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John ChrysostomPG 56:271expounds v.1“Τουτο δε γινωσκε, οτι εν εσχαταις ημεραις ενστησονται καιροι χαλεποι·”Homily on the Apostolic text: «This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come» Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…supposing that gain is godliness from such withdraw thyself to timothy ii in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of their own selves covetous boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:957…also taught when he numbered it among the characteristics of defection saying in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of their own selves and having enumerated many types of wickedness… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:357C…ers he says: That in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God (2 Tim. III, 1–4). And again: Forbidding to marry, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:157D…that it was delivered at Antioch. The homily on that passage of the Apostle (T. 6, c. 271), Know you this, that in the last days shall come dangerous times [2 Tim. 3:1], was transcribed by me in the Vatican… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:277B…you see how even there he predicted the things to come? And here he does the same thing, saying: Know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come (2 Tim. 3:1). Why does he say this to Timothy, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:277B…For he says elsewhere: In the last days some shall depart from the faith (1 Tim. 4:1); and here again he says: In the last days grievous times shall come (2 Tim. 3:1). And Christ, foretelling in agreement… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:845…ety, but denying its power, whom the Lord is about to curse in the end, so that fruit may never grow from them, just as He cursed the Jews, and they withered" (2 Tim. 3. 1-5). But "by the way" is according to the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:371D…e grievous wolves among you" (Acts 20:28-29); and again: "In the last times, grievous seasons will set in, and men will be lovers of self, covetous, arrogant" (2 Tim. 3:1-2). Let us remain where He commands, in t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:635…we all be deemed worthy h homily vii h b know this also that in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of self lovers of money boasters proud blasphemers disobedient… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:637A…e he prophesies that such a thing will happen later. And here, too, he does the same, saying: But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come (2 Tim. 3:1). And he shows this not only from the f… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1553…shall arise speaking perverse things and writing to timothy he cries out in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be self lovers covetous and the rest and again but the spirit expressly… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1653…arise speaking perverse things and writing to timothy he cries out b in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of self covetous and the rest and again but the spirit… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:845…will be much worse h chapter iii h vv but know this that in the last days perilous times will come for men will be lovers of self lovers of money boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:93…region concerning those others we have proven that the apostle spoke prophetically that in the last days perilous times would come and there would be men who are lovers of self having a form of piety… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:105…have we proved that the apostle by a prophetic voice has said that in the last days perilous times shall be at hand men will be lovers of themselves having a form of godliness but denying… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:937…writes again to timothy regarding our present wicked conduct but know this that in the last days perilous times will come for men will be lovers of themselves covetous boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…to do his will h chap iii h verses but know this that in the last days perilous times will come for men will be lovers of themselves lovers of money boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573C…of those that are good, traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof (II Tim. iii, 1-5). And as Jannes and Jambres withstood… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:115…and the rest in the same way h caput iii h ver this know also that in the last days perilous c times shall come because there were many wicked men in those times lest timothy… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:93… (1 Tim. 4:1): and that to speak of "latter times" is prophecy, is clear to everyone. And again, Know this, that in the last days perilous times shall come (2 Tim. 3:1); and again, I say to you in the word… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:117D…aving everywhere imitated the character of the Pauline writing, seems to have looked both here and there toward Rom. 1, 29-31; Gal. 5, 19-21; 1 Tim. 6, 4-5 and 2 Tim. 3, 2-5. To this, I would like you to add the d… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…thyself to timothy ii in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of their own selves covetous boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful unholy without natural affection trucebreakers false accusers… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:957…characteristics of defection saying in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of their own selves and having enumerated many types of wickedness he added accusers intemperate and esau too was… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:357…he says c that in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of their own selves lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god tim iii and again forbidding to marry… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:635…know this also that in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of self lovers of money boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents ungrateful wicked without peace without affection slanderers incontinent… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:637A…tretch out a hand will suffer this much more, in proportion to how much greater the damage has become. There shall be, he says, men who are lovers of self (2 Tim. 3:2). This "lover of self" is the person wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:641…but know this that in the last days grievous times shall come for men shall be lovers of self lovers of money boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents ungrateful wicked without peace without affection slanderers incontinent… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:937…days perilous times will come for men will be lovers of themselves covetous boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful unholy without natural affection trucebreakers slanderers incontinent fierce despisers of those that ar… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…will come for men will be lovers of themselves lovers of money boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful unholy unloving unforgiving slanderers without self control brutal despisers of good traitors headstrong haughty lov… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573…tim iv and again in the last days perilous times shall come for men shall be lovers of their own selves covetous boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful unholy without natural affection truce breakers false… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:115…the events that happen in them or because of the men ver for men shall be lovers of their own selves he immediately sets down the cause of all evils to look not to the things… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…their own selves covetous boasters proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful unholy without natural affection trucebreakers false accusers incontinent fierce despisers of those that are good traitors heady highminded lovers of ple… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:937…proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful unholy without natural affection trucebreakers slanderers incontinent fierce despisers of those that are good traitors and the rest therefore woe to us for we have reached the extremity of… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573…proud blasphemers disobedient to parents unthankful unholy without natural affection truce breakers false accusers incontinent fierce despisers of those that are good traitors heady high minded lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god ha… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…affection trucebreakers false accusers incontinent fierce despisers of those that are good traitors heady highminded lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof from such turn… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:357…times shall come for men shall be lovers of their own selves lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god tim iii and again forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from meats having their conscience… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:131…of god paul will bear witness saying of some that they