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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:775D…Servants, obey your masters” (Eph. 6.1, 4, 5); “masters, render to your servants what is just and fair. Husbands, love your wives; wives, fear your husbands” (Col. 4.1; 3.19); so that we may all stand blamel… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:365…done and there is no respect of persons with god chap v masters give unto your servants that which is just and equal knowing that ye also have a master in heaven why does he not… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…respect of persons with god h cap iv h vers masters render unto your servants that which is just and equal knowing that you also have a master in heaven continue in prayer and watch in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1373A…y will you seek him?" Ephes. vi, 9. — "You, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that both their Lord and yours is in heaven." Coloss. iv, 1. — "Masters, give your bondservants wha… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:491…dijudication." Not distinguishing the requirements regarding foods and various washings, about which Paul discourses precisely in the Epistle to the Colossians. IV, 1-4. Whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [Come they] no… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1267…themselves as well c h caput iv h vers masters do to your servants that which is just and equal what is just to reward them for their labors and to supply them with an abundance… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:785…watching in it with thanksgiving (Coloss. iv, 2)... Always rejoice, pray without ceasin… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:777B…thing could happen to us. For this reason Paul presses upon us, constantly exhorting us, and saying: Continue in prayer, being awake in it, in thanksgiving (Col. 4:2).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:783C…prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ (Col. IV, 2, 3). What are you saying? Do prayers gr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:67…asts. 80 But why do you tell us these things, for we are not monks? Do you tell me this? Tell it to Paul, when he says: Watching in all patience and prayer (Col. 4:2); when he says: Make not provision for… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1749…to the holy places and bless the lord and the apostle says continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving and again praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit and watching… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…just and equal knowing that you also have a master in heaven continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving praying also for us that god would open unto us a door of utterance… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:95…still more clearly that knowledge is not for all adding praying together also for us that god would open unto us a door to speak the mystery of christ for which i am also bound that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:783…he wrote continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving withal praying also for us that god would open unto us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of christ col iv what… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:363B…oner of Jesus 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… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:369…us observe his humility he places himself after them that god may open unto us a door of the word to speak the mystery of christ he speaks of an entry and of boldness of speech… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1249…in it with thanksgiving praying withal for us also that god may open unto us a door of speech to speak the mystery of christ for which also i am bound that i may make it… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…in heaven continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving praying also for us that god would open unto us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of christ for which i am… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:49…us that god may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of christ for which i am also bound that i may make it manifest as it behooves me to speak… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1269…prayer b that god may open to us a door of speech to speak the mystery of christ for which also i am bound that i may make it manifest as i ought to speak that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:299…said in his writing for which cause i am also in bonds that i may make it manifest as i ought to speak now this seems to be posterior to the epistle to the romans for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:369…to him than this to speak for which i am also bound that i may make it manifest as i ought to speak with much he says boldness of speech and without withholding anything see the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1249…to speak the mystery of christ for which also i am bound that i may make it manifest as i ought to speak if christ were not god but a man honored by the gift of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:623…help from one another for which cause i am also bound ver that i may make it manifest as it ought to me to speak he shows the cause of his bonds for these things he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…speak the mystery of christ for which i am also in bonds that i may make it manifest as i ought to speak as for the things that are of peace he says let there be… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:49…to speak the mystery of christ for which i am also bound that i may make it manifest as it behooves me to speak walk in wisdom toward those who are outside redeeming the opportunity of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1269…to speak the mystery of christ for which also i am bound that i may make it manifest as i ought to speak that is that he may give me boldness not that i may be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:197…ull of flattery. But I would not call this flattery, but prudence and wisdom. So also Paul says: "In wisdom walk toward those outside, redeeming the time." (Col. 4. 