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Epiphanius of SalamisPG 89:793expounds v.17“δια τουτο μη γινεσθε αφρονες αλλα συνιεντες τι το θελημα του Κυριου.”142. Reconciling the Apostle’s «Do not be foolish» with «Do not be wise in your own estimation».
1Eph 5:1
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:707…while we were yet sinners christ died for us rom v ephesians be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself d… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:709A…for us an offering and a sacrifice to God (Ephes. v, 1, 2). That the mutual love among his ow… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…forgiving one another even as god for christ's sake hath forgiven you be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1275…s merciful" (Luc. vi, 36). And the Apostle likewise says, "Be ye, therefore, imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, as Christ also loved us" (Ephes. v, 1, 2). Whatever things, however, He bring… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:483A…mes, however, keeping silent about himself, he extends us to the imitation of God Himself, saying: Be therefore imitators of God, as dearly beloved children (Ephes. 5:1). And now, indeed, demonstrating that n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:623B…ors of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma" (Eph. 5:1-2). The second sacrifice is that of the m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:593DLatin…tunc illud etiam praemii adjungit. Nihil enim ita nos Deo propinquos et similes efficit, ut hoc praeclarum opus. Ideo Paulus cum dicit: Estote imitatores Dei (Ephes. 5. 1); hoc ipso modo tales esse jubet. Elee… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:109C…Him. Therefore, when he writes to the Ephesians, he does not place himself in the middle, but leads them all directly to Him, saying, “Be imitators of God” (Eph. 5:1); but here, since his discourse was to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:115…forgiving one another even as god in christ forgave you chapter v be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:743B…and despise all things that are on earth? For he who wishes to accomplish that makes himself like God on earth, according to Him who said: Be imitators of God (Ephes. 5:1). Behold, we have been enrolled as chil… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1027B…ord, similarly shapes the image in each one, clarifying it with the same characteristics to the point of an exact likeness. For he says: "Be imitators of God" (Eph. v, 1); and he explains how this is achieved,… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:479A…nd grafted-in shoots? ANOTHER. "Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave Himself up for us" (Eph. v, 1, 2). Behold again how he knows and name… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1727A…he adds: "Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law" (Rom. 13, 10). And again: "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, imitators of God, as dear children" (Eph. 5, 1-2). And: "Let us consider one another in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:845…himself after a spiritual manner leave these behind h chapter v h be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:397D…to approach Him by way of imitation; for "Be," He says, "merciful, as your Father is celestial" (Luc. vi, 36); and, "Be imitators of God, as beloved children" (Ephes. v, 1); the which He planted in our souls as… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1141…tender hearted forgiving one another even as christ also has forgiven you be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also has loved us and has given himself for…
2Eph 5:2
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:671…you be therefore wise and imitators c of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also loved us the wives let them be subject to their own husbands as to the lord and… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1133…likeness of the divine therefore be imitators of god as beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved you and gave himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to god as a… Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…christ forgave you be therefore imitators of god as most beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved us and delivered himself up for us an oblation and a sacrifice to god for an… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:561…which is said by paul he gave himself up for us as an offering and a sacrifice to god is not of a like kind thus then you will be able to save him as the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:341…keeping what is written be therefore imitators of god as beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved us many have become imitators of paul as he was of christ and yet no one… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:707…rom v ephesians be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself d… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:709…a for us an offering and a sacrifice to god ephes v that the mutual love among his own is a certain mark of the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…hath forgiven you be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:869C…re of the teaching given in the Gospel of the Lord (Matt. V, 20). What is the characteristic of a Christian? To love one another, just as Christ also loved us (Eph. V, 2). What is the characteristic of a Chris… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1199…thing when he says therefore be imitators of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also has loved us and given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god and the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1275…apostle likewise says be ye therefore imitators of god as beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved us ephes v whatever things however he brings about in wrath because of our sins things… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1519…time love one another as christ also loved us and gave himself an offering and a sacrifice to god and at another time christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law and many things… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1583…the body of the lord who gave himself up for us as an offering and a sacrifice to god for a fragrant aroma is so much the more impious in proportion as the body of the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:51…the body of the lord who gave himself up for us as an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweet smelling savor than the body of the only begotten son of god excels b… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:263…is none other than christ himself for he gave himself he says an offering and a sacrifice to god for us therefore we learn from these things that whoever looks to him who offered himself as… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:517B…o the midst, saying: Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour (Eph. 5:2). And joining wives to husbands for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:623…in love just as christ also loved us and gave himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to god as a fragrant aroma the second sacrifice is that of the martyrs and what does… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:251B…ii, 6-7). And again elsewhere: "As Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweetness" (Ephes. v, 2). Who also… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:405…you walk in love just as christ also loved us and gave himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweet smelling aroma for your sake he is high priest for his… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:379B…n are their own masters, much more so is the Son. But that this is true, hear Paul saying, "He emptied Himself" (Phil. 2:7), and "delivered Himself up for us" (Eph. 5:2). But, as I said, vainglory is a heavy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:435D…ld beHis glory by far less. That He came to this by His own will is evident from many things, as when Paul says: He so loved us, that He gave Himself for us (Eph. 5:2); and, He emptied Himself, taking the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:725D…ather. For, he says, the Father delivered the Son for us, and "Christ gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell" (Ephes. 5. 2). And while the counsel was destructive… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:75A…ven, as one who learned this very thing from the Lord: just as he says also elsewhere, "Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us" (Eph. 5:2); and again, "Let this mind be in you w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:115…you chapter v be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:117…that we should do good to our enemies d and gave himself an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweetsmelling savour do you see that to suffer for enemies is a sweetsmelling savour and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:621…also speaks to us therefore be imitators of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also has loved us and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:479…in shoots a another be therefore imitators of god as beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved us and gave himself up for us eph v behold again how he knows and names… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1333…will sustain us writing be therefore imitators of god as beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved us and delivered himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for an… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1393C…rfected for ever those who are being sanctified (Heb. vii, 28; x, 14). For he has offered himself for us as an odor of a sweet smell to God and the Father (Eph. v, 2), and he has perfected us intelligibly… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:211…in love even as christ also loved us and gave himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for an odor of a sweet smell it must therefore be considered that in the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:641…them that perish and again christ loved us and delivered himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweet smelling savor moreover the time of the incense is assigned for morning… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:203…himself saved us paul says be followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also loved us and gave himself for us a he who was sorrowful and refused the cup how… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:845…chapter v h be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1141…forgiven you be ye therefore b followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1197…as christ also loved us and delivered himself up for us as an offering and a sacrifice to god for a fragrant aroma ephes iv v above all things pursue love for it is the bond… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:631…as he bids be ye followers of god as most dear children and walk in love as christ also hath loved us and hath delivered himself for us an oblation and a sacrifice to god for… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1231…in love even as christ also loved us and gave himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for an odor of a sweet smell for it is not enough to abstain from… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:413…heaven keeping the text be therefore imitators of god as beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved us there have also been many imitators of paul as he himself was of christ yet… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:645…sons and engrafted shoots be therefore imitators of god as beloved children and walk in love as christ also loved us and delivered himself for us b observe again how he knows and names christ as… Maximus Planudes c. 1255–c. 1305PG 147:1147…smell is also spoken of in god as the apostle says even as christ also hath loved us and hath delivered himself for us an oblation and a sacrifice to god for an odor of sweetness… Macarius Chrysokephalos c. 1300–1382PG 150:221…death of the cross and he gave himself up for us as an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweet smelling savor for this reason he called the ignominy he bore for us his… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:33DLatin…est eorum, quæ ex animi sententia fluunt. Quomodo autem rursus ait Paulus: Diligite invicem, sicut et Christus dilexit nos, et tradidit semetipsum pro nobis (Eph. 5. 2)? Christus ipse rursus, cum esset cruci… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:363…in christ forgave you therefore be imitators of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also has loved us and given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for a… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1141…has forgiven you be ye therefore followers of god as dear children and walk in love as christ also has loved us and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to god for…
3Eph 5:3
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:513C…nce to the blessed Apostle, who says expressly: “But fornication and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be even named among you, as becometh saints” (Eph. v, 3). Well, therefore, does someone appear… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1133…and a sacrifice to god as a fragrant aroma but sexual immorality and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not even be named among you as is fitting for saints and filthiness and foolish talk for… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:613A…human society, in which the name of wickedness is not pronounced, according to the Apostle who said: But fornication, and all uncleanness, or lasciviousness (Ephes. v, 3), let it not so much as be named among… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:809B…nness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient (Ephes. v, 3, 4). TO THE COLOSSIANS. Mortify therefo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:159A…And the root of the evils that follow is usually such things. Therefore, Paul says: "Let foolish talking and scurrility not proceed out of your mouth" (Eph. 5:3). For although it seems a small thing i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:117…die then you will be a sacrifice this is to imitate god but fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not be once named among you as becometh saints he has spoken about the bitter… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:171B…alms; afterwards [let us move] to another virtue, and from that to another. "Filth and foolish talk and buffoonery let them not so much as be named among you" (Ephes. 5:3). This is achieved without expense, not… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:915…ourselves from all defilement let us remember the divine scripture which says but fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not be named among you as becometh saints neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor jesting… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1145B…ot contain themselves, let them marry" (1 Cor. vii, 8, 9). And elsewhere: "But fornication and uncleanness, let it not be named among you, as becometh saints" (Ephes. v, 3). And elsewhere: "Lest there be any for… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:995…you that laugh now for you shall mourn and weep eph v but fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not once be named among you as becomes saints nor filthiness nor foolish talking nor… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:845…for the whole world by reason of the holiness of the savour but fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not be once named among you as becometh saints neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1233…christ became and thus we too shall be if we will b but fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not be even named among you as becometh saints and obscenity and foolish talking or… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:731C…t great length. With whom the great Apostle Paul agrees, saying, "But fornication and all uncleanness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints" (Eph. 5:3), including under the name of uncleanne… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:813C…es with general terms! Just as the apostle Paul also says: "But fornication and all impurity—let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for the saints." Ephes. V, 3. By the name of impurity, he includes t… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1163…affirming to his children that faith needs works thus vehemently commands them fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not even be named among you as becomes saints or obscenity or foolish talking or scurrility… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:363…an offering and a sacrifice to god for a sweet smelling aroma but fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness let it not even be named among you as is fitting for saints neither filthiness nor foolish…
4Eph 5:4
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1101…of your mouth or filthiness or foolish talking or jesting which is not convenient but rather giving of thanks and for ye were sometimes darkness but now are ye light in the lord walk as children… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:809…covetousness let it not be once named among you as becometh saints neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor jesting which are not convenient ephes v to the colossians mortify therefore your members which are upon the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:979C…, these superfluous opinions and vulgar sayings of this kind. For filthiness, he says, and foolish talking and jesting, let them not proceed out of your mouth (Ephes. V, 4). And let us not ourselves speak such t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1055…excuse for contempt for this reason the blessed apostle forbids it saying neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor jesting which are not proper but rather giving of thanks saying this that you should not make cheerfulness… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1039C…filthy pleasures, and through that plague of theirs, he stirs up such a pestilence throughout the whole city. Which things the blessed Paul orders us to flee (Ephes. 5. 4), persuading us to cast from us far awa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:63D…curity to dangers: and in all things they demanded extreme accuracy; for he says: "Let filthiness and foolish talking and jesting not proceed from your mouth" (Ephes. 5:4). And they said these things to those w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:117…the vehicle of fornication for filthiness he says and foolish talking or jesting which are not convenient but rather giving of thanks do not utter funny or shameful things nor do them and you will extinguish… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:121B…ishonored, they are relaxed, the church is in no part. Do you not hear Paul saying: Filthiness, and foolish talking, and jesting be not once named among you (Ephes. 5:4)? Along with filthiness he places jesti… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:877B…Christ is insulted, and the Church is accounted as nothing. Do you not hear Paul saying: Filthiness and foolish talking and jesting, let it be taken away (Ephes. 5:4)? He places jesting alongside filthines… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:915…or covetousness let it not be named among you as becometh saints neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor jesting which are not convenient but rather giving of thanks for this ye know that no whoremonger nor… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:845…covetousness let it not be once named among you as becometh saints neither filthiness nor foolish talking nor jesting which are not convenient but rather giving of thanks having gone through the things that are useful… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1253…— "Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." Ephesians v, 4. — "Let there be no filthiness nor silly talk nor levity, w… Johann Heinrich Nolte 1826-1892PG 6:1765A…, l. 6: The distinction of Maranus is in A, where before and after eti there is an erasure; pragmat., heauton adikei; eti BC. 1. 13: eutrap. Sylb. cf. ad Ephes. v, 4. 1. 18: esxirrom. B; esxirrom.
