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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Cornelius a Lapide
AD 1637
But now ye seek, &c. Abraham did not injure any one, but saved Lot, and as many as he could. But the Jews were eager to kill Christ. The Jews (Perke. Avoth. cap. v.) draw the same contrast between a disciple of Abraham and of Balaam.