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11Thess 5:1

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:725…mes and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night (I Thess. v, 1, 2). And a little after: Therefore let… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:445…to the ages of ages amen h homily ix h chapter v but of the times and the seasons brethren you have no need that i write unto you for you yourselves know accurately that the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:469A…of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Thess. 2:1). And indeed in the former epistle he was saying, Of the times and the seasons ye have no need that I write unto you (1 Thess. 5:1). So, if he had been present, he would… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:801D…rbing those who suffer from that untimely curiosity, says: "But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write unto you" (1 Thess. 5. 1). For what, tell me, is the gain? Let u… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:649…that occur in this present life h chapter v h d vers but of the times and the seasons brothers you have no need that i write to you for you yourselves know accurately that the… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1749…and concerning himself in labors in watchings in fastings and he adds but of the times and the seasons brethren ye have no need that i write unto you for yourselves know perfectly that the day… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1181D…ss. iv, 13. — « And I will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful, even as others who have no hope. » I Thess. v, 1-3. — « But of the times and moments, bret… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:87…gave and that which was given iv as touching brotherly love you have no need that i write unto you for you yourselves are taught of god to love one another and indeed you do it… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:95…charity honor peace long suffering and the love of learning h v but of the times and the seasons brethren you have no need that i write to you for you yourselves know perfectly that the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1313…who do not hope for a resurrection h chapter v h vers but of the times and the seasons brethren you have no need that i should write to you for it is superfluous and useless…

21Thess 5:2

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41Thess 5:4

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:603…destruction comes upon them but you are not in darkness that the day should overtake you as a thief for you are all children of light and children of day we must be vigilant therefore b… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:919C…ds of my trespasses!” That is to say, far from my divinity are the [The Latin column continues the critical commentary on the interpretation of texts such as 1 Thess. 5:4 and the authenticity of certain quotes:… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:919C…ommentary on the interpretation of texts such as 1 Thess. 5:4 and the authenticity of certain quotes:] ...it is likely, however, that Paul is also cited here, 1 Thess. v, 4, where it is read: ou estè en skotei,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:449…he does not speak these things about them he added but you brethren are not in darkness that the day should overtake you as a thief here he speaks of the dark and unclean life for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:461D…this when he said: For ye were sometimes darkness (Eph. 5. 8); and again: Ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief (1 Thess. 5. 4). Since, therefore, it is night, so to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:915…in a woman with child and they shall not escape but you brethren are not in darkness that that day should overtake you as a thief for all you are the children of light and the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:97…who were saying peace and safety he speaks about sinners but you brethren are not in darkness that the day should overtake you as a thief you are all sons of light and sons of the…

51Thess 5:5

61Thess 5:6

71Thess 5:7

Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:493…the rest but let us watch says the scripture and be sober for they that sleep sleep in the night and they that are drunken are drunken in the night that is in the darkness of… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1349…then as the rest do but let us watch and be sober for they that sleep sleep in the night and they that are drunken are drunken in the night but let us being of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:927…who are drunk with the vice of dark deeds, of whom Paul also says: For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night (1 Thess. 5. 7). You see, therefore, that for priests… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:449…do others but let us watch and be sober for they who sleep sleep in the night and they who are drunk are drunk in the night d we however being of the day let us… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:847…not sleep as others do but let us watch and be sober for they that sleep sleep in the night and they that are drunken are drunk in the night let the fire of the support… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:915…not sleep as do others but let us watch and be sober for they that sleep sleep in the night and they that are drunk are drunk in the night but let us who are of… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1179…who given over to sloth neglect themselves they that sleep he says sleep in the night and they that are drunk are drunk in the night and again the day of the lord shall so come…