are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god blessed therefore are those who mourn now as the savior says and patient endurance in useful… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573…incontinent fierce despisers of those that are good traitors heady high minded lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof ii tim iii and as jannes… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:223…reckless having nothing b stable puffed up that is full of folly lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god those who exchange the divine love for what is shameful the form of piety moreover also… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:383…among the enemies of the bridegroom for of such it is written having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…good traitors heady highminded lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof from such turn away to titus for we ourselves also were sometimes foolish disobedient… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:769…who mind earthly things lovers of pleasure and not lovers of god having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof merchants of christ adulterating the word and selling jesus corrupters of women and coveters… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:635…lovers of pleasure more than lovers of god having a form indeed of godliness but denying the power thereof and from these turn away for of these are they who creep into houses and lead captive… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:845…traitors headstrong puffed up lovers of pleasure more than lovers of god having a form of godliness but denying its power i consider this the time that was predicted d for our life is full of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:993B…supplied as αὐτήν. It signals a word: to leave, to spurn. ἠρνήσατο τὸ συμβόλαιον, I, 351, he did not want to enter into the pact; he refused; as Hebrews 11:24; 2 Tim. 3:5; Acts 1:13, they refuse to obey him. -… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:105…perilous times shall be at hand men will be lovers of themselves having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof and that such are to be avoided if those who faithfully acquiesce in the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…good traitors headstrong haughty lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of god having a form of godliness but denying its power and from such people turn away for of this sort are those who creep into… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573…traitors heady high minded lovers of pleasures more than lovers of god having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof ii tim iii and as jannes and jambres withstood moses so do these also… Nicephorus the Philosopher fl. c. 890PG 106:165…sorcerers shall rise up against faith deceiving and being deceived having the form of godliness but denying the power thereof and that the falling away must come first and then the son of lawlessness be revealed… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:169…listing the other corresponding sins he makes an end of the prophecy having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof and in just the way b that jannes and jambres stood against moses so… Anthony the GreatPG 40:989…lest that oracle of paul be fulfilled in us where he says having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof regarding the charity which i have toward you i pray for you to god… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1017…saying of the apostle may be fulfilled in us having an appearance of godliness but denying the power thereof but i because of my love for you never cease to pray to god for you that… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1813…in another epistle he writes concerning them saying these are they who creep into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins led away with divers lusts and under the guise of religion they do… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:631…but tattlers also and busybodies speaking things which they ought not and silly women laden with sins led away with divers lusts ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:359C…Paul says, "Bringing into captivity every thought to Christ" (2 Cor. 10:5). There is a bad one, as when he says: "Leading captive silly women laden with sins" (2 Tim. 3:6). There is that which dwells in the min… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:683B…ion, a mistress. Therefore Paul calls some women on account of their excessive sloth and laxity: and not only women, but also "silly women burdened with sins" (2 Tim. 3:6): for such women are accustomed to keep… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:635…thereof and from these turn away for of these are they who creep into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins who are led away by various desires and pleasures always learning and never… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:643…should be avoided for of these are they he says who penetrate houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins who are led by divers lusts ever learning and never able to come to the… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:909…provisions of the owners to whom are similar certain people who penetrate houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins whom paul rebukes the vulture delights in fights and wars on account of the corpses… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:847…a houses and capture silly women laden with sins led away by divers lusts ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth and… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:907D…ace, through hypocrisy and flattery, in order to lead astray through these means the few little women—burdened with sins—whom they have deceived, and so forth (II Tim. III, 6). Therefore, those men whose audacity… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:385…reproaches of those who would come after them he adds these words for of this sort are they which creep into houses and lead captive silly women laden with sins led away with divers lusts ever… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:867…god our savior who willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth receive this thy servant who has just recovered from error and has desired to come to the… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1085…ninevites jon iii who willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth i tim ii who didst receive with fatherly bowels that son who had consumed his own substance… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:273…of the truth shines everywhere c and illuminates all men who wish to come to the knowledge of the truth and although the gifts of the leaders of the churches are not the same for all… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:287…preaching of the truth shines everywhere and illuminates all men who wish to come to the knowledge of the truth how could that be unknown which everywhere preaches the truth in which one and the same… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1635A…VI, 4). And lest we might think he asserted this of only one or another, he says of all: "Always learning, and never attaining to the knowledge of the truth" (II Tim. III, 7); "But they shall proceed no further. F… Pope Fabian d. 250 (pope 236-250)PG 10:185…our lord jesus christ who wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth may by his great omnipotence cause their hearts to return to sound doctrine and the catholic faith… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1235…prevent us from drinking wishing us to be dogs always and never to come to the knowledge of the truth for they know that those who eat the flesh of christ and drink his blood remain… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1655…everyone who leads astray through deceit is an enemy not allowing them to come to the knowledge of the truth i hated them with perfect hatred a and perfect hatred is that which is not for… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1197…humbling himself unto death willing that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth nevertheless we should always remember that the apostle wished the present place to be held as a… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:227…the devil who does not wish all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth for the lord also commanded in the gospels matt v that we should pray for our… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:57…as the apostle writes he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and since we have with difficulty reached the end of this head we must next speak… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:69…goodness of the supreme god that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth he sanctioned laws of his own which were fit and accommodated to all nor would he have… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:487…for he being good and wishing all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth stretched forth his saving hand to share his own blessings with them as well but they… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:451…high save that he himself wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth they were weakened and there was none to help for no one was able to effect… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:637…a men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth