Where the Fathers quote 1 Timothy 2
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John ChrysostomPG 49:91expounds v.13“Αδαμ γαρ πρωτος επλασθη ειτα Ευα·”The hypothesis of the creation, including: «Adam, where are you?» and on not swearing
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:445expounds v.14“και Αδαμ ουκ ηπατηθη, η δε γυνη απατηθεισα εν παραβασει γεγονε·”On the Apostle Paul’s teaching: «Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression; she shall be saved in childbearing»
11Tim 2:1
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1409C…absent, provided that ekeine he dynamis be taken by apposition, and thus the sense be suspended, as I expressed in the notes to the Latin version. Paul, 1 Tim. ii, 1, where he commands "supplications, pray…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:459…can rightly perceive how each is properly understood he speaks as follows i exhort therefore that first of all supplications prayers intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all men and the rest i consider therefore that…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1651B…than interceding [entynchanein], since intercession, according to the Apostle, is an appeal for another, and not, as this of Samson is, for himself. See 1 Tim. II, 1; Rom. VIII, 27, 34; Heb. VII, 25. You w…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:117…to god for even paul proceeding from lesser to greater things says i exhort therefore that first of all supplications prayers intercessions and giving of thanks be made v in the lifting up of my hands…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:697D…o intercede and to ask, Paul would not have said: "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made (1 Tim. 2. 1)." Supplication is said when one asks G…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281C…one must pray, hear what Paul says: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men (1 Tim. 2:1). That not all of them at that time we…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:533C…, with whom to the Father, together with the Holy Spirit, be glory, power, and honor, now and always, and to the ages of ages. Amen. HOMILY VII 1 Tim. 2:1-4. That we may lead a quiet and peaceable…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:649A…and supplications be made for kings, and for all who are in high station and power, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity. ⟦1 Tim. II, 1, 2⟧ God, the Lord of all, commanded th…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:797…on he establishes regulations regarding ecclesiastical order h chapter ii h vers i exhort therefore that first of all supplications prayers intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men a supplication is a petition…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1291D…. — ‹ Fear God, my son, and the king, and do not disobey either of them. › Matt. ii, 10. — ‹ Seeing the star, the Magi rejoiced and brought gifts, › etc. 1 Tim. ii, 1, 2. — ‹ I exhort you, first of all, to…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1439C…e Spirit, with all prayer and supplication, and to that end keeping alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me.” 1 Tim. ii, 1, 8. — “I urge that supplications, praye…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:147…should be performed everywhere purely without any trouble and religiously h d i exhort therefore that first of all there be requested supplications prayers intercessions and thanksgivings for all men for kings and all who are…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:29…comprehended by human reasoning h caput ii h b vers i beseech therefore that first of all supplications prayers intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all men for kings and for all that are in authority…
21Tim 2:2
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:293…st verse of the Epistle to the Philippians; and Maximus at the beginning of the Celestial Hierarchy and the book On the Divine Names; furthermore 1 Timothy 2, 2 and Titus 1, 7; likewise Theodoret. Finally, the Apostle Pe…
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1107…those in high station that our affairs may be in peace so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty let us make mention of the holy martyrs that we…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:1141…powers and to pray for them the divine word instructs us so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life and it teaches us to render to all their dues to whom honor honor to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281…them at that time were believers is evident to everyone and again for kings and for all that are in authority that these were impious and lawless this also is similarly evident then stating the reason…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:533…the ages of ages amen c h homily vii h h tim that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty for this is good and acceptable in the sight of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:535…the common peace contributes not a little to this therefore he says that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life but if anyone while there is tranquility is troubled he is very wretched do you…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:683B…ern primarily for the preaching, not for secular things? For writing to Timothy he says: "That we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and honesty" (1 Tim. ii, 2); here, however, "That the word and doc…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:917…grant them lord a peaceful kingdom that we also in their tranquility may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all piety and gravity the deacon turns toward the door of the holy sanctuary holding the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:649…for kings and for all who are in high station and power that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity tim ii god the lord of all commanded these things…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:797…christ jesus also came into the world to save sinners b vers for kings and for all that are in authority very wisely he added the commonality of men lest anyone should think the prayer for…
Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:681…made for all who are in high positions so that he says we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity for it is the same god who in these last days…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1471…he may please him to whom he has engaged himself and again that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all piety and chastity the much desired lord teaches us these same things through…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1003…this but it happens from the infliction of punishment for kings and all that are in authority that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty for this is good and…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1439…for all men for kings and all who are in high positions that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life godly and respectful in every way this is good and it is pleasing in the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:147…for all men for kings and all who are in high positions that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty for this is good and acceptable in the sight of…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:29…of all supplications prayers intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all men for kings and for all that are in authority first of all that is in our daily worship for the priest as the common…
Nicholas Cabasilas c. 1322–c. 1391PG 150:395…the blessed paul feels it is so that we under their tranquility may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity and not only do we pray for those things which contribute to…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:601…them and subject their enemies to them in order that we too may lead a quiet and peaceable life preserving that which pertains to piety in dignity and since we also have need of protection as…
31Tim 2:3
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281C…yer, he adds: For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:3-4). For this reason, even if he finds an…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:533…may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty for this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:501…kings who are in high position usefully adds to his own disciple for this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our savior who will have all men to be saved and to come…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:639A…eat strength and with a high arm." That the Son is called and is God Gen. I, 27: "And God created man, according to the image of God he created him." 1 Tim. II, 3, 4: "For this is good and acceptable be…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1021…to attain a remote and quiet life in all piety and purity this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come to…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:797…reason but also that ceasing from impiety they might learn piety vers for this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:699…odor of a good fragrance etc as that they may be pleasing and acceptable in the sight of god a an odor of fragrance he says to the lord regarding piety for otherwise burned bodies are…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1003…may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty for this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:147…may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty for this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our savior who desires all men to be saved and to come to…
41Tim 2:4
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1085A…et XXXIII⟧. Thou who didst accept the repentance of the Ninevites ⟦Jon. III⟧; who willest that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth ⟦I Tim. II, 4⟧; who didst receive with fatherly bowel…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:227…over a perishing soul is like the devil who does not wish all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth for the lord also commanded in the gospels matt v…
Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:57…of all men god therefore also as the apostle writes he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and since we have with difficulty reached the end of…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:487…because they did not fear god for he being good and wishing all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth stretched forth his saving hand to share his own blessings…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:451…was the counsel of the most high save that he himself wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth they were weakened and there was none to help for…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:807…was ordered by the grace of our lord jesus christ who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth manifesting his wonders to those who believe in him for…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:813…however was done by the secret counsel of the lord who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth that he might show to all who worship him the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:673…those like them by the grace of the good god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and who teaches man knowledge having pondered them in the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1247…understanding h answer if anyone knows the goodness of god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and has learned the diligence of the holy spirit in…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:985…father and the goal of the divine will is manifest which desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth this therefore is the food prepared for him that we…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1239…my father and the will of the father is manifest who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth therefore if he yearns for us to be saved and…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:473B…e, it were possible for human nature to be taught and to perceive the essence of God, He who desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. II, 4) would not have kept silent concerning…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:993…to the prevailing habit of those who speak thus god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth having articulated the word in the air for the goal…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1187…is in the son yet the father as the apostle says wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth then surely he who possesses all that is the father's…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1195…also indicated that of the son and this is that he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth which could not happen in any other way unless death…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1599…lead those who are deceived away from the truth when god desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth hatred toward such men is perfect when one hates them…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:619…own labor and it is also said in vain that god wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth concerning however the text it is not of him who…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:437B…do not believe in Him should be saved by changing and believing, as Paul also says: Who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4). And He Himself said to the Jews: I c…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:717D…rselves, let us flee their company, only praying and beseeching the philanthropic God, who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4), to deliver them from the error and th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:743D…as they act impiously. For this will be pleasing and acceptable to God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (I Tim. II, 4). Let us not cease, therefore, from ma…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:927…the body of the church will be pure may god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth strengthen you for this hunt and lead them away from…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:35C…cares for nothing so much as the salvation of souls. This Paul cries out, saying: Who desires all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4). And again God Himself says: I do not…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:97…the same things for the master is generous and he d wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth therefore let us make ourselves worthy and with a fervent…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:183…of god fall to the lot of those alone a he desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and he wishes no one to neglect virtue for you…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:267C…His mercy, so that we may obtain a greater blessing than they from the Lord of all, who wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4); who does not will the death of the si…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:407D…u are still speaking, I will say: Behold, I am here" (Isa. LVIII, 9)? For can I not, who desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth? (I Tim. II, 4). For did I bring you forth from nothin…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:559…cxliii lxix lxxviii but what did the most benevolent god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth because he is near to all who call upon him…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:683…say to him that only good only merciful and benign who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth o immense height of kindness o interminable sea of indulgence…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281…this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth tim for this reason even if he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:529…for this is good and acceptable before our savior god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth as a common father of the whole world is the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:533…this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth h if he wishes common wars and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:535…all this is acceptable to god this he wants for he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth if he wills it is right to pray for all…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:925B…not willing the death of the sinner, but that he should repent and live (Ezek. 33. 11), for He wills all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2. 4), especially those who turn from sin. F…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1283…them that they might multiply and increase love until he who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth might make his will active in himself by the left…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:39…he rose again as god but since he is good and desires all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth he himself also opens wide the way of salvation and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:195…heal again the lord is truly merciful and compassionate and wills for all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and he directs all things wisely making the way of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1247…of him who has compassion for being good by nature he wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but that the greatness of the clemency has not appeared…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:461…those who do not approach you because he is good and wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth he is in a way incensed through anger against those…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:793…for he is good and a lover of mankind and he wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth v if anyone comes to me and does not hate…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:811…meaning of the parable is thus god the lord of all desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth for this reason he also gave the law as an…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:877…such a state of mind christ had pity on them who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:379…then because through you is fulfilled the will of him who wills all men to be saved and to reach the knowledge of the truth for i have rejoiced on account of these things and i…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:735…for our souls even in this because he is good and desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth according to what is written a and truly that which…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:501…this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our savior who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth d since therefore god is the savior…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:625…with that holy spirit of promise the same for god he says will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth for god he says hath from the beginning…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:639…for this is good and acceptable before our savior god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth hebr i but to the son 'your throne o god…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:671…we have just described since he is good by nature and wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth it is the mark of one who is good in…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:741…those on earth to know that the matter offends god who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth just as we say that for a man blindness of…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1021…this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but