5Eph 5:5
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:595…you this says the apostle that no fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god they take delight in the congress of… Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…person or covetous man which is the service of idols has not inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god let no man lead you astray with empty words for because of these things the… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:421…and paul writing to the ephesians every whoremonger or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god c of heresy and specifically the heresy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:739B…o is God over all, blessed for ever, amen” (Rom. 9.5). And again, “Every fornicator, or covetous man, hath no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God” (Eph. 5.5). And again, “By the appearing of our g… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:759…blessed forever amen and again every fornicator or covetous person has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god and again according to the appearing of the great god and our savior jesus christ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:121…for this you know knowing that no fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god let no man seduce you with empty… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:479B…"For know this, knowing that every fornicator, or unclean person, or covetous man, who is an idolater, has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God" (Eph. v, 5). Behold again, when he has named Chris… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:645…or unclean or covetous person b which is an idolater has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and god in the gospel jesus answered and said to pilate my kingdom is not of this world… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1041…thus for know this understanding that no fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god for i would in no way doubt… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:19…thus for know this understanding that no fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god therefore all others as i said might… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:915…talking nor jesting which are not convenient but rather giving of thanks for this ye know that no whoremonger nor unclean person nor covetous man who is an idolater hath any inheritance in the kingdom of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:289…flesh christ came who is over all god blessed for ever and in the kingdom of christ and of god and ten thousand other such things b here however he called the one god and the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:545…deceitful desires and what follows and a little after for this you know that no whoremonger nor unclean person nor covetous man who is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1397…both saviour and great god and jesus christ and in another place in the kingdom of christ and of god moreover the choir of angels also said to the shepherds for unto you is born this… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…a for know this that every fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god let no one deceive you with empty… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1233…thanks for this ye know that every forner or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater hath no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god let no man deceive you with empty… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:645…creature for this know understanding that every fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god c behold again having named christ he… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:73…god and again know this that every fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater hath no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god and again this is the will a… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:339…the ephesians know this understanding that every fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god and further securing the point and muzzling… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:51…clearly shouting for those men did not escape upon the earth refusing the kingdom of christ and of god who uttered the oracles xx verse i have likened thee to my horse team in the chariots… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:409…says for every fornicator or unclean person or covetous man has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god and when is the inheritance at the end so that until the end we may… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:443…uriah by deceit and that every fornicator or unclean person has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1163…covetous man which is the service of idols does not have an inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god d and confirming these things he adds let no one deceive you with empty words… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:337…the kingdom of god and again every fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god let no one seduce you with empty… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:447…and for know this understanding that every fornicator or unclean person or covetous man who is an idolater has no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god and the root of all evils is… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:957B…one; and then he shall be received. Gregorius Nyssenus, canons 6, 7, 8. 6. The other species of idolatry (for thus does the divine Apostle call covetousness [Ephes. v, 5])—I know not how it has been left unhee…
6Eph 5:6
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1059…to eat ' and the apostle says again 'let no man seduce you with vain words for because of these things the anger of god comes upon the children of unbelief do not therefore become partakers… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1043C…re probable, and call the preaching of the Spirit incredible: » in whose place has been substituted the interpretation of Cornarius, apeithousi: and Budaeus, Eph. 5, 6, interprets ulous tes apeitheias as «… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:719B…to you (Joan. v, 14). EPHESIANS. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience (Ephes. v, 6). That he who has been corrected for f… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1823…ὑπακοήν, I preferred, with Cornarius, to render it in Latin: having laid aside of the hardness of disobedience, let us show [obedience]. Thus also Ephesians V, 6, the children of disobedience (υἱοὺς ἀπειθείας), which th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:847D…ement of him who said, "One Lord, one faith, one baptism" (Ephes. iv, 5), is false. But if these words are true, let no one deceive you with these empty words (Ephes. v, 6). For they slander us as if we were int… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:453…ay shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire" (I Cor. III, 13). And again: "For these things the wrath of God cometh upon the children of disobedience" (Eph. V, 6). But when there is a need to correct,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:121…of christ and of god let no man seduce you with empty words for because of these things comes the wrath of god upon the children of disbelief there were as it seems some even among… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:479C…Father, a creature? ANOTHER. "Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience" (Eph. v, 6). And who would the sons of disobedienc… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:437A…–40). It behooves him who is beginning his life to have the end of life before his eyes. (S. Basil. Exhort. ad Bapt.) Let no man deceive you with vain words (Ephes. v, 6). For a sudden destruction will come up… John Kaminiates fl. c. 904PG 109:545C…d sober soul relearns what is good, avoiding the deeds of the worse sort, for which, as the Apostle says, the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience (Ephes. V, 6), and because it was necessary for mali… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1233…idolater hath no inheritance in the kingdom of christ and of god let no man deceive you with empty words for because of these things the wrath of god cometh upon the sons of disobedience be… Epiphanius the Monk fl. c. 1015PG 120:281…account of which most atrocious crime there came as the apostle says the wrath of god upon the children of disbelief and as the history of sacred reading warns us those seven cities perished from an… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:375A…t also said: Fire fell upon them, and they did not see the sun [Ps. LVII, 9]; and: For which things sake the wrath of God cometh upon the children of unbelief [Ephes. V, 6]; and: For which cause God delivered th… Anonymous (2nd century) 2nd centuryPG 5:1393…one not so much as to eat and again the apostle says let no man deceive you with vain words for because of these things cometh the wrath of god upon the children of disbelief be…
7Eph 5:7
Anonymous (2nd century) 2nd centuryPG 5:1393…these things cometh the wrath of god upon the children of disbelief be not ye therefore partakers with them and just as there the condemnation of those who sinned was shared by the others because they…
8Eph 5:8
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1101…or jesting which is not convenient but rather giving of thanks and for ye were sometimes darkness but now are ye light in the lord walk as children of light not in rioting and drunkenness not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:711C…ness of the world, just as the saints are called the light of the world. As the Apostle says: You were sometimes darkness, but now you are light in the Lord (Eph. 5:8). Because by the saints God is shown in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:761A…people are understood to be the light, just as the Apostle also says: "For you were sometimes darkness, but now light in the Lord: walk as children of light" (Ephes. 5. 8). Or thus: What I tell you in darkness… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:543A…as received the word of the light of truth, it is also rendered light itself, and hears from Paul: "For you were sometime darkness, but now light in the Lord" (Eph. 5:8). And when the mind has received the ev… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:137C…loathe her, nor did He hate her because of the magnitude of her ugliness. Do you wish to hear of her ugliness? Hear Paul saying: “For you were once darkness” (Eph. 5. 8). Do you see her "blackness"? What is b… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:159B…orld-rulers of this world of darkness? Of what darkness? Is it of the night? By no means, but of "wickedness." For "we were," he says, "at some time darkness" (Eph. 5:8), calling wickedness and the depravity… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:461D…ain thick mist and darkness and cloud has been poured over the whole earth; and the Apostle was signifying this when he said: For ye were sometimes darkness (Eph. 5. 8); and again: Ye, brethren, are not in… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1011B…t of works, lest anyone should boast" (Ephes. II, 8, 9); and again: "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light" (Ephes. V, 8); and again: "We are not children of th… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:537A…oned. And indeed let it be said to those who have arrived from sin into the intellectual light: "Ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord" (Eph. v, 8). Thus the Lord justified even blessed… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1187C…re once darkness, that is, those who once wandered; to whom the all-wise Paul also writes, saying: "You were once darkness, but now are light in the Lord" (Eph. v, 8). "To form in understanding." And what… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:619D…ins of those of old committed through ignorance and in darkness. To these corresponds that saying: “You were once darkness, but now are you light in the Lord” [Eph. V, 8]. In that way also Paul, who had been a… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1617C…your face the way of life and the way of death" (Jerem. XXI, 8): that is, slavery and freedom. "For we who were once darkness, are now light in the Lord" (Ephes. V, 8). Attend to the things that are in the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…partakers with them for you were once darkness but now you are light in the lord walk as children of light for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth proving… George of Nicomedia fl. c. 860-880 (9th century)PG 100:1533…ritual salvation, among which is that of Mary of Egypt, 93. Picturarum: their effect greater than that of the Scriptures, 252. Pneuma (Spirit) as phos (light) (Ephes. v, 8), 205. Polemon the philosopher: his ima… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1233…upon the sons of disobedience be not ye therefore partners with them for ye were sometimes darkness but now are ye light in the lord c he spoke concerning the irascible affection of anger and wrath… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1097C…follow Paul, who instructs the people that "all things should be done decently and in order" (1 Cor. xiv, 40) and that they should "walk as children of light" (Eph. v, 8). They "devoured the flesh" of them…
9Eph 5:9
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1149…to life that is the insertion of the spirit saying thus but the fruit of the spirit is charity joy peace patience goodness kindness faith gentleness continence chastity against these there is no law gal v… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:105…the flesh are manifest this and that and on the contrary but the fruit of the spirit is charity and the rest d but we ought not to despair of coherence in these things either because… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:227…earth then another people is found within us generated in the spirit for the fruit of the spirit is charity joy peace patience humility gentleness continence chastity and the like you see another people which is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:413…remain if sin intervened it is not therefore that spirit which sins for the fruit of the spirit is as the apostle describes charity joy peace patience and other things similar to these which are also… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:613…spirit you are no longer under the law and to the galatians for the fruit of the spirit is love joy peace longsuffering kindness goodness faith gentleness self control against such there is no law wherefore… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1441…being a certain kind of joy is a fruit of the spirit for the fruit of the spirit is love joy peace and cheerfulness is the pleasant affection that d pours out the mind of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:197…well of gladness in order to show that it is of joy for the fruit of the spirit is love joy peace gal another however said with oil of splendor but the hebrew sason that is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:409…of heart for the holy spirit has the greatest need of this for the fruit of the spirit is joy peace faith meekness and yet even when spiritual people suffer he says they suffer but the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:743…know learn be instructed that the fruit of sin is death but the fruit of the spirit is life peace and sanctification whoever therefore wishes now and always to escape this death receive all these words… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:769…father hope in the son and the fullness of the law love for the fruit of the spirit is love gal thrice also paul himself besought the lord saying for this thing i besought the lord… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:121…children of light what is it children of light he adds next for the fruit of the spirit is in all justice and goodness and truth proving what is well pleasing to the lord in all… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:623…man can approach unto c the same walk as children of light for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth the same giving thanks saith he unto the father which… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…now you are light in the lord walk as children of light for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth proving what is well pleasing to the lord and have… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:677…as the divine paul also commands saying walk as children of light for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and justice and truth that they might understand intelligently how they turned to god… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1235…the spirit through psalms not wine v walk as children of light for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and justice and truth proving what is acceptable to the lord and have no… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1035…living and true god so also walk as a son of light for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth and do not destroy the new man whom you have… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1107…a verse for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and justice and truth he interprets for us what it is to be a… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:763…the holy spirit he says also again walk as children of light for the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and justice and truth of which error possesses the direct opposite and one of…
11Eph 5:11
Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…goodness and justice and truth proving what is well pleasing to god and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them for the things that are done by them in secret… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:777A…trespass (22) against thee, rebuke him; and so forth. TO THE EPHESIANS. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them (Ephes. v, 11). That one ought to engage in congress… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1615…with such persons as paul who spoke in christ definitively declared saying have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but by adding but rather even reprove them he taught the manner in which we… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1813…the sacrifices of idols for paul also says of such men b and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather even reprove them for the things which are done of them in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:125…casts much darkness upon everything and do not he says participate in the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them for the things done in secret by them it is shameful even to speak of… Socrates Scholasticus c. 380–c. 450PG 67:619…another's sins nor observing that commandment of the apostle which says 'have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them ' but let this suffice concerning these things h cap xx h… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:709…root of sin must be cut out for scripture encourages us thus have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness nay rather do you even expose and refute those works elsewhere the same scripture says… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…and righteousness and truth proving what is well pleasing to the lord and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them do not think he says that you will be partakers… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1235…goodness and justice and truth proving what is acceptable to the lord and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them for it is a shame even to speak of those… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 146:837…another s transgressions nor to choose to observe what the apostle says have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them because of this cause i also conjecture that theodosius the great… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1163…proving what is well pleasing to god and do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them and again let all bitterness and anger and indignation and clamor and blasphemy be taken… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:371…manifested john iii likewise also the divine apostle do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness but rather even reprove them for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done…
12Eph 5:12
Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…expose them for the things that are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of but all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light for all that is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:349…by the apostle might not boast before god what need is there to speak of those things which are predicted of christ in the psalms where the canticle is inscribed for the beloved whose tongue is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:577…the apostle might not glory before god but what need is there to speak of those things which are predicted of christ in the psalms where the canticle is inscribed for the beloved whose tongue is… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1189…highest madness it is the mark of a pious mind to fear to speak of those things which are passed over in silence in scripture it is the custom of scripture to name worse sons rather… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:261…and all those things which the apostle forbids even to mention saying for it is a shame even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret for who could accurately recount in… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1813…the unfruitful works of darkness but rather even reprove them for the things which are done of them in secret it is a shame even to speak of for they do shameful and vehemently shameful things… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:337C…ashamed to say the things that are done among them, according to the holy Apostle: "For it is shameful even to speak of the things that are done by them" (Eph. 5:12). However, I will not be ashamed to spe… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:59…o does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light" (John 3:20); and, "It is a shame even to speak of those things which are done in secret" (Ephesians 5:12). For as in darkness we distinguish neither friend nor enem… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:559D…re worthy of profound silence, abominable and impure: concerning which the Apostle said: For it is a disgrace even to speak of things done by them in secret (Eph. V, 12). Where is Marcion, where is Valens, wh… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1015…listening because it harms the listeners on account of this paul says for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret but let us also avoid the… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:595…of speech and slow of tongue and deprived of the understanding necessary to speak of those things which are noble having neither a mind capable of divine things nor a power of speech sufficient to rise… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1235…no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret but all things when they are… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1107…reprove them for the things that are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of the works of darkness and of sin are fruitless for they bring forth nothing else but… Maximus Planudes c. 1255–c. 1305PG 147:1145…apostle says for the things which are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of lest when these heretics begin to teach those abominable uncleannesses which human ears of whatever kind… George Kodinos fl. c. 1453–1460PG 157:527…into the marble he read them and said it is better not to speak of those things which are about to happen and as far as i am concerned i would be happy if i had… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:371…participate in the unfruitful works of darkness but rather even reprove them for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret but all things that are reproved…
13Eph 5:13
Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…a shame even to speak of but all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light for all that is made manifest is light wherefore he says awake you who sleep and arise from… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:527A…e they are illuminated by it, which is the same as being fashioned and made manifest. And Paul also says this: "For everything that is made manifest is light" ⟦Ephes. v. 13⟧. Since, therefore, the Life made manif… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…done in secret by them it is shameful even to speak of but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light for everything that is made manifest is light therefore he says awake… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1235…which are done by them in secret but all things when they are reproved are made manifest by the light for whatever is made manifest is light wherefore he says awake you who sleep and arise… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:1209C…e the one who wrote it does not wish the power of what is written to be revealed? For everything that is made manifest, according to the Apostle, is light (Eph. 5:13). And if you claim that I will by all m… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1107…hinting at certain unspeakable practices that were prevalent in ephesus b verse but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light having said you are light and since light reproves the things that… Maximus Planudes c. 1255–c. 1305PG 147:1137…reproved by light for all things that are reproved says the apostle are made manifest by the light for how great is the evil of those who do not believe can be revealed not only by… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:371…to speak of those things which are done by them in secret but all things that are reproved are manifested by the light for everything that is made manifest is light… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:381…commentary on the epistle to the ephesians but all things he says that are reproved are made manifest by the light for just as a wound as long as it lies hidden and covered from above…
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Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:195…from the midst of their darkness awake he says you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ the lord shall shine upon you that sun of resurrection who was begotten before the morning star… Hippolytus of Rome c. 170–235PG 10:785…who hear will live the prophet also says awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ will shine upon you a john says blessed and holy is he who has part in the… Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…is made manifest is light wherefore he says awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall enlighten you see therefore brothers how you walk carefully not c as unwise but as wise… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1705…tained in the appropriate name ha-Shem, as can be seen in R. Bechai in Exodus, fol. 65, col. 4, and in the book Ikkarim, fol. [...]. St. Paul, in Ephesians 5, 14, rendering not word for word, but changing the meaning and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1301…said concerning sleep and death and we read also in the apostle awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and christ shall give thee light let us swear to the lord and make a… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:269A…: I will arise and I will make the circuit. Therefore, casting off our sloth and heavy eyes, let us arise, obeying the one who says, Arise, you that sleep (Ephes. v, 14). The whole world is the city which we… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1499A…Therefore, the law of Moses kept the people like a lamp, until our true Savior the Sun should rise for us, as He also says: "And Christ shall give thee light" (Ephes. V, 14). But as to what it says: "Their minds… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:207…to earth you shall return he might thereafter say awake o sleeper and arise from the dead and christ will shine upon you and again arise and come follow me so that you may no longer… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:763…a q cxi what is the meaning of awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ will shine upon you a by the one who sleeps he means the one who lies in… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:375…some certain time but every time and again awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon you b dispersing the night of sin since in the night hope is evil… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:807…the apostle demonstrates scholion and therefore he says awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ will shine upon you refutation and from where did the apostle draw these words therefore he says… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:845…born of him wherefore also here was fulfilled that which was said awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon thee for even if it speaks about us who are… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:461…grasped his hand he raises him up saying awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon you i am your god who for your sake became your son who for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:393A…speaking of the departed, "We," he says, "who are alive shall not precede those who have fallen asleep" (1 Thess. 4:14). And elsewhere: "Arise, you who sleep" (Eph. 5:14). And that he might show that he says t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:545C…ned, have you exhorted me as a father, kissed me as a son, and called me as a child, spreading out your arms? When I fell, you said, "Awake, you who sleep [Eph. 5:14]. Come, I do not pursue you, I do not d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:637D…engthen the relaxed hands and the feeble knees" (Isa. 35:3). Again to these, he [says], "Watch; but for those, 'Arise, you who sleep, and rise from the dead'" (Ephes. 5:14).… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1081…he who turns away not return and again awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon you but to those who do not wish to undertake the labor of rising… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1121…what the most holy paul wrote to some awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon you wake up therefore that is arise as if from the dead he says… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1133…which was said by the voice of paul awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ will shine upon you and furthermore besides that therefore lift up the slack hands and the paralyzed… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:991…one might most fittingly cry out that saying awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon you nevertheless as the blessed david says god will crush their teeth in their… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:51C…of light, let us walk becomingly as in the day" [Rom. XIII, 12-13]. And again: "Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall enlighten you" [Eph. V, 14]. He therefore proclaims in advance the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:479D…d endure those who say that He is a creature? ANOTHER. "Wherefore he says: Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you" (Eph. v, 14). If the power of enlightening belongs… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:445D…with the Egyptian error, and who had wandered far and wide into sin, by means of the reverence due to the Divinity, ⟦8 Matth. xxv, 21. 9 Matth. xx, 13, 14. 10 Ephes. v, 14. 11 Exod. iv, 2-4. ⟧… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1431B…(Luke xv, 24). And it is said to one dead and buried in vice by the Apostle: "Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine upon you" (Ephes. v, 14). For to him who has cast off the death… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:737…not ibid iv from the apocryphal book of the prophet jeremiah once awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and christ shall give thee light chapter v notes of lorenzo zacagni it is here… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1217C…opyists; but why in all the books?), 1551 extr., 1567 med. (where it is said to have been brought by those who do not understand), 1567 (Zeph. 2, 2), III, 432 (Eph. 5, 14, sou for soi). Rom. 8, 11, a with… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1149…creature etc and to the ephesians from the apocrypha of jeremiah arise thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and christ shall enlighten thee there is a most beautiful passage brought forward by syncellus from… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1151…called by the name of jeremiah 'arise thou that sleepest and rise from the dead and christ shall shine upon thee ' these things have been cited by us not to give license to those who… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…is made manifest is light therefore he says awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ will give you light see then that you walk circumspectly it is not he says of the… Nicephorus the Philosopher fl. c. 890PG 106:121…be called a nazarene paul in the epistle to the ephesians says wherefore he saith awake thou that sleepest and christ shall give thee light and again it is written the first man was made into… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:813…from the so called apocryphal books of jeremiah awake you that sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall give you light and in the epistle to titus he recounts the prophecy of epimenides the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1235…is made manifest is light wherefore he says awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall give you light as children of light this is to say decently for in the light… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1107…and make manifest d verse therefore he says rise you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall enlighten you he calls him who is in sins a sleeper and a dead man for… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:755…emptiness of sense d but when having heard the one who says awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and christ shall give thee light and when christ has shone upon us we have… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:715B…, sees and discerns himself a little, but as if in a shadow, as it is written: “Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you” [Ephes. V, 14]. The third is like him who makes his w… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:937…of someone uncertain whence it came crying out awake you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon you suddenly waking up he arose tossing with silent thoughts and a certain minstrel… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 153:1115…while while sleeping he heard a voice saying awaken you who sleep and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon you disturbed in spirit by this voice he rose suddenly and related the matter… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:1047A…eath" (2 Cor. 7:10), certainly understanding the death of the soul. And again: "Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon you" (Eph. 5:14). From what dead does He order one to a… Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1167A…ebrating the feast and a voice of rejoicing that has no end: "Arise," he says, "thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light" (Ephes. v, 14). But from this [time] we also begin th… Leo Allatius 1586-1669PG 18:1039…the epistle to the ephesians from the so called apocrypha of jeremiah awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and christ shall shine upon thee but these things have been said by us not…
