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Hilary of Poitiers, on Matt 26:39
Hilary of Poitiers · c. A.D. 310–367
Matt 26:39 · Douay-Rheims
“And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
On this verse:
“And why He thus encouraged them to pray that they might not enter into temptation, He adds, For the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak; this He says not of Himself, but addresses them.”
PD · Catena Aurea: Commentary on the Four Gospels — St. Matthew
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