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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Ancient Greek Expositor
But the Lord rejoiced in being held back, yet bid them let Him go, that others also might partake of His teaching, as the time of His presence would not last long; as it follows, And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also, &c. Mark says, Unto this I came, showing the loftiness of His divine nature, and His voluntary emptying Himself of it. …
Western Saints
Bonaventure
Third, flattery is excluded in that which is added: And he said to them: To other cities also I must preach the kingdom of God. He does not flatter them, but shows that he cares equally for all; whence he could say that word of 1 Thessalonians 2: "Neither were we found in words of flattery, nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others." For he did not seek to please men, but God; and therefore he says: I must preach the gospel, because this is the will of the Father; whence he adds: For therefore I am sent; Isaiah 61: …
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