Such things as are set before you (τα παρατιθεμενα υμιν). The things placed before you from time to time (present passive particip…

Eat such things as are set before you.—The precise form of the precept is peculiar to St. Luke, but the spirit is the sam…

The Jewish Rabbis, in their travels, were very particular about food; it is said to have been very difficult to find a dish to their taste. This mi…

St. John Chrysostom: Peace is the mother of all good things; without it, all other things are useless. Our Lord therefore comm…

It is not clear whether the messengers feared being offered food prohibited to Jews. These words may have been preserved because of their appropria…

And into whatsoever city you enter Into whatsoever house in it you go, and apply to for lodging and entertainment,