Lucas 17

Titus of Bostra · Comentário Patrístico (catena)

Lucas 17:11

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] saying, And it came to pass, showing that the Samaritans were indeed well disposed towards the mercies above mentioned, but the Jews not so. For there was enmity between the Jews and the Samaritans, and He to allay this, passed into the midst of both nations, that he might cement both into one new man. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 17:12

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] They associated together from the sympathy they felt as partakers of the same calamity, and were waiting till Jesus passed, anxiously looking out to see Him approach. As it is said, Which stood afar off, for the Jewish law esteems leprosy unclean, whereas the law of the Gospel calls unclean not the outward, but the inward leprosy. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 17:13

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] They pronounce the name of Jesus, and gain to themselves the reality. For Jesus is by interpretation Saviour. They say, Have mercy upon us, because they were sensible of His power, and sought neither for gold and silver, but that their bodies might put on again a healthful appearance. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 17:15-16

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] When he found that he was cleansed, he had boldness to draw near, as it follows, And fell down on his face at his feet giving him thanks. Thus by his prostration and prayers showing at once both his faith and his gratitude. It follows, And he was a Samaritan. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Lucas 17:18-19

[(as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)] Wherein it is shown, that strangers were more ready to receive the faith, but Israel was slow to believe; and so it follows, And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way, thy faith has made thee whole. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas