And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
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Cyril of Alexandria
AD 444
This was the greatest sign that He had really put on our flesh, and trampled under foot all pride. For they followed Him not afar off, but thronged Him.
For it was not lawful forthe unclean either to touch any of the holy saints, or come near a holy man.
For the miracle which was performed escaped not the Lord, but He who knew all things asks as if He were ignorant.
Moreover, He persuaded the ruler of the synagogue to believe undoubtingly that He would rescue his daughter from the hands of death.
