And one of the crowd said unto him, Teacher, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
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Bede
AD 735
He who wills to impose the trouble of division of lands upon the Master who is commending the joys of heavenly peace, is rightly called man, according to that, whereas there is envying, strife, and divisions among you, are you not men?
He takes occasion from this foolish petitioner to fortify both the multitudes and His disciples alike by precept and example against the plague of covetousness. Whence it follows, He said to them, Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; and he says, of all, because somethings seem to be honestly done, but the internal judge decides with what intention they are done.
