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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
They say "Away with him!" in accordance with Roman custom, since it was customary among the Jews to shout this phrase against the righteous, as they also shouted against the Lord: "Away with Him" (Luke 23:18).
Oecumenius
"Seize him." It is the custom among the Jews to use this cry against the righteous, as also against the Lord, "Seize him," instead of "Raise him up from the living." Others say it therefore, that is, those who speak according to our Roman usage: "Cast him into the pits." [AMMONIUS]
Western Saints
Cassiodorus
"Then Paul took the men, and the next day, being purified, entered with them into the temple." Paul, gladly taking the above-mentioned advice, took the four brethren, purified and with their heads shaved, and boldly entered the synagogue on the following day. He spoke there, giving them notice of the purification needed until an oblation was given to the Lord for their salvation. …
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