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Matthew 13:21

Western Saints

Jerome

Note that which is said, is straightway offended. There is then some difference between him who, by many tribulations and torments, is driven to deny Christ, and him who at the first persecution is offended, and falls away...

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗

Thomas Aquinas

But the root is charity. Ephesians 3:17: rooted and grounded in charity etc. But he is only for a time, and rejoices for a time; Sirach 6:10: there is a friend, a companion at the table, and he will not abide in the day of distress. This therefore is the occasion: that he has no root. And how is it? Because he is badly fixed. …

Commentary on Matthew ↗