Garment. By this is designated the tunic, which was under most. (Haydock) Feet. People in that climate had their feet bare in the house, and even on journies only wore sandals: so that frequent washing was requisite, Genesis xviii. 4., and 1 Timothy v. 10. These excuses were vain, and Christ would not regard them, Matthew xxv. 1., and Luke xii. 35. (Theodoret) (Calmet) The care of souls brings on many external occupations, which contemplative men would decline. (St. Gregory) (Menochius)

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