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Matthew 22:46

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

For they were silent from thenceforth, not willingly, but from their having nothing to say; and they received so deadly a blow, as no longer to dare to attempt the same things any more. For, "no one," it is said, "durst from that day forth ask Him any more questions." And this was no little advantage to the multitude. Therefore also unto them doth He henceforth direct His word, having removed the wolves, and having repulsed their plots. …

Homily on the Gospel of Matthew 71 ↗

Western Saints

Jerome

And no one was able to answer him a word, nor did anyone dare from that day on to ask him any more questions. The Pharisees and Sadducees, seeking an opportunity to accuse him, and to find some word by which they could trap him, because they were confounded by his teachings, no longer questioned him, but were clearly apprehended and handed over to the Roman authorities. From this we understand that the poisons of envy can indeed be overcome, but it is difficult for them to rest.

Commentary on Matthew ↗

Thomas Aquinas

And no man was able to answer him a word. Here the effect is presented, and it is twofold, because Christ was both respondent and opponent. As opponent: no man was able to answer; Job 9:3: if he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one for a thousand. Likewise, because in responding he had confuted them, therefore there follows, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. …

Commentary on Matthew ↗

Rabanus Maurus

Hence we learn that the poison of jealousy may be overcome, but can hardly of itself rest at peace.

Catena Aurea by Aquinas ↗