Where the Fathers quote 2 Corinthians 8

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Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1201D…cedonia, that in much experience of tribulation they have had abundance of joy, and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity" (II Cor. viii, 1, 2). Writing to the Corinthians, he app… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:661B…m. For this reason he exhorts those there in that way, saying, "Moreover, brethren, I do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia" (2 Cor. 8. 1); and through these he again exhorts th… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:39…by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you and again b moreover brethren we do you to wit of the grace of god bestowed on the churches of macedonia and again lest haply if they… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:745…that you might know how i love you h chapter viii h moreover brethren we do you to wit of the grace of god bestowed on the churches of macedonia how that in a great trial… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:257A…ity, and beyond their ability, they were willing, with much exhortation beseeching us for the grace and the fellowship of the ministry that served the saints" (2 Cor. 8:1-4). Do you see how he admires them the mo… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1271…god which has been given to me in the churches of macedonia that in a great trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy and their profound poverty has abounded unto the riches of their simplicity… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1201…they have had abundance of joy and their very deep poverty hath abounded unto the riches of their simplicity ii cor viii writing to the corinthians he approves of the macedonians but what is the proof… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:769A…VI, 20). Woe unto you that are rich, for ye have received your consolation (ibid. 24). II COR. Their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality (II Cor. VIII, 2). I TIM. But they that will be rich fal… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:519…he extol them by name because in a great experience of tribulation the abundance of their joy and their deepest poverty abounded into the riches of their simplicity and that they gave beyond their strength is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:531B…f the epistle. For when he said, In much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality (2 Cor. 8:2), he meant nothing else than that they… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:421…of virtue can be gathered vers that in much experiment of tribulation the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded unto the riches of their simplicity he wove for them the greatest encomium… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:587D…rty. He taught this also in the second Epistle to the Corinthians. He says it thus: “And their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.” (II Cor. VIII, 2).… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:745…wit of the grace of god bestowed on the churches of macedonia how that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1143…him but also to suffer for his sake and elsewhere again for in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy was thus they held thus all the saints rejoiced while suffering for christ… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1005…has been given in the churches of macedonia that through much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty have abounded to the riches of their simplicity he weaves the discourse on… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:877…of macedonia so that they all might look equally toward similar things that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy that is being much afflicted and so as to have been proven… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:879…rather to have had joy and not simply so but with abundance and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality a that is just as their great affliction abounded unto joy so their… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:335D…, this very poverty made the almsgiving greater; which surely Paul expressed with these words: Their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their simplicity (2 Cor. VIII, 2). For it is right to praise and marvel… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:423…display greatness of soul as if they were abounding in wealth vers for to their power i bear record yea and beyond their power they were willing of themselves praying us with much intreaty that we… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1007…preferred above the rest viii for according to their power i testify and beyond their power they were willing with much pleading begging us to accept the ministry and the participation of the service toward the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:879…been plundered by their own fellow tribesmen they showed such liberality vers for to their power i bear witness and beyond their power they were willing of their own accord begging us with much entreaty b… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:423…bear record yea and beyond their power they were willing of themselves praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:227D…nly in almsgiving, but also in other virtues: for speaking of their liberality in distributing money, he adds that they gave themselves to the Lord, and to us (2 Cor. VIII, 5). 9. Blessed are the peacemakers. He… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:307…which he also said elsewhere but not only so but they also gave their own selves to the lord and to us which ye have shewed he says in his name in that ye have ministered… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:423…become partners and participants with those who are being served b vers and this they did not as we hoped but first gave their own selves to the lord and unto us by the will of… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1203…came to them urging them to good works that we might exhort titus that as he had begun so he would also finish in you this same grace ibid what does it mean for himself that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:529…above that they were willing themselves with many entreaties to beseech us titus that as he had begun so he would also finish the same grace to the end so also here he says that for… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:423…selves to the lord and unto us by the will of god insomuch that we desired titus that as he had begun so he would also finish in you the same grace also not as we… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:943…was refreshed by you all and chapter viii so that we requested titus that as he had begun so he should also complete in you this grace as well and that the apostle held titus in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:747…to the lord and to us through the will of god so that we desired titus that as he had begun so he should also complete in you this grace see how he again raises the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:423…the praises of the macedonians he begins c henceforth his instruction vers therefore as ye abound in every thing in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all diligence and in your love to us see… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:747…in all things you abound in faith and in word and in knowledge and in all diligence and in your love for us so also in this grace may you abound see again the exhortation being… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:881…vers but just as you abound in everything in faith and word and knowledge and in all diligence and in your love for us that you may abound in this grace also he exhorts them with… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:423…love for one another through this commendation procuring greatness of soul vers i speak not by commandment but by occasion of the forwardness of others and to prove the sincerity of your love i said these… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:497A…edoves or two young pigeons. But in this also is shown to be true that which is written, that Christ Jesus, whereas he was rich, for our sake (25) became poor (II Cor. viii. 9). Therefore, he also chose for the moth… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1203…paying a debt and not sowing grace in advance he says you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that because of us he became poor when he was rich ibid for because his speech… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:985…have listened to the blessed paul writing to the corinthians for you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that for your sake he became poor being rich so that by his poverty you might… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1149C…inity did not come to justify itself—for indeed it did not sin—but "though he was rich, he became poor for our sake, that we by his poverty might become rich" (2 Cor. VIII, 9). How, then, did God become poor?… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:939B…i, 20). And, what is most important, it is the beginning of that likeness to Christ which we ought to have, who "for our sake became poor, though he was rich" (II Cor. viii, 9); and if we do not achieve this, it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:791C…ng, and therefore says: You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor for your sakes, that through his poverty you might be rich (II Cor. 8. 9). What he means is this: Just as your L… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:745B…n weak from poverty; I cried out to thee, O Lord. He calls the passion "poverty"; whence also Paul says about him: He became poor for our sakes, being rich (2 Cor. 8, 9). Therefore, his eyes grew weak because… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:645C…. For even when He was speaking about almsgiving, He brought Him forward, saying, “Know the grace of our Lord, that for our sake He became poor, being rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). And when He was exhorting them to lov… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:693…ingly become poor, that you may become rich in the manner of my victory." Hear the apostle describing it and saying: "For our sake he became poor, being rich" (2 Cor. 8. 9). "He humbled himself, becoming obedien… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:763D…the Lord is heard as an orphan. For that He is needy can easily be learned from the words of the Apostle: "Who though he was rich, for our sake became needy" (2 Cor. 8:9); but who is the orphan, if not He who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:217C…urses about charity to the poor, he says somewhat like this: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that being rich he became poor, for your sakes (2 Cor. 8:9). For nothing so stirs the great and ph… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:695A…e. For thus also, addressing the Corinthians, he says: "You know that the Lord became poor, though He was rich, that through His poverty we might become rich" (2 Cor. 8:9). Considering, therefore, the provi… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:325D…nd through Him is every fullness of grace and a glorious inheritance. For God, being rich, became poor for our sakes, that we might be enriched by His poverty (2 Cor. viii, 9), and that, striving toward the glory o… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:687A…s, the all-wise Paul, will bear witness, writing: "That though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich" (II Cor. 8, 9). For poverty to the divine Word was ou… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1399D…espising—the poverty that is appropriate to human nature: for "though he was rich, he became poor, as it is written: that we might become rich by his poverty" (II Cor. 8:9). He was made man, therefore, and is sa… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1303…a one therefore is christ and son and lord for you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that though he was rich yet for your sake he became poor so that by his… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1341…owing to the kinship of the assumed flesh d vi for you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that for your sake he became poor being rich that you might become rich by his… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:839B…so that He might transfer us also to a better