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Luke 9:43

Eastern Fathers

Cyril of Alexandria

Every thing that Jesus did claimed admiration from all men for a peculiar and divine light reflected upon each of His works, according to the Psalms, honour and majesty wilt thou lay upon him. (Ps. 21:5.) Although all indeed marvelled at those things which He did, He however addresses what follows, not to all, but to His disciples; as it is said, But while they wondered every one, &c.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗

Titus of Bostra

While all thus were wondering at the miracles, He foretels His passion. For miracles do not save, but the cross conveys the benefit. Hence he adds, For the Son of man shall he delivered into the hands of men.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗

Western Saints

Bonaventure

And all were amazed etc. - After the disposing occasion and the effecting power, the Evangelist here adds the consequent benefit. And this was twofold: the first universal, the second particular. The first was the arousal of all to reverence for his majesty, the second was the urging of the disciples to the understanding of truth. …

Commentary on Luke, Chapter 9 ↗