15Eph 5:15
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:431A…as wise, knowing the fear of the Lord, that God may be glorified in all things through our Lord Jesus Christ, on account of our chaste and holy conversations (Eph. v, 15, 16); for whether we eat or drink, it i… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:715A…rcumspectly: not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God (Ephes. v, 15-17). That we ought not to be curious in m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:15B…the deacon Paul of the holy Emmelius, a man most mild and prudent, saying to him: "See how you walk, not as fools, but as wise, seeing that the days are evil" (Eph. V, 15, 16); the dream signifying their manifo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:553D…throat has become hoarse" (Ps. 68:4). And John the Theologian in his Catholic Epistle says: "Watch yourselves" (2 John 8). And Paul, what? "See how you walk" (Eph. 5:15); and the Lord again: "I have spoken op… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:555D…verywhere. John also says similar things: Do not lose what you have worked for (2 John 8); and Paul: Look to the dogs (Philip. III, 2), See how you walk (Ephes. V, 15). That command, See, is said for no o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557B…l. III, 2). Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit (Col. II, 8). See then that you walk circumspectly, because the days are evil (Ephes. V, 15-16). Who can have an excuse for negligence… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:685B…f (1 Cor. 11:29). See, brethren, that none render evil for evil (Rom. 12:17). Let not the sun go down upon your anger (Ephes. 4:26). See how you walk (Ephes. 5:15). Do you see what good things and what… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:169C…unworthy of the peace. Since for the most part the feet are a symbol of life, for this reason he constantly giving counsel says, See how you walk precisely (Ephes. V, 15), speaking of the life. Therefore let u… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1617C…but has been restored in baptism. The Apostle Paul also says: "See how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Ephes. V, 15). And in the apostolic Acts: "Attend to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:73C…[Eccli. XXIX, 7] — «A wise man will be silent until the time. A proverb will be rejected from the mouth of a fool: for he does not speak it in its own time.» [Ephes. V, 15, 16] — «Rejoice with them that rejoice,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:277B…ly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." (Ephes. V, 15, 16). "Who is a wise man and endued wi… Leo VI the Wise 866–912PG 107:289B…s good to tell this too. Paul, the divine Apostle, approaching them, predicted: See how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, knowing that the days are evil (Eph. v, 15, 16), hinting by those things done then… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1131B…se it behooves us to be prompt for departure, living according to the Gospel: for the feet are a symbol of life. Therefore he says: "See how strictly you walk [Ephes. v, 15]." The preparation of the Gospel is goo… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 146:1035C…ns, Paul by name—a chaste and moderate man—the divine Apostle Paul appeared and said: "See that you walk accurately [or circumspectly], for the days are evil" (Eph. 5:15-16), perhaps thereby inhibiting the promis… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:779B…ng attention and confirmation, the divine Paul writes: "See how carefully you walk; not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Eph. v, 15). And holy Isaac says: "O wisdom, how a…
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Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…brothers how you walk carefully not c as unwise but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil therefore do not become unwise but understanding what the will of god is and do not… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:953…from the devil who illuminates us days of which the apostle says redeeming the time because the days are evil for we have evil days when we seek carnal things instead of spiritual earthly instead of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1219…be as though they had none or as that other saying is redeeming the time because the days are evil he rejoices in hope who does not look at the things which are seen but expects… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:715…see therefore how you walk circumspectly not as unwise but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil wherefore become not unwise but understanding what is the will of god ephes v that we… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:705…say bought but redeemed similar to this the same holy apostle says redeeming the time because the days are evil and not days so that death might be in some way the punishment of our death… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1071D…dder that is deaf, and that stoppeth her ears, which will not hearken to the voice of the charmer (Ps. 57:5, 6). Redeeming the time, because the days are evil (Eph. 5:16). Walk in wisdom, knowing that you are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:757C…s 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 them to be guile… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:553D…he blessed Paul says: "Watch out for dogs, watch out for evil workers, watch out for the concision" (Phil. 3:2). "See how you walk, because the days are evil" (Eph. 5:16). And John: "Watch yourselves, that you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:127…see then carefully how you walk not as unwise but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil therefore do not become foolish but understanding what the will of the lord is a still… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:935…one place because the time is evil and in another place again redeeming the time because the days are evil when therefore they fall into an evil time he says they will not be affected by… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:545…see then how you walk carefully not as unwise but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil he calls the days evil not the time itself for what evil could time possess but… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1545…are drunk at night and he adds walk as children of light redeeming the time because the days are evil and the lord also says watch for you do not know on what day your lord… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1617…also says see how you walk not as unwise but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil ephes v and in the apostolic acts attend to yourselves and to all the flock in… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:863C…et, and suppresses the word of truth in silence. For this is what Paul the great apostle confirms, saying: "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Eph. v, 16). And again, "Knowing how you ought to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…one who lives in sin c not as fools but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil therefore do not be unwise but understand what the will of the lord is and do… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:277…see then that ye walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil wherefore be ye not unwise b but understanding what the will of the lord is ephes… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:267C…by enduring a lesser and particular evil, he wisely preserved the more universal good, fulfilling that saying: Redeeming the time, because the days are evil (Ephes. v, 16). Thus, then, it must also be thoug… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1239…see then how you walk strictly not as unwise but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil therefore do not be senseless but understanding what the will of the lord is and do… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:297…the divine things lix on the statement of the apostle which says redeeming the time because the days are evil and how one wisely redeems the time of the present life r nothing is so useful… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:387…of my years are few and evil and the great paul says redeeming the time because the days are evil but he speaks of the days of the future age for that is the age which… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:779…writes see how carefully you walk not as unwise but as wise redeeming the time because the days are evil eph v and holy isaac says o wisdom how admirable you are and how you foresee… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:371…parts c of this time for this reason the apostle says d redeeming the time because the days are evil and likewise jacob the days of the years of my life he says are few and…
17Eph 5:17
Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…redeeming the time because the days are evil therefore do not become unwise but understanding what the will of god is and do not be intoxicated with wine in which is luxury but be filled with… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1227…a but understand what the will of the lord is we can be worthy of this if we do what is written be at leisure and know… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:127…the time because the days are evil therefore do not become foolish but understanding what the will of the lord is a still he purifies the root of bitterness still he cuts off the underlying cause… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:545…of the present time as is fitting vers therefore do not become unwise but understanding what the will of the lord is for it is the height of folly not to serve in all things the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…because the days are evil therefore do not be unwise but understand what the will of the lord is and do not be drunk with wine in which is dissipation but be filled with the spirit… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:277…time because the days are evil wherefore be ye not unwise b but understanding what the will of the lord is ephes v who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you let him… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1067…is a boast even if only one did for one man doing the will of the lord is better than ten thousand transgressors and you are not the cause of their dispersion even if some babble… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1239…the time because the days are evil therefore do not be senseless but understanding what the will of the lord is and do not be drunk with wine in which is dissipation but be filled with… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1241…speaking and singing and psalming and giving thanks and to being subject what the will of the lord is the will of the lord is to redeem the present time and do not be drunk with…
18Eph 5:18
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1039D…orthy of God. Hence some say with a haughty air: "Thus says the Holy Spirit" (Act. XXI, 11); and the Apostle: "But be filled," he says, "with the Holy Spirit" (Ephes. V, 18); and in many places in the Acts of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:927B…say: Woe to those who are drunk, and not from wine (Isa. 29:9). If there were no drunkenness without wine, Paul would not have said: Do not be drunk with wine (Eph. 5:18). For as though one could be drunk with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1059D…. For joy of this kind sanctifies the mind, as the Apostle says: "Be filled," he says, "with the Holy Spirit, singing and chanting in your hearts to the Lord" (Ephes. 5:18-19). It is good, therefore, to be studious… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:433C…καὶ ἄλλως μεθύειν οὐχὶ οἴνῳ μόνῳ, ἄκουσον τί φησιν ὁ Παῦλος· Μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ. Δεικνὺς ὅτι ἔστι καὶ ἄλλως μεθύσκεσθαι· Μὴ μεθύσκεσθε οἴνῳ, ἐν ᾧ ἐστιν ἀσωτία (Ephes. V, 18). Θαυμασίως ἐν βραχεῖ βήματι πᾶσαν τῆς… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:435B…ttentively. For no one who is inebriated with wine can be eager for divine oracles. "Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit" (Eph. v. 18). This is an excellent kind of drunkenn… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:697…the Apostle who says that drunkards shall not inherit the Kingdom of God (I Cor. vi, 10); and again as he commands: Be not drunk with wine in which is excess (Eph. v, 18). And having left behind wine—or rather… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129…oportion, and the body small, signifying nothing else than this, that we are hastening to another life. "Be not drunk with wine," he says, "wherein is excess" (Eph. 5:18). For it does not save, but destroys, n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:17B…oid the shame and danger of drunkenness: let us obey Paul who exhorts: "Do not be drunk with wine, in which is debauchery, but be filled with the Holy Spirit" (Ephes. V, 18); to whom be glory forever. Amen. I… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:899…sublime things similar things to these paul also wrote to the ephesians be not drunk with wine wherein is excess but be filled with the holy spirit for drunkenness renders the mind dull and turns its… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:983D….—And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. Eph. v, 18.—And be not drunk with wine, wherein is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:161A…e through a mist, they feel nausea. For this reason, they do not hear the teachers crying into their ears: Do not be drunk with wine, in which is debauchery (Ephes. v, 18). From this come the tremors and the we… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:217A…as created from the beginning to make men joyful, and not to make them drunk. Wine drunk with moderation is the joy of the heart and the gladness of the soul.” Ephes. v, 18. — “Be not drunk with wine, wherein is… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:43B…ded down to us—first indeed by the divine Apostles, for it says: Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs (Eph. v. 18, 19), and then subsequently those l… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:127…occupy themselves with dice and drunkenness. For Scripture commands not to drink wine unto drunkenness; and again: "Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess" (Eph. v, 18). Moreover, no clergyman is permitted t… Nicephorus Choumnos c. 1255–1327PG 140:1451A…fficacy; and at the nuptials and the feast, that would have been most appropriate. Why? Because Paul says, “Do not be drunk with wine, in which is debauchery” (Eph. 5:18). By this he would at once stun those w… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:345B…e divine Apostle Paul, having said, Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody (Eph. V, 18-19), added, in your heart to the Lord; t… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1007…the word of god by all a prayer and supplication and again be not drunk with wine wherein is excess but be filled with the spirit speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs… Anthony the GreatPG 40:979A…rough the taking of meals, attacks the body of the entire soul with agitation. On account of this, the Apostle says: Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess (Ephes. V, 18). Then, as the Lord announced to his di… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1001…hearts be burdened with surfeiting and drunkenness and the apostle paul says be not drunk with wine wherein is luxury therefore it behooves all who put on the monastic habit to say with paul i chastise… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:83A…food and drink; whence the heat of the blood excites the body to action. Wherefore the Apostle also wrote: 'Do not be drunk with wine, in which is debauchery' (Eph. v, 18). And again the Lord, instructing the d… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:431…to your mighty ones who drink wine and the apostle also says be not drunk with wine wherein is excess henceforth cease from such destructive damage you who are envious vengeful and proud amend yourselves and… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:915…a far country and there wasted his substance living riotously ephes v be not drunk with wine wherein is luxury prov xxix he that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall find him stubborn…
19Eph 5:19
