But without a parable he spoke not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
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Jerome
AD 420
Or else, that seed is very small in fear, but great when it has grown into charity, which is greater than all herbs: for “God is love,” But the boughs which it puts forth are those of mercy and compassion, since under its shade the poor of Christ, who are meant by the living creatures of the heavens, delight to dwell.
For they were worthy to hear mysteries apart, in the most secret haunt of wisdom, for they were men, who, removed from the crowds of evil thoughts, remained in the solitude of virtue; and wisdom is received in a time of quiet.
