Bonaventure

As regards the confident intercession of the elders, he adds: And they, when they had come to Jesus, entreated him earnestly, because they did this out of love and confidence; Romans 12: "Not slothful in solicitude, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, instant in prayer, sharing in the necessities of the saints." And because the most powerful reason for obtaining a request is the merit of the one on whose behalf it is sought, therefore they add, saying: He is worthy that you should grant this to him; and thus you have already found …

Commentary on Luke, Chapter 7 ↗