Where the Fathers quote 2 Corinthians 4

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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:460expounds v.7“Εχομεν δε τον θησαυρον τουτον εν οστρακινοις σκευεσιν ινα η υπερβολη της δυναμεως η του Θεου και μη εξ ημων”Exegesis of: «We have this treasure in earthen vessels» Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:271expounds v.13“εχοντες δε το αυτο πνευμα της πιστεως κατα το γεγραμμενον, επιστευσα, διο ελαλησα, και ημεις πιστευομεν, διο και λαλουμεν,”On the apostolic saying «Having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written» and «I believed, therefore I spoke» Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:281expounds v.13“εχοντες δε το αυτο πνευμα της πιστεως κατα το γεγραμμενον επιστευσα διο ελαλησα και ημεις πιστευομεν διο και λαλουμεν”On the apostolic spirit of faith: «Having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written», and against the Manichaeans

12Cor 4:1

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:453…loving kindness etc h homily viii h a cap v therefore having this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty since he had spoken great things… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:723…the sun's rays might itself also emit rays h chapter iv h therefore seeing we have this ministry as we have obtained mercy we faint not c perceiving the excellence and the loftiness of the things…

22Cor 4:2

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1045…h he himself conceals the discourse with malicious and deceitful covering. » He says dolōn ton logon, as if he learned it from the Apostle himself, 2 Corinthians 4, 2: Mē peripatountes en panourgia, mēde dolountes ton logon t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:453…therefore having this ministry as we have received mercy we faint not but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty since he had spoken great things and had set himself above moses and all the faithful… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:557A…human glory, nor hiding things concerning himself. Which also he said before, "by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men" (2 Cor. 4. 2); and now he says, "In all things we ha… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:625…you h that the son of god is the truth h paul but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience the same ye did run well who did hinder you that ye… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:399…with a stout heart the adversities that befall us vers but we have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty he refers to the circumcision b which those who had believed from among the gentiles were preaching… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:723…possesses these things by the mercy and goodness of god but we have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness we do not promise and pledge great things he says and then exhibit… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:955…god has had mercy on us we do not faint but we have renounced the hidden things of shame not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of god deceitfully but by manifestation of the truth… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:961…sees the father for we do not preach ourselves earlier he said not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of god deceitfully how because we do not preach ourselves he says but christ the lord… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:837…having once obtained mercy we were appointed to minister a but we have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty not walking in craftiness he alludes to the false apostles who used to feign everything for while…

32Cor 4:3

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:2009C…res of the Old Testament, except the one who is truly God, namely the Father and his Son. 860 CAP. VII. He solves the objection taken from the words of Paul in II Cor. iv, 3, and proves that the Apostle frequently… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1527…says read a little further but if our gospel a be hid it is hid to them that are lost you see that it is hidden in them that are lost for holy things… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:887B…world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them" (II Cor. iv, 3-4). Here it is right for us to direct our… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:55D…, see the hidden power. Declaring this, therefore, Paul said, that what is preached is still hidden: 'for to those who are perishing,' he says, 'it is hidden' (2 Cor. 4:3). Otherwise, he shows the preaching to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:455…their stupidity saying a but if our gospel be also hid it is hid to them that are lost in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of unbelievers what he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:399…divine things he necessarily added vers but if our gospel be also hid it is hid to them that are lost he had said this above also to the one we are the savour of death… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:149B…lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ should shine unto them (2 Cor. iv, 3)? As it seems, you wish us to be like t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:723…but in the preaching as well but if our gospel be also hid it is hid to them that are lost because the unbelievers did not know its power he added that this did not happen… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:605…gospel will declare to them pointing out the darkness obscuring their souls but if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost in whom the god of this world hath blinded the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:837…god whom the false apostles would not admit as a witness c but if our gospel be hid it is hid to them that are lost having already said above that even if a veil lies… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1285C…yet pretends to be midday. Or perhaps this prophetic saying is similar to that apostolic one: But if our Gospel be also hid, it is hid to them that are lost (II Cor. iv, 3). For from everywhere the light of trut…

42Cor 4:4

52Cor 4:5

62Cor 4:6

72Cor 4:7

82Cor 4:8

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:103A…. For it is the voice of the saints: "We are troubled in every way, but not distressed" (II Cor. IV, 8). He also turns back those who happen t… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1699…from ourselves but from the power of god thus also cyril vers we are troubled on every side yet not distressed certainly because of the bitterness of the surrounding evils we would have been in despair… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:421C…s, saying thus: In everything we are troubled, yet not distressed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed (2 Cor. 4:8-9). By these words he signifies his daily… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:705C…ng: In all things suffering tribulation, but not distressed; having no way to go, but not destitute; pursued, but not forsaken; cast down, but not perishing (2 Cor. 4: 8, 9). And the Lord, sending the holy apo… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1637…christ and again we are troubled in every way but not afflicted we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed b shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:725…the deep he says and god said let there be light vers we are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken he still continues to… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:631…have it to say in all things we suffer tribulation but are not distressed we are perplexed but not driven to despair we suffer persecution but are not forsaken we are cast down but we do… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:963…excellency of the power may be of god and not of us we are troubled on every side yet not distressed we are perplexed but not in despair persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not…

