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Bede the Venerable, on Luke 18:9
Bede the Venerable · c. A.D. 672–735
Luke 18:9 · Douay-Rheims
“And to some who trusted in themselves as just, and despised others, he spoke also this parable:”
On this verse:
“Typically, the Pharisee is the Jewish people, who boast of their ornaments because of the righteousness of the law; but the Publican is the Gentiles, who being at a distance from God confess their sins. Of whom the one for His pride returned humbled, the other for his contrition was thought worthy to draw near and be exalted.”
PD · Catena Aurea: Commentary on the Four Gospels — St. Luke
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