Where the Fathers quote 2 Corinthians 9

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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1271…after some time he adds regarding the ministry however which is toward the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you for i know your prompt will for which i boast about you to… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1205…ministry that is done for the saints themselves who were at jerusalem it is superfluous for me to write to you why superfluous for i know he says your prompt mind which not only do i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:529…grace and loving kindness etc h homily xix h a cap v for as touching the ministering to the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you after having said so many words about… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:531…it is so you might not be ashamed see that those words it is superfluous for me to write to you were the beginning of his admonition see how many words he pours forth concerning this… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:429…h chapter ix h vers for indeed concerning the ministry that is to the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you for i know your readiness for which i boast of you to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:717…i should hold these very things which your holiness writes henceforth therefore it is superfluous for me to write or for your holiness to indicate anything further on this for i wish your religiousness to know… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…h cap ix h a vers for as concerning the ministering to the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you for i know the forwardness of your mind for which… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1133…regarding the theotokos or any of the saints that they are depicted it is superfluous for me to write to you for i would say it is foolish for any man not to be characterized but… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1019…more venerable and irrefutable for as concerning the ministry which is towards the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you for i know the readiness of your mind concerning which i boast of… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1021…about this almsgiving and wishes to say much more he now says it is superfluous for me to write to you saying this in order to attract them the more for a person of whom such… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1023…ut prius accederent ad vos since he had said in the preceding it is superfluous for me to write regarding this inasmuch as they were already prepared lest he appear to say contrary things he does… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:889…h caput ix h vers for as concerning the ministry that is to the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you c although he had said so much before and was about to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:891…lest he appear to say things contrary to what he said before it is superfluous for me to write now that he is again discoursing on these same things he is speaking on generosity and the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:753D…e, because I am meek, and humble of heart (Matt. XI, 29). TO THE CORINTHIANS II. For I know your forward mind, for which I boast of you to the Macedonians (II Cor. IX, 2).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:391…your ready mind, concerning which I boast of you to the Macedonians, that Achaia also is ready from the year past: and your emulation has provoked very many (2 Cor. 9:2). By which he shows that he had spoken… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:383A…collected with great zeal; whence he also said, "For I know your forwardness, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago" (2 Cor. 9:2). To this is added that Titus, whom he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:529…superfluous to write see how he counsels for i know your forwardness for which i boast of you to them of macedonia it is a great thing indeed to know it oneself but it is far… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:209B…he says that “Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor” (Rom. 15:26); and again: “Your zeal has provoked very many” (2 Cor. 9:2). 4. Do you see the commendations of t… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:429…superfluous for me to write to you for i know your readiness for which i boast of you to the macedonians that achaia has been prepared from last year since he had gone through those things… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:915…a and in a certain place the apostle paul also says for i know the forwardness of your mind for which i boast of you to them of macedonia that achaia was ready a year… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…to the saints it is superfluous for me to write to you for i know the forwardness of your mind for which i boast of you to them of macedonia that achaia was ready a year… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:889…to be inferior to that opinion vers for i know your forwardness for which i boast of you to them of macedonia that achaia was ready a year ago i too he says know your forwardness… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…was ready a year ago and your zeal hath provoked very many yet have i sent the brethren lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf that as i said ye may… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:889…to be inferior to the disciples seeing that you are teachers vers yet have i sent the brethren lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf that as i said ye may… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1205…prepared for there is a doubt lest if he says the macedonians come with me and find you unprepared we how much more we who have boasted might be put to shame or it be said… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:429…i was saying you might be prepared lest perhaps if the macedonians come with me and find you unprepared we not to speak of you should be ashamed in this ground of glorying he showed himself… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…vain in this behalf that as i said ye may be ready lest haply if they of macedonia come with me and find you unprepared we that we say not you should be ashamed in this… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1021…i was saying you may be ready lest perhaps if the macedonians come with me and find you unprepared we not to say you might be put to shame in this matter of boasting therefore i… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:891…they lack nothing b vers lest by any means if the macedonians come with me and find you unprepared we not to say you should be put to shame in this matter of boasting he dwells… Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1529…another as it is written lest by any means if the macedonians come with me and find you unprepared we should be ashamed that we do not say in this hypostasis and what was it he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:661D…t all good deeds in general. For he is accustomed to call almsgiving a "blessing" for the most part; as when he says, "As a blessing, and not as covetousness" (2 Cor. 9. 