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Patristic A.D. 735 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of Luke, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on Luke 11:21-23

Bede the Venerable, on Luke 11:21

Bede the Venerable · c. A.D. 672–735

Luke 11:21 · Douay-Rheims

“When a strong man armed keepeth his court, those things are in peace which he possesseth.”

On this verse:

“As conqueror too Christ divides the spoils, which is a sign of triumph, for leading captivity captive He gave gifts to men, ordaining some Apostles, some Evangelists, some Prophets, and some Pastors and Teachers. (Ephes. 4:8, 11.)”

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