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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Cyril of Alexandria
And He sends messengers to make a place for Him and His companions, who when they came to the country of the Samaritans were not admitted, as it follows, And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and altered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him. …
Western Saints
Bonaventure
Secondly, there is added the authority of the disciples, by which they were seeking lodging, when he says: And he sent messengers before his face. For it befits the great Lord to have messengers as forerunners, according to what is said in Malachi, chapter three: "Behold, I send my Angel," that is, my messenger, "who will prepare the way before your face." So also we read concerning Jacob in Genesis, chapter thirty-two, that "he sent messengers before him." And because good messengers faithfully and swiftly carry out the command of …
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