Where the Fathers quote 2 Timothy 2

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Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:689…will be cast into the outer darkness you therefore says paul also be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus and the things you have heard from me through many witnesses commit these to… Hippolytus of Rome c. 170–235PG 10:727…which some professing have erred concerning the faith and again but you my son be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus and the things which you have heard from me through many exhortations… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:617…ages amen h homily iv h you therefore my child be strengthened in the grace that is in christ jesus and what you have heard from me through many witnesses these things entrust to faithful men… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619B…strengthened; and he said more than that, not from stories only, but from the grace of God. "Be strengthened," he says, "in the grace that is in Christ Jesus" (2 Tim. 2:1)—that is, through the grace of Christ.… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:797…depart from the shadow of the law and rather to seek refuge in the grace that is in christ furthermore the inspired man was not unaware that some would certainly say or would deliberate within themselves… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:837…the disciple c what follows bears witness h chapter ii h vers thou therefore my son be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus these things he says knowing them stand manfully for the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1017…ministered unto me at ephesus thou very well knowest c cap ii thou therefore my son be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus and the things which thou hast heard of me by… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:209…man who is more zealous always in action you therefore my child be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful men… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:191…h exposition on the second epistle to timothy chapter ii h a thou therefore my son be strong yes for this very reason all the more because i am in distress be strong for if i… Hippolytus of Rome c. 170–235PG 10:727…things which you have heard from me through many exhortations commend these to faithful men who shall be able to teach others also since therefore the blessed apostle handed down these things with such caution and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1709…and matthew the tax collector and this is what the apostle says the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses the same commit thou to faithful men who shall be able to teach… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1251…accomplish that which was said by the apostle concerning doctrine commit these to faithful men who shall be able to teach others also for this is not accustomed to be done only in doctrine but also… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1513…to you what was said by the Apostle: "Commit these to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also" (II Tim. ii, 2). OF OUR HOLY FATHER BASIL, ARCHBIS… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:639D…just as Paul commanded: The things that you have heard from me through many witnesses, commend these to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also (2 Tim. 2:2). And not only did they betray the myst… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619C…isting you, and by your own readiness and intention, bring what is yours. "And what you have heard from me before many witnesses, entrust to faithful men" (2 Tim. 2:2). Entrust, not what you have debated; f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619C…ike himself? Therefore, a teacher must have two qualities: to be faithful, and to be able to teach. Therefore he says, "who will be able to teach others also" (2 Tim. 2:2). "Share in suffering as a good sol… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:837…them stand manfully for the grace of the lord supports thee vers and the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses the same commit thou to faithful men who shall be able to… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:691C…it orders us to learn what we are able, as the divine Apostle commands, saying: “And the things that you have heard from me, entrust them to faithful men” (II Tim. II, 2). Persuaded by such exhortations, not l… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:191…and argumentative to the faithful those who do not betray the deposit who shall be able to teach others also for what profit is there when one is indeed faithful himself and receives everything without questioning… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619D…, and to be able to teach. Therefore he says, "who will be able to teach others also" (2 Tim. 2:2). "Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus" (2 Tim. 2:3). Oh, what a dignity it is to be a sold… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:837…that they too might in turn transmit the teaching to others vers thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of jesus christ look to whose soldier thou art and bear the labors of military service… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:209…age regarding food that comes without labor h you therefore suffer hardship as a good soldier of jesus christ no one engaging in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of life that he may please him… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:191…the faithful and to those able to teach you therefore suffer affliction as a good soldier of jesus christ do you see that to suffer affliction belongs to a soldier therefore not to suffer affliction is… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:545…without possessions for no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life that he may please the one who enlisted him and into whatever house you enter there remain truly the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:765…no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of life that he may please him who has enlisted him interpretation if he who is about to serve a worldly king cannot please him… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1425A…). The Apostle also says: "No man, being a soldier to God, entangleth himself with secular businesses" (II Tim. ii, 4). And again the Lord: "And he that is i… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:619…who serves as a soldier b gets entangled in the affairs of life that he may please him who enlisted him the soldier has royal rations he has no need to provide food for himself nor… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:745B…his life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully (II Tim. ii, 4, 5). REGULA XXVII. That we ou… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:765C…this life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, unless he strive lawfully (II Tim. II, 4, 5). That from a comparison of those w… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:839C…now (Acts XX, 33). 2 TIMOTHY. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier (2 Tim. II, 4). That the mind should not be applied… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:911…no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of life that he may please him who recruited him and if anyone competes he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully i am a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:973C…nd your need, while not letting him enjoy even what is according to need. No one serving as a soldier, he says, gets entangled in the affairs of this life (2 Tim. 2:4). A spiritual soldier, however, does no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:845…as saying to Timothy: "No one serving as a soldier to God entangles himself in worldly affairs, so that he may please the one to whom he has approved himself" (2 Tim. 2. 4). Why can he not hold his fruit? Becaus… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:927C…nuntur ἡ πίστις, τὰ δόγματα, interdum τὰ σημεῖα. (3) vita sæcularis. Nostri locutionem, παρθένος ἀποταξαμένη τῷ βίῳ, laudavit Vales. ad Euseb. H. E. vi, 3. Cf. II Tim. ii, 4. Hinc βιωτικοὶ ἄνθρωποι 442 p. m. 759 a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:365D…and bury themselves, when will they be able to look up? Have you not heard Paul saying, "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life" (2 Tim. 2.4)? But we grow soft and indulge our bell… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:617…of christ jesus no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life that he may please the one who enlisted him but even if one competes in the games he is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619A…the athlete, and the husbandman. "No soldier," he says, "on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him" (2 Tim. 2:4). And, "An athlete is not crowned unles… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619A…for that is the part of a soldier, but if you do not suffer, it is a thing to be indignant about. "No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits" (2 Tim. 2:4). And, "If anyone competes, he is not c… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:917…no one says the apostle serving as a soldier for god entangles himself with the affairs of this life for he who wishes to overcome the passions while entangled in these is like one trying to… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:805B…orld still have with the world? "No one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who has chosen him as a soldier" (II Tim. 2, 4); for the preoccupation with business d… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1383…b and again no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life that he may please the one who enlisted him he called these teachers kings of the soldiers who he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:107…according to the flesh for no one fighting participates in the c affairs of this life that he may please the one who has enlisted him unless you stand in the middle ground between things present… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:837…then persisting in the metaphor he provides the utility from it vers no man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1471…the apostle himself first attests no man serving as a soldier entangles himself with the affairs of this life that he may please him to whom he has engaged himself and again