5) So also Christ taught: "Render to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:757C…s. For it is proper to the serpent to look out for itself cautiously against men. Whence the Apostle warns, saying: "Walk in wisdom, because the time is evil" (Col. 4. 5; Ephes. 5. 16). But why does he wish th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:373…y, that all, shining in good works and living to his glory, may send up glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Homily XI Col. IV. v. 5. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:375A…great, seeing that they were a comfort to Paul. But let us see Paul's prudence. "In wisdom," he says, "walk toward those who are outside, redeeming the time" (Col. 4:5). That is, the time is not yours, but t… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:623…made manifest in all the praetorium and in all other places ver walk in wisdom toward them that are without that is those who have not yet believed give them he says no occasion for harm… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1025B…which it dwells impregnable and utterly inaccessible to opponents? Therefore, the great apostle Paul also says: “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without” (Col. IV, 5), calling wisdom not that which is acqu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…all caught up by power which is the body of christ vers walk in wisdom toward them that are without redeeming the time let your speech be always with grace seasoned with salt that you may… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:73D…you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, for the days are evil. Therefore do not become unwise, but understand what the will of God is.» [Coloss. IV, 5, 6] — «In wisdom walk towards them that… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:589B…oward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one [Col. iv, 5, 6]. By which sentence he teaches us ne… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1269…ought to intercede for him how much more for themselves c vers walk in wisdom toward them that are without which the lord also said behold i send you as sheep in the midst of wolves… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:307B…o walk in wisdom toward those outside, who say, Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one (Col. 4. 5-6); you who pray for all, that they may b… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:717B…tly: this do, and thou shalt live (Luc. x, 25-29). Let your speech be always in grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man (Coloss. iv, 6). That the judgment of those who know… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1303…he may do what has been said let your speech be always with grace seasoned with salt that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man d but that anyone should make a visit… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:671…ou richly in all wisdom” (Col 3:16); and again: “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one” (Col 4:6). Now, that he wishes them to be ready… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:433…also with much grace. Wherefore Paul also said: Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one (Coloss. 4. 6). Maximize this member, for it is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:373…those who are outside redeeming the time your speech must always be with grace seasoned with salt that you may know how you ought to answer each one what christ said to the disciples this paul… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:375A…agine he is speaking about money, he adds: "Your speech [should be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one" (Col. 4:6). "That it may not be full of hypocrisy… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:623…and called them salt and he teaches also the manner of this that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man for it is necessary to present the teaching in one way to the… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:863C…Paul the great apostle confirms, saying: "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Eph. v, 16). And again, "Knowing how you ought to answer every man" (Col. iv, 6). And long before this, great Isaiah: "… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1271A…Let us do this, by bringing them to the preaching through gentleness. "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt" (Col. iv, 6). Your speech, he says, should have cha… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1271A…burdensome, but rather courage and boldness? For to be rash is not a mark of boldness, but of vainglory. "That you may know how you ought to answer each one" (Col. iv, 6). Answer the rich man in one way, and t… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:1269…of Christ. For he casts the Word as a kind of divine seed into the fields of the souls of those who hear. “Let your speech,” it is said [Col. IV, 6], “be seasoned with the grace of divine… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:439C…sting and lose your labors. For it is written: 'Let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall' (1 Cor. x, 12). Be seasoned with salt in the Lord (Col. iv, 6)." 14. And he put forth this sentiment… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:393A…ion. For writing to the Colossians he says that Tychicus shall declare all things unto you, whom I have sent with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother (Col. 4. 7). And this was that Onesimus for whom h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…salt that you may know how you ought to answer every man all my state shall tychicus declare unto you he wishes that we live among unbelievers in a friendly manner with this common friendship for… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1271C…impious. Paul speaks to the Athenians with praise, but he curses Elymas, for he was worthy of it. "Tychicus will make known to you all things concerning me" (Col. iv, 7). This also shows wisdom, not to put ev… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1271C…e. Then, too, there were things which it was not fitting to be declared by letter. "A beloved brother, and faithful minister, and fellow-servant in the Lord" (Col. iv, 7). If he is beloved, he knows all; if he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:41…faithful minister in the lord shall make known to you all things whom i have sent unto you for the same