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Patristic A.D. 367 · Catena Aurea: Gospel of Matthew, as excerpted in the Catena Aurea on Matthew 21:1-9

Hilary of Poitiers, on Matt 21:1

Hilary of Poitiers · c. A.D. 310–367
Matt 21:1 · Douay-Rheims
“And when they drew nigh to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto mount Olivet, then Jesus sent two disciples,”
On this verse:
“The words of their song of praise, express His power of redemption; in calling Him the Son of David, they acknowledge His hereditary title to the kingdom.”
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