Thomas Aquinas

And taking the seven loaves: in which is signified that whatever spiritual things have been administered to others was first in Christ; hence Acts 1:1: Jesus began to do and to teach. All spiritual things were in him. Hence John 3:34: God doth not give the Spirit by measure. And giving thanks, he broke, and gave to his disciples: hence he gave us an example that we should give thanks; 1 Thess. 5:18: in all things give thanks. Then, because not all things are given to all, as is found in 1 Cor. 12. Likewise 1 Cor. …

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