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on Matthew 23:5-12

John Chrysostom, on Matt 23:5

John Chrysostom · A.D. 347–407

Matt 23:5 · Douay-Rheims

“And all their works they do for to be seen of men. For they make their phylacteries broad, and enlarge their fringes.”

On this verse:

“Not only does the Lord forbid us to seek supremacy, but would lead His hearer to the very opposite; He that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”

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