1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Matthew 25:14 | *For even as a man going into a far country, called his servants, and delivered to them his goods; Luke 19:12. | But that the apostles and all men might learn how they ought to watch, and to prepare for the last day, he subjoins another instructive parable of the ten talents. It has a great affinity with that mentioned in St. Luke, 19:11. But this last was spoken at a different time, place, and occasion. It differs also in some points. --- For even as a man, etc. This passage is to be understood of our divine Redeemer, who ascended to heaven encompassed by his human nature. The proper abode for the flesh is the earth; when, therefore, it is placed in the kingdom of God, it may be said to be gone into a far country. (St. Gregory) --- But when we speak of his divine nature, we cannot say that he is gone into a far country, but only when we speak of his humanity. (Origen) |