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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:613expounds v.6“και η γλωσσα πυρ ο κοσμος της αδικιας. ουτως η γλωσσα καθισταται εν τοις μελεσιν ημων η σπιλουσα ολον το σωμα και φλογιζουσα τον τροχον της γενεσεως κ”158. From the Epistle of James on the saying, «The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity». Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1057expounds v.6“και η γλωσσα πυρ, ο κοσμος της αδικιας. ουτως η γλωσσα καθισταται εν τοις μελεσιν ημων η σπιλουσα ολον το σωμα και φλογιζουσα τον τροχον της γενεσεως ”Discourse 8: On the Epistle of James: «The tongue is a fire» Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:327D…(Luke 12:48) Therefore that disciple of our Savior left written: "Do not become many teachers, my brothers, knowing that we shall receive a greater judgment." (Jas. 3:1) Therefore the general charge is direct… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:603…blessed disciples wisely wrote and said be not many masters my brethren knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment as christ said the distributor of rewards and the one who inflicts punishments upon those who… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:751C…be heavier. And this the disciple of Christ teaches when he says: “Do not become many teachers, my brothers, knowing that we shall receive a heavier judgment” (Jas. III, 1). For the giving of spiritual gifts to… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:881…says from him they will also require much whence also that saying my brethren be not many masters knowing that we shall receive a greater judgment for he who obeys sober leaders attains great praise therefore… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1501…religion is vain and again do not become many teachers my brethren knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment for in many things we all stumble and paul says that you may learn in us… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:329A…your capacity" (Eccli. xiii, 2). "Do not become many teachers, brethren, knowing that we shall receive a greater judgment. For we all offend in many things" (Jas. iii, 1). St. Gregory Nazianzen, Orat. 26.… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:481C…ce should be applied regarding this. “My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment; for in many things we all offend” (Jas. iii, 1). Having said above and taught that the… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:403…brethren and that you may be appointed teachers and prophets and again if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man he is able also to bridle the whole body if any… Peter of Alexandria c. 250-311PG 18:465D…d, is more sublime than the apostles, who did not hesitate to separate themselves from our weakness? For one of them describes: "In many things we all offend" (Jas. iii, 2). Another also: "If we say," he says, "… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1751…are observed under the shadow of the law d cap iii vers if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man he is able also with a bridle to lead about the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:927…flesh and although they do not wish to refrain from other faults for in many things we offend all as it is written they nevertheless recoil from committing anything openly and foully as a base thing… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1301…will be perfect before god for one of the holy apostles said if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man and able also to bridle the whole body he who is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1501…if anyone does not stumble in word he is a perfect man able also to bridle the whole body and he who is superior to anger is surely also well behaved if the converse is also… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1009…his faith worships god as the creator of all things and master if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man able also to bridle the whole body cyril he manifests a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1013…shall eat the fruits thereof and the disciple of christ says somewhere if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man and able also to bridle the whole body great therefore is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:731…which is free from reproach is worth everything for it is written if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man able also to bridle the whole body but as for using… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:833…those who are held in poverty. You will not be harsh to your heir, while you yourself escape punishment and fire. "For in many things we offend all" (James 3:2), and "Alms and faith purge away sins" (Tob. 12:9), as it i… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1519…reason in command over them for the brother of the lord says if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man b and so forth since to speak the truth all iniquity… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:727D…rtals, when they have strayed from the divine precepts, immediately sense and acknowledge their error. For, as Scripture warns: "We all offend in many things" [Jas. iii, 2]. But they do not bring themselves to r… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2597…he wills however that now we should overcome tongue and anger for if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man able also to bridle the whole body and again a man… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1405B…o keep the five senses and the spoken word blameless. "In which he who does not stumble," it says, "is a perfect man, able also to bridle the body's members." (Jas. III, 2). 19. The irrational part of the soul… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:813…let every man be swift to hear but slow to speak and if any man offend not in word the same is a perfect man able also with a bridle to lead about the whole body… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341C…gue.» Psal. cxl, 3.—«Set a guard, O Lord, to my mouth, and a door of enclosure about my lips.» Jac. 1, 19.—«Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak.» Jac. iii, 2.—«If anyone does not stumble in word, h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…a bar; take heed lest perchance thou slip therein. Many have fallen by the mouth of the sword, but not as those who have perished by the tongue. James 3:2, 11 "If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfe… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1163…if anyone does not stumble in word he is a perfect man able also to bridle the whole body he proves that no one can live free from every crime from the slipperiness of the tongue… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:235…but regarding men however much they may be pure it is said for in many things we offend all and no one is pure from sin not even an infant of one day and it is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…same is a perfect man able also to bridle the whole body behold we put bits in the horses mouths that they may obey us and we turn about their whole body behold also the ships… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:483…whole body indeed we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they may obey us and we turn about their whole body behold ships also although they are so great and are driven by… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:489…be as follows behold we put bits into the mouths of horses that they may obey us and we turn about their whole body behold also the ships for although they are so great and are… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1163…d verse behold of horses we put bits in their mouths so that they may obey us and we turn about their whole body by similitudes he confirms what he said able also to bridle