81Thess 5:8

Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:493…are drunken in the night that is in the darkness of ignorance but let us who are of the day be sober for you all are children of light and children of the day we are… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1349…that are drunken are drunken in the night but let us being of the day be sober putting on the breastplate of faith and love and for a helmet the hope of salvation whatever further they… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:809…therefore brethren we are not children of night nor of darkness and but let us who are of the day be sober there was not therefore night for those being washed in their feet by jesus… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:449…therefore also signifying this that we have need of armor he added but let us who are of the day be sober putting on the breastplate of faith and love and for a helmet the hope… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:651…light he brings forward the same armor here also let us put on the breastplate of faith and love and as a helmet the hope of salvation he says let faith in god and love for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:915…the night and they that are drunk are drunk in the night but let us who are of the day be sober having on the breastplate of faith and charity and for a helmet the hope… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:627…of sin indeed let us too like soldiers stand in turn with the breastplate of faith and love and like a helmet clothed in the hope of salvation for it is with these arms that the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:97…are drunk at night but we being of the day let us be sober putting on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet the hope of salvation you are not in darkness that is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1317…sleep at night and those who are drunk are drunk at night but let us who are of the day be sober he calls those who sleep in malice sleepers as being inactive toward virtue and… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:77A…plains Euthymius and Theophylact, p. 40 C. In Chrysostom, Vol. XI, p. 492 F, "hoti" (that) is indeed edited, but that place demands... See what I have noted at 1 Thess. 5:8, in my edition of the New Testament. In…

101Thess 5:10

John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:915…d but unto the acquiring of salvation through our lord jesus christ who died for us that whether we watch or whether we sleep we may live together with him for which cause console one another… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1319…a jesus christ who died for us that whether we wake or sleep we should live together with him for this reason he says these arms must… John of Carpathus fl. 7th centuryPG 85:1859…wrath but for the obtainment of salvation through our lord jesus christ who died for us that whether we are awake in virtues or are asleep according to some circumstance as is expected in some failings…

111Thess 5:11

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1625A…every man another’s wealth” (1 Cor. 10:24); for the love of Christ “seeketh not her own” (1 Cor. 13:5), and elsewhere, “Edify one another, even as also ye do” (1 Thess. 5:11). Wherefore, he who has not fulfilled t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:349D…horts these same things, saying: Therefore exhort one another, as you also do; and again: Admonish the unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak (1 Thess. 5:11, 14). For lest anyone say: What does it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:671…ow, that he wishes them to be ready to answer, this is said to all (1 Pet 3:15). To the Thessalonians he says: “Edify one another, just as you also are doing” (1 Thess 5:11). But when he speaks of priests, he say… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1059C…an apostolic command that we should always rejoice, and that we should "comfort one another," and "be kind to one another," and "Love," he says, "is kind" (1 Thess. 5:11; Ephes. 4:32; 1 Cor. 13:4). In the epis… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:69D…not only know these things yourselves, but may also become teachers to others, so that you may be able, according to the blessed Paul, to build up one another (1 Thess. 5:11). For if you make progress in the Lord,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:73C…at they may bring others, and fish for those wandering, to build them up in the truth, just as Paul says: "Comfort yourselves together, and edify one another" (1 Thess. 5:11); and, "With fear and trembling work ou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:497C…with him always, and the child. It is permitted, therefore, for each to become a teacher. For build one another up, he says, into the one, as you also do (1 Thess. 5:11). Look; has a loss fallen upon the hous… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:33B…ing the great? For that each person is able to do this, hear how Paul permitted even the laity this: "Each one," he says, "edify the one, even as you also do" (1 Thess. 5. 11); and, "Exhort one another in these wor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:209D…ing upon the leaders; you can also, he says, edify one another. Which also writing to the Thessalonians he was saying: Edify one the other, even as also ye do (1 Thess. 5.11); and again, Exhort one another.… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1319…loved us that he died for our sake he lives vers therefore comfort yourselves together and edify one another even as also ye do do you see what then do you offer a pretense saying i…

121Thess 5:12

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:455…h homily x h we beseech you brethren to know them that labor among you and are over you in the lord and admonish you and to have… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1821…is the mediator of a better covenant and he adds saying but we beseech you brethren to know them that labor among you and who preside over you in the lord and admonish you and to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:915…about vers and we ask you brethren to know those who labor among you and are over you in the lord and instruct you and to esteem them… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:99…ask you brothers to recognize those who labor among you and who are over you in the lord and admonish you and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work be at peace… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1319…another since teachers are not sufficient for the instruction of everyone vers and we beseech you brethren to know them which labour among you since he said edify one another lest they should think that he… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1097…ask you brothers to know those who labor among you and who are over you in the lord and who admonish you and to hold them in the highest honor in love because of their work…

