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Examining the topological structure of Matthew, A. J. Maas provides careful exposition and discourse of Gospel of Matthew in relationship to the other Synoptic Gospels. Drawing resolutely on the writings of the Early Church Fathers, A. J. Maas establishes the importance of the Gospel of Matthew.

24. Then Jesus said to his disciples.] b. The Christian cross. “If any man will come after me” denotes that Christ does not force men to become his disciples [Chrys.]. “Let him deny himself” by disregarding his inordinate affections for pleasure and honor, and for all the sources of pleasure and honor [cf. Gregor. hom. in. evang. xxxii. 2; Chrys. Theoph. Mald. Jans. Sylv. Lap.], and let him show in word and deed that “Christ liveth in him” [Gal. 2:20; cf. Orig. Chrys. Jer. Rab. Pasch. Thom.]. The
Matthew 16:24