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Matthew 8:15

Western Saints

Jerome

And he rose up and served them. That hand which had been touched was also healed.

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Thomas Aquinas

He touched her hand. Here he mentions the cure. Chrysostom asks why he cured the centurion's servant with a mere word, but her with a touch. And he answers on account of acquaintanceship; and in this he also shows his humility better. Therefore, he gave help by touch: "You have held my right hand" (Ps 73:23). And she rose. …

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