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:443…the apostle again adds in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing with grace in your heart to god and again whatever you do in word or in… Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…wine in which is luxury but be filled with the holy spirit speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual canticles singing and making melody in your hearts to the lord giving thanks always for… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1173…accustomed to participate inasmuch as the apostle teaches this in these words in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs in another way the whole body may be the lyre by whose movements and works the soul… Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1249C…; and by harmony he is one. Behold, the soul is of the body, and loves and cherishes it: "For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it" (Ephes. v, 19). But if the one has a care for the oth… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1185…are held by sleep i standing with a watchful mind served you in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs looking at each of those who are well pleasing to you i observe how each one of… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1233…holy spirit and we began to speak to ourselves in psalms b and hymns and spiritual songs singing and making melody in our hearts to his name then the opposing powers said it has pleased the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1179A…to a greater degree. Therefore, according to the sense of the words, he should fulfill what is written: Singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord (Ephes. v, 19). And if he cannot physically hasten to… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:681…the word that resounded through the entire night b to our ears in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs flowing into the soul through the hearing like a stream of joy filled us with good hopes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:475B…from the earth, and raises and elevates the soul, making it light and sublime. And therefore Paul says, Singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord (Eph. V, 19). May praise to our God be pleasant. John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:701B…heart," declaring the eagerness of the soul, and not the cry of the mouth. For the divine Paul also said: Singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord (Eph. 5:19). 146. I cried to thee; save me, and I… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129A…giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ" (Eph. 5:19-21). Do you wish, he says, to be joyful? D… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:359…dwell in you richly in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs in grace singing in your hearts to the lord and everything that you do in word or… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:361…reason the labor is great teaching he says and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs see also the lack of burden in paul since reading has labor and it is largely a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:901C…according to what has been said: "Teaching and admonishing yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with grace singing in your hearts to the Lord" (Eph. 5. 19); honoring our parents, that we may be… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:545…is debauchery but be filled with the spirit speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing and chanting in your hearts to the lord having cast out harmful drunkenness he has brought… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:619…dwell in you richly in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing with grace in your hearts to the lord the old law also commands constant meditation upon… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1215…fter $\theta \epsilon o ́\varsigma$, 308. II Cor. v, 19, after $\Theta\epsilon\acute{o}\varsigma$, 317. Ephes. ii, 11, after $\epsilon\theta\nu\eta$, 413 init. Ephes. v, 19, 427. Ephes. iv, 26, after $\dot{o}\rho… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1753…dwell in you richly in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs and again each of you has a psalm has a teaching has a revelation let all things… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:847…is dissipation but be filled with the spirit speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing and making melody in your hearts to the lord do not he says be entrapped like… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1239…with wine in which is dissipation but be filled with the spirit speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing and chanting in your heart to the lord giving thanks always for all… Oecumenius fl. 10th c.PG 119:45…dwell in you richly in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with grace singing in your hearts to the lord and whatever you do in word or in… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1111…b ver but be filled with the spirit speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing and making melody in your heart to the lord do you wish he says to be… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1263…scars have corrupted from the face of my foolishness teaching and admonishing yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual canticles because reading involves labor and has much that is burdensome he did not guide them to… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:43…by the divine apostles for it says be filled with the spirit speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs eph v c and then subsequently those left by the divine and blessed fathers… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:743…ought to spend the whole week in the holy churches continuously participating in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs rejoicing in christ and celebrating the feast and applying their minds to the reading of the divine… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:345…reason the divine apostle paul having said be filled with the spirit speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual canticles singing and making melody eph v added in your heart to the lord that… PG 10 (anthology)PG 10:1213…said a hymn, and that Paul exhorted us to teach and admonish one another singing in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Coloss. III, 16). And to the Ephesians v, 19: "Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psal… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1007…drunk with wine wherein is excess but be filled with the spirit speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs and again the grace of the lord jesus and the love of god and…
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Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:173…spiritual canticles singing and making melody in your hearts to the lord giving thanks always for all things in the name of our lord jesus christ to god and the father being subject to one another… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1079…necessary that these men should either lay aside their error and worship the father in the name of our lord jesus christ or if they refuse to worship and serve the word made flesh be rejected… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:357…but you were washed but you were sanctified but you were justified in the name of our lord jesus christ and by the spirit of our god and to the romans i tell the truth in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:123…said i have judged he added him who has so acted c in the name of our lord jesus christ when you are gathered together and my spirit with the power of our lord jesus christ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129…spiritual songs singing and making melody in your heart to the lord giving thanks always for all things unto god and the father in the name of our lord jesus christ submitting yourselves one to another… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:493…to endure and not to be troubled and we command you brethren in the name of our lord jesus christ that you withdraw yourselves from every brother that walks disorderly and not after the tradition which… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:545…stirs the mind to the understanding of the things being said vers giving thanks always for all things in the name of our lord jesus christ to god and the father for it is not fitting… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:607…already as though i were present him that hath so wrought this in the name of our lord jesus christ when ye are gathered together and my spirit with the power of our lord jesus christ… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:849…a giving thanks always for all things in the name of our lord jesus christ to god and the father it is appropriate to celebrate… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1239…and spiritual songs singing and chanting in your heart to the lord giving thanks always for all things in the name of our lord jesus christ to god and the father being subject to one another… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1349…way of truth and the vanity of the idols and working miracles in the name of our lord jesus christ and healing their sick he thus drew them little by little to the knowledge of christ… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:515…persons both men and women whom that very day the pontiff consecrated in the name of our lord jesus christ with most holy baptism and other divine mysteries and he offered a sacrifice so that he… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1111…in us the remaining virtue will be easy and smooth c ver giving thanks always for all things in the name of our lord jesus christ to god and the father always for not only in… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1005…are members one of another i beseech you therefore most beloved brothers in the name of our lord jesus christ that you acknowledge this great dispensation namely that god the word was made like unto us…
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Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1081…others on account of his commandment for it is written being subject one to another in the fear of christ and the lord says he that willeth to be great among you let him be the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129…god and the father in the name of our lord jesus christ submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of christ eph do you wish he says to be joyful do you wish to spend… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:141…from us must follow what do i mean submitting yourselves he says one to another in the fear of christ what then if the other party is not submissive you must obey the law of god… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:155C…eak. For if I command children to be subject to one another for the fear of God, as he said above, Subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of God (Eph. 5:21), even though they are equal in honor:… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:421…them into a temper and for what reason then is it written submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of god and as every man hath received the gift even so minister the same one…
22Eph 5:22
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:9…is plain from the end of the epistle as when he says wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands and again children obey your parents and servants obey your masters let us consider how much slothfulness… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:135…and so forth h homily xx h a wives be in subjection unto your own husbands as unto the lord for the husband is the head of the wife as christ also is the head of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:365…by grace and loving kindness h homily x h b chap v wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands as it is fit in the lord husbands love your wives and be not bitter against them…
23Eph 5:23
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1275…lord for the man is the head of the woman as also christ is the head of the church he is the savior of the body but as the church is subject to christ so also… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1417…able to receive it have shared c in his anointing wherefore since christ is the head of the church so that christ and the church are one body the ointment d descends from the head onto… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1281…he whom god has set as the head of the nations for christ is the head of the church a people whom i have not known have served me at the hearing of the ear they… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:131…let wives be subject to their husbands as to the lord because the husband is the head of the wife as christ also is the head of the church he the savior of the body but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1045…sin and members the head of which body is the devil just as christ is the head of the body of the church not having spot or wrinkle now the members of which this body of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1333…the moon the church is figuratively the body of christ et seq christ is the head of the church whether the church is the light of the world who is called the world of the church… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:889C…ense according to God. But this is the way this matter must be resolved. 9. But if, according to the divine Apostle, the husband is the head of the woman (Ephes. v, 23), and "the two shall be one flesh" (Gen… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1161…also this ps xlv he will help it in the morning early as christ is the head of the church ps xliv his countenance is called luke carried the genealogy in reverse order from joseph to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:851…wives be subject to their own husbands as to the lord because the husband is the head of the wife c just as christ is the head of the church and he is the savior of… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:83…for that christ is the head of the church we have learned elsewhere the apostle saying and he gave him to be head over all things… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:271…the invisible god painted through perseverance but he who has learned that christ is the head of the church… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:629…women be subject to their own husbands as to the lord because the husband is the head of the woman as christ is of the church and just as the church is subject to christ so… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:215D…the husband is the head of the wife, he subjoined: "As Christ is the head and Savior of the Church, and defender, so too ought the husband to be of his wife" (Eph. 5:23, 24). Shall we therefore interpret this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:135…wives be in subjection unto your own husbands as unto the lord for the husband is the head of the wife as christ also is the head of the church being himself the saviour of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:141…husband for to her in discussing the matter of fear he says the husband is the head of the wife and again that christ also is the head of the church but he discusses with the… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:115…hardness of heart and stupidity the head has been taken away for christ is the head of the church but he is not the head of those who do not believe therefore he who does not… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1505…with sinners c d christ is god and man c d c christ is the head of the church d he was made everything for us except sin against the manichaeans c christ delights to remain… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:653…the constitution of the church for it leads men to christ who is the head of the church and its entire constitution and the pillar and ground of the truth as it is written and it… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1719…back from humble and abject things saying arise let us go iii christ is the head of the church iii thou art christ the son of god i christ is called a lion ii christ is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:271…that is appropriate he appoints this law for the husband first because the husband is the head of the wife for human laws command women indeed to be chaste and punish those who act against the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:545…wives be subject to their own husbands as to the lord because the husband is the head of the wife as christ also is the head of the church and he himself is the savior of… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:773…on the forehead of the believers or even the lord himself for christ is the head of the church v vocabitur enim nomen tuum the marks of the new jerusalem he added of justice for because… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:223…cause and father so too the lord christ according to the flesh is the head of the church and the father of the age to come this man again was the first who was deemed worthy… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:849…for the man is the head of the woman as christ also is the head of the church and he is the savior of the body but as the church is subject to christ so also… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1311C…er soul, shall not stand, because her husband disallowed them: and the Lord shall cleanse her." "A woman who honors her husband will appear wise to all." Ephes. V, 23, 24. — "Let women be subject to their o… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:685…again for the man is the head of the woman as also christ is the head of the church… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1241…v wives be subject to your own husbands as to the lord for the husband is the head of the wife as also christ is the head of the church and he himself is the savior… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:715…says also is christ that is the church of christ for since christ is the head of the church he has named the church after the head for just as the body and the head are… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1049…power is meant for head signifies these things too he says that christ is the head of the church as of a body and is thus related and united to it and the church is his… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1113…the contrary she who obeys her husband obeys the lord h vers for the husband is the head of the wife as also christ is the head of the church and he himself is the savior… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1223…from the father before all things and is first of all as the head of the church and he rose before all bestowing upon them immortality as firstfruits for even if others rose before him yet… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:709…a