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What the Fathers say

Jeremiah 31:26

Western Saints

Ambrose of Milan

For you should not be surprised if the Prophet says that his soul is disturbed, since the Lord Jesus himself said: "Now my soul is troubled." For he who took on our weaknesses also took on our emotions, in which he was sad even unto death, not because of death; for voluntary death could not have sorrow, in which the joy and refreshment of all was to come. …

Interrogation of Job and David 2.3.11 ↗