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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Jerome
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him. Now, which of the two did the will of his father?' They said, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. …
Thomas Aquinas
There follows the reason. And first he says that the Jews were disobedient; secondly, that the publicans obeyed; thirdly, that they did not follow him. He says "John came to you in the way of justice," because he led them into the way of justice. …
Rabanus Maurus
John came preaching the way of righteousness, because he pointed to Christ, who is the fulfilling of the Law.
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