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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
That is to say: I have spoken; whoever wishes, let him believe. Such a tone of speech shows a man who is not striving to fulfill his own desire, but who has in view the common benefit. This is what Paul usually does when it is not very necessary to argue. For what need has Paul to resist and insist that his words are commandments of God, when he is speaking to his own disciples, and has already said that whoever is spiritual will recognize their divine character? …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
But they could say: O Apostle, how am I to know that these are commands of God? I am unable to know this. The Apostle excludes this, saying: This is of no value to you, because you should not be ignorant. Why? Because anyone who does not recognize this, he is not recognized: "Amen, I say to you: I know you not" (Matt 25:12), from which it is clear that all are bound to know the things necessary for salvation, which he previously commanded, as well as the apostles and prophets. …
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