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What the Fathers say

Exodus 23:5

Eastern Fathers

Clement of Alexandria

The Lord tells us to relieve and lighten the burden of beasts of burden, even when they belong to our enemies. He is teaching us at a distance not to take pleasure in the misfortunes of others and not to laugh at our enemies. He wants to teach those who have exercised themselves in these disciplines to pray for their enemies.

The Stromata Book 2 ↗