that we may lead… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:177B…be able to extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” II Tim. ii, 4. — “No soldier serving God entangles hi… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1521…dom, or to tonsure them lackadaisically. For if ⟦no soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him (2 Tim. 2:4)⟧, as it is written, how much more is this necessary in thi… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:209…christ no one engaging in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of life that he may please him who enlisted him and if anyone also competes he is not crowned unless he competes according to the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:103…earthly king vers no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life that he may please him who enlisted him in the army these words are spoken to all both bishops… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:387…apostle who says no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life that he may please him who enlisted him and just as is openly gathered from the civil laws how… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:85…a no man that warreth for god entangleth himself with the affairs of this life b and it also pleased the council that readers when they reach the age of puberty… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:91…a change for as the apostle says no man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life along with these the th canon of the council of chalcedon also… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:93…precept which says no one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life that he may please him who has enlisted him but if for secular men… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:551A…lihood by any base or dishonest business, for they ought to look to what is written: "No one serving as a soldier to God entangles himself in worldly affairs" [II Tim. II, 4]. It pleased that readers, when they re… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:565B…away from the painful things, we shall contemplate not the present pains, but the things laid up by the grace of God for those who have "lawfully striven" (II Tim. II, 5) in Christ, who multiplies the benefits… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1601B…O Lord, and try me; test my reins and my heart" (Ps. xxv, 2). For no one is crowned unless he has contended lawfully here on earth in this body of humiliation (II Tim. ii, 5; Phil. iii, 21). Furthermore, we do no… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1471A…them be struck with anathema. For the blessed Apostle testifies, saying: If anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules (II Tim. II, 5). And again the Lord says: But he who… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:633…athlete if not you shall not be crowned as the apostle said and if a man also strive for masteries yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully b if therefore you find for you… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:745…he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier and if a man also strive for masteries yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully ii tim ii h rule xxvii h… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:765…he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier and if a man also strive for masteries yet is he not crowned unless he strive lawfully ii tim ii that from a comparison… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1131A…says: Scandalous things they have laid in my way [Ps. CXXXIX, 6]; and again: But if anyone also struggles, he is not crowned unless he struggles lawfully [II Tim. II, 5]. One must everywhere guard against imm… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1135C…distinction to the lie. And the Apostle also testifies to this, writing: "And if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules" [II Tim. ii, 5]. INTERROGATIO LXXVII. What is guile,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:537…strives, he says, is temperate in all things—all things that trouble the health of the soul—and, "No one is crowned unless he competes according to the rules" (2 Tim. 2:5). What then are the laws of this contes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1005…of ease, laxity, and dissoluteness, but one laborious and full of many toils and sweats. For "no one is crowned," he says, "unless he has contended lawfully" (2 Tim. 2:5). And elsewhere: "Everyone who strives… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:51B…not capable of delivering those who fast unless it is done in accordance with the law. For the athlete, he says, "is not crowned unless he contends lawfully" (II Tim. II, 5). Lest, therefore, we fall away fro… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:733D…e crown of my patience, I know the profit of these misfortunes, I know what kind of flower will appear. For no one is crowned unless he has struggled lawfully (2 Tim. 2. 5); and again the blessed David: Waiting… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:773C…ed by the hope of those who are saved, and by the exultation hoped for with God. As an athlete, strive lawfully: No one is crowned, unless he strives lawfully (2 Tim. 2. 5). The struggle is not against blood and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619A…ilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him" (2 Tim. 2:4). And, "An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules" (2 Tim. 2:5). And, "It is the hard-working farmer w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619A…o soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits" (2 Tim. 2:4). And, "If anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules" (2 Tim. 2:5). These things are said to Timothy, but… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1297A…es the powers and faculties of the soul, so that they can accomplish nothing that relates to virtue. "For no one is crowned, unless he has struggled lawfully" (II Tim. II, 5), according to that which is written. B… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1407A…malady. But if it touches the soul itself, let no man deceive himself. If some human deceiver should say, "No one is crowned unless he has competed lawfully," ⟦2 Tim. ii, 5⟧ thinking that the spectacle itself is… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1469A…shall make clear by adducing a few things from the holy Scriptures. I will pass over the saying of Paul, "No one is crowned unless he has contended lawfully," (II Tim. II, 5) because to some it seems to suggest on… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:839…same nature then from another analogy he reinforces the same exhortation vers and if a man also strive for masteries yet is he not crowned except he strive lawfully athletic skill also has certain laws according… Justinian I 482–565PG 86:1103B…led the God of peace; so that those who appear to love the good of faith and peace pertain to God and are almost divine. These things, moreover, to your piety [2 Tim. ii, 5].… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1301D…u who are an athlete, pay attention to yourself, lest you transgress any of the athletic laws; for no one is crowned unless he competes according to the rules (2 Tim. 2:5). Imitate Paul, both running, and wrest… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:169B…not descended into the arena against an adversary? Especially since, according to the Apostle, it is not enough to contend, unless one also contends lawfully (II Tim. ii, 5). Who is such an inept judge of a conte… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:657C…alfway, took the prize, when it is decreed not only to run to the end, but also lawfully? For He says: And no one is crowned unless he competes lawfully (II Tim. II, 5). Therefore, dismissing such reasonings… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1341C…onfessors, you have been crowned with the martyrs, as far as the past is concerned. But since, O mother, no one is crowned unless they have contested lawfully (II Tim. ii, 5), and lawful it is to excel in both fai… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:265D…gin remaining within its own bounds, as soon as the Word touched the virginal womb, that which He assumed (namely, humanity) was immediately… [footnote 27: II Tim. ii, 5.] ...even in the resurrection, having l… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:407D…struggle legitimately and until the end. "For no one," says the herald of the Church, "is crowned, unless he has struggled legitimately." He knows, however, II Tim. ii, 5.… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:111D…the trading. Just as action outside the prescription of the laws is fruitless and unworthy of reward—for no one is crowned unless he has competed legitimately [II Tim. ii, 5]—yet one competes legitimately who just… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:51A…th, and you have become a husbandman, and Paul will say to you: "It is necessary for the laborer who is a husbandman to be the first to partake of the fruits" (II Tim. II, 6). He himself also practiced this ar… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619A…te is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules" (2 Tim. 2:5). And, "It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops" (2 Tim. 2:6). Therefore, O my son, be strengthe… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619A…and firmly bear all things, so that he might always be in training. "It is the hard-working farmer," he says, "who ought to have the first share of the crops" (2 Tim. 2:6). He had spoken of his own examples, he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:839…brings forward another analogy which also possesses gain alongside the labor vers the husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits for husbandmen are partakers of the fruits before the owners themselves you also… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1309B…their labors, and whose discourse is about the offspring of bulls? He will give his heart to plow deep, and his wakefulness to the fodder of the heifer. » II Tim. ii, 6. — « The laboring husbandman must first… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619D…hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops," he adds: "Think over what I say: for the Lord will give you understanding in everything" (2 Tim. 2:7). For the sake of these things, these t… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:751C…to the leaders of the people is