purpose that ye might know our affairs and that he might comfort your hearts but… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:555…faithful minister in the lord shall make known to you all things whom i have sent unto you for the same purpose that ye might know our affairs and that he might comfort your hearts tychicus… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:623…faithful minister and fellow servant in the lord make known unto you whom i have sent unto you for this same purpose that ye may know our state and may comfort your hearts with onesimus the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:875…in the lord whom i have sent to you for this very purpose that he might know your estate and comfort your hearts with onesimus the faithful and beloved brother who is one of you they… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:855…brother and faithful minister in the lord make known to you vers whom i have sent unto you for this very purpose that ye might know our affairs and that he might comfort your hearts peace… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the lord whom i have sent unto you for the same purpose that he might know your estate and comfort your hearts with onesimus a faithful… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1137…that is a spiritual brother b vers whom i have sent unto you for the same purpose that ye might know our affairs and might comfort your hearts st john chrysostom… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1271D…llow-servant, he has shared in the temptations. "Whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances, and comfort your hearts" (Col. iv, 8). Here he indicates the love he had for… Johann Heinrich Nolte 1826-1892PG 6:1805…ed a little earlier, led especially by those opinions which were contrary to his own doctrine concerning marriage: 1 Tim. ii, 15; iii, 2, 12; iv, 8; v, 14, 23; Col. iv, 8 : "bodily exercise (which Tatian is sai… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:299…onesimus but in this one he sends onesimus himself as he says with onesimus a faithful and beloved brother calling him faithful and beloved and a brother wherefore he says with confidence in this epistle from… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:375A…by saying, "that he may comfort your hearts." "With Onesimus, a beloved and faithful brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things here" (Col. 4:9). This is the Onesimus concerning whom,… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:41…he also makes mention of onesimus for with onesimus d he says a faithful and beloved brother who is one of you they shall make known to you all things which are done here before these… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:623…may know our state and may comfort your hearts with onesimus the faithful and beloved brother who is of you they shall make known to you all things that are done here c onesimus was a… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:875…he might know your estate and comfort your hearts with onesimus the faithful and beloved brother who is one of you they shall make known to you all things which are done here c for philemon… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…same purpose that he might know your estate and comfort your hearts with onesimus a faithful and beloved brother who is one of you they shall make known unto you all things which are done here… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1271D…ight comfort them. He shows that they were pressed by temptations and had need of comfort. "With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you" (Col. iv, 9). This Onesimus is the servant of Phile… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:307B…ce, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one (Col. 4. 5-6); you who pray for all, that they may be filled with spiritual wisdom (Col. 4. 9), do you yourself say, Would you could… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:729…entioned by Peter with John Mark, and with Mark the cousin of Barnabas, believing them to be one, or (as I think) two men, Acts 12:19, 25; 15:37, 39; Colossians 4:10, 11; 2 Timothy 4:11; and Philemon 24. Some place three Mark… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:721…sqq. But that most learned man erred (67). I) In the year 62, Mark, the cousin of Barnabas and his companion on his journey, was again in the company of Paul (cf. Coloss. IV, 10); from which it follows that we may con… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1723A…re of the circumcision: these alone are my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me; and what follows, Luke and Demas salute you. (Coloss. iv, 10, 11, 14). I have brought forward the pr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:669B…was likely that these also had shared with him in many dangers, he calls them "fellow prisoners," just as he says elsewhere, "Aristarchus my fellow prisoner" (Col. 4:10). Then there follows also another prais… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:375A…glorified, and not only not be ashamed, saying: "Who is one of you. They will make known to you all things here." "Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner greets you" (Col. 4:10). He was abducted from Jerusalem with h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…were a captive among the gentiles he calls him a fellow prisoner and marcus sister's son to barnabas touching whom you received commandments if he come unto you receive him and jesus which is called justus… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1273…if their teacher suffers such things it is a comfort to them and marcus sister's son to barnabas he commends him also from his kinship for barnabas was highly esteemed b touching whom ye received commandments… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:723…and says mark the cousin of barnabas salutes you concerning whom you received commandments if he come unto you receive him and we find this same thing also in the prophets namely diverse opinions and characters… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:729…s commentaries on Mark; Ecumenius and Theophylact on the Acts of the Apostles; Euthymius in the Preface to the Gospel according to Mark; and Haymo on Colossians 4:11. By the same Apostle in Philemon 24 it is written: "Mark, A… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1723…that he might come to you