the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…that they may obey us and we turn about their whole body behold also the ships which though they be so great and are driven of fierce winds yet are they turned about with a very… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1047…allows it to have no friendship toward the world vers so also the tongue is a little member and boasteth great things behold how great a forest a little fire kindleth and the tongue is a… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:943…brother of god and great james c also expressed in those words so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things behold how great a forest a little fire kindles and the tongue is… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…they turned about with a very small helm whithersoever the governor listeth even so the tongue is a little member and boasteth great things behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth and the tongue… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:485…forth blessing and cursing it ought not to be d thus also the tongue is a little member and boasts great things behold how great a fire kindles how great a forest and the tongue is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1167…a ver so also the tongue is a little member and boasteth great things behold how great a fire kindleth how great a wood that is in this… Anthony the GreatPG 40:979B…iveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain (Jac. I, 26). And the same one says there: Even so the tongue is a little member, and defileth the whole body (Jac. III, 5, 6); and many other things that I canno… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1001…heart and his religion is vain he also says in another place the tongue is a little member and it defileth the body and very many things of this kind are extant in the sacred scriptures… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1047…boasteth great things behold how great a forest a little fire kindleth and the tongue is a fire a world of iniquity therefore with the same watchfulness guard both the tongue and the pupil of the… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1747…wheel of our life ii how much evil the tongue works iv the tongue is a fire a world of iniquity iv the comparison of the tongue with a sword v the tongues of drunkards are… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1533…he adds behold how great a fire kindles how great a forest and the tongue is a fire a world of iniquity… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:943…boasts great things behold how great a forest a little fire kindles and the tongue is a fire a world of iniquity wherefore for restraining and checking such impudent tongues he says let every man be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…boasteth great things behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth and the tongue is a fire a world of iniquity the tongue is set among our members that it defileth the whole body and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1167…boasteth great things is the same as it performeth great works ver and the tongue is a fire a world of iniquity the tongue is set among our members defiling the whole body and setting on… PG 2 (anthology)PG 2:1267…s 150. Vault-like 162 note, 162. Thrace 150, 170. To gossip about someone 53. Rumor 36. Thomas 45. I Jacob 54, 76, 108, 184, 327, 336, 363, 366, 402. James 3, 6, 9, 24, 253; bishop 3, 9; bishop of bishops 11. Iamni 45.… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:77…the air because the air is the soul of human beings and of beasts and of birds and of fishes and of reptiles and if anyone is in the world i said to you that this… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…the course of nature and it is set on fire of hell for every kind of beasts and of birds and of serpents and of things in the sea is tamed and hath been tamed of… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:489…not difficult for every nature of beasts and birds of reptiles and things in the sea is tamed and has been tamed by human nature but if these things are so can no man tame the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1167…is a multitude or a totality of iniquity vers for every nature of beasts and of birds and of serpents and of things in the sea is tamed and hath been tamed by the human nature… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:123…change the name of nature into the name of person every nature of beasts and of birds and of serpents and of sea creatures is tamed and is tamed by the human nature he did not… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:305…brother of the lord james says is one nature for every nature of beasts and of birds and of b sea creatures is tamed by the human nature solution that is the overturning of the monophysite… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1047…devil and his demons verse but the tongue no man can tame an unruly evil full of deadly poison the tongue is a sharpened sword but let us not inflict wounds upon others rather let us… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1255B…his prayer.» Eccli. iii, 11. — «A mother’s curse roots out the foundations.» Rom. xii, 14. — «Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.» Jac. iii, 8-12. — «The tongue is an unruly evil, full… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…things in the sea is tamed and hath been tamed of mankind but the tongue can no man tame it is an unruly evil full of deadly poison therewith bless we god even the father and… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:487…a human beings but no man can tame the tongue it is an unruly evil full of deadly poison with it we bless god and the father and with it we curse men who… John Pearson 1613-1686PG 5:443A…, μογιλάλος, οἰνοφλυγία, ὁλό-κληρία, σητόβρωτος, σκωληκόβρωτος, τροποφορέω, φρεναπάτης, ὑπερεκπερισσῶς, ψευδάδελφος, καρπο-φόρος, καρποφορούμενον, θανατηφόρος, Jac. iii, 8, (which word Blondellus bears with diff… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…no man tame it is an unruly evil full of deadly poison therewith bless we god even the father and therewith curse we men which are made after the similitude of god out of the same… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:343…we curse men who have been made in the likeness of god these things ought not so to be my brethren from which it is manifest that their reasoning is vain who predict that adam lost… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:923…happen. SERMON XLIII. On Praise. Luke vi, 26. — Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for so did their fathers to the false prophets. James iii, 10. — Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. M… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1255…god out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing my brothers these things ought not so to be does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening can a fig tree… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…therewith curse we men which are made after the similitude of god out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing my brethren these things ought not so to be doth a fountain send forth at… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:487…appear to use in its progress a right exhortation when he says my brethren these things ought not so to be for if it were impossible so to adapt oneself he who admonishes regarding impossible things… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:489…so can no man tame the tongue i would not say that out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing these things ought not my brethren to be so does a fountain put forth from… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1167…assertion he would not seem to have used the subsequent exhortation appropriately my brethren these things ought not so to be for if it is impossible to