is christ himself who is the head of the church and he who sows into the flesh and from the flesh reaps corruption sows things perish able by… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1273…the revilers with idolaters ibid the church is the temple of god christ is the head of the church the incomprehensible reason for god s election excellently explained with various examples the seal of the elect… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:215…seem to be directed toward men nevertheless also look to women b for the husband is the head of the wife and the head and the members are united he therefore forbade the inquisitive look because… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:1261…be anathema bals the great c paul writing to the corinthians says the husband is the head of the woman cor xi this canon is a precept and those who shear their heads are to be… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:1263…be shorn b zonar the great paul writing to the corinthians says the husband is the head of the woman and he said this because he is responsible for her as one who was made from… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:1411…irene i concerning a certain maria betrothed to st michael mesopotamites ii the husband is the head of the woman i whether a husband and wife having been together at night ought to be partakers of… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 149:673…truth and does not depart from the first and primary authority and is the head of the church and the supreme high priest and the successor of peter and of all the apostles it is necessary… Nilus Cabasilas c. 1298–1363PG 149:727…truth he is not removed from his first and proper principate and is the head of the church and the supreme pontiff and the successor of peter and the rest of the apostles and all are… Nilus Cabasilas c. 1298–1363PG 149:875…this while the pope preserves order and stands with the truth he is the head of the church and the supreme pontiff and the successor of peter and all the apostles and all must obey him… Bessarion of Nicaea c. 1403-1472PG 161:495…this is the body of christ especially hearing the apostle saying that christ is the head of the church for the head without the members would not be the head wherefore we are the members of… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:409B…ace with gifts." He did not say, "They shall worship thee with gifts," but, "Thy face." For the Church is not worshipped, but the head of the Church, Christ (Eph. V, 23), whom the Scripture has termed the "fa… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:699…we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven if christ is the head of the man and god is the head of christ but man is not consubstantial with god christ for he… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:123…head of the serpent and he likens the head to carmel since christ is the head of the church and carmel was the dwelling of the prophets who bore witness concerning the head and by the… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:125…by her neck is meant the most pure order of deacons since christ is the head of the church these moreover carry the body and blood of christ that is the head of the church just… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:213…as himself and the wife that she should fear her husband and the husband is the head of the wife and the wife ought to be subject to the husband and again in the old testament…
24Eph 5:24
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:851…body but just as the church is subject to christ so let wives be to their own husbands in everything titus that they may train the young women to be lovers of their husbands to be… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:545…vers but just as the church is subject to christ so let wives be to their own husbands in everything… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:849…body but as the church is subject to christ so also let wives be to their own husbands in everything husbands love your own wives he discusses those things pertaining to domestic affairs which are concerns… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1241…savior of the body but just as the church is subject to christ so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything c for if these are in peace the whole house will be… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1113…h vers but as the church is subject to christ so let wives be to their own husbands in everything h c from this you will learn more clearly what he said above that be subject…
25Eph 5:25
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:47…husbands ought to love their wives adding husbands love your wives just as christ also loved the church and this we have said in the prologue to those things which are to be discussed later because… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:989…own son but delivered him up for us all elsewhere he says even as christ also loved the church and gave himself up for it… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:943D…all, bringing remedies of salvation. If He did not leave the urchin without His visitation, will He not regard you and yours, O man? Husbands, love your wives (Ephes. v, 25). Even if the intervening expanse of la… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:851…her h chapter iii h ephesians husbands love your own wives just as christ also loved the church and gave himself up for her that he might sanctify her having cleansed her by the washing of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:791C…ty, and desires to urge the disciples to love one another, he brings Christ into the midst, saying: Husbands, love your wives, as also Christ loved the Church (Ephes. 5. 25). Again, when he discourses about almsg… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:517B…nd joining wives to husbands for the sake of concord, he says thus: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it (Eph. 5:25). And when he shows how the matter was… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:595…r you. Paul, however, also matches dominance with benevolence. Where, then, does he do this? Writing to the Corinthians, he says: Husbands, love your wives (Eph. 5:25)—behold that, Your conversion shall be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:645C…He became poor, being rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). And when He was exhorting them to love, He exhorted them from that same source, saying, “Even as Christ loved us” (Eph. 5:25). And when He was counseling them about… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:151B…thy husband, and he shall rule over thee (Gen. 3. 16); Paul, however, so dividing and writing: Husbands, love your wives; but let the wife fear the husband (Ephes. 5. 25): here, however, he places no further m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:681…For the sake of charity the Father and God sends into the world His only-begotten Son. For Christ, he says, loved the Church, and delivered Himself up for it (Eph. 5:25). Charity bears willingly the labors fo… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:481…excerpts from the epistle to the ephesians h husbands love your wives as christ also loved the church and gave himself up for her that he might sanctify her having cleansed her by the washing of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1329…god who created all things husbands he says love your wives just as christ also loved the church and gave himself up for her that he might sanctify her having cleansed her by the washing of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:547…in piety prefers his own things to those of god a vers husbands love your wives even as christ also loved the church and gave himself up for it that he might sanctify it having cleansed… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1401…as a chaste virgin to christ and again husbands love your wives as christ also loved the church and again having said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:211…them and he adds the excellence and the passionless nature of love even as christ also loved the church then he says let the women fear the men setting them to work as servants to their… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1077…divine apostle says husbands love your own wives just as christ d also loved the church and gave himself for her that he might sanctify her so that he might… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1079…e word; that He might present her to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish" (Ephes. v, 25-27). How then, while admitting adultery an… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:623…virgin to christ and again writing to the ephesians for thus christ loved the church and gave himself for her that he might cleanse her by the washing of water in the word that he might… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:693…god and that his spirit dwells therein for he says thus christ loved the church and gave himself for it that he might sanctify it having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1241…is also one who is disobedient v husbands love your wives just as christ also loved the church and gave himself up for her that he might sanctify her having cleansed her by the washing of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1115…a ver husbands love your wives even as christ also loved the church and gave himself for it do you see how paul has compelled the… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:159A…ach the means to obtain salvation. If God does not exclude the sea urchin from His providence, does He not provide for your affairs? Husbands, love your wives (Ephes. v, 25), even if you have come together into t… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1047…jesus christ the only begotten son of god for it is written as christ also loved the church and delivered himself up for it and all that follows and which bears the image and semblance of… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:227B…this—that we would never cast her out—but we would also love her with great affection, just as Paul enjoins. For when he had said, “Husbands, love your wives” (Eph. v, 25), he did not stop there, but he even de… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:229…this reason, starting from the achievements of Christ, he introduces the exhortation, saying: "Love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church" (Eph. 5.25); then again from human laws: "So ought men to love their o…
26Eph 5:26
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1019…he is nourished, whoever becomes a partaker of the divine Word, who is the bread that descends from heaven." Mention of the "Word of life" is made in Ephesians v, 26, according to the Vulgate; but in the Greek there is only… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:851…up for her that he might sanctify her having cleansed her by the washing of water by the word and after a few words thus ought husbands to love their own wives as their own bodies… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:653A…ng it, And you are clean because of the word which I have spoken to you (John 15. 3), and the Apostle says, Cleansing it by the laver of water in the word (Eph. 5. 26): we say also concerning that, that the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:443A…must come to pass; and that it signifies nothing figurative or bodily, he shows again, just as Paul says concerning the Church: "He sanctified it by the word" (Eph. 5:26). For the word of God is accustomed to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:137C…ns her and washes her, and does not hold back from doing even this. “That He might sanctify her,” he says, “cleansing her by the washing of water in the word” (Eph. 5. 26). “That He might present her to Himself… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:129B…room signifies those who have sheared away sin through baptism, and, according to the blessed Paul, have been "cleansed by the washing of water with the word" (Ephes. v, 26). For thus, he says, you have remained… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1651…or wrinkle or any such thing and that he might cleanse her with the washing of water by the word but he proceeds not unwillingly but willingly d for the mountain declared death but the hill… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1079…cleanse her with the washing of water by the word that he might present her to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1241…up for her that he might sanctify her having cleansed her by the washing of water by the word that he might present her to himself glorious… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1115…the church with anything ver that he might sanctify it having cleansed it with the washing of water by the word therefore she was impure and unclean and deformed yet he did not on that account…
27Eph 5:27
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:751…become partakers of whom you are holy members and elect having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing but you are holy and blameless perfected in faith in him according to the image of god… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1803…the faithful by the washing of water in the word of life that he might present it to himself without spot or wrinkle it is therefore absolutely certain and undoubted that all the sons of adam… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:477…the church and the synagogue the church properly so called having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing but being holy and blameless into which enters neither one born of a harlot nor a eunuch… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:151…true church just as the apostle also says that he might present to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing and god made two great luminaries the greater luminary for… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:541…new creature and as the same apostle says that he might present to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it might be holy and immaculate how then… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:543A…o, saying: That he might present to himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish (Ephes. v, 27). 7. But he shall not take a harlot. W… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:877…food is for the perfect by which he prepares himself and the church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing them we distinguish as being distinct from those who are women or children or… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:35A…s written: "That he might present to himself a glorious Church not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish" (Ephes. v, 27). But as for those who, while being bel… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:45…beautiful and made beautiful by me for i have presented to myself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle b but know that if you do not know yourself or understand your own dignity you… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:91…of the world but bridegroom in that he is joined to the church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing consider whether perhaps that pontifical ointment which in exodus is commanded to be compounded… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:131…the laver of water in the word that he might prepare for himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it might be holy and immaculate and after a… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:191…image of him who created her d which has in itself no spot or wrinkle or any such thing but is holy and immaculate such as christ also presented to himself the church that is the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:761…sign of old age as the apostle says that he might present to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she might be holy and immaculate it is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1005…gate of hell we shall understand that the soul which has a spot or wrinkle or any such thing and which because of its wickedness is neither holy nor blameless is neither the rock upon which… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1805…a likewise our lord jesus christ exhibited to himself a glorious church not having a spot not that an ecclesiastical man has never had a spot but that he may not… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1145…perfect church which he has made to stand before himself having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing he therefore who promised that he would build his church upon the rock so that the gates… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:289…he might present the church to the father as the apostle said not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it might be holy and without blemish therefore in him the human race… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1027…opposite to loose the ass and the colt that he might present to himself a glorious church not having any longer spot or wrinkle or any of those things c previously said regarding her but that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:759…water and that he himself might present her to himself as glorious not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she might be holy and blameless both in body and in spirit and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:869…and in the love of christ ii cor vii to have no spot or wrinkle or any such thing but to be holy and without blemish and thus to eat the body of christ and to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1531…is not held worthy of the kingdom for it is written to present it to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it should be holy and without… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:415A…ne can serve two masters: Ye cannot, he says, serve God and mammon (Matth. VI, 24). For the temple of God is