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Mat 26:13. Τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦτο, this Gospel) i.e. which Christ preached.[1116]-λαληθήσεται, shall be spoken of) And so it is. This saving of our Lord was both heard and afterwards committed to writing by St Matthew. Its fulfilment furnishes a proof of the truth of Christianity. No earthly monarch can bestow immortality on any action, even though he employ all his wealth and power to do so.-μνημόσυνον, a memorial) The memory of the godly may flourish even though their names be unknown.[1117]
[1116] He speaks humbly and modestly.-V. g.
[1117] Comp., however, Joh 12:3 [from which it seems the name of the woman is known, viz. Mary], and footnote on Mat 26:6 above, extracted from the Harm. Ev.: and again, the Gnomon on Luk 24:18.-E. B.