and more glorious life; "for being rich, He became poor for our sake, that we by His poverty might become rich" (2 Cor. viii, 9). But the Savior of all, the only-b… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:423…forwardness of the macedonians then he brings forward the greatest example vers for ye know the grace of our lord jesus christ that though he was rich yet for your sakes he became poor that ye… Justinian I 482–565PG 86:1065B…: « For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich » (II Cor. viii, 9). Who then will dare to say that a man… Leontius of Neapolis c. 590–c. 650PG 93:1573B…admirable Paul, embracing all things in his mind, exclaim with awe: Who for our sakes became poor, being rich, that we through his poverty might become rich (II Cor. viii, 9). Furthermore, even the visible off… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:765A…ent; have it as your companion. Obey well the counsel of Christ, who loved you and who became poor for our sake, that we might become rich through his poverty (II Cor. viii, 9). Of the Theologian. — Mercy is fr… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:769A…e earth and endures the toils that come from it. Greg. Nyss. — He who shares with the needy places himself in the portion of Him who for our sake became poor (II Cor. VIII, 9). Nilus. — Just as it is the property… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:747…of your love he again makes his speech gentle c for you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that being rich he for our sakes became poor that you through his poverty might become… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1463C…t to you. Keep it with you. Believe in a good counselor, that is Christ, who loved you, and for our sake become poor, that by His poverty we might become rich (II Cor. viii, 9).… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1011…genuine love is shown through almsgiving to the poor viii for you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that for your sake he became poor being rich that you might become rich by his… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:881…saints to be more tested and more brilliant c vers for you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that though he was rich for your sakes he became poor that you through his poverty… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1345…epistle to the corinthians in which it is written thus for you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that though he was rich yet for your sake he became poor that you by his… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1419B…man by deception, therefore God becomes man, and descends to such poverty, that he is compacted and thickens into flesh, so that we, according to the Apostle [II Cor. VIII, 9], might be enriched by his poverty. And… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:999A…says that the poor in spirit are those who, for the sake of the Lord’s teaching, have voluntarily become poor, having sold their possessions and followed Him. ⟦2 Cor. viii, 9⟧ And if any man governs the poverty tha… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:147A…esus Christ Himself, who gave His whole life for the love He had for us, "spoiling principalities and powers" (Col. 2:15), and "being made poor for our sakes" (2 Cor. 8:9), and "taking the form of a servant" (P… Anthony the GreatPG 40:987…in the lord by name h epistle iii h b i you know the grace of our lord jesus christ that though he was rich yet for our sakes he became poor that we through his… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1005…of another i beseech you therefore most beloved brothers in the name of our lord jesus christ that you acknowledge this great dispensation namely that god the word was made like unto us in all things… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1271…are in jerusalem he says and i give my counsel in this for this is expedient for you who have begun not only to do but also to will from the year before now however complete… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1203…to you for that other thing was not useful to christ who not only to do but also to be willing you have begun from the year before ibid is to do not greater than to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:529…of macedonia he urged them on by them for they he says not only to do but also to be forward a year ago he urged them on by the lord for ye know he says… Socrates Scholasticus c. 380–c. 450PG 67:439…battle is set and anyone who is hostile toward another is eager not only to do but also to say everything as an enemy would and he tends to turn against the one with whom he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:425…most extreme poverty procured for us the riches that spring from poverty and herein i give my advice for this is expedient for you who have begun before not only to do but also to be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:747…i give opinion for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to desire from the year before he speaks of the dispensation of the incarnation and from this he… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1011…i give counsel for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to desire from a year ago but now fulfill that which you have begun to do so that… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:881…you more than those who are to receive it vers who began not only to do but also to desire from a year ago but now complete the doing also no longer does he urge them… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:245…said that it is necessary first to do then to teach and not only to do but also to teach for just as it is blameworthy to teach without doing so again it is imperfect to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:425…not only to do but also to be forward a year ago now therefore perform the doing of it that as there was a readiness to will so there may be a performance also out of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:223B…fine flour? Yet these were not valued less than calves and gold. For, "According to what a person has, he is accepted, not according to what he does not have" (2 Cor. 8:12); and, "According to what thou hast," h… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:425…will he