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Augustine of Hippo

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So give to the poor; I知 begging you, I知 warning you, I知 commanding you, I知 ordering you.
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61:13
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Give then to the poor; I beg, I advise, I charge, I command you.
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Sermon 11:13 on the New Testament

 
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