abundant. For so too, perhaps, does the most wise Paul write to Timothy: “The Lord will give you understanding in all things” (II Tim. II, 7). And: “Do not neglect the gift that is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:839…of men entrusted to your faith for he added this b vers consider what i say and the lord give thee understanding in all things since the form of his discourse was metaphorical he necessarily stirred… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:681B…of such a remembrance, the Apostle also spoke, not to Timothy alone, but to every man, saying to Timothy: Remember Jesus Christ who was raised from the dead (2 Tim. 2.8). And just as one who has a treasure hi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619D…pray for him, for he fears for him as for a genuine son, and says: "Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, according to my gospel" (2 Tim. 2:8), "for which I am suffering, bound with… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:265…of this would sometimes proclaim him as god c remember he says that jesus christ of the seed of david was raised from the dead and again god who raised the lord will also raise us… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:839…was instructing the disciple to obtain necessary sustenance from his preaching vers remember that jesus christ of the seed of david was raised from the dead according to my gospel wherein i suffer trouble as an… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:951A…king falsely and perversely. SERMON LII On Memory. Luc. xxii, 19. — This is my body, which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me. II Tim. ii, 8. — Be mindful that Jesus Christ is rise… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:109C…ted by experience, which the apostle Paul says concerning himself: "For the Gospel I labor even unto bonds, as an evildoer: but the word of God is not bound." ⟦II Tim. II, 8.⟧ For neither by prison, nor by bonds,… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:211…will give you understanding in all things remember that jesus christ from the seed of david was raised from the dead according to my gospel in which i suffer trouble as an evildoer even to the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:103…said but in all things both in words and in works vers remember that jesus christ of the seed of david was raised from the dead he says this also d… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1253D…ords: "Be mindful that Jesus Christ has risen from the dead from the seed of David, according to my Gospel, in which I labor even unto chains, as an evildoer" (II Tim. ii, 8). Otherwise very many testimonies can… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:377…without hypostasis but being entirely a motion and energy of the mind but the word of god is not like this rather he possesses of himself a proper hypostasis wholly divine and intellectual subsisting privately and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:223…b nor must we inquire why the word of god is not such as ours since god is not such as we are as has been said before nor is… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1269…yet not so that he is able to effect anything of them but the word of god is not of this kind in man for it was not bound to the body but rather itself occupied… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1279…as he is a created thing all things therefore were indeed created but the word of god is not a creature seeing he is the son of god but is begotten according to nature for the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1785…john may be buried and his tongue may now be silent yet the word of god is not bound for if he exerted his freedom even unto death for the marriage of a fellow servant that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:369…by nature received the divine sentence and his tongue is silent yet the word of god is not bound… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:165D…walk worthily of the calling with which you were called (Ephes. 4:1). And when you discuss with Timothy: In which I suffer even unto bonds, as a malefactor (2 Tim. 2:9). And to Philemon again: Paul, a priso… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:169C…; with these, Paul prepared many disciples. Wherefore he also said: "In which I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor, but the word of God is not bound" (2 Tim. 2, 9). For just as it is not possible to bin… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:601C…the voice did not fall silent, but the man was cast out, yet the word of the teaching was not cast out. For Paul was bound, and the word of God was not bound (2 Tim. 2:9); and this man was in a foreign land, a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:409…you have suffered no harm for if i am bound says paul but the word of god is not bound and why do i speak of bonds and chains add to them a prison d and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:363B…Christ" (Eph. 3:1); and again, "For this cause a chain is laid upon me, but the word of God is not bound"; and, "As a prisoner, as a malefactor" (Col. 4:3, and 2 Tim. 2:9). See, he does not only place "chains,"… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:367A…d unto Cæsar. Yet this came to pass by providence; and not this alone, but also that he should depart in bonds. Therefore he said, Unto bonds as an evildoer (2 Tim. 2:9). For if his Lord was reckoned with the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:111C…ut in the midst of temptation and in dangers that light shone forth. For which reason he himself, bound in chains, cried out: “The word of God is not bound” (2 Tim. 2:9). Thus he always sent forth rays throug… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:369D…himself again confesses this, saying: “For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor. 12:10). For this reason he also said, “But the word of God is not bound” (2 Tim. 2:9). He was bound with evildoers, with pri… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:619D…d, descended from David, according to my gospel" (2 Tim. 2:8), "for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not chained" (2 Tim. 2:9). Why does he mention that here? He mos… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:621…the word of piety this man said i will not comply for the word of god is not bound and the cilician the prisoner the tent maker the poor man the one living in hunger despised… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:203…and we are said to be in him and he in us but the word of god is not of the number of those who become partakers of the holy spirit but rather is the bestower… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:259…to sometimes put forward questions being ignorant of what has been commanded but the word of god is not found to act in such a way god promised a son to abraham and he himself asked… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:839…seed of david was raised from the dead according to my gospel wherein i suffer trouble as an evil doer even unto bonds simon began at that time to sow heretical thorns he and all who… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1017…to my gospel wherein i labour even unto bonds as an evildoer but the word of god is not bound therefore i endure all things for the sake of the elect that they also may obtain… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:109…himself for the gospel i labor even unto bonds as an evildoer but the word of god is not bound ii tim ii for neither by prison nor by bonds nor by guards could he be… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1165…struggle he does well and in a manner pleasing to god for the word of god is not bound but we even if we are bound and exiled our word is not bound but runs and… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1277…they guard us more strictly and severely than in our former prison but the word of god is not chained nor does love rest nor is the commandment silent therefore i the humble one speak again… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:211…i suffer trouble as an evildoer even to the point of chains but the word of god is not chained therefore i endure all things for the sake of the elect that they also may obtain… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:213…but the word of god is not chained a since i am chained he says the preaching is not chained along with me but… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:385…the man who produces this word has his nature from non existence but the word of god is not as one might say prophoric uttered nor is it the sound of words nor is the son… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:279C…For the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain" (Acts 28:20); and again, "I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may obtain eternal life" (2 Tim. 2:10). This is also to be seen in things tha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:395A…this, gratitude is not to be had by us, but by you, because you are elect. Therefore he also says elsewhere: "And these things I endure for the elect's sake" (2 Tim. 2:10). For what would one not endure for tho… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:621…things for the sake of the elect that they too might attain the salvation which is in christ jesus with eternal glory behold another exhortation i suffer these things he says not for my own sake… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:839…for with feet and hands bound the tongue preaches the gospel vers therefore i endure all things for the elect's sakes that they may also obtain the salvation which is in christ jesus with eternal glory… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1017…bonds as an evildoer but the word of god is not bound therefore i endure all things for the sake of the elect that they also may obtain the salvation which is in christ jesus with… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:211…the point of chains but the word of god is not chained therefore i endure all things for the sake of the elect that they also may obtain the salvation which is in christ jesus with… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:903…saying being made conformable unto his death and if we have died with him we shall also live with him so also his burial extends to those who being conformable to his death have been crucified… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:719…in christ similar to this saying is also this if we die with him we shall also live with