if you say for what reason…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:237…blind but he revealed what had taken place for he himself desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but since human nature possesses the freedom of choice those…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:75…his ways and live and the blessed apostle paul saith of him who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth therefore he desires her to feed also…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1631…reap the wages of impiety may the god of all who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth grant that we may become participants not of the latter…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:573…termed good pleasure eudokia the good will of god for he desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth ver do all things without murmurings and disputings c bear…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:797…this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth for he wishes all to enjoy salvation…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1245…magnitude and by being led to the munificent giver god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the recognition of the truth and who through men fishes for men unto salvation leading…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:895…impiously misinterpreted that expression about the hereditary bounty of god who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:965…is again attributed to the natural goodness of god whereby he desires all men to be saved and to reach the knowledge of the truth and not to be agitated by the deceptions of demons and…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3569…martyrs who imitate christ being exceedingly loving toward mankind and wishing for all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth so that he might recognize it and recognizing it might…
John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1889…who sighed who opened your paternal arms to the prodigal who desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth who rejoice over the repentant sinner and who do not…
John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1973…place of blood bring forth tears he is truthful who says i will have all men to be saved therefore he instructs us not only from the divine scriptures but he also teaches us through the…
Anastasius I of Antioch d. 598PG 89:1331…any to perish but all to come to repentance for he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth may god grant that this wise counsel may reach a…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1763…thirsting for our salvation as the apostle testifies saying that he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and it is written in the gospel according to luke…
Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:573…not bring him master but christ the son of god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and your prayer most holy father gregory was amazed at…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:969B…icked, He wills neither antecedently nor consequently; He permits them to [our] free will. For what is done by force is neither reasonable nor virtuous. ⟦Note: 1 Tim. ii, 4. Matth. viii, 30 seqq.⟧ God provides fo…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1349B…eir being from Him and subsist in Him (Colos. I, 17), and He imparts His gifts abundantly to all, even without being asked, and wills that all should be saved (1 Tim. II, 4) and partake of His goodness; and He is…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1577…cause of the things that occur for god wills antecedently of himself all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but when we have sinned he wills for us to…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1003…this is good and acceptable in the sight of god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth for there is one god and one…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:633…little worth was true moreover may the god of peace who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth not permit him who has been torn from us like…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1289…there is no respect of persons with god for the lord desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but because your priests make merchandise of the word of…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1325…not correctly that he illuminates some more others less for god desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth yet he compels no one so that free will may…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:63…vain for there is no respect of persons with god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but she said that you are so reverent concerning the…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:737…things are so by the grace of the merciful god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth as their ancient opinions are being changed and they are…
Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:523…who is it that proclaims these things if not he who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and to whom did he reveal these things to the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:147…good and acceptable in the sight of god our savior who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth in daily worship he says this should come before mention…
Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus 905–959PG 113:305…the discourse i am amazed at the philanthropy of god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth c for when those heathen and barbarian men entered into…
Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:385D…he priest, having become full of joy, and having prayed to the Lord our Jesus Christ, who wills all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. II, 4), having taken them, he catechized them…
Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1299…i have therefore come so that god may grant you also repentance unto the knowledge of the truth and that you may recover your senses from the snare of the devil to his will but if…
Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:413…and soul destroying deception for the lord receives those who repent wishing all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth being one who does not desire the death of the…
Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:895…the eye that sees all things beheld him and he who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth did not overlook him but showing his accustomed philanthropy also…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:31…share the same nature and it is acceptable to god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth if he desires all men to be saved do you…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 140:125…makes a prayer in these words o god our savior who willest all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth receive this thy servant who has scarcely at length repented…
Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:591…abandon me to the end for you are the one who wills all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of their deeds for whose sake also your only begotten son our lord…
John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:755…as those who speak are accustomed to doing thus god who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth impressed a word in the air articulately for the salvation…
John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:1167…the charity of christ which as much as in it lies wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth compelled us having dismissed all the comforts of the present…
Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1151…men insofar as it relates to god for he desires he says all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth for this reason he assigned them one rank and worth…
Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:383…are and worthy of all wonder come and see him who wills all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth come let us worship and fall down before him and…
Pseudo-John of DamascusPG 96:1403…resisted unto blood against evil sin struggling beyond nature he who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth having fortified the women by your mouth whom you begot…
51Tim 2:5
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:589A…all things were made by him ⟦Joan. I, 3⟧, that is, not only the creatures, but also the law and the prophets: and he himself is the mediator of God and of men ⟦I Tim. II, 5⟧." Which Word at the end of the age…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:729…a mediator is not of any one but god is one therefore there is one god and one mediator of god and of men and moreover of everything created who was not now for the first…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:771…god ' then after the one god he says 'one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus ' if therefore he says that he is a man paying attention only to his economy according…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:773…apostolic voice in his own letter through which the apostle himself said for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus this apostolic statement therefore he has maligned as…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:333…the father and he who worships in this way worships one god for there is one god and there is no other besides him when therefore the father alone is called god and when it is…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1155…en of a man on a new scroll" (Isa. VIII, 1), and not of flesh without form. And the Apostle also says: "A man, Christ Jesus, who gave himself for us" (1 Tim. II, 5, 6). Therefore, to him who was born of the seed of David, h…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1279…lamb before the shearer is dumb regarding whom paul writes there is one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for us and for our sins and in another…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:37…son likewise and the holy spirit not that there are three gods for there is one god and one law one legislator and one lord for one god is preached in three persons but how you…
Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:891…and one lord jesus christ through whom are all things and again for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man jesus christ and in him all things were created in…
Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:121…mediation just as the spirit also is said to intercede for us for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus for he is still pleading even now as…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:531…is the mediator of god and men having spoken this word that there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus he laid out for us the entire focus of…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:969C…d" (Acts VII, 55). VI. The heretic persists again and objects: "The Apostle," he says, "speaks thus of Christ: 'Mediator of God and men, Christ Jesus' (I Tim. II, 5)." But he does not know how he is again…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:97…father from above the holy apostle paul agrees with this teaching saying there is one god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus who being in the form of god thought it…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:695A…has a mediator; because God was invisible, and the world visible, God gave a Mediator worthy of trust. For the "Mediator of God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Tim. 2:5). For those things which require a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:231B…, therefore, he says, "As a man," this is what he means: otherwise he also calls Him man elsewhere, as when he says, "One God, and one mediator, Christ Jesus" (1 Tim. 2:5). We have said the things which were to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:535…to the knowledge of the truth to these things however he subjoined for there is one god and one mediator of god and men he had said to come to the knowledge of the truth showing…
Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:133…mediation just as the spirit also is said to intercede for us for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus for even now he is said to intercede…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:325C…that there is nothing, however sacred or set apart as a good, that we do not gain through Christ. "For He is," it is said, "the mediator between God and man," (1 Tim. ii, 5) and "through Him we have access in…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:879…being immersed in the works of the flesh but the mediator of god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself as a ransom for all set us free b and brought us across the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:503…and savior from the savior a god and father h other h for there is one god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a redemption for all if…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:683…scripture assigned to the son the role of mediator paul therefore said for there is one god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a redemption for all and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1459B…rd Jesus Christ, through whom are all things” (1 Cor. viii, 6). And again, writing to Timothy: “One mediator,” he says, “of God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. ii, 5). And in the same Epistle to the Hebrew…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:267D…h us."(Isa. VIII, 8-10) 12. But behold, they say, the Apostle openly confessed Him to be a man. For writing to Timothy he speaks thus: "The man Christ Jesus."(1 Tim. II, 5) This while…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1295…us with his own blood h from the epistle to timothy h for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all christ's…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:571…the father therefore as paul says one god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus for acknowledging one and the same christ although he is sometimes brought forward as word and at…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1045…son acting as mediator by becoming like us for it is written there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for us for he…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1093…and believe in one god and after the incarnation as paul says there is one god and one mediator between god and men for we say that the word of god became man immutably and as…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:797…the faithful and another of the unfaithful but there is one creator and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus one is the reconciler of peace who joined in himself things that were…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:121…then to the teacher of teachers writing to his most perfect disciple there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all and cease…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:129…and especially that apostolic saying which when writing to timothy he placed there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all b orth…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:191…these are of his humanity of the same from the same discourse for there is one god and one mediator between god and men man christ jesus for he still intercedes as a man even now…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:443…honor and glory for ever and ever amen and again one god one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus and again one god the father of whom are all things and it is…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:499…i heard from my father c the divine apostle also cries out one god and one mediator between god and men and again for since by man came death and by man came the resurrection of…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1421…christ all shall be made alive writing to timothy he likewise says one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus and in the acts while addressing the athenians he says the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1435…calls him both god and man and the blessed paul cries out there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself as a ransom for all but…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:125…the father the origin of light for there is one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus let us contemplate as best we can the illustrations of the most sacred oracles handed down by…
Justinian I 482–565PG 86:1009A…pply the passion of the cross to the incorruptible nature, he corrects such an error more clearly through other means, calling him the mediator of God and men [1 Tim. 2:5], naming him both man and God: so that…
Justinian I 482–565PG 86:1131…and again the apostle to timothy one god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all c saint ambrose says these things the word of god…
Evagrius Scholasticus c. 536-c. 600PG 86:2573…so that as our condition required one and the same mediator of god and men the man christ jesus might both be able to die by the one and not be able to die by the…
Leontius of Neapolis c. 590–c. 650PG 93:1595…power and as the apostle says one god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus therefore he is god for he would not be a mediator if he were only man nor…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:875C…er through the Son, who naturally mediates in the Holy Spirit. For, according to the divine Apostle, the Lord Jesus is the mediator between God and men; ⟦ 1 Tim. ii, 5.⟧ who, indeed, through the intermediate…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1003…to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself c because at that time…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:385…we are fellow bodies with him next hear the theologian gregory saying for there is one god and one mediator between god c and men the man jesus christ for he still even now intercedes as…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:493D…n his priestly invocations, is a representation of Christ. For the Apostle says: For there is one God, and one mediator of God and men, the man Christ Jesus (I Tim. ii, 5). Since, therefore, he is an image of C…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:1047D…gh "unto the ages," he proclaims the same one as God. And again, the same [Apostle says]: "One God, one also mediator of God and of men, the man Christ Jesus" (I Tim. II, 5). Wherefore Christ is properly both God…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:749…the greeks those who are called gods and lords but for us there is one god and one lord but for us there is one god the father since he said one god the father and…
Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:11…for men through the son for there is one god he says and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus and again through whom he says we have received the reconciliation and the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:149…not desire it for god does nothing by necessity in us d for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all the…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:589…mediation just as the spirit also is said to intercede for us for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus for he still intercedes even now as man…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1153…glory for ever and ever amen likewise one god one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus likewise one god the father of whom are all things many testimonies of this kind can be…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1251D…who have spoken the truth to you, which I have heard of God?" (Joan. viii, 20). But the blessed Apostle cries out thus: "One God and mediator of God and men" (I Tim. ii, 5). Likewise: "Because by a man came deat…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1439…emissary just as the spirit is also said to intercede for us for there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus he intercedes even now as man for my…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:209B…r is spoken of according to His humanity, and the Lord is also spoken of according to us: "For there is one mediator between God and men," as the Apostle says [1 Tim. ii, 5]; and: "Through him we have access" [Ep…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:811…form of a servant being made in the likeness of men and for there is one god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus gospel because he is the son of man…
Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:199…is rightly said 'the dominical man ' who is the mediator of god and men the man christ jesus since he is nevertheless the lord yet who in his holy family cannot be called a dominical…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1467…be the head for us he who became the one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus our lord if you further say that the assumed nature provided no work for god from which…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1545…all die so also in christ shall all be made alive and there is one god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus and and jesus increased in age and wisdom and…
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:409C…e ms. cod. of Synesius); menousōn, cod. V. Verse 42, anechomena, I. S. Page 853, verse 3, Iēs. Chr. chthes. Heb. xiii, 8. Verse 6, kai palin ho autos. I Tim. ii, 5. Verse 19, theon epi pantōn. Rom. ix,…
AnonymousPG 106:1273…sent to the human nature just as paul says one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus for does the very sending not signify the human nature for if he who was in the…
PG 154:3…h, who is over all things, God blessed for ever. (Rom. IX, 5.) And to Timothy: For there is one God, and one mediator of God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (I Tim. II, 5.) And to the Colossians: For in him dw…
61Tim 2:6
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:747C…e Acts. And he observes that the inscription "Paul the Apostle" was rightly and orderly omitted for this reason. From Book VII. — As the same relates, in I Tim. II, 6. "In his own times." That is, when me…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1111…and impassibility persuasive as when the apostle says the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for us who is over all god blessed for ever amen and writing to timothy he said remember jesus…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1279…there is one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for us and for our sins and in another place the apostle says by man came death and by…
Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1623A…ieved through His death, not only of the Father surrendering Him for us, but also of Himself [surrendering] Himself. For He gave His soul as a ransom for many (I Tim. II, 6). For the time being, however, they tho…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:537…he says one also mediator of god and of men jesus christ who gave himself a ransom for all the testimony in its own times what then also for the gentiles tell me yes and since…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:69C…e who emptied himself, he who gave himself up? For, he says, he delivered himself up for our sins (Gal. 1.4); and again, who gave himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2.6). What then is it? Do you see that beca…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1295…god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all christ's death is without controversy saving for the whole world but if christ is not god how…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:799…lord s passion was also undertaken for the sake of all vers who gave himself a ransom for all a testimony in due times whereunto i am appointed a preacher and an apostle i say the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:121…god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all and cease your vain babbling and stop imposing upon us laws concerning divine names moreover the very…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:129…god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all b orth i recall from where we drifted into this digression for when i had said that…
Justinian I 482–565PG 86:1131…god and one mediator of god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all c saint ambrose says these things the word of god did not take his beginning from the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:149…god and one mediator between god and men the man christ jesus who gave himself a ransom for all the testimony in due times to which i was appointed a herald and an apostle i speak…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:33…that he may not appear to be a worshiper of many gods who gave himself a ransom for all even for the gentiles if he died for all do you not endure even to pray for…
71Tim 2:7
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:479…i have a good witness of whom you cannot doubt for the teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth is the apostle paul he therefore writing to the hebrews when he enumerated all the holy…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:59…men nor through men but by the revelation of jesus christ became a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth indeed the savior himself also sent the apostles to teach all nations having first warned…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:189B…et no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth" (Ephes. IV, 29). For he wishes us to become his imitators, writing: "I speak the truth, I will not lie" (I Tim. II, 7). Since it is also an evangelical sayin…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:537…a preacher and apostle i speak the truth i do not lie a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth since therefore christ suffered for the gentiles and i was appointed a teacher of the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:799…ransom for all a testimony in due times whereunto i am appointed a preacher and an apostle i say the truth in christ and lie not a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth for…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1003…says in their stead he gave his own son in due times whereunto i am ordained a preacher and an apostle i speak the truth in christ and lie not a teacher of the gentiles in…
Nicetas David of Paphlagonia fl. c. 880-920sPG 38:825C…e wicked person to believe. "I know and am persuaded in Christ Jesus"; and again, "I speak the truth in Christ Jesus, I do not lie," says the Apostle of truth (1 Tim. II, 7); and by this manner, rendering his spe…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:149…the testimony in due times to which i was appointed a herald and an apostle i speak the truth in christ i do not lie a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth h ii…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:33…and therefore he claims this for himself i speak the truth i lie not a teacher of the gentiles he secures authority and faith for his word for because the other apostles were lethargic toward this…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:467…retains a pious opinion and having the mind of christ he is a teacher of the gentiles in faith and truth and whatever he speaks he speaks with piety what persuasiveness then is there in current…
81Tim 2:8
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:417…is similar to these and as to how one ought to pray i will therefore that men pray everywhere lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting in like manner also women in decent apparel adorning…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:443…d, as Paul teaches in the first Epistle to Timothy, saying: "I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation" (1 Tim. II, 8). Furthermore, a woman, especially…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:551C…ays correctly: for, "In every place incense shall be offered unto me," saith the Lord (Mal. i, 11); likewise: "I will therefore that men pray every where" (I Tim. ii, 8). Each person may also choose a certain…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1633A…um. 9. In the same place, however, one also reads ὁσίους, as also num. 30, and Comm. in Jerem. and in Joan. tom. XXVIII, n. 4; and thus the editions have 1 Tim. ii, 8, which is certainly the true reading, a…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:549B…lds the form of prayers. It is right, therefore, to join the vigilance and purity of prayers to the loaves of faith. But a pure prayer is, as the Apostle says (I Tim. ii, 8): "Lifting up pure hands without anger…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:83…he is the father of her bridegroom let us therefore consider her lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation in a garment adorned with modesty and sobriety adorned with the most worthy ornaments with which…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:607…deed according to him who says i desire that men should pray lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting b thus my lips and my hands will be set apart for thee so that my…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:167C…of prayers. To this person also let the Savior say: Stretch out your hand, as the Apostle says: "I desire that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands" (I Tim. II, 8). But since our discourse has proceeded…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:785C…ive if you have anything against anyone (Marc. xi, 25)... I will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up pure hands, without anger and disputations (1 Tim. ii, 8). That one ought to pray for one anoth…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:409A…d how every place has been designated for prayer? Hear again the blessed Paul as he says: "Lifting up pure hands in every place without anger and disputation" (1 