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Patristic A.D. 430 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of Matthew, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on Matthew 18:23-35

Augustine of Hippo, on Matt 18:23

Augustine of Hippo · A.D. 354–430

Matt 18:23 · Douay-Rheims

“Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants.”

On this verse:

“(Quæst. Ev. i. 25.) This signifies that the transgressor of the decalogue deserves punishment for his lusts and evil deeds; and that is his price; for the price for which they sell is the punishment of him that is damned.”

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