signified the forwardness as he interprets in the following verses for if there be first a willing mind it is accepted according to that a man hath and not according to that he hath… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:425…looks not at the quantity but at the quality of the intention for i mean not that other men be eased and you burdened but by an equality that now at this time your abundance may… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:911…the corinthians concerning the saints in jerusalem that your abundance he says may be a supply for their want and their abundance may be a supply for your want so then even now the levite and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:653B…ok upon what is given, but upon what men have kept in reserve. Since, therefore, the Apostle says that your abundance should be given for the want of the poor (II Cor. viii, 14), it is clear that whatever we store up… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:767D…a supply for your want, that there may be equality, as it is written: He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack (II Cor. VIII, 14, 15; Exod. XVI, 18).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:173C…in storehouses and chests? Not for this reason, but so that, according to the apostolic exhortation, your abundance might become supply for the lack of others (2 Cor. 8:14). And you, perhaps, enjoy even more tha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:407C…n should receive, or such as the prophet or just man obtains. Which Paul also said: "Your abundance for their need, that their abundance may be for your need" (2 Cor. 8:14). Then, so that no one might plead pove… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:181B…rapine. Do I force you to empty out everything? It is enough to give a little out of your means to those in need ("Your abundance," he says, "for their lack" [2 Cor. 8:14]); and we do not even do this. Is it th… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:653…also says somewhere let your abundance be a supply for their need that their abundance also may be a supply for your need let us therefore be kind and compassionate to one another as it is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:425…for i mean not that other men be eased and you burdened but by an equality that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want that their abundance also may be… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:783…fail they may receive you into everlasting habitations and the divine apostle your abundance may be a supply for their want that their abundance also may be a supply for your want that there may be… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2387…and the divine apostle also commands you that your abundance may supply their want that their abundance also may be a supply for your want that there may be equality and i fill up those things… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:909B…d strive not only to relieve the poor from our abundance, according to the exhortation of the Apostle Paul who says: “Your abundance, a supply for their want” (II Cor. VIII, 14), but also to console those who are… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:747…this present time your abundance may supply their want that also their abundance may be a supply for your want that there may be equality as it is written d the readiness he says is of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:883…but by an equality in this present time your abundance may supply their want that their abundance also may be a supply for your want that is you flourish in riches and money but they flourish… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:327…apostle said your abundance may supply their want that their abundance llbracketd also may be a supply for your want for he who receives and relieves a just man as a just man for the sake… Evagrius PonticusPG 40:1255B…may be a supply for your want, that there may be equality, as it is written: 'He who gathered much had nothing over, and he who gathered little had no lack'" (II Cor. VIII, 14, 15; Exod. XVI, 18). Having, therefore,… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:911…of others and that may be fulfilled which is written he who gathered much had nothing over and he who gathered little had no lack but also that which the apostle says to the corinthians concerning… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:767…may be a supply for your want that there may be equality as it is written he that had gathered much had nothing over and he that had gathered little had no lack ii cor viii… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1197…he that gathered little had no lack" (οὐκ ἐπλεόνασεν ὁ τὸ πολὺ, καὶ τὸ ἔλαττον οὐκ ἠλαττόνησεν ἕκαστος). The Apostle, however, quoting the same in II Corinthians viii, 15, writes: "And he that had gathered little had no lack" (κα… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:167B…s also? There He speaks of manna and of the wilderness: "He that had gathered much had nothing over, and he that had gathered little had no lack" (Exod. 16:18; 2 Cor. 8:15). And to us also it is commanded not to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:453…some more some less and they measured the gomor and he that gathered much had nothing over and he that gathered less had no lack every man gathering to those who were with him and moses… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:735…vi c vi from exodus the fifth time cap xvi he who gathered much had nothing over and he who gathered little had no lack cap viii vii from the proverbs of solomon the third time… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:425…may be a supply for your want that there may be equality as it is written he that had gathered much had nothing over and he that had gathered little had no lack the lord c… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:747…mind but the performing is from what one has he that had much had nothing over and he that had little did not lack from this passage he confirms their readiness showing that unless they shared… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:657…us wisdom from god and righteousness and sanctification and redemption that according as it is written he that glorieth let him glory in the lord but of him are you namely of god that