5); and it was an ancient custom for the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…we say not you should be ashamed in this same confident boasting therefore i thought it necessary to exhort the brethren that they would go before unto you and make up beforehand your bounty whereof ye… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:891…or the essence of the boasting vers i thought it necessary therefore to exhort the brethren that they would go before unto you and prepare your promised blessing that the same might be ready as a… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1205…necessity of the saints but this i say that he who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly and he who sows in blessings shall also reap in blessings let everyone do according to his purpose in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:315D…at alacrity, and while there is still time, let us scatter a large seed and reap bountifully. For He who sows sparingly, He says, will also reap sparingly (2 Cor. 9. 6). Let us therefore scatter those good s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:297D…he one emptying his possessions, the one who has used the thing unsparingly; such as Paul seeks, saying: He who sows bountifully, will also reap bountifully (2 Cor. 9:6). But see how the Prophet also uses wor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:671C…all who were after them, to whom the teaching was entrusted, persevere in doing this very thing. For “He who sows in blessings, will also reap from blessings” (2 Cor. 9:6), according to the divine apostle. And… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:59D…ings, if we spend a small portion, we think we have fulfilled the whole. Have you not heard Paul saying that "He who sows sparingly, will also reap sparingly" (2 Cor. 9. 6)? Why, then, do you spare? Is the matte… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1027B…believe that we have now fulfilled everything. Or have you not perhaps heard the apostle proclaiming, that "He who sows sparingly, shall also reap sparingly" (2 Cor. 9. 6)? By what reason, pray, do you spare an… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:603B…igence; for, inciting them to liberality, he said: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows in blessings, will also reap from blessings (2 Cor. 9:6-7); and directing the mind, he adds: Not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:531…that is together with this i say also that he who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly and he who sows in bounties shall reap also of bounties he did not say modestly but using a… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1747A…hey multiplied greatly, and He did not diminish their cattle." For he who sows with blessings, shall also reap with blessings, according to the divine Apostle (2 Cor. ix, 6). He calls those "cattle" who are pastu… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1731…is something excellent and precious the apostle says this he who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly and he who sows in blessings shall reap also of blessings and he adds for macedonia and achaia have… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…he says again concerning it as a blessing and not as greediness but this i say he which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully every man according… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1461A…s more blessed to give than to receive. Rom. xii, 8. — He who gives, in simplicity; he who presides, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. II Cor. ix, 6-9. — He who sows sparingly shall also rea… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:631B…ing extended to Domitianus both a kindly heart and hand, and having raised him up, said, "O child, 'he that soweth in blessings shall reap also in blessings.'" 2 Cor. IX, 6. Therefore, those who make the roof and… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:291D…rality and readiness. For he who sows sparingly, says the Scripture, shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows in blessings, shall also reap of blessings (II Cor. IX, 6). What is, in blessings? With great l… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:341B…in a rich harvest at the right time. For he who sows sparingly, He says, shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows in blessings, shall also reap in blessings (2 Cor. 9:6). Let us sow, therefore, with liberalit… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:597B…98:6). First, it is good to vow—that is, to make a promise—and then to fulfill it quickly with a joyful and good disposition. For "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:7). Thus Abel pleased God, because he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:573D…onsiders that he is doing good has lost everything—so the one who considers that he is receiving a benefit has received more; for "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:7). So you owe thanks to the poor man for… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1211…who compels knowing this the apostle paul also said not of sorrow or of necessity for god loveth a cheerful giver d as for you consider also the readiness of the will according to the time… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…reap also sparingly and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully every man according as he purposeth in his heart so let him give not grudgingly or of necessity for god loveth a cheerful giver… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:409B…enlarges him, and makes him sit in the presence of princes." Prov. xviii, 16. "A secret gift averts anger." Prov. xxi, 14. "God loves a cheerful giver." II Cor. ix, 7. "In every gift make your countenance… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:257B…blessings if he ever saw a stranger passing by. For thus is almsgiving twofold: when we give, and when we give with alacrity. "For God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:7). For if you have poured out countless… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:269D…ordering this especially clearly, that it is how they might provide joyfully, how they might be cheerful, not from necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7). And sometimes he says: Not out of so… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1207…giver and after these things he confirms his exhortation with prayer but god is able to make all grace abound toward you that you always having all sufficiency in everything may have an abundance for every… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:555…a wise man and he will be still wiser says the scripture and god is able to make all grace abound toward you that you always having all sufficiency in all things may have an abundance… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:531…advise but he also as he does perpetually adds prayers saying but god is able to make all grace abound in you through prayer he removes the thought that surges up against this munificence and frequently… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:431…of money then he prays well for them showing paternal affection vers and god is able to make all grace abound toward you that you always having all sufficiency in all things may abound for every… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1805…thanksgiving let your requests be made known to god and again but god is able to make all grace abound toward you that you always having all sufficiency in all things may abound to every good… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…give