Where the Fathers quote James 5
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Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:880expounds v.9“μη στεναζετε κατ᾿ αλληλων, αδελφοι, ινα μη κριθητε· ιδου ο κριτης προ των θυρων εστηκεν.”177. What is «Do not grumble against one another, lest you be condemned»?
1Jas 5:1
Pope Alexander I r. c. 108/109-116/119PG 5:1067…destroy and to deliver but who art thou that judgest thy neighbor go to now ye rich men weep and howl in your miseries which shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1049…over his sins h chapter v h vers come now you rich weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth eaten your gold…
Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:971…james also says to such rich men d come now you rich weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you and while he urges them to weep and howl he exhorts us to…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:743A…certain rams and sturdy and fat bulls, of whom it might rightly be said by us: "Come now, you rich, weep, howling over your miseries that are coming upon you (Jas. v, 1)." And we shall add to these that which…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1011…for themselves and heaping up punishments upon their own heads a v go to now ye rich men weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1469…a go to now ye rich men weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1481…on. For the desire of money is the root of all evils, which some coveting have erred from the faith, and have entangled themselves in many sorrows.” James v, 1, 3. “Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl in your miseries…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:447…the flesh james inveighs against such people saying come now you rich weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth eaten your gold…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:885…your reward and your consolation james v go to now you rich weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth eaten your gold and…
2Jas 5:2
Pope Alexander I r. c. 108/109-116/119PG 5:1067…men weep and howl in your miseries which shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth eaten your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be for…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1011…men weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are motheaten your gold and silver is cankered cyril that is to say the wrath is all…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1469…men weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are motheaten david also touches upon such men surely man walketh in a vain show surely they…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1481…men weep and howl in your miseries which shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth eaten your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be for…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:885…rich weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth eaten your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be for…
3Jas 5:3
Pope Alexander I r. c. 108/109-116/119PG 5:1067…upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth eaten your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be for a testimony against you and shall eat your flesh as…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1481…upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth eaten your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be for a testimony against you and shall eat your flesh like…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:885…upon you your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth eaten your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be for a testimony against you and shall eat your flesh as…
4Jas 5:4
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:559…dwell alone upon the earth for these things have been heard in the ears of the lord of sabaoth and in another place cursed is he who removes his neighbor's landmarks and all the people shall…
Pope Alexander I r. c. 108/109-116/119PG 5:1067…yourselves wrath in the last days behold the hire of the laborers who have reaped down your fields which by fraud has been kept back by you crieth and the cry of them hath entered into…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:363…dwell alone upon the earth for these things have been heard in the ears of the lord of sabaoth c for if there are many houses they shall be a desert great and fair yet there…
Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:953…of the cry that is hateful to him let us bring this into the ears of the lord of sabaoth let us anticipate his anger with confession let us desire to behold him as much turning…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1055…for tomorrow we die ' and these things are laid bare in the ears of the lord of sabaoth that this sin will not be forgiven them until they die when you hear these things fear…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:61…dwell alone upon the earth for these things were heard now in the ears of the lord of sabaoth he demonstrates that they labor in vain and to no purpose for since punishments and retributions are…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:691…cries out and the cries of the reapers in your fields have entered into the ears of the lord of sabaoth you who strike your brothers cease rather begin to strike your own faces mindful of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:351…eat and drink for tomorrow we die these things are revealed in the ears of the lord of sabaoth and this sin shall not be forgiven you until you die isa if then those who said…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:939…the prophet samuel prayed and her lips were moved but her prayer entered into the ears of the lord of sabaoth for her petition was granted to her wherefore my brother even if your hands are…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:145…alone dwell in the land for these things have been heard in the ears of the lord of sabaoth lest anyone think that he has spoken in vain against israel or that he has slandered the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:511…and drink for tomorrow we die and these things are revealed in the ears of the lord of sabaoth that this sin shall not be forgiven you until you die it is true as it is…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:907…dwell alone b upon the earth for these things were heard in the ears of the lord of sabaoth for those who labor with an immoderate desire of possessing always striving to add to what they…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:607…the cry of them hath entered into the ears of the lord of sabaoth hairs dan vii and the hair of his head like pure wool face ps xxxiii…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:633…and other scriptures such as his eyes look upon the poor and into the ears of the lord of sabaoth and his hair is as wool and the face of the lord is against those who…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:241…Gen. 4:10), stating this as a manifestation, just as elsewhere it is said: "Behold, the wages of the laborers who harvested your lands cry out to me" (Jas. 5:4). It is possible that "blood" is said here in place of "sou…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1249A…who builds his house by injustice, and his upper chambers by unrighteousness, who makes his neighbor serve him for nothing, and does not give him his wages." Jac. v, 4. — "Behold, the wages of the laborers w…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:183D…o works in truth, nor a hireling who gives his soul." (Rom. iv, 4) "To him who works, the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt." (Jac. v, 4) "Behold, the wages of the laborers who…
