And all bore him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
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Cyril of Alexandria
AD 444
But what prevents Him from filling men with awe, though He were the Son as was supposed of Joseph? Do you not see the divine miracles, Satan already prostrate, men released from their sickness? .
It was a common proverb among the Hebrews, invented as a reproach, for men used to cry out against infirm physicians, Physician, heal yourself.
As if He says, You wish me to work many miracles among you, in whose country I have been brought up, but I am aware of a very common failing in the minds of many. To acertain extent it always happens, that even the very best things are despised when they fall toa man's lot, not scantily, but ever at his will. So it happens also with respect to men. For afriend who is ever at hand, does not meet with the respect due to him.