Tim. 2:8). Do you see how He has cleansed the in…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:281D…is convenient for us for such an approach. Hear for again the teacher of the world saying: In every place lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputing (1 Tim. 2:8). If you have a mind purified from absu…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:295C…evoted to wisdom? Have you seen how what the admirable teacher of the world, blessed Paul, exhorted in writing, saying: "In every place lifting up holy hands" (1 Tim. 2:8), the patriarch fulfilled by his deeds,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:447…e so assiduous in prayers, and sober and humble in mind; and let us listen to Paul admonishing and saying: "Lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputing" (I Tim. 2:8); and let us strive always to be delive…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:429…ut even to remove the wrath against them; therefore he says: I desire that men should pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputing (1 Tim. II, 8). That is to say, even if you have an e…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:227…nd such great concerns, and who had not even room to breathe. But see also that apostolic saying fulfilled: In every place, he says, lifting up pure hands (1 Tim. II, 8). And what Christ commanded, this they…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:455D…interprets that, "The lifting up of my hands," saying: "I desire therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without anger and disputations" (1 Tim. 2:8). Evening demands of us the works of th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:283D…herefore, Paul, when mentioning prayer, required nothing more than the observance of this law: Lifting up, he says, pure hands without anger and disputation (1 Tim. 2:8). For if you have need of mercy, you do…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:751B…h⟧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 man say, "W…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:539…homily viii h i desire therefore that men pray in every place lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputing likewise also the women in seemly apparel with modesty and sobriety adorning themselves not in braided…
Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1205D…remove malice from your flesh" (Eccl. XI, 10); and the Apostle, who instructs, "Without anger and disputing in every place, to lift up holy hands to the Lord" (1 Tim. II, 8). Why, indeed, do we not learn from the…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1677…the apostle also says i desire that men pray in every place lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputations of thoughts and again casting down counsels and every height that exalteth itself against the knowledge…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1759…supplication and again i desire that men should pray in every place lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation and in the acts of the apostles they were persevering in the doctrine of the apostles…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1003…and lie not a teacher of the gentiles in faith and verity i will therefore that men pray that is as was fitting in every place lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputing d he…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:631A…earth worship Thee (Ps. LXV, 4). Thus, the Apostle of the Gentiles also wishes us to pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting (1 Tim. II, 8). For already that worship confined to…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:531…love that you are offering immaculate sacrifices to god for he says lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputations for how shall he who through prayer hastens to unite himself to god attain this while…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:35…taught and delivered in faith but it is delivered in truth ver i will therefore that men pray every where does christ then forbid praying in every place for he discourages them from doing this in…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1209…by love you can offer spotless sacrifices to god for he says lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation for how will he who through prayer hastens to unite himself to god attain this while…
Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1289A…shed—upon his shoulders and follows Christ. And he purifies the hands, who keeps them clean from rapine, robbery, and strife, so that, as the Apostle says (I Tim. II, 8), he may lift them up in every place, p…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:349A…things outside of God. From Nilus the Monk, to Agathius the monk. Therefore, the Apostle commands us to pray in every place, “lifting up holy hands” (1 Tim. II, 8), since every place is suitable for pra…
91Tim 2:9
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:551…admit the crime of idolatry therefore most beautifully did blessed paul say in like manner also that women he says adorn themselves not in braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing but which becomes…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:417…in decent apparel adorning themselves with modesty and sobriety not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing but which becomes women professing godliness with good works and that which teaches us the manner…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:443B…th shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; but (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works" (1 Tim. II, 9–10). And the prophet David says that the h…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1633A…ubsided and ceased, as in the elderly body of Sarah the τὰ γυναικεῖα ἔμμηνα [female menses]. Therefore, he prays that she be such as the Apostle describes in 1 Tim. ii, 9. Ibid. lin. 13, ἐπιτήδειοι. Read ἐπ…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:769A…not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth (Luke XII, 15). I TIM. To adorn themselves, not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array (I Tim. II, 9). Having food and raiment, let us be th…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:853…ornament becoming to christian women h chapter v h i tim ii in like manner also that women adorn themselves in modest apparel with shamefacedness and sobriety not with braided hair or gold or pearls or…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:373A…e writes these words: "Wives in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety adorn themselves, not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array" (1 Tim. 2:9); and again, "But she that liveth in pl…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:573…rel, with shamefacedness and sobriety, not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array, but as becometh women professing godliness with good works" (1 Tim. 2:9-10). And not only here, but one might see…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:237C…earls, and brings into the midst the poor who have perished by famine? For this reason Paul said: Not in braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly apparel (1 Tim. 2: 9). From these, indeed, the conspirac…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:561B…is reason, also when conversing with worldly women, Paul not only leads them away from wearing gold, but does not even allow them to put on expensive garments (1 Tim. 2:9). For he knows, he knows clearly, that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:183…the apostolic command which orders them not to adorn themselves with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly apparel but practice this with great extravagance and not only women but of men also as many…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:349…transferred his word back to the women and says not in braided hair or gold or pearls or costly apparel adorn yourselves see how he does not wish them to be adorned with these things nor…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:381…not even paul affects them crying out and saying not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly apparel behold this soul reaching to heaven how she did not think it disgraceful for him to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:507B…inners, lovable to those who live piously—he will cry out and will say likewise: "Women ought to adorn themselves, not with gold and pearls or costly apparel" (1 Tim. II, 9). Then if a Gentile should enter, a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:539…in seemly apparel with modesty and sobriety adorning themselves not in braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing but with good works when you pray christ says do not be as the hypocrites for…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:541…sobriety a that they should adorn themselves in modest apparel not with broided hair or gold or pearls but which becometh women professing godliness with good works what does he mean by apparel that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:561…et them adorn] themselves not in braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly apparel, but what is becoming to women professing godliness, through good works (1 Tim. 2:9, 10). Faithful is the saying, and wort…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:197C…e not mine, hear the blessed Paul speaking and giving instruction to women to adorn themselves, not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly apparel (1 Tim. 2:9). But with what kind do you wish, O Pau…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:199C…why does she enter wearing golden ornaments, when she ought to enter to hear that she must be adorned not with gold and pearls, nor with sumptuous clothing (1 Tim. II, 9)? Why therefore do you enter, O woman?