him and this if then you have died with the elements of this world why do you… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1005…alive just as the same apostle says elsewhere for if we die with him we shall also live with him and for this reason even in the present passage he delays following through and completing in… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1039…him by baptism into death and in another place if we die with him we shall also live with him and again if we suffer with him we shall also reign with him yet nowhere said… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1049…wisdom of paul in his writing for writing to timothy he says for if we be dead with him we shall also live with him and he who joined it to those dying with christ as… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:713…reason reign together with their own lord for if we have died with him we shall also live with him and if we endure we shall also reign with him these therefore are the kings as… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:781…not to commit such impiety saying point blank faithful is the word for if we be dead with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him and that… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1417…crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts and if we die with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him if we deny him he also will… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1549…also in the likeness of his resurrection just as he says elsewhere for if we be dead with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him now the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1551C…future, as the same Apostle confirmed with these words: "For if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him: if we suffer, we shall also reign with him" (II Tim. ii, 11, 12). And in like manner he induces us… Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1605A…and encouraging, he is found in the calling of the nations. Those therefore who have this opinion say: "If we have died with him, we shall also live with him" (II Tim. ii, 11); and, "If we have become grown togethe… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1457…is both saddened and consoles they say therefore if we have died with him we shall also live with him and we have been planted together in the likeness of his death we shall also be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:299B…not only guests, but even co-regents , as it is written: If we be dead with him, we shall live also with him; if we suffer, we shall also reign with him (2 Tim. 2. 11-12). And I do not say this so that anyone… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:827C…has imitated the passion of Christ, as the Apostle says: If we have died together, we shall also live together: if we endure, we shall also reign together (2. Tim. 2. 11. 12). For a precious thing is not purch… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:19…if we suffer we shall also reign with him if we die with him we shall also live with him tim then because he has said a great thing he adds also a sure reasoning to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:459C…onquered by the array of evils. This can also be taken in another way. How? As he says in another place, If we be dead with him, we shall also live with him (2 Tim. 2:11). For as now we endure his death, and f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:623…those above all which may we all obtain h homily v h a faithful saying for if we have died with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:1101…suffer with him we shall also reign with him if we die with him we shall also live with him and if we are companions of his sufferings we shall also be partakers of his glory… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:841…is true indubitable and free from any falsehood for if we died with him we shall also live with him ' if we endure we shall also reign with him by died with him he refers… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:231…the impossible and writing to the blessed timothy he added these words it is a faithful saying for if we be dead with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:521…lord and again the saying is sure for if we have died with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him and writing to the romans he said… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1113…the same thought it is a faithful word for if we died with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him and writing another epistle to him he… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:563…paul writes our old man is crucified together with christ and again if we be dead with him we shall also live with him and of himself he says i live yet not i but christ… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:777…suffer with him we shall also reign with him if we die with him we shall also live with him wherefore this sacrifice is called a sacrifice of salvation furthermore the hin is a measure of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1017…may obtain the salvation which is in christ jesus with eternal glory it is a faithful saying for if d… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…we have died with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him if we deny him he also will… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:385A…ou, that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise. For yet a little and a very little while, and he that is to come will come, and will not delay." II Tim. ii, 11. — "A faithful saying: for if we be dea… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:527…but if they kill us the lord our god was also killed if we be dead with him he says we shall also live with him such was the blessed and supreme martyr of christ theodore… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:589D…with Him; if we endure, we shall also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we do not believe, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself [II Tim. ii, 11, 12]. To Him be the promises! And what… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:605…daily for the master since it is written if we have died with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him if we deny him he will also… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1181B…led (Ps. XLIII, 22), as David sings, pours forth blood. But if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: if we suffer, we shall also reign with him (II Tim. II, 11-12). In times past, grace chose those whom… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1253…him we shall also be glorified with him if we have died with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him as it is written how great the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:435…christ just as we have indeed died through baptism we believe that we shall also live with him that is through that blessed and deathless life which will be after the resurrection we ought he says… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:213…h ii it is a faithful word for if we have died with him we shall also live with him if we persevere we shall also reign with him if we deny him he will also… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:371B…been joined together. You have not been dispersed, but united. For since you die with Christ, faithful is the saying, that you shall also live with him ⟦note: 2 Tim. II, 11⟧. Having been dishonored with him for a… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:107…eternal salvation this mystery is this for if we have died together with him we shall also live with him he establishes the same thing also by human reasonings and yet even above he gave proof… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1235…is the same as he that hath died so also paul says for if we be dead with christ we shall also live with him and dead indeed unto sin but alive unto god vers for… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1215…receive the promises the saying is sure for if we have died with him we shall also live with him if we suffer patiently we shall also reign with him count it all joy my beloved… Polycarp of Smyrna c. 69–c. 156PG 5:1009…from the dead and that if we conduct ourselves worthily of him we shall also reign with him if we believe in like manner c also the young men must be blameless in all things before… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:183…in my body the testament of christ is in my body because if we suffer we shall also reign with him if i have been planted together in the likeness of his death i show his… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:781…if we be dead with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him and that we shall be heirs of god yet not without christ for heirs he… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1107…and different way if we confess him he also will confess us if we deny him he also will deny us if we are faithless he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself what then is… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1417…die with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him if we deny him he also will deny us who then is the one who denies him if… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1549…if we be dead with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him now the apostle not unaware that repetition is more profitable for those who hear it… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1551…if we be dead with him we shall live also with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him ii tim ii and in like manner he induces us to apply faith to these… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:233…n, and eternal life, and to make them His heirs, and to prepare them to reign with Him. Wherefore Paul also said: "If we endure, we shall also reign with him" (2 Tim. 2. 