heaven and becoming one with Christ. As Clement of Alexandria puts it: “The Kingdom of heaven does not belong to those who sleep and who indulge all their desires, but to those who fight against themselves” (Quis dives salvetur?, 21). 11:14. John the Baptist is Elijah, not in person, but by virtue of his mission (cf. Mt 17:10–13; Mk 9:10–12). Making reference to a popular song or a child’s game of his time, Jesus reproaches those who offer groundless
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