92Cor 4:9

102Cor 4:10

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1473…the deeds of the body by the spirit and to always bear about in the body the dying of jesus and to mortify the members which are upon the earth and knowing what is meant by… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:73…the newness of the life of the son himself we always carry about in the body the dying of jesus while we are here when we have reaped a great fruit that the life of jesus… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:833…do not perish always bearing about in our body the death of jesus that the life also of jesus may be made manifest in our body he therefore who was always bearing about the death of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1055D…that which the same Apostle says: "Mortify your members which are upon the earth" [Col. iii, 5], and if we "always bear about in our body the death of Christ" [cf. II Cor. iv, 10]. For it is certain that where the deat… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1203A…ithin it life, that is, Christ, and he says: "We carry about in our body the death of Jesus, that the life of Jesus Christ may also be manifested in our body" (II Cor. iv, 10). He calls it "holy," in which the Holy… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:71…psaltery the spirit mortifying their members which are upon the earth and always bearing about in the body the dying of jesus those who exult because of their king together with the one who rejoices who… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:221…upon the earth according to the exhortations of the apostle and are bearing about in the body the dying of jesus it is necessary that a wound of the mortified body should not reach the soul… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:489…and that this is clear proof of the resurrection that the life of jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh he says and of what he has become a participant and what he has… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:265D…th; as if he were to say, "We are being formed into His image"; which he also says elsewhere, writing: "Bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus" (2 Cor. 4:10). And this also happens from great fait… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:625A…He calls death both that which comes through the laver and that which comes through sufferings; for he says, Bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord (2 Cor. 4:10), and, We were buried with him by bapt… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:769…as well always bearing about the dying of jesus in our body that the life also of jesus might be made manifest in our body and again if we suffer we shall also reign with him… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:403…a vers always carrying about in the body the mortification of the lord jesus that the life also of jesus may be made manifest in our body thus he says elsewhere too if we… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1523…despairing persecuted but not forsaken cast down but not destroyed always carrying about in the body the dying of the lord jesus that the life of jesus might also be manifested in our mortal flesh and… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:701…despair persecuted not abandoned cast down but not perishing c always carrying about in the body the dying of jesus that the life of jesus might also be manifested in our body for we who live… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:931…down but not destroyed always carrying about in the body the mortification of the lord jesus that the life also of jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh b in this way then the apostle… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:725…from them this is surely through the power and grace of god always bearing about in the body the dying of the lord jesus that the life also of jesus might be made manifest in our… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:661…paul says always bearing about in the our body the dying of jesus that the life also of jesus might be made manifest in our body therefore he who has jesus working in him and who… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:843…as regards the body itself we are preserved by god always carrying about in the body the dying of the lord jesus that the life of jesus might also be manifested in our body that is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:45…bearing about the dying of jesus in our body that the life of jesus might be made manifest in our body whoever therefore has jesus working in him and has died to the world and no… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:53…for us the teacher and bestower of purity. Thus we also carry Him about in this world, acting holily and purely, always bearing His mortification in our body [2 Cor. 4:10]. Living in this way, we shall have con… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:337…always bearing about in the body the dying of jesus a even those abysses which are in the treasuries of god shall we behold…

112Cor 4:11

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:489…and that this is clear proof of the resurrection that the life of jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh he says and of what he has become a participant and what he has… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:769…as well always bearing about the dying of jesus in our body that the life also of jesus might be made manifest in our body and again if we suffer we shall also reign with him… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:403…always carrying about in the body the mortification of the lord jesus that the life also of jesus may be made manifest in our body thus he says elsewhere too if we suffer with him that… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:701…manifested in our body for we who live are always delivered to death for jesus' sake that the life of jesus might be manifested in our mortal flesh so then death is working in us but… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:725…always bearing about in the body the dying of the lord jesus that the life also of jesus might be made manifest in our body he speaks of these daily deaths by which the resurrection was… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:661…says always bearing about in the our body the dying of jesus that the life also of jesus might be made manifest in our body therefore he who has jesus working in him and who is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:45…bearing about the dying of jesus in our body that the life of jesus might be made manifest in our body whoever therefore has jesus working in him and has died to the world and no…

122Cor 4:12

Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:403…perfect composition for he meant to say for we who live vers so then death worketh in us but life in you for it is for your salvation that we undergo these dangers for it is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:843…have died with christ we shall also live with him b vers so then death worketh in us but life in you he calls temptations death here saying this we are indeed in perils but you…

132Cor 4:13

142Cor 4:14

Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:279D…m the things that follow. We believe, he says, therefore we also speak. What do we believe? That He who raised Christ will also raise us through His power (II Cor. iv, 14). But why does he call it the Spirit of…

152Cor 4:15

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:461…jesus will also raise us up and will present us with you for all things are for your sake that grace having abounded might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of god again… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:403…and will bring you and us together to the dread tribunal vers for all things are for your sakes that is for those who believe for he did not speak only of the corinthians but of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:727…also raise us up with jesus and will place us with you for all things are for your sakes that grace abounding through many may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of god for which… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:965…will also raise us through jesus and will present us with you for all things are for your sakes that grace having spread may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of god therefore we do… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:843…jesus will raise us up also and will present us with you for all things are for your sakes that the grace abounding through the many may cause thanksgiving to redound to the glory of god…

162Cor 4:16

172Cor 4:17

182Cor 4:18