Homilies on Numbers, Homilia XXIII
My gifts, my presents§1
1On the word My gifts, my presents: if the typical sacrificial observance still stood, it would shut out gospel faith.
Latin · §1
De eo quod scriptum est: munera mea data mea. Observatio sacrificiorum typica si permaneret, evangelii fidem excluderet.
Legal types and gospel faith§2
2By Christ’s coming the nations turn to God. What was then observed was magnificent, yet a shadow of the heavenly.
Latin · §2
Ex adventu Christi gentes convertuntur ad Deum. Magnifica erant quae tunc observabantur, sed umbra caelestium.
Diversity of offerings§3
3The diversity of offerings marks diversity of merits and gifts in the church. Glory forever. Amen.
Latin · §3
Diversitas munerum diversitatem meritorum et charismatum in ecclesia designat. Gloria in saecula. Amen.