OLD TESTAMENT

Wisdom 2:20

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Let’s condemn him to a shameful death, for he will be protected, according to his words.”

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Verse 20. Words. Or he shall be punished for what he has said. Syr. Vat. and so forth Matthew 26:61. Calmet.—We shall hence form a judgment of his real merits, ( Menochius.) unless this be spoken ironically; as if the just had foolishly flattered himself with the divine protection. Matthew 27:43. Bible.

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