is to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:883…according to one's strength d ver that there may be an equality as it is written he that had much had nothing over and he that had little had no lack by what reason is there… Orsiesius of TabennaPG 40:879…humility so that it may be said of you also he who gathered much had nothing over and he who gathered little had no lack let no one provide for his own delights seeing his brother… Evagrius PonticusPG 40:1255…want that there may be equality as it is written 'he who gathered much had nothing over and he who gathered little had no lack' ii cor viii exod xvi having therefore the things necessary for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:523…cap v but thanks be to god who put the same earnestness into the heart of titus for you titus is praised again since he had spoken concerning alms he now discourses concerning those who were… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:523…happened humanly but whence is it clear that god exhorted him for he accepted the exhortation but being more earnest of his own accord he went forth see how he shows that in order to fulfill… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:749…gave the same earnestness for you in the heart of titus for he accepted the exhortation but being more earnest of his own accord he departed to you since he had discoursed about almsgiving he now… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:695…to the corinthians was written for to those words of the apostle we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches chrysostom notes these things and who is… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:697…seems to suggest nothing else since after the words just recited concerning the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches the apostle immediately adds not only that but he was also ordained… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:721…. that he was sent with him to the Corinthians as a companion, the most learned Gallandius (66) has endeavored to demonstrate from II Cor. VIII, 18 sqq. But that most learned man erred (6… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:117B…es of the seventy-two? This can also be seen in the case of Paul: "We have sent with him," he says, "the brother whose praise is in the Gospel in many things" (2 Cor. VIII, 18). He mentions Andrew also for another r… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:15…about him: "Luke only is with me" (II Tim. 4:11); and writing to the Corinthians about him, he says: "Whose praise is in the Gospel through all the churches" (II Cor. 8:18). And when he says: "He was seen of Cep… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:523…means moved by this but by himself and the grace of god whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches who is the brother whose praise is in the gospel and who is this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:655C…namely the Acts of the Apostles, a man laborious and eager to learn and enduring, of whom he writes, "Whose praise is in the Gospel through all the churches" (2 Cor. VIII, 18). "Take Mark, and bring him with you."… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:251…a pit for his neighbor falls into it himself vol v a brother whose praise is in the gospel some said he was barnabas others luke chrysostom opines that he was barnabas vol x a brother… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:427…rendering them more obedient to his exhortations vers we have sent also with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches and not only so but he is also appointed by… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:943…solicitous he went to you of his own will we have also sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches and not only so but he is also appointed… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:749…or which he had toward the thessalonians or the same toward me we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches and who is this or how great… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1015…earnest he went to you of his own accord we have also sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches having discoursed as much as was necessary concerning almsgiving… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:683…companion of all his travels wrote the gospel concerning whom paul says we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches and in the epistle to the colossians… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:885…had not exhorted him he would have demonstrated his own zeal vers and we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches some say that this is luke… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:133…attached to him, having written the Gospel and the Catholic Acts. Writing of him, Paul says: "Whose praise is in the Gospel through all the churches" (II Cor. VIII, 18). Marcum assume et adduc tecum: est enim mihi utilis ad mi… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:849…himself says luke is with me alone and again to the corinthians whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches and furthermore when he says again according to my gospel which you received he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:17…he adds but also ordained by the churches our fellow traveler in this grace which is administered by us b h homily i h and observe his lack of vanity for he does not say the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:427…he is also appointed by the churches as companion of our pilgrimage with this grace which is administered by us to the glory of the lord and our destined will these words designate the most blessed… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:887…a churches as our fellow traveler in this grace which is administered by us he commends the man also through the judgment of those who chose him for not only is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:685…s, and for this reason took others into the ministry of funds—"in order," he says, "that no one should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us" (2 Cor. 8:20)—how must we not do everything so as to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:255A…with money to carry food to the poor (1 Cor. 16:3); he offers the reason, saying: “That no