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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"The word which He sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all." This he says also for the sake of those present, of the Jews, that He may persuade them also: this is why he forces Cornelius to speak. "He," saith he, "is Lord of all." But observe at the very outset, "The word," says he, "which He sent unto the children of Israel;" he gives them the preëminence. Then Peter commences his teaching, and reserves for the Jews the privilege of their birth. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
"He sent the word to the sons of Israel." He gives preference to the sons of Israel. He says this for the sake of those present, in order to persuade them.
Oecumenius
He says these things for the sake of those present, in order to draw them also into faith. Yet he grants to the sons of Israel the exception, so that they may not think themselves cast off forever. He is, he says, Lord of all.
Western Saints
Bede
He sent the word to the children of Israel, announcing peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. It appears (he says) that God is no respecter of persons, because He sent His only begotten Son, who is the Lord and Creator of all, to make peace with the human race, in whose name, as the Prophets attest, the remission of sins should be received not only by the Jews but by all who believe.
Hippolytus of Rome
Now Jeremiah says, "Who hath stood in the counsel of the Lord, and hath perceived His Word?" But the Word of God alone is visible, while the word of man is audible. When he speaks of seeing the Word, I must believe that this visible (Word) has been sent. And there was none other (sent) but the Word. And that He was sent Peter testifies, when he says to the centurion Cornelius: "God sent His Word unto the children of Israel by the preaching of Jesus Christ. …
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