Fathers

Loading…

What the Fathers say

Matthew 26:43

Western Saints

Jerome

And he came again and found them sleeping. For their eyes were heavy. And leaving them, he went away again and prayed for the third time, saying the same thing. He alone prays for all, just as he alone suffers for everyone. But the apostles' eyes grew weak and burdened by imminent denial.

Commentary on Matthew ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Consequently, the second falling asleep of the disciples is set forth: and he cometh again and findeth them sleeping: for their eyes were heavy, with sleep, i.e., on account of sleep, and on account of sadness; Ps. 30:10: my eye is troubled through indignation.

Commentary on Matthew ↗