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Theophylact of Ohrid, on Luke 22:31
Theophylact of Ohrid · c. 1055–1107
Luke 22:31 · Douay-Rheims
“And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:”
On this verse:
“From hence we draw a great doctrine, that human resolve is not sufficient without the Divine support. For Peter with all his zeal, nevertheless when forsaken of God was overthrown by the enemy.”
PD · Catena Aurea: Commentary on the Four Gospels — St. Luke
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