hence he often grants to sinners a long time giving them an opportunity for repentance so that… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:797…providence of god who desires that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth and who shows his wonders to all those who believe in him in truth once the christian… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:807…our lord jesus christ who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth manifesting his wonders to those who believe in him for the confutation of the impious and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:813…counsel of the lord who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth that he might show to all who worship him the power of his miracles for the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:673…of the good god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and who teaches man knowledge having pondered them in the divinely inspired scriptures and having recognized… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1247…the goodness of god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and has learned the diligence of the holy spirit in the division and efficacy of the… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:821…lover of man and wills that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth wherefore he makes his sun to rise upon the evil and the good and rains his rain… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:853…and multiplied until he who wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth might make his will active and this is the discourse which has been made i adjure you… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:917…of the master she herself also desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth makes her more venerable becoming both the herald and the painter of her beauty for it… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:985…divine will is manifest which desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth this therefore is the food prepared for him that we should be saved our fruit becomes… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1239…the father is manifest who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth therefore if he yearns for us to be saved and our life becomes his food we… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:473…the essence of god he who desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth tim ii would not have kept silent concerning the knowledge of this but now since he… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:993…who speak thus god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth having articulated the word in the air for the goal of the salvation of those hearing… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1187…father as the apostle says wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth then surely he who possesses all that is the father's and has the whole father in… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1195…and this is that he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth which could not happen in any other way unless death which hindered the path to life… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1059…the contrary of the divine will that no one be saved nor come to the knowledge of the truth for how much brothers do you think we are tormented with grief while we understand from those… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1599…from the truth when god desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth hatred toward such men is perfect when one hates them not for any other reason than… Historia Monachorum in Aegypto (Anonymous) c. 395–400 (composed)PG 65:441…h blessed be god who desires that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth who also has led us into egypt and shown us great and wonderful things worthy of remembrance… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:533…of the truth shines everywhere and enlightens all men d who wish to come to the knowledge of the truth so that neither is he who among the churches… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:619…said in vain that god wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth concerning however the text it is not of him who wills nor of him who runs… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:631…not and silly women laden with sins led away with divers lusts ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth a h on herodias from chrysostom h no wild beast can… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:437…as paul also says who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth tim and he himself said to the jews i came not to call the righteous but… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:717…beseeching the philanthropic god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth to deliver them from their error and from the snare of the devil and to lead… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:743…before our savior god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth tim ii c let us not therefore cease to make supplications on their behalf for prayer… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:775…were his alone all men would have been saved and would have come to the knowledge of the truth if it were his alone there would not be diverse honors for he made all and cares… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:927…be pure may god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth strengthen you for this hunt and lead them away from this error and in common save… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:97…is generous and he d wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth therefore let us make ourselves worthy and with a fervent zeal let us attain to virtue… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:183…of those alone a he desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and he wishes no one to neglect virtue for you hear him saying through the prophet… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:407…for can i not who desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth i tim ii for did i bring you forth from nothing that i might destroy you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:685…holy ones in holiness by his example but to lead the ignorant to the knowledge of the truth he cannot likewise the word indeed can lead the ignorant to the knowledge of the truth even without… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:559…the most benevolent god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth because he is near to all who call upon him in truth do he did not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:579…others again for i will that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth d others standing idle ibid i do not cease to despoil the devil so long as this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:683…only merciful and benign who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth o immense height of kindness o interminable sea of indulgence he did not wait for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:683B…encies, whom God does not feed; For they have not set God before their sight (Ps. 53:5); Always learning, and never arriving at the knowledge of the truth (2 Tim. 3:7). But he who loves the Lord with his wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:529…before our savior god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth as a common father of the whole world is the priest therefore it is his duty… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:535…this he wants for he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth if he wills it is right to pray for all if he wills all to be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:643…captive silly women laden with sins who are led by divers lusts ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth c what is the weapon with which the devil used against… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:925…repent and live ezek for he wills all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth tim especially those who turn from sin for you did not come to call the righteous… Mark the Deacon fl. c. 420PG 65:1225…as they were accustomed xxviii now another miracle happened which provoked many to come to the knowledge of the truth for god since he is kind and merciful knows how to turn the human race to… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:999…being done since he wills that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth but those thoughts seduce us through affection and exclude us from salvation concerning these the lord also… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1001…the will of my father that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth according to the word of paul by truth he means that of the intellectual faith according to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:763…become those who have already believed and have been illuminated and have come to the knowledge of the truth infirmabuntur et peribunt a facie tua according to the anagoge b the face of god the father… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1283…increase love until he who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth might make his will active in himself by the left hand as it seems he signifies… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:51…illness so too he who desires