…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:415…paul speaking and admonishing women that they adorn themselves not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly apparel but tell us o apostle in what manner do you command women to be adorned for…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:801…shamefastness and sobriety for this is the true ornament not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing that with braided hair is common to both rich and poor but the rest belongs to…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:925A…der the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin. For I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed like one of these. I Tim. ii, 9. — I desire that women should adorn the…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1003…might perhaps be participants of those things which they ask of god in like manner also that women adorn themselves in modest apparel with shamefacedness and sobriety not with broided hair or gold or pearls or…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:153…in decent apparel with modesty and sobriety adorning themselves not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly apparel but which becometh women professing godliness with good works how then did christ forbid praying in…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:35…golden ornaments and he commits rapine she herself altogether commits rapine c in modest apparel with shamefacedness and sobriety to adorn themselves he asks something greater and more excellent from women namely that they be dressed…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:959…was clothed like one of these tim ii i desire women to adorn themselves in modest apparel with shamefacedness and sobriety not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing proverbs vi let not…
101Tim 2:10
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:443…sobriety not with broidered hair or gold or pearls or costly array but which becometh women professing godliness with good works tim ii and the prophet david says that the holy man who prays has many…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:853…sobriety not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly array but which becometh women professing godliness with good works that women ought to keep silence in the church and at home diligently inquire concerning…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:573…with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly array but as becometh women professing godliness with good works and not only here but also elsewhere one might see him making much of the point that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:541…themselves in modest apparel not with broided hair or gold or pearls but which becometh women professing godliness with good works what does he mean by apparel that is that the garment should be wrapped around…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:153…themselves not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly apparel but which becometh women professing godliness with good works how then did christ forbid praying in public for he says enter into thy chamber…
111Tim 2:11
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:853…a shame for women to speak in the church i tim ii let the woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:629…is shameful for women to speak in the church and let a woman learn in silence with all subjection d but i do not permit a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over a man…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:593…his subjection, so that you may again understand the agreement of the Old and New Testaments. Let the woman, he says, learn in silence with all subjection (1 Tim. 2. 11, 12). The woman's duty; the woman s…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:543…for ever and ever amen d h homily ix h let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:801…this aim therefore let the rest also be joined verse let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i permit not a woman to teach nor to have dominion over a man but to…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:211…work as servants to their husbands as lords and again let a woman learn in silence with all subjection and so that she upon hearing he shall rule over you might not think the lordship to…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:909…that he was speaking with a woman i tim ii let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i do not permit a woman to teach nor to have authority over a man c…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1005…in every respect this is an indication of great fear of god let the woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1313B…ct, as also the law says. And if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.” 1 Tim. ii, 11.—“Let a woman learn in silence with all…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:155…and the passion that arises from error h a ii let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:37…godliness with words alone he added with good works vers let a woman learn in silence with all subjection let the woman be decorous not only as far as her dress and attire are concerned but…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:547B…rches, for it is not permitted them to speak, but to be subject, as the law also saith. If they would learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home. And 1 Tim. ii, 11: Let the woman learn in silence, with…
121Tim 2:12
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:853…i tim ii let the woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1017…in their name moreover the apostle even forbade it writing to timothy i suffer not a woman to teach and again in the first epistle to the corinthians every woman praying and prophesying with her head…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:629…learn in silence with all subjection d but i do not permit a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over a man but to be in silence and let a widow be chosen no less…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:599B…usband? If she teaches, if she instructs, if she brings in a discourse about religion. But you said yesterday, O blessed Paul, "I permit not a woman to teach" (1 Tim. 2:12). How does it happen, therefore, that y…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:497…e, I dissolve the sequence; let him rule who was not deceived. For this reason Paul says: I permit not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man (1 Tim. 2. 12). For she taught badly at first in Para…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:669…nd sleep on the ground, but also for others, having undertaken the tasks of apostles and evangelists. How then does he say, "I do not permit a woman to teach" (1 Tim. 2:12)? He is prohibiting her from the presid…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:697…to be grave faithful servants in all things i do not permit a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence keepers at home teachers of good things that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:251…widow perhaps also a teacher was it not he himself who said i suffer not a woman to teach nor to use authority over a man the case of the widow is different where even her…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:543…homily ix h let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:683A…eatly ignited. "Good teachers." And yet, you forbid women to teach: how then do you permit it here, you who said elsewhere, "I do not permit a woman to teach" (1 Tim. ii, 12)? But hear what he added: "nor to have…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:801…let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i permit not a woman to teach nor to have dominion over a man but to be in silence c since women also received the prophetic…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1005…fear of god let the woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1313…church tim ii let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to use authority over a man but to be in silence from eusebius let women…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:155…h a ii let a woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:551…us the duty of the apostles how then does the apostle say i suffer not a woman to teach he does not debar her from the word of doctrine but from the presidency in the assembly…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:37…if she remains quiet c vers but i suffer a woman not to teach nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence he has removed every occasion for talking from the woman…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:547…and tim ii let the woman learn in silence with all subjection but i suffer not a woman to teach nor to use authority over the man but to be in silence to these besides the…
131Tim 2:13
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:853…nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first formed then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:543…nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first formed then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:801…thy husband then he also teaches the right order from nature verse for adam was first formed then eve after that also from the transgressions verse and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1005…nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first formed then eve wishing to cut off from them the occasion of chatter he does not even permit them to…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:155…nor to usurp authority over the man but to be in silence for adam was first formed then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:37…instructed apollos and a faithful wife instructs an unbelieving husband d vers for adam was first formed then eve because he says the male sex enjoyed the primacy in creation and eve was formed in the…
141Tim 2:14
