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Matthew 18:30

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

That is, he nourished such thoughts towards him that he sought his punishment. But he went his way.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗

Thomas Aquinas

But nothing availed him; hence it says but he would not. Prov 12:10: the bowels of the wicked are cruel. And he cast him into prison, i.e., into tribulation, till he paid the debt, i.e., for the purpose of paying the debt. Prov 6:34: the anger and fury of a man will not spare in the day of revenge.

Commentary on Matthew ↗

Remigius of Rheims

That is, his wrath was the rather inflamed, to exact vengeance of him; And he cast him into prison, until he should pay the debt; that is, he seized his brother, and exacted vengeance of him.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