that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth clearly explains to those who through ignorance have turned aside from what is honorable and becoming the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:195…merciful and compassionate and wills for all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and he directs all things wisely making the way of salvation level and plain for each… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:339…said that the gentiles were saved through faith in christ and had come to the knowledge of the truth who were indeed more superstitious than others he c rightly introduces them giving thanks for that they… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:427…those who have been called by him to the knowledge of the truth he writes in these words if you endure discipline god is offering himself to you as to sons… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:635…god of the universe wills that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth therefore admonishing those who were weak and calling back to the straight and undeviating path those who… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:845…a good god have willed that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth i have saved all under heaven and i have raised many who were lying as if dead… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:893…the nations that is of those who have been called through faith to the knowledge of the truth he weaves a kind of path and method of initiation for them in which he rebukes not a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1247…being good by nature he wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but that the greatness of the clemency has not appeared only toward the nations… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1467…most prepared to show mercy he wishes all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth he offers aid to those who worship him rightly he is the armor and fortress of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:103…of innate kindness for he wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth but the word of god gives us in a way to understand that at the time of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:461…because he is good and wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth he is in a way incensed through anger against those who act for the better and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:623…that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth a he gave his consent to the one asking for this favor and having entered he reclined… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:793…lover of mankind and he wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth v if anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father etc when he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:811…god the lord of all desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth for this reason he also gave the law as an aid according to the voice of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:877…had pity on them who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:775…is good by nature and wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth but because as god he knew that they would again contradict him he shapes his discourse with… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:537…led to the comprehension of the truth for it is not possible to come to the knowledge of the truth without spiritual illumination nor is it within the power of human capacity to attain an exact… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:735…because he is good and desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth according to what is written a and truly that which is the cause of the miracle… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:639…before our savior god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth hebr i but to the son 'your throne o god is for the age of the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:671…is good by nature and wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth it is the mark of one who is good in truth not to make light of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:741…the matter offends god who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth just as we say that for a man blindness of the eyes is altogether difficult and… Socrates Scholasticus c. 380–c. 450PG 67:253…it is evident that it has been granted by god to be able to come to the knowledge of so great a man it is fitting therefore that this our letter should be concluded with a… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1239…who seek from the womb and are instructed harmonizes with this always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth for those who seek which is to say those who ask and… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1771…seeds of virtue are naturally implanted iv always learning and never willing to come to the knowledge of the truth iv what a senate is ii men desire for themselves a profound old age iv why… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1021…god our saviour who will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but if you say for what reason did the legislator say 'your acceptable things ' according… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:237…taken place for he himself desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but since human nature possesses the freedom of choice those who believed enjoyed salvation while those… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1313…lord as creator and maker wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth and he does not desire the death of the sinner but that he should repent and live… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1631…the god of all who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth grant that we may become participants not of the latter but of the former lot so… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:573…will of god for he desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth ver do all things without murmurings and disputings c bear the labor for virtue and the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:847…and capture silly women laden with sins led away by divers lusts ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth and we see the accomplishment of this prophecy for many even… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:385…lead captive silly women laden with sins led away with divers lusts ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth now as jannes and jambres withstood moses so do these also… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:393…a i the hierarch wishing that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth by assimilation to god proclaims to all from the true gospels that god himself out of his… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:413…become like god and desiring that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth unceasingly proclaims the gospels that god moved by his own goodness being always propitious to us deigned… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:895…hereditary bounty of god who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1335…his own sins is emptied of sense since he is unwilling ever to come to the knowledge of the truth b ver better is he who finds grace from the lord and he is chosen before… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1589…the will of him who desires that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth nilus by the left hand he hints at the things of the present life as is usual… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1637…the master she herself also desires that all should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth the word celebrates her completely and admires her beauty lingering over the word for each of her… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1905…that he cries out that he desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and that he does not desire our destruction d but our repentance that is that we… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3569…loving toward mankind and wishing for all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth so that he might recognize it and recognizing it might repent and repenting might be saved… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:4149…thicket allegorically thicket mystically the lord desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth the savior traveled with us the savior stores up for the future age what each has… Barsanuphius of Gaza fl. early-mid 6th century, d. c. 540sPG 86:895…but does not do but pray that i too may one day come to the knowledge of the truth to the glory of the holy consubstantial and life creating trinity unto the ages of ages amen… John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1889…arms to the prodigal who desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth who rejoice over the repentant sinner and who do not want the death of the sinner… Anastasius I of Antioch d. 598PG 89:1331…come to repentance for he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth may god grant that this wise counsel may reach a good end in them they themselves… Anastasius I of Antioch d. 598PG 89:1401…is the divine energy catechumen that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth as in my father is working until now and i am working catechist what is