holy, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing (Eph. V, 27). Wherefore the Holy Spirit will flee d… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:379…to the ephesians he taught that it is of christ saying thus that he might present it to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it should be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:303…be "holy both in body and in spirit" [1 Cor. 7:34]; and again, "Present your bodies a chaste virgin" [2 Cor. 11:2]. Chaste, how? "Not having spot or wrinkle" [Eph. 5:27]. Since those [B] virgins who had their… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:269…weight that i may be able to stand at that fearful tribunal not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing may it come to pass through the prayers of the saints that those who have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:137…washing of water in the word eph that he might present her to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she might be holy and without blemish by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:17…he has placed in us unsullied and pure as to have no spot or wrinkle or any such thing for a spot and a wrinkle are even the small sins what do i mean a reproach… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:201…the virginity of the soul with this let us enter into heaven not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing so that we may also attain the blessings promised to us of which may it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:203…having spot or wrinkle or any such thing so that we may also attain the blessings promised to us of which may it be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:419…with this let us enter into heaven that we may not have spot or wrinkle or any such thing that we may partake of the good things which have been promised which may it fall to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:67…or jerusalem that is the church as a chaste virgin having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing but rather as she is written to be holy and immaculate and concerning her he says for… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:955…church for he presented it to himself as a pure virgin c not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but rather holy and unblemished therefore one may see very well in cyrus and the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:1005…rescued her and presented her to himself as the blessed paul writes not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but rather holy and blameless for then i will turn to the peoples a pure… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1077…no spot in you concerning which paul said that he might present to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing for which reason let nothing having a spot be offered… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:133…of the blessed paul for he also speaking about the bridegroom says that he might present it to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it should be… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:547…with the word that he might present the church to himself glorious not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it might be holy and blameless so ought husbands also to love their… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1651…hastens thereafter to death so that he might present her to himself not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing and that he might cleanse her with the washing of water by the word but… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:849…the washing of water with the word that he might present her to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she should be holy and without blemish so… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1079…the washing of water by the word that he might present her to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she should be holy and without blemish ephes… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1171D…he Church has been cleansed, which the same Apostle long ago proclaimed to have no spot or wrinkle, or anything of the kind, but to be holy and immaculate (Eph. V, 27). Now, they say, the light has shone up… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:623…the washing of water in the word that he might present her to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she might be holy and blameless d what… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:693…it having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word that he might present it to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it should be… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1243…a not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that she might be holy and without blemish so must husbands love their own… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1115…the father and of the son and of the holy spirit ver that he might present it to himself a glorious church not simply pure but glorious just as therefore christ is to the church the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:397…and made them whole he might present the church to the father not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing but that it might be holy and without blemish in him therefore the human race… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:427…the soul of b each of you may be found having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing i do not say before you receive grace for how could you you who have been called… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:431C…fore You." So that, having seen You as a bridegroom rising from the bridal chamber of the tomb, in order that You might exhibit to Yourself a glorious Church, ⟦Ephes. v, 27.⟧ I might say with the angels and accla… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:227C…who consisted entirely of vices. Which also Paul indicates with these words: “That He might present to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle” (Eph. v, 27): for He did not only render her beauti… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:175…perfection of his church which we believe he has presented to himself not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing although this custom has been retained not in a few or obscure cities but so…
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Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:59…ing from this point, she too began. ORATION III. THALIA. Chapter I. The passage of Genesis II, 23, 24, compared with the Pauline text in Ephesians V, 28-32. You seem to me, O Theophila, to excel all others… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:245…comely and that ye may attend upon the lord without distraction a he that loveth his wife loveth himself for no man ever hateth his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:695…mystery through the analogy of human marriage he proceeds to say this so ought men to love their own wives as their own bodies he that loveth his own wife loveth himself for no man ever… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1115…divine washing cleansed all things and presented them holy and unblemished ver so ought men to love their wives as their own bodies he does not now set this forth as a greater and more compelling… PG 18 (anthology)PG 18:1379…and more honorable one. 57 ORATION III. — Thalia. 59 CHAPTER I. — The passage from Genesis II, 23, 24, compared with the text of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians V, 28-32. 59 CHAPTER II. — The digressions of the Apostle Paul. The… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:229A…ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the Church; for we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones (Eph. 5:28-30). For just as Eve, he says, was made f… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:373…body for this reason even the blessed paul said husbands ought so to love their wives as their own bodies and toward the wives too the same law is for us o wife love your own…
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Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:61…he that loveth his own wife loveth himself for no man ever hated his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the church for we are members of his body for this cause… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:245…he that loveth his wife loveth himself for no man ever hateth his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the church a marriage is honourable in all and the bed undefiled one… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:695…as their own bodies he that loveth his own wife loveth himself for no man ever yet hated his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the church for we are members of… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:229…wives as their own bodies he that loveth his wife loveth himself for no man ever yet hated his own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the church for we are members of…
30Eph 5:30
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:341B…, we are members of Christ, and as the blessed Apostle says, in the Epistle to the Ephesians: 'For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones' (Ephes. v, 30); and we are so constituted by nature t… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1125B…od, which is eternal life? Even as the blessed Paul says in the Epistle to the Ephesians: "Because we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones" (Ephes. v, 30); not speaking these things of some spi… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1787C…e in His glory and heavenly majesty, He may find us holding what He warned, observing what He taught, doing what He did.” “Of his flesh and of his bones” (Eph. 5:30). Since both these citations and the an… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1787C…Since both these citations and the ancient version of Irenæus acknowledge this, they are greatly confirmed thereby; and therefore the annotation of Grotius on Eph. 5:30 is deservedly rejected, as he suspected… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:61…own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the church for we are members of his body for this cause shall a man leave c his father and mother and shall cleave to his… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1115…was god and we are members of christ as it is written of his flesh and of his bones to what end therefore is this contention of your inventions that by human wisdom you define those… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:259…miracle of the mysteries is, why they were given, and what their utility is. "We are one body," he says, "and members of His flesh and of His bones" (Ephesians 5:30). Let those initiated into the mysteries obey the words. ⟦… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:139…just as christ loved the church he comes to the first example for we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones how for it is from our own substance that he… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:175…is a great mystery concerning christ and the church for we are of his flesh and of his bones because we are partakers of christ and are joined to him in faith in knowledge and in… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:347…on behalf of his own members for we are members of christ of his flesh and of his bones as the apostle says christ therefore made our submission we who formerly refused to be subjected and… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1135…then are our kinsmen through the flesh of christ because we are of his flesh and of his bones as that same paul wrote again to the ephesians therefore it is so much better for one… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:547…cherishing her and offering his own body and blood to her vers for we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones for just as eve was formed from adam so are… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:851…a of his flesh and of his bones for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1433D…. — Christ founded the Church from his side, just as he had fashioned Eve from the side of Adam. Whence also Paul saith: We are of his flesh, and of his bones (Ephes. v, 30), obviously indicating his side. For ju… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:695…own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the church for we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones for this cause shall a man leave his father and… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1243…nourishes and cherishes it just as the lord does the church because we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1117…example showing that christ also loved us as his own flesh because we are members of his body this means we have great kinship with him of his flesh and of his bones for he was… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1189…body in christ and every one members one of another and again for we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones you see how he wishes man to be in all… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:229…own flesh but nourisheth and cherisheth it even as christ the church for we are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones eph for as eve he says was made from the… AnonymousPG 106:1193…set him on his own beast for in himself he carried us for we are members of his body by inn he calls the church which receives all men but not according to…
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Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:945…them from the beginning made them male and female and he said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they two shall be one flesh… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:1083…a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they two shall be into one flesh and both were naked adam and his wife and they were not ashamed… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:1095…bones and flesh of my flesh furthermore he prophesied in these words for this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two into… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1107…another place he says for it is written therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cling to his wife and the two shall become one flesh this mystery d is great but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:23B…e did not omit those which are more forceful and by which the question is plainly decided, such as: 1 Cor. ix, 9; 1 Cor. x, 1 et seqq.; Galat. iv, 21 et seqq.; Ephes. v, 31; Coloss. ii, 16, 17; Hebr. viii, 5; als… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:643…these with apostolic and evangelical authority it is written in the law for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:693…male and female and he blessed them and said for this reason shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they both shall be in one flesh and he… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1227…it is about those in the image but where he also said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and the rest it is not about those in the image for later… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1589…revealed by the holy scriptures but if even if it is said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall be joined unto his wife and the two shall be into… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1591…are allegorized c but even if for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall become one flesh these things are not to be… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:1071…the letter yet one should embrace the allegorical sense such as that for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:61…be called woman because she was taken out of her man therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be one flesh b but the… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:75…that which is written god said increase and multiply and that other for this cause shall a man leave father and mother nor are they ashamed to run contrary to the spirit but as if they… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:267…shall be called woman because she was taken from her man therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be two into one flesh for… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1103…wine made from water and speaking divinely in the gospels he says for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall be one flesh and… Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1251…made them from the beginning made them male and female and said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall be one flesh… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:617…and of whom it is said for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cling to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh that christ was signified and… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:483…retains all affection for his spouse therefore it says a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they two shall be into one flesh b if therefore the love… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:305…male and female he made them and again after other words that for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they twain shall be one flesh… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:571…them he sets forth the word so that we might understand saying for this cause shall a man leave his father and shall cleave to his wife and they two shall be one flesh c then… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:809…future coming schol and on that which is written a man shall leave his father and mother and shall adhere to his wife and the two shall be one flesh he has removed the word wife… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:863…come when he thus pronounced d for this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh these therefore are not the… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:1105…be called woman because she was taken out of her man therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be one flesh for i will… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:113…he that made them made them male and female and he said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall be one flesh… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:729…regarding the church this i shall have to say for this reason shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall be joined to his wife and they shall be two into one flesh… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1001D…shall adhere to his wife, who was born of him as a rib, that is to say, the Church of the Gentiles: and they shall be two in one flesh" (Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:5; Eph. 5:31). For Christ and the Church are one agr… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1007…much the more flesh on account of which it was also said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:495…reasonable namely marriage which has god as its lawgiver for he says for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:611…no other husband but one for that woman heard the lord saying for this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife and they two shall be one… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:427…concerning a woman and a man for this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cling to his wife and the two shall become one flesh gen what therefore god has joined… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:433…of a woman and a man for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh gen if a marriage bond… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:123…he says because she was taken from her man for this reason shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two into one flesh do you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:607…a then what does he say for this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife gen he did not say simply… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:63…which brings the bridegroom to the bride b which moses also said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife gen ii and paul this is a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:601D…e his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This mystery is great: but I speak concerning Christ and the Church (Eph. 5. 