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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Oecumenius
Behold, I come like a thief, says the Lord. He says "like a thief" because of the sudden and unexpected nature of his second coming. Blessed is he that watches and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked. He persevered in the way of the thief; therefore he said that the garments must be kept so that they are not lost, garments meaning the virtuous and modest life by which we are deemed worthy of God's protection, that is, the body so that it may be holy and clean. …
Cyprian
Of the benefits of martyrdom. In the Proverbs of Solomon: "The faithful martyr delivers his soul from evils." Also in the same place: "Then shall the righteous stand in great boldness against them who have afflicted them, and who took away their labours. …
Western Saints
Bede
Blessed is he who watches and keeps his garments, etc. Blessed are those whose sins are covered (Psalm 31), who cover the shame of a blameworthy life before the eyes of the just with the cloak of subsequent good works. And in the Gospel, the Lord, using the example of avoiding a thief, commands the servants to be watchful.
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