And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;
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Augustine of Hippo
AD 430
Now mystically, you must understand by the temple; Christ Himself, as man in His human nature, or with His body united to Him, that is, the Church. Put inasmuch as He is the Head of the Church, it was said, Destroy this temple, and I will raise it up in three days. Inasmuch as the Church is joined to Him, is the temple understood, of which He seems to have spoken in the same place, Take these away from hence; signifying that there would be those in the Church who would rather be pursuing their own interest, or find a shelter thereinto conceal their wickedness, than follow after the love of Christ, and by confession of their sills receiving pardon be restored.