131Thess 5:13

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:455…that you may have them he says in greater abundance in charity for their work's sake and be at peace with them do you see how he recognizes the dissensions that arise not only he says… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:99…you and who are over you in the lord and admonish you and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work be at peace among yourselves these he says are the weapons we… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1319…what quality he presides over you c vers and that ye should esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake do not love them he says simply but very highly just as children love…

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161Thess 5:16

Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1429A…. And he desired that we all should rejoice, saying: "Always rejoice, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks" (1 Thess. v, 16, 18). And what is more fitting for this… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:217B…h him, but the utility which is derived from it extends to the whole life of men. "Always rejoice," he says; "pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks" (I Thess. v, 16-18). What, therefore, is this joy itself,… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:785…watching in it with thanksgiving (Coloss. iv, 2)... Always rejoice, pray without ceasing (1 Thess. v, 16). That one ought, even for those thing… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1147D…hy of so great a hope, how should we not rejoice at all times, since the Apostle urges us to 'rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks' (1 Thess. V, 16-18)?" And what could one say of the grace… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:69…indissoluble nature of this joy: "I will see you again, and your joy no one takes away." (John 16:22). And Paul again: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing." (1 Thess. 5:16-17). "And those who love your name shall b… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:781D…be the cause of the victory, to serve him in gladness, exactly as Paul was saying: That we may all rejoice, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks (1 Thess. 5:16), knowing to whom and on what condition…

171Thess 5:17

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1013A…ng Him, as has been said before. For if things are not thus, how can those words of the Apostle be in harmony with one another—that is, "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. v, 17), and "Night and day working" (II Thess… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:779…and elsewhere: "Pray without ceasing," he says, "in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God" (1 Thess. 5:17-18); and elsewhere again: "Pray at all tim… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:645…him by coming frequently (Luc. 18. 3-5). How do we also find Paul exhorting us, saying, "Praying constantly" (Rom. 12. 12), and again, "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. 5. 17)? But if to utter words at length over… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:521D…he instrument to the craftsman. For that it is necessary to praise at all times, hear what the Apostle says: "Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks" (1 Thess. 5. 17, 18). Since, therefore, it is necessary… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:495…by returning to you your blessed voices. Rejoice in the Lord always (Philip. 4:4): pray without ceasing for us (1 Thess. 5:17): fulfill your promises. For you cry ou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:567…41). And again He says: "Be ready, for the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not think" (Id. 24:44). Hear also the Apostle saying: "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. 5:17). Consider what that is, "without ceasi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:751B…[could not]— EPISTLE TO MONKS, FULL OF UTILITY AND VIGILANCE The divine Apostle says, "Pray without ceasing," and "without anger and disputations" (1 Thess. 5:17; 1 Tim. 2:8). And rightly did that holy… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1075D…mean that of undistracted prayer—the neglect of which the blessed Paul in no way wishes us to allow, saying: 'Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks' (1 Thess. 5:17). At the same time, he also indicates t… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:697B…and intently. And if there should be any delay in the requests, one must not grow weary nor desist. Indeed, the most wise Paul writes: Pray without ceasing [I Thess. v, 17]. For the devil disturbs us not a littl… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:823B…s in the games exercises self-control in all things." Moreover, continence is not well performed without assiduous prayer. For it says: "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. V, 17). Nor indeed is prayer pleasing to… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:805B…l the frankincense to be taken in the palm of the hand: all of it—why? because it is always necessary to pray and to give thanks without ceasing, as Paul says (I Thess. v, 17). But who is it that takes it in the pa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1561B…And he said to him: 'Arise, go, your faith has made you whole.'" "In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus regarding you." (I Thess. V, 17). A fitting subject for praise is the… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1585…e divinely inspired Scriptures. What then does the greatest dispenser of these say? "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks" (I Thess. v, 17-18). If, then, it has been commanded us to rejoice, to give th… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:489B…(Luc. XI, 10). For if you say it is impossible to repent, and to lament, and to weep daily, to humble oneself, always to rejoice, and to pray without ceasing (I Thess. V, 17), and furthermore, to keep one’s own he… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:573C…he who is from Christ truly acknowledges all things, and that we must practice constant prayer according to the apostolic exhortation, "Pray without ceasing," 1 Thess. v, 17, he taught it to the common Church, and… Evagrius PonticusPG 40:1245C…m lawless phantasies. XLIX. We have not been commanded to labor, to watch, and to fast at every moment, but we have been ordained to pray without ceasing (1 Thess. v, 17); because those former things, which he… Matthew BlastaresPG 144:1201A…holy things, and the prayer enjoined with fervent tears, and not that to which we are commanded to attend unceasingly; for "Pray," he says, "without ceasing" [1 Thess. 5:17]. Indeed, it was commanded to the Jews…