the human… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1763…apostle testifies saying that he wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and it is written in the gospel according to luke and behold a woman d in… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:573…the son of god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and your prayer most holy father gregory was amazed at the calling of the name of… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:595…will that any should perish but thou willest that all men should come to the knowledge of the truth c xxix having prayed thus he rose and having made the salutary sign he approached the cell… Andrew of Caesarea fl. late 6th–early 7th c.PG 106:403…is what he desires most that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth and be converted and live the secondary will as it were is the punishment of those who… Andrew of Caesarea fl. late 6th–early 7th c.PG 106:453…to the divine ray who wishing for all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth shines the grace of his own splendor upon all without hindrance it is participated in by… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:973…loves all men equally and wills for them to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth i however say to you do not resist evil but whoever strikes you on your right… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:455…is the will of god that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth and since we remember that its beginning and only cause of his admirable coming to us in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1577…for god wills antecedently of himself all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but when we have sinned he wills for us to be chastised for our benefit and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…women loaded down with sins led away by various lusts d always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth now as jannes and jambres resisted moses so do these also resist… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:595…too might find mercy for god desireth all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth through our lord jesus christ to whom with the father and the holy spirit be glory… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:633…the god of peace who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth not permit him who has been torn from us like a sheep to fall into the… Methodius Patriarch of Constantinople c. 788-847PG 100:1313…lord jesus christ who willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth who for the sake of the lost sheep didst send thine only begotten son into the world… Methodius Patriarch of Constantinople c. 788-847PG 100:1319…god our savior who willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth receive this thy servant who has lately recovered his senses from error and longs to come to… Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1289…with god for the lord desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but because your priests make merchandise of the word of god and conceal the mysteries of… Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1325…more others less for god desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth yet he compels no one so that free will may remain i would even dare to… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:227…poor woman he himself who wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth what would he not do out of his philanthropy if he perceived that the condition of stones… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:63…of persons with god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth but she said that you are so reverent concerning the lord's oracles is not for honor… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:737…of the merciful god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth as their ancient opinions are being changed and they are exchanging them for the sincere faith… Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:523…things if not he who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth and to whom did he reveal these things to the divine evangelist john through the apocalypse… Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:743…the most desirable supper namely that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth that you may eat the flesh of kings he calls eating the retribution worthy of deeds done… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:147…of god our savior who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth in daily worship he says this should come before mention of others that there be made… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:149…to be saved and you pray on behalf of all men and to come to the knowledge of the truth he said to the knowledge of the truth and afterward he says what the truth in… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:151…the greeks for it was concerning them that it was said and to come to the knowledge of the truth among them however there was a multitude of gods and thus the spirit wisely arranged to… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:223…silly women laden with sins who are led away by various lusts ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth now as jannes and jambres resisted moses so do these also… Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus 905–959PG 113:305…the philanthropy of god who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth c for when those heathen and barbarian men entered into that thrice great temple as has… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:413…lord receives those who repent wishing all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth being one who does not desire the death of the sinner but that he should turn… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:897…said lord god who willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth who hast also snatched this thy flock from the mouth of the lion and called it to… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:379…ignorance for this is what it is for every man to will to come to the knowledge of the truth because there is nothing else that is truth other than the grace of christ and it… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:895…beheld him and he who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth did not overlook him but showing his accustomed philanthropy also in this matter he made known… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1055…ps lxxxv thou who willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth tim ii save me i beseech thee though i be an unworthy little creature and strengthen me… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:999…moon which are not by nature gods but now after you have come to the knowledge of the truth if you observe days you are doing nothing other than serving elements and the impiety is worse… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:31…is acceptable to god who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth if he desires all men to be saved do you desire it too and imitate god… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:119…word led away as if it were said of brute animals b ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth are they therefore worthy of pardon by no means rather they… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:847…would not see for he wills that all should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth as if he were envious lest they should perhaps obey at some time rather we are accustomed… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:41…houses and make captives of silly women loaded with various concupiscences always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth wherefore it is right brothers that we should lend attentive ears to… Isaac the Great, Catholicos of Armenia fl. c. 1145PG 132:1033…come to the knowledge of the truth and to submit their necks to the yokes of the lord so that guided by the evangelical… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:873…his own creation that he wishes no one to perish but all to come to the knowledge of the truth and these things indeed happened at berytus but it would be a sin to pass over… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:361…the greeks or the jews or from other heretics who are coming to the knowledge of the truth if they be bishops or clerics let them be deposed but if they be laymen let them be… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 140:125…o god our savior who willest all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth receive this thy servant who has scarcely at length repented from error and has desired to… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:655…men should be saved through your voluntary passion and cross and should come to the knowledge of the truth the knowledge of the truth is the right faith in you and in your father who lacks… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:91…no one to fall away but wishes all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth now as i said shows that undefiled and immutable inheritance declaring there that only those who… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:755…to doing thus god who wishes all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth impressed a word in the air articulately for the salvation of those who heard just as… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:1167…much as in it lies wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth compelled us having dismissed all the comforts of the present life to come to you from… Matthaeus Cantacuzenus Imp. CP c. 1325 - c. 1391PG 152:1209…compelling you except god alone who desires all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth it is fitting that your love should think and confess the things of orthodoxy and be… Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1151…god for he desires he says all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth for this reason he assigned them one rank and worth from the beginning but according to… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:345…established that this also is granted by god so that we were able to come to the knowledge of such a man it is good therefore to conclude the letter with a prayer may god the… PG 43 (anthology)PG 43:1315…of all things who willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth look upon thy servants the catechumens and redeem them from their ancient error and the deceits of… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:143…paul also says who wills that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth how is it then that not all are saved if he wills that all should be saved… Pseudo-John of DamascusPG 96:1403…struggling beyond nature he who wills all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth having fortified the women by your mouth whom you begot in chains according to paul so… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:237…utterly disbelieved but the reproof belongs to the peoples who were unwilling to come to the knowledge of the truth of whom they are reproved from whom vengeance is not… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:373…with our approval, nor does it seem acceptable to anyone who thinks rightly. For as to his claim that no one among the Greeks ever read Memphres at II Timothy III, 8, I would certainly wish he had not said that. For such a re… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:521…splay their own works? Does not Paul also mention this history? Just as Jannes and Jambres, he says, withstood Moses, so also will these withstand the truth (2 Tim. 3.8). This never ceased, neither the scanda… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:173C…d the disappearance of the former [state]. For hear the Scripture saying: All flesh corrupted its way (Gen. 6.12); and again, In uncontrollable corruption (2 Tim. 3.8). Our body is corruptible, but the soul… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:637A…imes shall come (2 Tim. 3:1). And he shows this not only from the future, but also from what has passed: As, saith he, Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses (2 Tim. 3:8). And again from reasonings: But in a… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:847…those who were saddened on account of these things h verse h now as jannes and jambres withstood moses so do these also resist the truth men corrupt in mind reprobate concerning the faith it is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:385…learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth now as jannes and jambres withstood moses so do these also resist the truth men corrupt in… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1537…also writes about some who contradict thus as jannes and jambres resisted moses so do these also resist the truth men corrupted in mind reprobate concerning the faith d likewise also in the acts of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…to the knowledge of the truth now as jannes and jambres resisted moses so do these also resist the truth men of corrupt minds disapproved concerning the faith but they will progress no further for their… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573C…: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was (II Tim. iii, 8, 9). And again in another place: T… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:223…to the knowledge of the truth now as jannes and jambres resisted moses so do these also resist the truth men corrupted in mind reprobate concerning the faith but they shall proceed no further for their… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1137C…rupted, so also of a soul; wherefore also Paul says, «Lest by any means,» he says, «your minds should be corrupted,» (II Cor. XI, 3) and, «corrupted in mind.» (II Tim. III, 8) May it, therefore, be our lot also to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:119…to be ascribed not to nature but to their own will c now as jannes and jambres withstood moses so do these also resist the truth these men were the magicians in the time of moses… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1635A…arning, and never attaining to the knowledge of the truth" (II Tim. III, 7); "But they shall proceed no further. For their folly shall be manifest to all men" (II Tim. III, 9). For just as evil angels when compared… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:643…shall resist the truth men corrupted in mind reprobate concerning the faith but they shall proceed no further their madness too shall be known to all as that of those was but they shall proceed no… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:847…of the spirit revealed this to him as well h verse h but they shall proceed no further for their folly shall be manifest unto all men as also theirs was for it is not possible… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:387…concerning the faith then he foretells that falsehood shall be easily detected but they shall proceed no further for their folly shall be manifest unto all men as theirs also was i have brought forward these… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573…also resist the truth men of corrupt minds reprobate concerning the faith but they shall proceed no further for their folly shall be manifest unto all men as theirs also was ii tim iii d and… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:223…also resist the truth men corrupted in mind reprobate concerning the faith but they shall proceed no further for their folly shall be manifest unto all men as also theirs was perceive how he has manifested… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:121…h but they shall proceed no further h how then does he say elsewhere a they shall grow worse and worse there he says this… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:107…men corrupt in mind reprobate concerning the faith but they shall prevail no further for their folly shall be manifest to all as was that of those others whatever was predicted is being fulfilled d and… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:555…VI, cap. 14 and 18. Which name, just as it is of the New Testament, [is found in] Acts II, 42: "And they were persevering in the apostles' doctrine"; [and in] II Tim. III, 10: "But thou hast followed my doctrine."… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:845C…l men (II Tim. II, 23-24), etc... But thou hast pursued my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, patience, persecutions, afflictions (II Tim. III, 10, 11)... For this cause I left thee in C… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:737…of his disciples though in a certain sense but you have followed my doctrine manner of life purpose faith long suffering love patience e for our areopagite had so followed these that he not only remembered… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…manifest to all as theirs also was but you have carefully followed my doctrine manner of life purpose faith longsuffering love perseverance persecutions afflictions which happened to me at antioch at iconium at lystra what persecutions… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:721…Coloss. IV, 10); from which it follows that we may consider Barnabas to have been already dead by that year. The same can be concluded from I Petr. V, 15, and II Tim. III, 11; and no less so does Alexander, a Cypri… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1085…many are the afflictions of the righteous but see what follows and out of them all the lord shall deliver them he has not yet spoken of the affliction and he has already indicated the healing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1095…many are the afflictions of the righteous but see what follows and out of them all the lord shall deliver them he did not yet state the affliction and he already indicated the healing d regarding… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:661A…e fire of temptation. Let it come to your mind what the apostle Paul taught you, saying: And all who desire to live godly in Christ shall suffer persecution (2 Tim. 3. 