12). The Prophet, therefore, considering a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:253D…strate the same thing. Just as Paul also said: "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him; if we believe not, he continueth faithful: he cannot deny himself" (2 Tim. 2:12, 13). Seest thou that "he cannot" is a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:299…if we be dead with him we shall live also with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him tim and i do not say this so that anyone should lay hands upon himself… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:507A…t, and the adorable Spirit shall not enjoy the same gifts with us? Regarding the same men, the same Apostle says: "If we suffer, we shall also reign together" [2 Tim. 2:12]. O ungrateful spirit! O intolerabl… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:215B…"That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie" (Heb. 6.18); and again: "If we deny him, he remains faithful; he cannot deny himself" (2 Tim. 2.12). That word, "impossible," nowhere sign… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:475D…not fall from such glory. Nothing is difficult if we are willing, nothing is burdensome if we pay attention. For "If we endure, we shall also reign with Him" (2 Tim. 2:12). What is this, "We endure"? If we bear… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:19D…owship of his Son"? Hear him saying this more clearly elsewhere: "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we die with him, we shall also live with him" (2 Tim. 2:12). Then, because he has said a great thi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:33…did he make us sit together for if we endure he says we shall also reign with him if we die we shall also live with him truly there is need of the spirit and of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:313A…fied by saying, "The kingdom of the Son," for there is no greater praise than this, which he also says elsewhere: "If we endure, we shall also reign with him" (2 Tim. 2.12). He has deemed us worthy of the same t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:339B…o bring us near to Christ: as when he says, "He raised us up together, and made us sit together" (Eph. 2:6); and, "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him" (2 Tim. 2:12); and, "How shall he not also with him… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:623…if we have died with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him if we deny him he will also deny us if we do not believe he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:625…for his sake this is beyond dispute if we endure he says we shall also reign with him he did not simply say we shall reign with him but if we endure showing that it is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:659C…ese are both His, and through Him our own. How? "If we have died with Him," he says, "we shall also live with Him; if we endure, we shall also reign with Him" (2 Tim. 2. 12; Rom. 8. 17). Why do we drag ourselves… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:471D…ass the present life, that they may reign through infinite ages with the only-begotten Son of God: for "If we suffer," he says, "we shall also reign with him" (2 Tim. 2:12); and we shall obtain eternal goods; of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:769…also of jesus might be made manifest in our body and again if we suffer we shall also reign with him if we are conformed to his death and passion as it is written we shall… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:1101…advancing towards the imitation of him for if we suffer with him we shall also reign with him if we die with him we shall also live with him and if we are companions of his… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:257A…humility: «That we also might reign with you.» Although he always sets this down in relation to the Lord Christ, «If we endure, we shall also reign with him,» [2 Tim. ii, 12] as though He indeed reigns truly, whil… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:521…if we be dead he says we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him vers for by grace are ye saved through faith the grace of god deemed us… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:841…with him we shall also live with him ' if we endure we shall also reign with him by died with him he refers not only to those who are put to death but also to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:231…if we be dead with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him if we deny him he also will deny us if we believe not yet he… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:777…acceptable as it corresponds to his passion if we suffer with him we shall also reign with him if we die with him we shall also live with him wherefore this sacrifice is called a sacrifice… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:177…that it may be conformed to the body of his glory again if we suffer we shall also reign with him and again he raised us up and made us sit together in the heavenly places… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…died with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him if we deny him he also will deny us if we are faithless he remains faithful he cannot… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:385…if we be dead with him we shall live also with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him if we deny him he will also deny us b s chrysost nothing conciliates veneration… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:589…died with him we shall also live with him if we endure we shall also reign with him if we deny him he will also deny us if we do not believe he remains faithful he… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:605C…with him; if we suffer, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we believe not, he continueth faithful, he cannot deny himself" (II Tim. II, 12, 13). Now, what joy the saints will fee… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1181…if we be dead with him we shall also live with him if we suffer we shall also reign with him ii tim ii in times past grace chose those whom it chose for the testimony… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:749B…“He raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Ephes. II, 6). And, “If we endure, we shall also reign with Him” (II Tim. II, 12). And, “We know,” another of the apostl… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:213…died with him we shall also live with him if we persevere we shall also reign with him if we deny him he will also deny us if we are unfaithful he remains faithful he cannot… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1241…a and if we suffer we shall also reign with him and he calls us coheirs who is the head of all principality and power he… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1151…shall also live together if we endure we shall also reign together if we deny him he also will deny us but who denies him if not he who does his own will according to the… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:299…r he says: If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together (Rom. VIII, 17); and again: If we suffer, we shall also reign with him (II Tim. II, 12). For it is absolutely necessary that t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:535A…the power of the Savior is not diminished, the glory is not extinguished, the grace is not overthrown. "If we have denied him," he says, "he remains faithful" (2 Tim. 2:13), for he cannot deny himself. He sits a… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:993…strengthening this same concept elsewhere too he said if we deny him he abideth faithful he cannot deny himself for this too is not a proof of weakness but of insurmountable power because it is not… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:77…blessed paul has placed this elsewhere as well if we believe not he abideth faithful he cannot deny himself b here however he also makes use of a scriptural testimony sicut scriptum est ut justificeris in… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:841…him does no harm to him but will injure himself b ' if we believe not yet he abideth faithful he cannot deny himself for we do not make him god by believing nor do we… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:231…reign with him if we deny him he also will deny us if we believe not yet he abideth faithful he cannot deny himself again therefore the he cannot is a demonstration of infinite power for… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1373C…two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie" (Heb. VI, 18). And again: "If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he cannot deny himself" (II Tim. II, 13).… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:285…that he cannot as the apostle also says if we believe not he abideth faithful he cannot deny himself for all duality that all duality is not a principle but unity is the principle of all… Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:739…persons the rider is faithful and true of whom paul also says he abideth faithful he cannot deny himself b his eyes were as a flame of fire it is not that god who fills the… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:399A…. Is. Cas. hate toge en. Verse 6, a fin. Despotikō de ... Matt. XIV, 25. Page 585, verse 19. H. St. 2, ennoiai kai to. Verse 21, arnēsasthai (to deny). II Tim. II, 13. Verse 24, mēde tropēn hupostēnai (no… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:743A…/h⟧ Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers (II Tim. ii, 14)... But foolish and unlearned questions… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1265A…efore God in Christ." And Gal. i, 20: Ἰδοὺ ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ, οὐ ψεύδομαι, "Behold, before God, I do not lie"; so that it may be understood as a sort of oath: 2 Tim. ii, 14: Διαμαρτυρόμενος ἐνώπιον τοῦ Κυρίου,… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:545…inspired paul himself also held to be the best of lessons saying strive not about words to no profit but to the subverting of the hearers for superfluous arguments and a most contentious spirit concerning investigations… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:83…the word of piety but to insist upon verbose contentions which are to no profit but to the subverting of the hearers the divine apostle expressly forbids h interr v h if the earth was how… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:841…he himself is god we therefore who believe reap the benefit ' of these things put them in remembrance charging them before the lord that they strive not about words to no profit but to the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1375A…ot enter into any discussion with them concerning dogmas. For the divine Apostle forbids "striving about words to no profit, to the subversion of the hearers" (II Tim. II, 14). But do you keep the evangelical doctr… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:91…atience, not holding to the admonitions of the blessed Paul: Do not contend in words, for it is useful for nothing, except for the subversion of the hearers (II Tim. II, 14). But when will the virus that has pene… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:865…it, in faith, in purity (I Tim. IV, 12). Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (II Tim. II, 15). As an eye in the body, which can… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:625…he added to the subversion of the hearers study to present yourself approved unto god a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly handling the word of truth everywhere he emphasizes that needeth not to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:841…harm from contentiousness to those who listen c ' study to show thyself approved unto god a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth we praise the farmers who cut… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:1337C…hospitality, who could easily count how many laborers for God he also presented, in the words of the Apostle, "unashamed, rightly handling the word of truth" (II Tim. II, 15)? For, leaving aside the others for the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…to present yourself approved to god a worker who does not need to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth but shun profane and vain babblings for they will progress to more ungodliness and their… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1561B…l and great things, have a concern so that you may be well thought of." (Eccli. XXIX, 30). "Strive to present yourself approved to God, a laborer unashamed." (II Tim. II, 15). TITLE XXVI. — Concerning merchant… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:109…contempt and suffered the utmost hardships you therefore he says do not be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth for many tear it asunder and twist it but you must guide it toward what is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:625…away from every side the superfluous and alien aspects of the preaching but shun profane and vain babblings for they will not stop even there for when something new is introduced it always breeds innovations and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:643C…l be known to all, as that of those was. But "they shall proceed no further," he says. How then does he say elsewhere, "They shall proceed further in impiety" (2 Tim. 2:16); while here he says, "They shall not p… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:841…teacher is praiseworthy who follows the rule of the divine oracles ' but shun profane and vain babblings he showed clearly that he called the teaching of the truth rightly dividing for he exhorted them to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…does not need to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth but shun profane and vain babblings for they will progress to more ungodliness and their message will spread like cancer of this sort are… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1409…him this counsel avoid profane babblings for they will increase unto ungodliness and their word will eat as doth a canker of whom is hymen us and philetus whose committed iniquity he narrates saying who concerning… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:321B…are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who concerning the truth have missed the mark, saying that the resurrection has already happened, and overturn the faith of some (2 Tim. 2:17, 18). Sometimes, therefore, they said t… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:841…abominable and empty dogmas d for they will increase unto more ungodliness and their word will eat as doth a canker a canker gangrene is a disease that creeps along and corrupts the healthy part of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:383…for they grow much towards ungodliness and their speech will spread like a canker of whom is hymenaeus and philetus who have erred from the truth saying that the resurrection is past already and have subverted… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1409…whom is hymen us and philetus whose committed iniquity he narrates saying who concerning the truth have erred saying that the resurrection is past already then the same apostle to demonstrate that godliness is the companion… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:469A…adds this epistle; just as he also says in the epistle to Timothy, that some pervert the faith of certain men, saying that the resurrection is past already (2 Tim. 2:18). And they were doing this, so that… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:383…of whom is hymenaeus and philetus who have erred from the truth saying that the resurrection is past already and have subverted the faith of some c then he shows the firmness and solidity of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:687…just as paul said to timothy of whom is hymenaeus and philetus who concerning the truth have erred saying that the resurrection is past already sometimes they would say again that the body does not rise… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:215…of whom are hymenaeus and philetus who have erred concerning the truth saying that the resurrection is past already and overthrow the faith of some but the solid foundation of god stands having this seal the… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:633…of whom are hymenaeus and philetus who have erred from the truth saying that the resurrection is past already ii tim ii for these did not think that there would be a resurrection of dead bodies… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1019D…owledge only half a resurrection, that of the soul alone. Wherefore he calls them partakers of the opinion of the Sadducees. First, Hymenaeus and Philetus (II Tim. II, 18) said that the resurrection had already… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1125B…od those in whom, knowing what kind they would be, God had placed His love and affection, according to what is also written: "The Lord knew those who are His" (2 Tim. 2:19); since, at any rate, as far as this co… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:969…a knot of affection using many testimonies of scripture such as this the lord knoweth them that are his that is he loves them even though he is not unaware of those who are not his… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:79…the way of the ungodly that is of those who perish but the lord knoweth them that are his and the way of the righteous is he who said i am the way and that see… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1409…now the apostle guards everyone against an impiety equal to theirs saying nevertheless the foundation of god standeth sure having this seal c the lord knoweth them that are his and let every one that nameth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:743A…be known that God does not know sinners, because they are not even worthy to be known by God. For as the Apostle also says: “The Lord knew those who are his” (2 Tim. 2:19). Not that He does not know them, but H… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:745…ooked at, not their names. For the Apostle says: The Lord knoweth them that are his; and let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity (2 Tim. 2:19). Therefore, he who departs from iniqui… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:337…he said to moses i know thee above all and the apostle the lord knoweth them that are his b by which he means that he deems them worthy of greater providence ver but now abideth… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:673B…s perceived by knowledge are joined together. Let that testimony of Scripture be applied here, so that the matter may be clearer: "The Lord knows who are His" (2 Tim. 2:19). Those, therefore, who have known Him… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1481A…espect of persons with God.” 1 Thess. iv, 6. “Not to overreach, nor circumvent his brother in business: because the Lord is the avenger of all these things.” 2 Tim. ii, 19. “Let every one who nameth the name of… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573D…solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity (II Tim. ii, 19). And: But evil men and seducers shall… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:73…and am known by my own according to that which is written the lord knoweth them that are his but lest anyone should think that he knew them as a man knows he added saying as… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:109…hold to the faith having this seal the lord knows those who are his and let every one who names the name of christ depart from iniquity that is having as if it were a stone… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:525…light does not exist at all it is for this reason that the lord knoweth them that are his and again he says that he does not know the foolish virgins h baptism as illumination lavacrum… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:229…if it were a single house in which there ought to be not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthen and some indeed to honor but others to dishonor from these… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:231…dispensed by god with judgment that also which the apostle teaches saying in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthen and some indeed unto honor… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:295…how is it not contrary to this assertion what he says elsewhere but in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware some for honor but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1139…reason are to be placed in the most excellent position he says in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also wooden and earthen and some for honor some for… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:321…as earthen vessels the work of the hands of the potter and in a great house there are says the apostle not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and of clay and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:631…earthen vessels the work of the hands of the potter b and in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels but also wooden and earthen ones and some indeed for honor but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:679…for a good work for in this great house of the world there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware and some indeed for honor but others for dishonor… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:769…of this sort necessary for the uses of a great house for in a great house there are not only golden and silver vessels but also wooden and earthen therefore it is diligently required when we… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:877…separately d as being a kind of sequence to the church since in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware we say that those who… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:707…a certain image of those vessels which are in human conversation saying but in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and of earthenware note that he… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:951…word of paul seems especially to be abused which is ii tim in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earth and some indeed to honor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:993B…arthenware. If therefore anyone cleanses himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and useful to the Master, prepared for every good work (2 Tim. 2.20, 21). Let us not therefore neglect the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:249D…ome indeed unto honor, but some unto dishonor. If any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified to the Lord" (2 Tim. 2. 