181Thess 5:18

191Thess 5:19

Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:537B…Spirit, who is given to those who believe and are reborn through the laver of regeneration? And writing to the Thessalonians also: “Do not quench the Spirit” (I Thess. V, 19). For he was admonishing those who cert… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:699B…fall into malice; and again you, by your will, drawing near to the Lord, are urged to revisit grace. For how is it written, Do not extinguish the Spirit (I Thess. v, 19), if that itself is inextinguishable an… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:769D…1: 5). The Son is also light: "For I am the light of the world" (John 8: 12). The Spirit is also light: for Paul would not have said, "Quench not the Spirit" (1 Thess. 5: 19). But since this is obtained from Him a… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:447C…to Pneuma can also signify the gifts of the Holy Spirit by the figure of metonymy, by which the effecting person is placed for the effects, as in Eph. iv, 23; I Thess. v, 19; I John iv, 1 (II Kilber, Theol. Wirc.… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:279C…and providence may fortify the newly planted faith on every side. Therefore, to the Thessalonians also he was writing, saying: Do not extinguish the Spirit (I Thess. v, 19): so that he may show that, with the gr…

201Thess 5:20

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:847A…ceived, let him be anathema (Gal. I, 8). . . Do not despise prophecies. But test all things: hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil (1 Thess. V, 20-22). That those who are not well versed i… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1297A…om such as these (ibid. 5). And again in another place: Do not despise prophecies; test all things; hold fast what is good; abstain from every kind of evil (1 Thess. V, 20-22). Therefore, if anything is said accord… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:245B…a prophet and who is a deceiver; which also he was saying to the Thessalonians: Do not despise prophecies; but test all things; hold fast that which is good (1 Thess. 5:20-21). For there was then a great corruption… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:213B…andered from the way of truth, having followed the way of Balaam.” II Petr. ii, 15. “Test all things; hold fast what is good; abstain from every kind of evil.” I Thess. v, 20. Those who flee evil are not to be prai…

211Thess 5:21

221Thess 5:22

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:815…despise not prophesyings prove all things hold fast that which is good abstain from all appearance of evil i thess v that the aged men be sober grave temperate sound in faith in charity in patience…

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241Thess 5:24

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:463…body for neither does it receive anything evil nor does the other faithful is he that calleth you who also will do it observe his humility for after he has prayed he says do not imagine…

271Thess 5:27

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:463…itself even through the middle paths and is present everywhere i adjure you by the lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren this too is a matter of great desire not so… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:917…will cause you to become entirely perfect and blameless vers i adjure you by the lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren the grace of our lord jesus christ be with you… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1325…of judas he adds with a holy one b ver i adjure you by the lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren not so much for the sake of instruction but so…

281Thess 5:28

Hermas fl. c. 100-160 ADPG 2:1031…the common era in which learned men pearson mill and others think the first epistle to the thessalonians was written for in the testament of levi these things are read venit autem ira domini super eos… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:899…changed which immediately follows the dead shall rise first indeed even in the first epistle to the thessalonians representing the same distinction in other words he says that some are those fallen asleep and others are… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:769…the verses of this index are nineteen h argument h h of the first epistle to the thessalonians h he writes this from athens having already seen them and having spent time among them the reason… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:655…spirit now and always and for ever and ever amen d h the first epistle to the thessalonians was written from athens h… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:673…majesty now and always and for ever and ever amen the second epistle to the thessalonians was written from athens h of the blessed theodoret bishop of cyrrhus interpretation of the epistle to the hebrews h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:917…be read to all the holy brethren the grace of our lord jesus christ be with you amen since this epistle contains reproofs lest perhaps those who were of depraved character upon receiving the epistle might… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:929…falsehood be surreptitiously inserted as if sent by the apostle the second epistle to the thessalonians was written from athens verses h exposition on the epistle to the hebrews h b caput primum vers god who… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1325…h exposition on the first epistle to the thessalonians chapter v h a ver faithful is he who calls you who also will do it see his…