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John Chrysostom
Catena Aurea · Matthäusevangelium 7
Mt 7, 12English original
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Otherwise; The Lord desires to teach that men ought to seek aid from above, but at the same time to contribute what lays in their power; wherefore when He had said, Ask, seek, and knock, He proceeds to teach openly that men should be at pains for themselves, adding, Whatsoever ye would &c.