11/12). But wicked men and seducers procee… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:655D…ged: for the Lord shall repay him according to his works." As writing above he was saying: "What persecutions I endured, and out of all the Lord delivered me" (2 Tim. III, 11): so here also he comforts the disciple… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:921…to me in c antioch at iconium what persecutions i endured and out of them all the lord delivered me he set forth the expression delivered me as a bait so to speak for entering into… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:847…persecutions afflictions then he recalls some of them to his mind what came unto me at antioch at iconium at lystra what persecutions i endured but out of them all the lord delivered me he omitted… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1019…of life purpose faith longsuffering love perseverance persecutions afflictions which happened to me at antioch at iconium at lystra what persecutions i endured… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1021…he speaks of what he suffered for thecla and out of them all the lord delivered me and all who desire to live godly in christ jesus will suffer persecution a he mentions… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:225…longsuffering my love my endurance my persecutions my sufferings which happened to me at antioch at iconium at lystra what persecutions i endured and out of them all the lord delivered me those men he says… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:121…he recounts his own calamities encouraging the disciple h what came to me at antioch at iconium at lystra h he mentions the antioch of pisidia and lystra from whence timothy was but why does he… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1445…have a humbled soul c many are the afflictions of the righteous but out of them all the lord shall deliver them he continues to hold yet he will demonstrate that there is a trial in… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:93A…o have chosen to live according to God must expect persecutions. For, as the Apostle says: "All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (II Tim. iii, 12). But in all things it is fitting to en… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1409…same apostle to demonstrate that godliness is the companion of faith says and all that will live godly in christ jesus shall suffer persecution wherefore lest any person should renounce godliness in persecutions he urges that… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:21A…but the Psalms teach what he who gives thanks ought to say. Then, as we hear from others: All who desire to live piously in Christ shall suffer persecution (II Tim. iii, 12), we are taught by the Psalms what they… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:453A…id: "In the world you shall have distress" (John 16: 33). The blessed Paul says: "And all who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Tim. 3: 12), not speaking only of persecutions fro… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:999C…who were being scourged overcame the nature of the things. Consequently Paul also says: "All who wish to live piously in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" (2 Tim. 3. 12). And even if a man may not persecute,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:545D…not, therefore, be sorrowful in our afflictions, but let us listen to Paul saying that "those who wish to live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Tim. 3: 12). And let us not be surprised, nor let… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:339A…nowing that all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God (2 Tim. 3:12; Acts 14:22). Do not therefore love… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:187C…ut there is a time for struggles, if we wish, as I have often said. "For those who wish," he says, "to live piously in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution" (2 Tim. 3:12). Those who live piously always suffer… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:411A…however, it is to think that the present time is not one of war, when Paul cries out: "All who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" (2 Tim. 3:12); and Christ says, "In the world you wi… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:925D…written: "The ungodly and the wicked shall be persecuted." Similarly it is written: "All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" (II Tim. III, 12). CLXXVI. In the time of tribulation, l… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:395A…ht be able to bear with fortitude the heat of the present life and the burden of the day: "For all who desire to live godly in Christ will suffer persecution" (2 Tim. iii, 12). And when the cloud departed, the tabe… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:885A…rs, and water, and flames signify the manifold assaults of temptations. It is written: "All who wish to live piously in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (II Tim. III, 12). And Christ himself said somewhere to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:847…those who are the d foster children of piety h verse h yea and all that will live godly in… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1301…is: "All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution; but evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived" (II Tim. III, 12). These things, then, have afforded us… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:749A…aying: All who will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution: but evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse, erring and driving into error (II Tim. 3:12-13). And for these things, we are indeed… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1363C…on us. We have been filled with the paths of iniquity and destruction, and we have walked through impassable ways, but the way of the Lord we have not known.'" II Tim. iii, 12. — "All who wish to live piously in Chr… Leo VI the Wise 866–912PG 107:269B…ess worked her slaughter. Indeed, the great apostle, that vessel of election, says, All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (II Tim. III, 12). And before him, the great David intro… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:671…with their exhortations the blessed paul having learned this by experience foretold all that will live godly in christ jesus shall suffer persecution and he immediately encouraged those who were fleeing saying let us run with… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:299…or it is absolutely necessary that the race of the faithful be pressed by afflictions: For all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution (II Tim. III, 12); and again: My son, if thou come to s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:75D…eighbor (Mal. 3:13–16). To whom the herald of piety, Paul, brings things similar: But evil men and seducers will grow worse, erring, and driving into error (2 Tim. 3:13). Then, designating the vileness of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:553B…pseudoprophets, and false teachers, and impious heretics, about whom the Apostle said: "Evil men and impostors will grow worse, deceiving and being deceived" (2 Tim. 3:13); about whom I have often reminded you.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557B…again: Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines (Hebr. XIII, 9); and again: Evil men shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived (2 Tim. III, 13); and elsewhere: Unto them that are de… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:849…either through men against men or through their own thoughts a ver but evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse deceiving and being deceived for the destroyer of men co operates with his own… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1021…were known to the man but evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse deceiving and being deceived but you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of knowing from… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:573D…at nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity (II Tim. ii, 19). And: But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived (II Tim. iii, 13). We know that God is wont to have merc… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1409…should renounce godliness in persecutions he urges that faith be preserved adding but continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of for just as if a brother is helped by… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:673…a impostors shall wax worse and worse erring and driving into error but continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of knowing of whom thou hast learned them and that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:669B…ssured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation" (2 Tim. III, 14-15). And again, "All Scripture," he says,… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:849…of boys he urges them on to the practice of vice ver but continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of keep firm the doctrine the truth of which thou… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:197…you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in christ for the writings are truly sacred that make holy d and deify from which writings… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:669…from whom you have learned them and that from childhood you have known the holy scriptures which are able to make you wise unto salvation and again all scripture is breathed out by god he says… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:655…children of god for you are all he says children of god through faith which is in christ jesus through faith not through the law after these things since the matter is great and admirable he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:23…homily iii h a cap v therefore i also hearing of your faith which is in christ jesus and of your love for all the saints cease not to give thanks for you making remembrance of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:537B…ore Paul, who was educated in the law, says to Timothy: That from infancy thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to