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What the Fathers say

Luke 5:28

Eastern Fathers

Basil of Caesarea

He not only gave up the profits of the customs, but also despised the dangers which might occur to himself and his family from leaving the accounts of the receipts uncompleted.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗

Western Saints

Bonaventure

Secondly, perfection is shown on the part of the consenting free will by obeying, when there follows: And leaving all things, rising up, he followed him: in which is designated the perfect consent of free will both as regards withdrawal from evil and advancement in good and consummation in the perfect state. …

Commentary on Luke, Chapter 5 ↗