Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.
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Glossa Ordinaria
AD 1480
Ap. Anselm: Rejoice, that is, in mind, exult with the body, for your reward isnot great only but “abundant in heaven.”.
non occ.: He invites them to patience not only by the prospect of reward, but by example, when He adds, “for so persecuted they the Prophets who were before you.”