receive him therefore and jesus who is called justus who are of the circumcision these alone are my fellow workers for the kingdom of god who have been a comfort… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:375A…, "I wish [you to do it]," and this shows the man to be great. From whence they received the commandments, he does not say. "And Jesus, who is called Justus" (Col. 4:11). This one was perhaps a Corinthian. Th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:901…touching whom you received commandments if he come unto you receive him and jesus which is called justus who are of the circumcision… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:51…received instructions if he comes to you receive him and jesus who is called justus who are of the circumcision these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of god who have been a consolation… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1273…another beginning if he come unto you o colossians receive him honorably and jesus which is called justus perhaps this man was a corinthian these only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of god which are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…ray fervently. He commends him, too, by opening a door to his word—for the teacher being respected is a benefit to the disciples—and again by saying, Of you (Col. 4. 12), so that they might also be proud of t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…u (Col. 4. 12), so that they might also be proud of the man, since they have brought forth such men. And always, he says, striving for you in his prayers (Col. 4. 12). He did not simply say praying, but s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…g read, they were learning it. For make it so, he says, that it also be read in the Church of the Laodiceans (Col. 4. 16). That you may stand perfect (Col. 4. 12). At the same time, he accuses them, wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…, he says. See how he once again reminded them of the discourse concerning the angels and concerning the life. And filled, he says, in all the will of God (Col. 4. 12). For it is not simply enough to do the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…e. Grace be with you. Amen. 2. A great commendation, and greater than all others, is to speak concerning Epaphras: The servant of Christ who is from you (Col. 4. 12). And he says that he is a minister for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…ommends him not only from these things, but also from things toward them; and there he dissolves envy, and here as well. Always, he says, striving for you (Col. 4. 12); not now only when with us, so as to m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…ring them, he added, That he has great zeal for you and for those in Laodicea and for those in Hierapolis (Col. 4. 13). And the That you may stand perfect (Col. 4. 12), even this is not of flattery, but of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…Col. 4. 13). And the That you may stand perfect (Col. 4. 12), even this is not of flattery, but of a respected teacher. And filled, he says, and perfect (Col. 4. 12). The one he gave, the other he said wa… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:877…happened to be a colossian for he wrote thus to the colossians epaphras who is one of you a servant of christ saluteth you he has placed demas before luke as one who was notable and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:903…for those who perish those who are saved are a consolation vers epaphras who is one of you a servant of christ saluteth you always laboring fervently for you in prayers that ye may stand perfect… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:51…for the kingdom of god who have been a consolation to me epaphras who is one of you a servant of christ greets you always striving for you in prayers that you may stand perfect and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1273…who are afflicted for the sake of christ ought to be redeemed epaphras who is one of you a servant of christ saluteth you both at the beginning of the epistle and now he commends him… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1275…says that you may stand perfect namely in doctrine and in life and complete in all the will of god that is that you may do no other will except that of god for this is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…ayers (Col. 4. 12). He did not simply say praying, but striving, trembling and fearing. For I bear him witness, he says, that he has great zeal for you (Col. 4. 13). A trustworthy witness. That he has, h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…great zeal for you. That is, that he loves you exceedingly and is kindled with longing for you. And those in Laodicea, he says, and those in Hierapolis (Col. 4. 13). He commends him to them as well. But… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…e who is filled does not allow any other will to be in him, since he has not been fully persuaded. For I bear him witness, he says, that he has great zeal (Col. 4. 13). And zeal, and great: both are for emp… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…g, Striving. Then, so as not to seem to be flattering them, he added, That he has great zeal for you and for those in Laodicea and for those in Hierapolis (Col. 4. 13). And the That you may stand perfect… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:903…ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of god for i bear him record that he hath a great zeal for you and them that are in laodicea and them in hierapolis luke… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381B…elf says while writing to the Corinthians: For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God (2 Cor. 11. 2). Luke the physician, the beloved, greets you (Col. 4. 14). This is the evangelist. He does not p… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381B…xalts Epaphras there. It is likely there were others called by this name. And Demas. But having said, Luke the physician greets you, he added, The beloved (Col. 4. 14). This, too, is no small commendati… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:903…for you and them that are in laodicea and them in hierapolis luke the beloved physician and demas greet you salute the brethren which are in laodicea and nymphas b kinship whether by birth or by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:663…he brings in other witnesses much more numerous than these women c and the church which is in their house for they were so approved and clear that they made their house a church both because… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381C…is no small commendation, but a very great one: to be the beloved of Paul. Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church in his house (Col. 4. 15). See how he glues and connects them to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:903…and them in hierapolis luke the beloved physician and demas greet you salute the brethren which are in laodicea and nymphas b kinship whether by birth or by country as well as by doctrine is of… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:53…luke the beloved physician greets you and demas greet the brethren who are in laodicea and nymphas and the church that is in his house and when the epistle is read among you see that it… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:421…epistle has been read among them they should also have it read in the church of the laodiceans and that they in turn should read the one written to the laodiceans h eighth to the thessalonians… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…heard of it; but also, as the Epistle was being read, they were learning it. For make it so, he says, that it also be read in the Church of the Laodiceans (Col. 4. 16). That you may stand perfect (Col.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…to be great, if indeed his house was a church. And when the epistle has been read among you, make it so that it is also read in the Church of the Laodiceans (Col. 4. 16). It seems to me that some of the thing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381A…And the benefit was greater for them when, upon others being accused, they might recognize their own sins. And that from Laodicea, that you also might read (Col. 4. 16). Some say that he does not mean the on… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:707D…hom writing he says: "When the epistle has been read among you, see that it be read also in the Church of the Laodiceans, and that you read the Laodicean one" (Col. 4:16). But this is a city of Phrygia. "I pra… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:767…been read among them they should see to it that it is read also in the church of the laodiceans and that they themselves read the one written from laodicea a b h exposition of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:903…speaks concerning them and the church which is in his house vers and when this epistle is read among you cause that it be read also in the church of the laodiceans he exhorts every church… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:9…the epistle has been read among them they should cause it to be read also in the church of the laodiceans and that the one from laodicea should also be read to them… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:53…and when the epistle is read among you see that it is read also in the church of the laodiceans and that you also read the one from laodicea and say to archippus look to the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1275…if they themselves wish to be honored they might imitate nymphas vers and when this epistle is read among you see that it is read also in the church of the laodiceans and that you likewise… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:293…siastical ministry, etc. Whence also, when Blessed Jerome, at the beginning of his commentaries on the Epistle to Philemon, because of those words in Colossians 4, 17: Eipate: Archippe, blepe ten diakonian hen parelabes en Ky… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1685…of priests h d take heed to thyself o priest and look to the ministry which thou hast received that thou mayest fulfill it with the fear of god look then for it is not a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:393…of onesimus him he stirs up when writing to the colossians saying say to archippus take heed to the ministry which thou hast received that thou fulfil it ibid v it seems to me moreover that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381C…but, That from Laodicea, he says, having been written. And say to Archippus: See the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it (Col. 4. 17). Why does he not write to him? Perhaps… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381C…he weak (1 Cor. 8. 9). And everywhere he says this when he is afraid. See, he says, the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it (Col. 4. 17). And he does not allow him to be maste… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:703…archippus is the one about whom he writes to the colossians saying say to archippus take heed to the ministry which thou hast received… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:705…in the Lord, that thou fulfill it" (Col. 4:17). It seems to me that he was also a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:903…the epistle which was written by them to paul from laodicea vers and say to archippus take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the lord that thou fulfill it the salutation by the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381D…Why does he not write to him? Perhaps he did not need it, but only a simple reminder, so that he might be more diligent. The greeting by my hand, Paul's (Col. 4. 18). This is a token of authenticity and f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381D…y hand, Paul's (Col. 4. 18). This is a token of authenticity and friendship, to look even at the letters and to be affected by them. Be mindful of my bonds (Col. 4. 18). Behold, how much consolation! For thi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:385C…tch? It is altogether unseemly and shameful to introduce effeminate men and dancers, and all the satanic pomp, into the house. "Remember," he says, "my bonds" (Col. 4:18). Marriage is a bond, a bond ordained b… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:903…ministry which thou hast received in the lord that thou fulfill it the salutation by the hand of me paul c since a certain ministerial duty had been enjoined upon him he reminds him to carry… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:53…it the salutation by my own hand paul c be mindful of my bonds grace be with you amen greet the brethren who are in laodicea he joins them both in the salutations and by commanding…