This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah. Matt. 8:17
The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord.
Abstain from pollution of idols and from fornication.
I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
In his days may the righteous flourish. Ps. 72:7
I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish. Eze. 17:24
Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats?. Psalm 50:13