not grudgingly or of necessity for god loveth a cheerful giver and god is able to make all grace abound toward you that ye always having all sufficiency in all things may abound to every… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:893…in giving or if you prefer he referred it to both verse and god is able to make all grace abound toward you by these words he overturns the thought that we many have saying if… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:461…with sadness or out of necessity for god loves a cheerful giver and god is able to make all grace abound unto you that having always all sufficiency in everything you may abound to every good… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1155…if you scatter it you will not lose it he hath dispersed he hath given to the poor his righteousness endureth for ever and ever ps cxi wherefore those who judge prudently ought to consider the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:535…god resists the proud prov that almsgiving is good he hath dispersed he hath given to the poor his justice remaineth unto age of age ps that mercy is worthy of praise pleasant is the man… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:535…does the same establishing both for that which says he hath dispersed he hath given to the poor his righteousness abideth for ever ps looks to the spiritual reward but this multiply your seed to the… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:737…his righteousness endureth for ever a from the psalter he hath dispersed he hath given to the poor his righteousness endureth for ever ibid x from the first book of kings chapter ix x he that… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1783…because of his hope placed in god b vers he hath dispersed he hath given to the poor his righteousness remaineth for ever and ever each of these things brings a lesson of virtue to those… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:823…his justice remaineth for ever and ever and again he hath dispersed he hath given to the poor his justice remaineth for ever d… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…having all sufficiency in all things may abound to every good work as it is written he hath dispersed abroad he hath given to the poor his righteousness remaineth for ever not unwillingly he says nor… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1207…the sower both supplies bread for food and will multiply your seed and increase the fruits of your righteousness this is what he means he will impart whence he also said he will increase your ready… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:615D…ed to the sower, multiply your sowing, and increase the fruits of justice in all of you, giving his grace, and may he deem you worthy of the kingdom of heaven (2 Cor. 9:10): of which may it be granted us to beco… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:619C…have provided the greatest occasion for your storehouses to be filled with many good things. But the God of peace and charity, who gives bread for eating (2 Cor. 9:10), and seed to him who sows, may He mult… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:535…and for the ages of ages amen h homily xx h but he that ministereth seed to the sower and bread for food shall minister and multiply your seed and increase the fruits of your righteousness… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:293B…orinthians, saying, "He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your righteousness" (2 Cor. 9:10). For he prays for them, that they may… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:361…the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed and increase the fruits of your righteousness that having always all sufficiency you may abound unto every good work h of dan h dan… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:431…to the sower both provide bread for food and multiply your seed and increase the fruits of your righteousness that you may be enriched in everything for all simplicity which produces through us thanksgiving to god… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…not unwillingly he says nor being forced but willingly and choosing vers now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food and multiply your seed sown and increase the fruits of… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1025…a offenses it remains to the age for it is never extinguished he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for food may he supply and multiply your seed and increase the fruits of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:895…to the sower and bread for food supply and multiply your seed and increase the fruits of your righteousness he wishes for them both physical and spiritual blessings at the same time and gives authority to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…and multiply your seed sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness which causeth through us thanksgiving to god he shows that the very things they give are… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:431…makes use of excessive calculations incurs the vice of stinginess c vers for the administration of this service not only supplies what is lacking to the saints but also abounds through many thanksgivings to god while… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…deed is great by calling them fruits or produce of righteousness vers for the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto god whiles… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…of the saints but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto god whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify god for your professed subjection unto the gospel of christ and for your liberal distribution… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:597…with this give glory to god upon the subjection of your confession unto the gospel of christ and for the simplicity of the fellowship unto them and unto all and by their prayer for you who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:537…and for the purity of your fellowship toward them and toward all and by their prayer for you longing for you because of the exceeding grace of god upon you c what he says is this… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:433…for the simplicity of your fellowship towards them and towards all v and by their prayer for you longing for you because of the exceeding grace of god in you for seeing how you welcomed the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…christ and for your liberal distribution unto them and unto all men and by their prayer for you which long after you for the exceeding grace of god in you thanks be unto god for his… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:483A…all things are held together and preserved. Then, mindful of the gift he bestowed upon us, he says elsewhere: "Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift" (2 Cor. 9:15). That we are unable to embrace his gif… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:159…ut shall we enumerate the benefits? Not even these will speech be able to reach. And for this reason, Paul said: But thanks be to God for His ineffable gift (2 Cor. 9:15). And again: Which eye has not seen, a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:751…which long after you for the exceeding grace of god in you thanks be unto god for his unspeakable gift the service of which it is spoken in the epistle d is the service of the…