“See how unambitious He was, and void of boasting: in that He did not lead people about with Him, but whereas, when healing was required, He had Himself gone about everywhere, visiting both towns and country places; now when the multitude is become very great, He sits in one spot: and that not in the midst of any city…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — Homily on the Gospel of Matthew 15
Original
2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
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In context
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
— Matthew 5:2 —
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.