George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:797…sodomites as if a certain voice had risen and cried out to the ears of the lord of sabaoth the magnitude of their impiety he who had been for a long time very long suffering afterward…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1183…back by you cries out and the cries of the harvesters have entered into the ears of the lord of sabaoth you have lived in luxury upon the earth and in debauchery you have fattened your…
Irene Doukaina c. 1066–1123PG 127:1029…the exercise of virtue may send up a well pleasing song to the ears of the lord of sabaoth and he benevolently accepting their supplications for us will forgive us our debts in the time of…
Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:209…the renowned patriarch nicephorus says among the patriarchs than bringing our petitions into the ears of the lord sabaoth most divine raphael confirms these things to tobit saying thus when you and your bride prayed i…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1075…back by you cries out and the cries of the reapers have entered into the ears of the lord of sabaoth h sermon xxxi al ix of good and honest men h num xvi the lord…
5Jas 5:5
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1049…lived luxuriously on the earth and have been wanton you have fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter what then are we forbidden from feasting yes and vehemently why then were these things created…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:743…have lived in luxury and debauchery upon the earth you have fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter for such were the leaders of the jews grazing in a way on a fat and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1011…that shall come upon you and we may also add to these ye have lived in pleasure on the earth and been wanton ye have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter for such…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1445…anxiously you have lived delicately on earth and have been lascivious and have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter c furthermore the lord says to the incredulous jews amen amen i say to…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:871…ony and intemperance in food. Luke vi, 25. — Woe to you who are full, for you shall hunger; woe to you who laugh, for you shall mourn and weep. James v, 5. — You have feasted delicately upon the earth and have been…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1333B…drunkenness, and the cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly. For as a snare shall it come upon all that sit upon the face of the whole earth. Jac. v, 5. — You have feasted your hearts, as in…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1183…lived in luxury upon the earth and in debauchery you have fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter b here is a complaint and a digression against the jewish princes who used to devour…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:907…that laugh now for you shall mourn and weep james v you have lived in pleasure on the earth and in luxury you have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter i cor vi…
7Jas 5:7
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1681…word of the lord that we that are alive that are left unto the coming of the lord shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep for the lord himself shall descend from heaven…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:435…from ourselves but taught by christ that we who live who remain unto the coming of the lord shall not precede those who have fallen asleep which indeed he says in the epistle to the corinthians…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1011…they have fallen by the sword of the lord the wretches v be patient therefore brethren unto the coming of the lord cyril for although he says god delays the punishment of those who sin awaiting…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1773…wise and again a merciful man is long suffering and james writes be patient therefore brethren unto the coming of the lord behold the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth patiently bearing therewith…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:503…salvation of one s neighbor h v be patient therefore brethren until the coming of the lord behold the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth being patient over it until he receives the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1183…of his own future killing c vers be patient therefore brothers until the coming of the lord behold the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the earth after he has reproved the luxury of the jewish…
Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:789…and probation hope and hope does not confound behold the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth bearing patiently until he receives the early and the latter rain if farmers bear these things patiently…
8Jas 5:8
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1153…to their knowledge while other angels concealed it or rather reserved it for the coming of the lord from whence flowed the doctrine of providence and the revelation of sublime things in a few words there…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1049…if it is received with thanksgiving vers be patient also you establish your hearts for the coming of the lord has drawn near patience toward one another endurance toward those who are without for a person…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:503…receives the early and the late rain be patient also you strengthen your hearts for the coming of the lord draws near do not groan against one another brethren d lest you be condemned behold the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1185…until he receives h vers h be ye also long suffering strengthen your hearts for the coming of the lord draweth nigh murmur not against one another brethren lest ye be condemned behold the judge standeth…
9Jas 5:9
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1185…for the coming of the lord draweth nigh murmur not against one another brethren lest ye be condemned behold the judge standeth before the doors take my brethren for an example of affliction and long suffering…
10Jas 5:10
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:441…away as it pleased the lord so it is done blessed be the name of the lord for ever for those lamentable arrows of the devil did not touch job as much as his sincere thanksgivings…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1335…young men and virgins old men with the younger let them praise the name of the lord for his name alone is exalted a athanasius interpretation the holy apostles are indeed likened to fire consuming contrary…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:435…remember that i brought job into your midst and said 'blessed be the name of the lord for ever ' these pledges i left with you and i repeat these thanksgivings 'blessed be the name of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:439…remember that i brought job into your midst and said blessed be the name of the lord for ever job these pledges i left with you when i departed these thanksgivings i repeat blessed be the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:897…comes in which believing you say blessed is he who comes in the name of the lord for to see christ spiritually is to know him in faith and just as it was said to that…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:919C…is the flower of temperance and chastity." SERMO XLII. On patience and long-suffering. Luke xxi, 19. — "In your patience possess ye your souls." Jas. v, 10. — "Brethren, take for an example of su…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:503…lest you be condemned behold the judge is standing before the doors take my brethren the prophets who have spoken in the name of the lord as an example of hardship and patience behold we call…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1185…doors take my brethren for an example of affliction and long suffering the prophets who have spoken in the name of the lord behold we count them blessed that endure ye have heard of the patience…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1121…vessel by which they offered the libation and i will call upon the name of the lord for the salvation of the people b i will pay my vows unto the lord in the presence of…
Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:789…door take for an example most beloved the labor and patience of the prophets who have spoken in the name of the lord behold we consider those blessed who have endured you have heard of the…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:161C…arn that these things have this manner, consider each of the saints from every generation, as he says: "Take, brethren, an example of affliction and patience" (Jas. 5:10), the prophets who spoke in the name of…
11Jas 5:11
Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:13C…sons and daughters" (Ezek. XIV, 13); and giving my assent to the authority who says: "Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord" (Jas. V, 11); I persuade myself that he was an admi…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:919…name of the lord behold we count them happy who endure you have heard of the patience of job and have seen the end of the lord prov xxv a soft patience shall extinguish quarrels but…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:395A…fied Jesus, and the robbers, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. But Jesus said: Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Jac. v, 11. — "The Lord is very merciful and compa…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:503…of hardship and patience behold we call those blessed who endure you have heard of the patience of job and have seen the end of the lord that the lord is very merciful and compassionate having…
Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 86:3111…the apostle saying thus you have heard what job endured and you have seen the end of the lord stand therefore having girded your loins in truth and having shod your feet in the gospel of…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1185…in the name of the lord behold we count them blessed that endure ye have heard of the patience of job and have seen the end of the lord that the lord is b very pitiful…
Otto Fridolin Fritzsche 1812-1896PG 66:53…did not reject all the Catholic Epistles—for from the words of Leontius (Gall. Bibl., loc. cit., p. 687), «for which reason (namely, because at James 5, 11 the patience of Job is celebrated), as I suspect, he abroga…
Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:789…of the lord behold we consider those blessed who have endured you have heard of the patience of job and have seen the end of the lord for the lord is merciful and compassionate we have…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1365…the brother of the lord confirming in his catholic epistle said you have heard of the patience of job and you have seen the end of the lord for we have heard neither of the patience…
12Jas 5:12
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:151C…intimacy joined with someone by a covenanted bond? Such is the oath of such a man, blameless and harmless, by which is confirmed that: Yes, yes, and No, no (Jas. V, 12). VERS. 5. Who hath not given his mon…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1109B…ill-timed business, and from every falsehood; and hereafter let your "yea" be "yea," and your "nay," "nay"; for whatever is more than these is of the evil one (cf. Jas. V, 12). If, however, someone should happen to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:695…quitously. And again the Lord: "But I say to you, swear not at all" (Matt. 5.34); and His disciple James: "Before all things, my brethren, swear not" (James 5.12). Just as, therefore, it is commanded, "Thou shalt not kill…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1011…how great is the reward of those sinners who turn back v but above all things my brethren swear not neither by heaven neither by the earth neither any other oath cyril let the testimony of…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1419A…of that which cannot follow from it (11, q. 3, Nolite, and dist.). And the venerable Bede, on that verse of James: "Before all things, my brethren, etc." (Jas. 5:12), prohibits the custom of swearing, les…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:891A…On Swearing. Matt. v, 34. — But I say to you, do not swear at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne; nor by the earth, for it is His footstool. Jas. v, 12. — But above all things, my brethren, s…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:505…benevolence of god for which reason he says until he receive v but above all things my brethren swear not neither by heaven nor by the earth nor any other oath but let your yea be…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1185…lord that the lord is b very pitiful and of tender mercy but above all things my brethren swear not neither by heaven neither by the earth neither any other oath but let your yea be…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1155…whatever is more than these is from the evil one james v but above all things my brethren do not swear neither by heaven nor by the earth nor by any other oath but let your…
13Jas 5:13
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:503…leisure or rather even joy of soul therefore the holy apostle says is any among you afflicted let him pray is any cheerful let him sing psalms but he could not have said these things while…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:39…soul that it be rightly affected and composed as it is written is any among you afflicted let him sing in this way if there is anything in it that is turbulent harsh and disordered it…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:633…ms, all signifying that the matter has pleasure; for the psalms are a symbol of cheerfulness. "Is anyone cheerful among you?" he says, "let him sing" (James 5:13). Since, therefore, we are filled with cheerfulness, for th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:43…reason? Are the psalms not for this reason? All these things are for those who are rejoicing: "Is any one," he says, "of cheerful mind? Let him sing" (James 5:13). But the Greeks do not attend to these things. Do not, he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:267C…the psalms and hymns for this? Is not the psalmody for this? All these things are for those who rejoice: "He who is cheerful," he says, "let him sing psalms" (Jas. v, 13). But the pagans do not attend to these…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:835…and thou shalt glorify me and that disciple of christ also writes is any among you afflicted let him pray is any merry let him sing psalms therefore he clearly prescribed that the sacrifice of praise…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:715A…fy me" [Ps. XLIX, 14, 15]. To this corresponds also that: "Is any one among you sad? Let him be intent upon prayer. Is any one cheerful in mind? Let him sing" [Jac. V, 13]. "There shall not be left," he says, "…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:807A…for they think that in their much speaking they shall be heard. Be not therefore like them; for your Father knows what things you need before you ask Him. Jas. 5:13. — Is any one of you suffering? Let him…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1439…sight of God. I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also the women,” etc. James v, 13, 14, 15. — “Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is an…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:507…swear swear by that which is greater b v is any one among you afflicted let him pray is any one in good spirits let him sing psalms is any one sick among you let him…