20, 21). 3. Do you see that these also ar… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:659D…nduct oneself in the house of God" (1 Tim. III, 14-15). "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and earthenware" (2 Tim. II, 20). This is Paul himself. For I shall not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:629…and such yearning to go to waste; may it not be so; but may we all, becoming worthy of the exhortations of Christ, attain the eternal goods. HOMILY VI 2 Tim. 2:20. In a great house there are not only ve… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:637A…aith he, Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses (2 Tim. 3:8). And again from reasonings: But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver (2 Tim. 2:20). Why does he do this? Lest Timothy, or… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:855…what the earthen vessel is and where it lies when he says in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthen some indeed unto honor but… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:901…a there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware for this reason it is not given to everyone… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:159…by their own voluntary choice for he also wrote this to timothy in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthen and some to honor and… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:843…by proposing a fitting analogy he brings him consolation from it ver but in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver c but also of wood and earthenware and some indeed… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:383…house he says there are not only d vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and of earth and some indeed unto honour and some… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1721…names the name of the lord depart from iniquity and he adds in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay some for honor some for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1191…words which the same apostle uses in the second epistle to timothy in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and of earth and some indeed unto… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…let everyone who names the name of the lord depart from iniquity but in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay some for honor and… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:217…like certain living pillars c bearing these inscriptions through their own works but in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and of earthenware and some to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:111…it for praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and of earthenware because many are troubled… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:345C…and of earthenware. If, therefore, anyone cleanses himself from all these, he will be a vessel for honor, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work' (II Tim. II, 20, 21)." 101. A brother asked Abbot… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:301A…of honor or dishonor—because "If any man purge himself, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, and prepared unto every good work" (II Tim. II, 21)—appears to have placed nothing in God,… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:321…says next concerning these earthen vessels if anyone he says has cleansed himself from these he shall be a vessel for honor sanctified and useful to the lord prepared for every good work in this he… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:631…concerning these earthen vessels themselves if anyone he says shall have cleansed himself from these he shall be a vessel for honor sanctified and useful to the lord prepared for every good work in which he… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:951D…, not only as aiding but also as inciting; which was done by Origen as we have shown. To him, however, the word of Paul seems especially to be abused, which is II Tim. 2:21: "In a great house there are not only v… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:249…unto honor but some unto dishonor if any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these he shall be a vessel unto honor sanctified to the lord tim do you see that these also are corrected of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:629…of wood and earthen and some to honor and some to dishonor if a man therefore purge himself from these he shall be a vessel unto honor sanctified and meet for the master s use and… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:159…by one's own will that one becomes this or that he added if a man therefore purge himself from these he shall be a vessel unto honor sanctified and meet for the master's use and prepared… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:385…own inclination wherever it wishes he says thus if any man cleanse himself from these he shall be a vessel unto honour sanctified and useful prepared unto every good work he wrote things similar to this… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1561…depart from iniquity d and he adds if then anyone shall cleanse himself from these he shall be a vessel to honor sanctified and he instructs titus that servants be subject to their own masters in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1191…unto honor but some unto dishonor if any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these he shall be a vessel unto honor sanctified and profitable to the lord prepared unto every good work it is evident… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1571…apostle in his epistle to timothy having first enumerated the vices adds if a man therefore purge himself from these he shall be a vessel unto honour meet for the master's use for since we were… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:111…for certain dispensations as pharaoh was if any one therefore shall cleanse himself from these he shall be a vessel to honor sanctified do you see that it is not of nature nor of material necessity… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:845…all chastity tim v but flee thou youthful desires and pursue justice faith charity peace with them that call on the lord out of a pure heart and avoid foolish and unlearned questions knowing that they… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1315B…les, and the false prophets hated the prophets. Knowing this clearly, Paul himself wrote: "But pursue peace with all who call upon the Lord from a pure heart" [II Tim. ii, 22]. Do not, therefore, blame him who has… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433A…eace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom. v, 1). And to Timothy: "Follow after righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord" (II Tim. ii, 22). And: "Without faith it is impossible… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…also youthful lusts but pursue righteousness faith love peace with those who call on the lord out of a pure heart but avoid foolish and ignorant disputes knowing that they generate strife and a servant of… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:219…divine teaching and a pure and peaceful life even towards adversaries h flee also youthful lusts but follow righteousness faith charity peace with them that call on the lord out of a pure heart but foolish… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:113…were saying do not be faithless and unstable he therefore immediately adds charity peace with them that call on the lord out of a pure heart that is to say only toward those who call upon… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:743…no profit but to the subverting of the hearers ii tim ii but foolish and unlearned questions avoid knowing that they do gender strifes ibid that idle words which bring no utility are not to be… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:845C…art. And avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strifes. But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild towards all men (II Tim. II, 23-24), etc... But thou hast pursued my doctr… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:91…contentions, blasphemies, evil suspicions, conflicts of men who are corrupted in mind, and who are destitute of the truth, supposing godliness to be a gain.” II Tim. ii, 23, 24. — “But avoid foolish and unlearned… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:219…with them that call on the lord out of a pure heart but foolish and unlearned questions avoid knowing that they do gender strifes and the servant of the lord must not strive but be gentle… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:113…being themselves peaceful and free from strife with those you should mingle but foolish and unlearned questions avoid knowing that they do gender strifes do you see how throughout he draws him away from questions not… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:633B…iety, and their speech spreads like a canker, of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have erred from the truth, saying that the resurrection is past already" (II Tim. ii, 23, 16). For these did not think that ther… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:773C…g yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath (Rom. xii, 17-19)... But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle, but be gentle toward all men (II Tim. ii, 24). That it is not right either, for