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1009…serpent before the woman and in another place the apostle says that adam was not deceived but the woman was deceived how shall it be seen that sin entered through one man and not rather through…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:853…but to be in silence for adam was first formed then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:891…consistent with the meaning already given for since as the apostle says the woman being deceived was in the transgression and was the leader of the departure from god through disobedience for this reason she becomes…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:881…and again for man is not from woman but woman from man and adam was not deceived but the woman having been deceived was in transgression oh the manifold error of this world therefore as something…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:109…the soul the glory of god and after these words he says adam was not deceived but the woman having become a transgressor sinned but she will be saved through the bearing of children if they…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1025…call both and much rather the woman who had been deceived for adam was not deceived but the woman was deceived and how is god not seen to have spoken at all with the woman before…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1037…astonishment are these how when the wise tongue of christ paul says adam was not deceived but the woman was deceived in the punishment of her who was deceived the very harshest and gravest sentences were…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:567C…in, and because of her we all die" (Eccli. 25:33). And the blessed Paul says, "Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived, was in the transgression" (1 Tim. 2:14). How, therefore, is she a helper,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:821…men but also to women for adam was formed first then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived fell into transgression but she shall be saved through the bearing of children what…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:573C…e, that the sin of this one compared to that one does not even seem to be a sin—for Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in transgression (1 Tim. 2: 14)—she, therefore, who was deceived, and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:595…she must be silent. But state the reason. For Adam, he says, was not deceived; but the woman being deceived was in transgression (1 Tim. 2:14). Therefore, He cast her down from the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:599C…d her up to the teacher’s chair, so that you may learn the wisdom of Paul. "I do not permit woman to teach," he says. Why so? Because she was not deceived (1 Tim. 2:14). But the woman, he says, was deceived.…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:637A…hem than to the men. For having said, Paul says, "The woman being deceived was in the transgression," he added, "But she shall be saved through child-bearing" (1 Tim. 2:14-15). What he says is this: You are in pain…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:663…mall compared to the malice of a woman" (Ibid. v. 26). And Paul says: "Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived, fell into transgression" (1 Tim. 2:14). This is why I admire her most: because she washed away th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:73C…to be deceived] by the serpent. Wherefore Paul called that a deception, saying: Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression (1 Tim. 2. 14). And why did he who gathered the wood…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:615B…ed was in the transgression: notwithstanding she shall be saved through the childbearing: if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety" (1 Tim. 2.14, 15), not with intemperance. He said: "…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:489D…for equality with God deceives the woman, and she does not deceive the man, but she persuades him. And Paul testifies to this, saying: "Adam was not deceived" (1 Tim. 2:14). And why was he condemned? Behold the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:497…show that it is because of the first things he adds for adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression ibid v a what then is the race of women subjected…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:673…equally for the difference was so great that paul could say that adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived fell into transgression and yet the deception was one but the examination of god made…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:701…curse and who is witness of these things the same apostle shouting adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived has fallen into transgression but she shall be saved through childbearing do you see that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:543…but to be in silence for adam was first formed then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:801…was first formed then eve after that also from the transgressions verse and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived hath fallen into transgression that was not deceived he said to mean was not…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:211…that she should yield to the man and he offers the cause adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived fell into transgression but where it happens that the man is deceived and the woman…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1005…taught she both ruined the man and made him subject to disobedience and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1331B…ransgression, just as the Apostle also recorded, saying: The woman was deceived in the transgression, but she shall be saved through the bearing of children (1 Tim. 2:14). Which [children]? First, by Adam hims…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:715…men but also to women for adam was formed first then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman having been deceived fell into transgression b she shall be saved however through the childbearing of…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:41…have you not sinned be still etc as the divine paul says adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression yet she will be saved through the bearing of children how…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:155…but to be in silence for adam was first formed then eve and adam was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue…
151Tim 2:15
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:727…she shall be saved through the procreation of children if she continues in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety even if the soul seems to have been seduced before like eve there is therefore a…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:853…was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety h rule lxxiv h that a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:383D…Timothy about parents, said: "But they shall be saved through the begetting of children, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety" (I Tim. II, 15). Job also—as the Scripture praised him…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:639…gels; for the guards did not see this, since they did not have the eyes of faith. Concerning the mother, Paul says: She shall be saved through childbearing (1 Tim. 2:15); but here, the daughters were saved th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:637…the rearing of children well that brings us this reward he added if they continue in faith and love and holiness with sobriety what he says is this then you shall receive a large reward if…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:615…seduced was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved through the childbearing if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety tim not with intemperance he said she shall be saved through childbearing…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:669A…mitted the admonishing of children, saying, "She will be saved through the bearing of children, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with sobriety" (1 Tim. 2:15)? How did Priscilla instruct Apollos (A…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:433D…shall be saved through the bearing of children" (he did not say, "through the husband"), "if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety" (1 Tim. 2: 15). Implant in them the fear of God from…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:543…was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety the blessed paul requires great modesty…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:571C…. And to bring up children is not only to feed them, but to do it as is proper; just as he said above: If they continue in faith, in love, in sanctification (1 Tim. 2:15). Do you see how everywhere he prioriti…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1097C…be chaste [1 Cor. 7, 5]. He says again: Yet she shall be saved through childbearing, if she continue in faith, and love, and sanctification, with sobriety [1 Tim. 2, 15]. And again: Marriage honorable, and t…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:803…wont to weave his discourse to suit the present need vers but she shall be saved in childbearing he did not speak of eve but of the common nature if they continue in faith and love…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1005…was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety b by way of comparison with…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:155…was not deceived but the woman being deceived was in the transgression notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety it is a faithful saying not…
Johann Heinrich Nolte 1826-1892PG 6:1805…iven by Paul to Timothy, which Jerome mentioned a little earlier, led especially by those opinions which were contrary to his own doctrine concerning marriage: 1 Tim. ii, 15; iii, 2, 12; iv, 8; v, 14, 23; Col. iv,…
171Tim 2:17
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:835…ucaeus also drew it. NOTES OF FRONTO DUCÆUS on the Homilies on Repentance. Col. 281, l. 30. Depopulationem. The author of the Vulgate, 1 Timothy 2:17, translates gangrenam, others cancrum. Pliny called ulc…