{He that is not with me} (ho m(8820)(936e) met' emou). With these
solemn words Jesus draws the line of cleavage between himself and
his enemies then and now. Jesus still has his enemies who hate
him and all noble words and deeds because they sting what
conscience they have into fury. But we may have our choice. We
either gather with (sunag(936e)) Christ or scatter (skorpizei) to
the four winds. Christ is the magnet of the ages. He draws or
drives away. "Satan is the arch-waster, Christ the collector,
Saviour" (Bruce).
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