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Gregory the Great, on John 8:52
Gregory the Great · c. A.D. 540–604
John 8:52 · Douay-Rheims
“The Jews therefore said: Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest: If any man keep my word, he shall not taste death for ever.”
On this verse:
“(ut sup.) As it is necessary that the good should grow better by contumely, so are the reprobate made worse by kindness. On hearing our Lord’s words, the Jews again blaspheme: Then said the Jews unto Him, Now we know Thou hast a devil.”
PD · Catena Aurea: Commentary on the Four Gospels — St. John
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