ACC ~ Matthew 20 v18

GOING UP TO JERUSALEM

INCOMPLETE WORK ON MATTHEW: “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem.” Behold—it is the language of one calling to witness so that they may hide the memory of this foreknowledge in their hearts. It is even more dramatic than if he should say, “Behold, now indeed a third time I predict to you the mystery of my future suffering.” Having been repeated more often, it was intended to occupy their thoughts more deeply. HOMILY 35. [1]

[1] PG 56:823.

CONDEMNED TO DEATH

INCOMPLETE WORK ON MATTHEW: All the glory of God and all the salvation of humanity have been placed in Christ’s death. For there is no thing which pertains more to humanity’s salvation than Christ’s death. Nor is there anything else for which we should thank God more than for his death. HOMILY 35. [1]

[1] PG 56:822-23.

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