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Patristic A.D. 367 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of Matthew, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on Matthew 5:10

Hilary of Poitiers, on Matt 5:10

Hilary of Poitiers · c. A.D. 310–367

Matt 5:10 · Douay-Rheims

“Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

On this verse:

“Thus, lastly, He includes those in the beatitude whose will is ready to suffer all things for Christ, who is our righteousness. For these then also is the kingdom preserved, for they are in the contempt of this world poor in spirit.”

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