the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:841C…ose who oppose, lest God may perhaps give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth, and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil (II Tim. ii, 24-26). That one must yield when some, becau… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:941…d for us to fight or to contend with the unreasoning since the servant of the lord must not strive but he who is treated most unfairly by his kinsfolk according to the flesh must remember… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:743…above all men and david was very meek wherefore paul exhorts saying the servant of the lord must not strive but be gentle toward all apt to teach patient with modesty correcting those who resist do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:669B…ve both yourself and those who hear you" (1 Tim. IV, 16). And again, "A servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, apt to teach, patient" (2 Tim. II, 24). And as he goes on, he says, "But you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:707C…d gentleness. For this reason, Paul also orders us to observe this with great care, saying: "The servant of the Lord must not fight, but be gentle toward all" (2 Tim. 2:24). He did not say, "toward your brothers… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:967D…the Lord must not fight, but be gentle towards all, teaching those who oppose him, if perhaps God may give them repentance to the full knowledge of the truth" (II Tim. II, 24-25). Do you not see how parents, even when… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:483D…time God may give them repentance to know the truth, and they may recover themselves from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will (2 Tim. 2:24-26). Do you wish, moreover, to see how mod… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:361B…ne to you? (Mich. 6:3); and here, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? (Acts 9:4). Paul also commands us to instruct our adversaries with gentleness (2 Tim. 2:24). Christ Himself also, when the discipl… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281B…, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth (2 Tim. 2:24-25). What then, he says, if they are enem… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:631…therefore other questions about the scriptures and about other things h but the servant of the lord must not litigate h one must not fight even through the medium of questions for the servant of god… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:715…cheek turn to him the other also and paul also writes but the servant of the lord must not fight but be gentle toward all in meekness instructing those who oppose… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:945…and far removed from the gentleness that befits the d saints for the servant of the lord must not fight as it is written but be gentle toward all instructing those who oppose him in meekness… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:699…this testimony from a divinely inspired man hear what paul writes but the servant of the lord must not wrangle but be mild toward all men apt to teach patient in c modesty admonishing them that… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:845…a desire for vanity and not because of any necessity v but the servant of the lord must not quarrel for it is necessary that he to whom the preaching of the divine teachings has been… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:453…as is in you living peaceably with all men and that also the servant of the lord must not fight for as the proverb has it a mild answer turns away wrath but he does not… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:921…their feet they should depart he wishes to obtain peace first for the servant of the lord must not strive but be gentle unto all men it is however peaceful to respond to receive the word… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:91…but avoid foolish and unlearned questions knowing that they beget strifes but the servant of the lord must not wrangle but be gentle toward all men s basilii he who contradicts seems to make himself in… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:219…but foolish and unlearned questions avoid knowing that they do gender strifes and the servant of the lord must not strive but be gentle unto all men apt to teach patient in meekness instructing those that… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:113…astray who contend in questions that are supposedly about the scriptures b and the servant of the lord must not strive but be gentle unto all men gentle that is mild how then does he say… Demetrius Cydones c. 1324–c. 1397PG 154:955…prejudice born of time cut away they would seek with charity for the servant of the lord must not be litigious but gentle teachable and all those things which the apostle adds b that the cited… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:841…suffering in meekness instructing those who oppose c lest god may perhaps give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil ii tim ii… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:635C…y frequently think and say: "In case God should give them repentance, so that they may recognize the truth and recover themselves from the snare of the devil" (2 Tim. 2:25-26). Therefore, the Lord addressed the dis… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:949B…erhaps God may give them repentance for the knowledge of the truth, and they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been taken captive to do his will" (2 Tim. 2:25, 26). Extend the net of love, that the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:71D…y give them repentance to the knowledge of the truth, and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, by whom they are held captive to his will (II Tim. 2:25). See how he speaks through the words,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:73A…even towards them, we must not cease to act with great gentleness, if by chance "God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth" (2 Tim. 2:25). Let us not become slothful, so that w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:75…being so let us not cease employing great long suffering toward them if god peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth let us not therefore grow weary in demonstrating great gentleness if… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:621A…as dominating, but as holding the episcopate" (1 Petr. 5. 3). Item, Paul: "Avoid empty speech; for they generate strifes, and their word creeps like a cancer" (2 Tim. 2. 25). Item: "Hold the form of sound words,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281…not strive but be gentle unto all men apt to teach patient in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves if god peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth tim what then he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:695C…dertake this labor among your own, by discussing almsgiving and other virtues? Why then does he say elsewhere, "If peradventure God will give them repentance" (2 Tim. 2:25); but here, "A man that is an heretic a… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:861…your tradition yet this rebuke them sharply c is not contrary to in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves for to those who have not yet believed the divine teaching must be offered gently and mildly… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:219…not strive but be gentle unto all men apt to teach patient in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves if god peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth and that they may… Michael Cerularius c. 1000–1059PG 120:809C…. Perhaps also the pope will offer a defense, denying that the things which rumor has spread about the Latins are true; or he will assert that these things 43 II Tim. II, 25.… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:113…preach and not immediately to cut them off c consider what follows in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves for with audacity and strife the soul could not discern anything useful because he who is to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:115…if god peradventure will give them repentance to a the acknowledging of the truth peradventure he says implies there will be some correction now… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:169…and sinneth being condemned of himself how then does he say elsewhere if god peradventure will give them repentance there he speaks of those who show hope of their amendment but here he calls the incorrigible… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:401B…used by the Apostle: "In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth" (2 Tim. 2:25). For God brings forth this dictum of t… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:841…may perhaps give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil ii tim ii that one must yield when some because of fear and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1735D…aths of the air. See to it, then, that you do not happen to be worse than mute animals for the caution of your own safety, lest by chance, entangled in snares (II Tim. II, 26), you become the quarry and prey of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:71…god may give them repentance to the acknowledgment of the truth and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil taken captive by him into his will do you see how he indicated… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:355…prey to their teeth our soul hath been delivered as a sparrow out of the snare of the fowlers do you see how he shows their own weakness and the others' power for they invaded them… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:679…if god perhaps give them repentance for the acknowledging of the truth that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil tim iv ii for what reason then does he say these things… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:89…god may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil having been taken captive by him into his will in case he says… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:219…god peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil who are taken captive by him at his will youthful lust… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:115…someone let us not think that we ourselves have persuaded him ver and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil understand this not only of doctrine but also of life for…