one should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us” (2 Cor. 8:20). He did not see that they were destine… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:325D…were to despise it, we would destroy many; for Paul also provided against scandal; and how, listen: Lest, he says, by this fullness which is ministered by us (2 Cor. 8:20). For nothing was harmed by clearing aw… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:525…lord and your readiness he added providing for this that no one should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us what is the meaning of what is said it is worthy of paul… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:427…says also for what cause he sent such a man b vers avoiding this that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us for we fear that someone seeing the multitude… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:749…head he is venerable because he is approved by preaching lest anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us providing good things not only before the lord but also before men but… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:887…entertain any suspicion against them vers taking precautions against this lest anyone blame us in this abundance which is administered by us this becomes the holy soul of paul and his great care and condescension for… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:975…sight we find however some of the saints to have found grace not only in the sight of the lord god but also in the sight of men finally it is written of the blessed joseph… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1101…good man cannot simulate anything evil providing for honest things he says not only in the sight of the lord but also in the sight of men rom xii interrogation xxix in what way can one… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:565…into immoderation thus you are worse than the irrational animals in this not only in the sight of the healthy but also in your own sight that you have judged yourselves to be more dishonorable than… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:45…occasion of avarice thess did you see the blamelessness and again providing honest things not only in the sight of the lord but also in the sight of men rom then after these i die daily… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:777…for we aim at what is honorable according to what is written not only in the sight of the lord but also in the sight of men and he himself also says let your light shine… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:41…good will be such before god and before men as paul says providing for honest things not only in the sight of the lord but also in the sight of men it is a great thing… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:735…vii from the proverbs of solomon the third time cap iii providing honest things not only in the sight of the lord but also in the sight of men cap viii viii from the proverbs of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:277…good works and glorify your father which is in heaven matt v providing for honest things not only in the sight of god but also in the sight of men rom xii let us walk honestly… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:777C…punished . ZONARAS. The divine apostle Paul, he says, "must provide things honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men" (2 Cor. viii, 21); and again, "Give non offence, neither… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1205…that no one he says might take an opportunity for blame but we have sent with them our brother whom we have proved in many things to be often diligent for immediately he who had given… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:427…and to reap the benefit proceeding therefrom vers we have sent also with them our brother whom we have proved in many things many times to be diligent but now much more diligent with much confidence… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:749…good things not only before the lord but also before men but we have sent with them our brother whom we have proved in many things many times to be earnest but now much more earnest… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1019…people's disposition he says it is necessary for us to humble ourselves we have sent with them our brother whom we have proved in many things many times to be diligent but now much more diligent… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:887…small children if we are to carry them vers we have also sent with them our brother whom we have often proved to be diligent in many things but now much more diligent due to the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:429…but concerning the others that they are our brethren and the legates of the churches and the glory of the lord christ for those who see the splendor of their virtue praise god who is preached… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:599…presenting the figurative version for example whether one must speak on behalf of titus he is my partner and fellow worker toward you or on behalf of the other two sent with him they are our… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:525…churches as doing it for the glory of christ therefore he adds the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf show to them before the churches now show he says how you… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:429…their virtue praise god who is preached by them vers therefore show the proof of your love and of our glorying on your behalf unto them in the face of the churches b therefore lay open… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:749…as if we were pilfering some part of the monies therefore show the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf to them before the face of the churches for this is he… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1019…are the apostles of the churches the glory of christ therefore show the proof of your love and of our boasting concerning you to them and to the face of the churches b behold he has… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:889…says is everything referred to whatever may happen to them therefore show the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf to them before the face of the churches now show he says…