direct the tongue toward the right rule he would… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…meant to put the hearers to shame just as that which follows out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing for if we are commanded to speak well of all for revilers shall not inherit… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:937…you for so did their fathers do to the false prophets james out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing b the refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold but a man… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1345…blessing and cursing my brethren these things ought not so to be doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter gregory nazianzen immoderate speech is hostile to the ears no less… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…so to be doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter can the fig tree my brethren bear olive berries either a… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter can the fig tree my brethren bear olive berries either a vine figs so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh water… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1047…upon others rather let us cut off our own corruptions c verse who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1583…exhorting said who is wise and understanding among you let him show out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom and paul says filthiness or foolish talking or jesting which are not fitting… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:277B…is." (Ephes. V, 15, 16). "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom." (Jac. III, 13). "Having your conversation honest amo… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…may be forgiven thee as thou also forgivest thy debtors b vers who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:95…james thy faith by thy works who is wise let him show out of a good conversation his works… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:247…by thy works and who is wise among you let him show out of a good conversation his works for who will believe that one possesses a mind truly divine and great and sublime and so… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:341A…derate, persuasive, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy. And the fruit of justice is sown in peace for those who make peace." (Jac. III, 14-16) Rhetoric and poetry, and the discover… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom but if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts glory not and lie not against the truth this wisdom descendeth not from… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1057…alries are in your hearts, do not glory and be liars against the truth; for this is not wisdom descending from above, but earthly, animal, diabolical (James III, 14, 15). It is also written in the Epistle of the Apostle John… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:539…thus of such dogmas for this is not that wisdom that descendeth from above but is earthly sensual devilish but the wisdom that is from above is first pure then peaceable gentle easy to be entreated… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…strife in your hearts glory not and lie not against the truth this wisdom descendeth not from above but is earthly sensual devilish for where envying and strife is there is confusion and every evil work… Pachomius of Tabenna c. 292-348PG 98:1337…and so shall you fulfill the law of christ b and james where envying and strife is there is confusion and every evil work we are unaware therefore into what state we have come not becoming… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:957B…0: "But when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, and they likewise received each a denarius. And upon receiving it, they murmured," etc. Jas. iii, 16: "For where jealousy and selfish ambiti… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:171A…12. — “Because iniquity hath abounded, the charity of many shall grow cold.” Galat. v, 10. — “He that troubleth you, shall bear the judgment, whosoever he be.” Jac. iii, 16. — “Where envying and contention is, th… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…truth this wisdom descendeth not from above but is earthly sensual devilish for where envying and strife is there is confusion and every evil work men ambitious and puffed up with the wisdom of this world… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:775…descends from above but is earthly animal diabolical and he adds for the wisdom that is from above is first indeed pure peaceable equitable docile full of mercy and the fruits of good works c not… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:539…not that wisdom that descendeth from above but is earthly sensual devilish but the wisdom that is from above is first pure then peaceable gentle easy to be entreated full of mercy and good fruits and… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:823…occupied in virtues but our conversation is in heaven james however says but the wisdom that is from above is first of all chaste calling wisdom one of the general virtues for after this fortitude and… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2285…not yielding spiritual fruit to those leaning upon it but the wisdom from above is first pure then peaceable gentle easily… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1831…who fear thee and who keep thy commandments the blessed james says the wisdom that is from above is first of all pure then peaceable gentle easily entreated full of mercy and good fruits without partiality… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1023…which the great brother of the lord james says but the wisdom from above is first pure then peaceable gentle easily entreated full of mercy and good fruits without partiality without hypocrisy and the fruit of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:341…there is zeal and contention there is instability and every wicked deed but the wisdom that is from above is first of all pure then peaceable moderate persuasive full of mercy and good fruits without partiality… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:489…there is zeal and contention there is instability and every evil thing but the wisdom that is from above is first indeed pure then peaceable gentle easily obeyed full of mercy and good fruits without partiality… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:497…this name from the wisdom from above and was called sophia for the wisdom that is from above says the divine james is first chaste then peaceable compliant full of mercy and good fruits since the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…win it is also called backbiting together with cursing c d vers but the wisdom that is from above is first pure then peaceable gentle and easy to be intreated full of mercy and good fruits… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:545…they are performed in peace as also the apostle james says moreover the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace and for this reason i believe the lord also delivered to his disciples the faithful deposit… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1023…easily entreated full of mercy and good fruits without partiality without hypocrisy and the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace he says that such wisdom will aid him who has… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1197B…all people, and the holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." Hebr. xii, 14. "The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace." Jac. iii, 18. "He who loves his brother abides in t… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1169…intreated full of mercy and good fruits without partiality and without hypocrisy and the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace pure and undefiled holding fast to nothing of the things…