For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more earnest, of his own accord he went unto you.
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Cornelius a Lapide
AD 1637
For indeed he accepted the exhortation. The duty of exhorting you to almsgiving (Anselm).
Of his own accord. Without being bidden by me, he took on himself this task of exhorting you to this pious work.