31. 32; Gen. 2. 24). What, therefore, he i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:799…is joined that one should not separate when the other is unwilling for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife for what reason because the wife is from… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:597…made them from the beginning made them male and female and said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they two shall be in one… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:615…made them from the beginning made them male and female and said for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife matth gen this also that wise man interpreted… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:139…do we have him within us for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife and they shall be two into one flesh behold the third justification… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:141…the things of christ and the things of his own flesh a for this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother but he does not further expand on the things of fear why… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:147A…e should be such benevolence between us. For hear the Scripture saying: "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife" (Ephes. V, 31). Let there be no occasion of ill will… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:739…v from genesis thirteenth instance chap ii a therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be two in one flesh chap… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:975…natural communion and the definition of god which says a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh c gen ii for even… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1045…e his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they shall be two in one flesh. This is a great sacrament; but I speak in Christ and in the Church (Ephes. V, 31-32). Now, he who commits adultery with wic… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1343…a prophetic gift said of eve for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall become one flesh and abraham was called a prophet… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:89…the ancient law given to adam declared such things for this reason shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh set… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1973…her to the man and he gives the laws of marriage saying for this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother and they shall be two into one flesh since therefore the same… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:547…us also of those things which were said concerning the wife vers for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall become one flesh… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:537…from the beginning of the creation god made them male and female for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two into one… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1401…your wives as christ also loved the church and again having said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:175…made them from the beginning made them male and female and said for this cause shall a man leave etc by these words he sufficiently declares that the woman is entirely of the substance of the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1121…toward his wife as is expressed in the law of marriage therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be one flesh this elkanah also… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:929B…out sin; and who further said that the union of God the Word to Christ was such as the Apostle said of a man and a woman: They shall be two in one flesh (Eph. v, 31); and who, besides his other countless… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:851…a of his flesh and of his bones for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall be one flesh… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1099…woman or man like because she was taken from her man therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be two in one flesh job… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:243…made from the beginning made them male and female and he said for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they two shall be in one flesh… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:469…of another vine wherefore he says for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife and the two shall be d one flesh gen ii in which… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:695…are members of his body of his flesh and of his bones for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they two shall be one flesh… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1119…wills the bridegroom to go to the bride this paul shows saying for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife this is a great sacrament but i… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:125…for his works therefore he adds for this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his own wife and the two shall be into one flesh but that you may… Moses bar Kepha c. 813-903PG 111:547…be the meaning of those words for this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife for if his own female had not been joined to him by the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1243…his flesh and of his bones for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife and the two shall be into one flesh this mystery is great… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:1207…made them male and female and for this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall be in one flesh so that they are no… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:801…he is commanded to meet the bride just as paul also says for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cling to his wife this is a great mystery but i… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:349…made them at the beginning made them male and female and said for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and they twain shall be one flesh wherefore… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:593…god made them male and female for this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife d by the fire of faith in god or the love toward one… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:565…of my bones and flesh of my flesh and he presently subjoined for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and this very thing was divinely bestowed upon… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:1059…made them male and female and for this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall be into one flesh so they are no longer… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:811…wife and husband which is so great that the conjugal law says for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and shall cleave to his wife which thing elcana also signified when consoling his… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:549…this is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be two into one flesh and… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:229…also because god has established a law for this very thing saying for this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall be joined unto his wife and they two shall be… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:617…who created at the beginning made them male and female and said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife and the two shall be one flesh… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:481…because from the beginning he made them male and female and said for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife h from theodoret on providence h if…
32Eph 5:32
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:643…he had set forth this very example in his epistle declares saying this is a great mystery but i speak concerning christ and the church but that this must also be kept according to the letter… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1019…when the same apostle was speaking about adam and eve he said this is a great mystery but i speak in christ and in the church in which it seems that he has given this to… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:61…cleave to his wife and the two shall be into one flesh this is a great mystery but i speak concerning christ and the church h chapter ii the digressions of the apostle paul the character… Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1239…a man shall leave his father and mother this mystery is great but i speak concerning christ and the church h chapter xii interpreters of the old law and apostles h and the apostles are indeed… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1149C…on that which is corruptible, and in immortality that which is mortal. This is a great mystery, as the Apostle says: "But I speak in Christ and in the Church" (Eph. V, 32). For the Divinity did not come to just… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:617…apostle struck with wonder had not cried out at those words saying this is a great mystery but i speak in christ and in the church who would ever believe these things and most others which… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:311B…n the translation of some of his orations, and had not replied successfully enough to such great eloquence. The same Jerome , explaining that passage in Eph. V, 32, This is a great sacrament; but I, etc… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:761…has companionship with her spouse for this mystery is great he says but i speak concerning christ and the immaculate soul to whom be glory forever amen h homily xxxix h h for what purpose was… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:113…what the herald of truth the apostle testifies this mystery is great but i speak concerning christ and the church so that it pertains to the likeness of adam and of eve who were created by… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1007…cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh this is a great mystery but i speak in christ and the church for if one looks at the letter a married man and… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1061D…nsolent words! The most divine Paul, standing by, looking sternly at me, said: "That mystery is great; I speak, however, concerning Christ and His Church" (Eph. v, 32). And these things are to be understood… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:487C…r to the worship of idols? Do you not hear Paul saying that marriage is a mystery and an image of the love of Christ which he exhibited towards the Church (Ephes. v, 32)? Do not, therefore, let us confound ou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:63B…a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife (Gen. II, 24). And Paul: This is a great sacrament; but I speak in Christ and in the Church (Eph. V, 32). When therefore he had come into her d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:601…wife and they two shall be one flesh this mystery is great but i speak concerning christ and the church eph gen what therefore he interprets let us not doubt in christ jesus our lord to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:687A…. Therefore Scripture calls the entire economy of Christ a mystery, as when Paul says: "This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the Church" (Eph. V, 32); and again, "And evidently great is th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:387B…f a great thing: and if you do not reverence it, reverence that of which it is a type. This mystery, he says, is great, but I speak in Christ and the Church (Eph. 5:32). If therefore, he says, neither virgin… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:549…a ver this mystery is great but i speak concerning christ and the church for he too left the father above and was joined to the church he appeared to… Modestus of Jerusalem d. 634PG 86:3287C…his soul, according to that which the great light of the world in divine matters, Paul, says: « This mystery is great; but I speak of Christ and the Church » (Ephes. v, 32). She was, moreover, in the kingdom of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:93A…ivate love, through which the grace of God is conciliated. It is not for us to know how the Son of God became man. For this mystery is great, as it is written (Eph. 5:32); who shall declare his generation? bec… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:695…wife and they two shall be one flesh this mystery is great but i speak concerning christ and the church let the workers of iniquity therefore come and demonstrate from whence they wickedly separate the church… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:1161…after the exposition of these words says this mystery b is great but i speak concerning christ and the church and he says that increase and multiply was not spoken only of humans procreated from the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1243…and the two shall be into one flesh this mystery is great but i speak concerning christ and the church nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself and… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 122:577…apostle says concerning that passage the two shall be one flesh adding but i speak concerning christ and the church for the church of the faithful partaking of the flesh and blood of christ and becoming… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:801…man leave his father and mother and shall cling to his wife this is a great mystery but i speak in christ and in the church when therefore he had come into her lodging and had… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:619…of the son he betrothed to himself just as paul also testifies but i speak concerning christ and the church c furthermore he did not betroth that synagogue to himself forever for the service of the… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:593D…r. For to us who are so disposed and prepared, nothing will retard Christ from being united to us so precisely. "This mystery is great," the blessed Paul said (Eph. V, 32), exalting this union; for this is the… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1189…cleave to his wife and they shall be two in one flesh this is a great mystery but i speak in christ and in the church the same apostle said that the gentiles are co heirs… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:229B…things: For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and having read this law, he says: This mystery is great (Eph. 5:32). How is it great, tell me? Because th…
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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:595…orinthians, he says: Husbands, love your wives (Eph. 5:25)—behold that, Your conversion shall be to your husband. And, Let the wives fear their husbands (Eph. 5:33)—behold that, He shall rule over you.… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1243…this mystery is great but i speak concerning christ and the church nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself and let the wife see that she reverence her… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:213C…uperiority, thus saying: "Nevertheless, you also individually, let each one so love his own wife as himself; and the wife, that she may reverence her husband" (Ephes. 5: 33); and, "The head of the woman is the ma…