instruct thee unto salvation (2 Tim. 3:15). Therefore the prophecy was hidden in… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:849…also recalls to his memory that he was educated in piety ver and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1021…which occur on the narrow and constricted path of virtue you have known the holy scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in christ jesus by this he means… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:227…have known the sacred letters which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith which is in christ jesus all scripture is divinely inspired and is useful for teaching for reproof for correction for instruction… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:199…a the same apostle calls them divinely inspired as being useful for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1267B…ncerning the Lord, nothing at all should be rejected by us that pertains to us. And we read that 'all scripture inspired by God is profitable for instruction' (2 Tim. iii, 16). It may now be seen as rejected by the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:919D…derstand; rather, let it be done unto us according to our faith, which we also believe, that "all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable" (II Tim. III, 16). For you must admit one of two things… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:741…benefit is varied and manifold as the same apostle says for teaching for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness such profit is not readily taken by anyone who happens upon it but the divine element… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:673…for all scripture is inspired by god and is profitable for teaching for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be perfect furnished unto every good work and moses giving… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:669B…ven by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete" (2 Tim. III, 16-17). Hear also what he puts forward when d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:671…justitia, to be a man of God, perfect (2 Tim 3:16). Hear also what he declares to Titus w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:993B…e hammer, the anvil, and the tongs; so for us the tools of the craft are the apostolic and prophetic books, and all Scripture divinely inspired and profitable (2 Tim. 3.16). And just as they through those shape… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1081A…A Most Useful Discourse on Faith, and on the Law of Nature, and on the Holy Spirit. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable (2 Tim. 3:16), having the Spirit of truth as the beg… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:453A…scriptures we have hope" (Rom. XV, 4). And again: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction" (II Tim. III, 16). 5. Being already comforted by this,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:233C…and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Not that he should have some things a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:649…we shall attain all good things h homily ix h chapter v all scripture is given by inspiration of god and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:295…patience and consolation of the scriptures we might have hope and again all scripture is given by inspiration of god and is profitable likewise let the word of christ dwell in you richly and the prophet… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:895…of god who inspire the scripture from him of which paul says all scripture is given by inspiration of god and is profitable and who interpret it otherwise as being necessarily punished by the intelligible fire… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:849…holy scriptures he teaches also the utility that arises from them ver all scripture is given by inspiration of god and is profitable using a distinction he separated the writings of human wisdom he called that… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1175B…nd the Prophets, the Evangelists, and Apostles, and pastors and teachers have spoken. Every Scripture, therefore, is divinely inspired and is entirely useful (II Tim. 3, 16). Therefore it is excellent and mos… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1021…one who was from jewish stock and had believed in christ b all scripture is given by inspiration of god and is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:11…iptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And you will not come to me, that you might have life.” 2 Timothy 3:16, 17. — “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and i… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:13A…nd harvest the fruit resulting from the benefit. For when the sun is shining, no one closes their eyes. "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable" (2 Tim. 3:16), and for this reason it was written by… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:229…scriptures and the wisdom derived from them lead to faith in christ all scripture is given by inspiration of god and is profitable having mentioned many ways of consolation he now names the greatest which is… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:787A…them by the revelation of the Holy Spirit. Therefore he rightly called it prophecy. And elsewhere he says: Every Scripture is inspired by God, and is useful (II Tim. III, 16). What, then, do these things say? Con… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:199…being useful for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works no one indeed would be as much moved by the… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1285C…an "defers": which he says shortly after, "delivers himself to the magistrate." (49) "Man of God": The phrase is used by the Apostle Paul, 1 Tim. vi, 11; and II Tim. iii, 17: "That the man of God may be perfect."… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:181…and feet and sight and smell and touch also require circumcision for that the man of god may be perfect in all things all members must be circumcised the hands indeed away from rapine theft and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1039…to the lord but it is necessary for both to concur so that the man of god may be complete and perfect and our life may not go lame for want of some part for faith… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:377…the man of god and paul writing the second letter to timothy that the man of god may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works and the acts and it came to pass that for… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:673…is profitable for teaching for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be perfect furnished unto every good work and moses giving the law said and these words which i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:669…is profitable for teaching for reproof for correction for training in righteousness that the man of god may be complete hear also when he is discussing with titus the appointment of bishops what he sets forth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:233…and profitable for teaching for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be complete equipped for every good work tim not that he should have some things and lack others… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:649…is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works after having offered much consolation and comfort from all sides… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:783…clear judgment of men to be admirable in every kind of virtue that the man of god may be perfect he says thoroughly furnished unto all good works moreover he firmly asserted that a bishop must… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:849…instruction in righteousness for it teaches us the kinds of virtue ver that the man of god may be perfect throughly furnished unto all good works all these things effect perfection and reconcile one to the… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1483…profitable for teaching for reproof for correction and for training in righteousness that the man of god may be complete equipped for every good work he determines therefore that letters human literature are to be studied… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1021…is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good work h chapter iv h i charge you therefore before god… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:11…is profitable for doctrine for reproof for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of god may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works d st basil on envy since spiritual discourse overflows in… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:227…for teaching for reproof for correction for instruction which is in justice that the man of god may be perfect equipped for every good work and why he says do i speak of myself when even… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:805…in both and indeed what is burdensome and what is light so that the man of god may be perfect in all things lacking in nothing at all who when dealing with repentance and compunction and… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:291C…ory, and to hold it fast, that you may join Christian virtues with the purity of doctrines: That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work (II Tim. III, 17): since it will profit us nothing to th…