14Jas 5:14
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:293…1, 5, 7 and 1 Peter 5, 1, 2; concerning presbyters and the presbyterate, Acts 14, 23; 15, 2, 4, 6, 23, 41; 16, 4; 21, 18; 1 Timothy 4, 14; 5, 17, 19; James 5, 14; 2 and 3 John 1. But that these texts do not at all harm or…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1491…concerning which st james preaches a let him call for the presbyters of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord etc the apostles had frequently…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:419…james says if any one is sick let him call the presbyters of the church and let them lay hands upon him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of…
Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:41…parents to supplicate the lord with him and after this anointing her with oil in the name of the lord with every deception of sight expelled he caused the virgin to be seen by all just…
Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:161…in his feet b but when he had been anointed by them with oil in the name of the lord his soles were immediately strengthened and as they said to him in the name of jesus…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:643D…the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up: and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him" (Jas. 5. 14, 15). Furthermore, if natural parents h…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:769…the apostolic commands before the apostles is anyone downcast let him call the elders of the church and let them pray over him and if he has committed sin they will be forgiven him he sent…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:471…recall the divinely inspired scripture which says is any among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:805A…l in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him" (Jac. v, 14, 15). After these things, he orders…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:485…, hence in its consecration the bishop prays that virtue be granted to this oil, to drive away all pain and every sickness, according to that text of James v, 14: "Is any one among you sick? Let him call for the elders of…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:763…you to acquiesce to this counsel is any one among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him etc h a rise before the hoary head xix…
Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2327…even as the divine james commanded saying is any among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2399…the saying of the apostle he says is anyone among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:807…any cheerful let him sing psalms is any one among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1439…is any cheerful let him sing praise is any among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him d anointing him with oil in the name of…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:187B…he himself will heal you." Eccli. xxx, 17 — "Better is death than a bitter life, or a persistent infirmity." Matth. xxv, 36 — "I was sick, and you visited me." Jac. v, 14 — "Is anyone sick among you? Let him ca…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:507…any one in good spirits let him sing psalms is any one sick among you let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:549…relates which also james the lord's brother says in the catholic epistle is any sick among you let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil…
Constantine Akropolites d. c. 1324PG 140:807…from the apostle s commandment he says is anyone among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 146:655…they anointed him with oil in the name of christ whom lucius was persecuting and commanded him to arise and go home he leaping up immediately…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:399…christ and brother of the lord james is anyone among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
Nicholas Cabasilas c. 1322–c. 1391PG 150:431…as the apostolic tradition holds is anyone among you sick he says let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:605C…the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him" (Jas. v, 14). But if they are not delivered fro…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:203…theadelphus bears witness saying is anyone among you sick let him call the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:517…for the presbyters of the church he says and not one presbyter and let them pray over him anointing him with oil h caput cclxxxiv that the efficacy of the holy oil is greatest h and…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:531…demons remember also him who says is any one among you sick let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the…
15Jas 5:15
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:419…upon him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick and if he has been in sins they shall be forgiven him and so you…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:643…in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick and the lord will raise him up and if he has committed sins they will be forgiven him furthermore natural parents…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:471…over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the lord shall raise him up and if he has committed sins they shall…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:805…over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick man and the lord shall raise him up and if he be in sins they…
Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2327…over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick and if he have committed sins they shall be forgiven him when therefore he had…
Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2399…in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick and the lord will raise him up and if he has committed sins they will be forgiven him do you see…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:807…over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the lord shall raise him up and if he has committed sins they shall…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:187…over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the one who is laboring and shall raise him up galat vi bear one another's burdens and…
Constantine Akropolites d. c. 1324PG 140:807…in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick and the lord will raise him up and if he has committed sins they will be forgiven him do you see…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:399…in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick and the lord will raise him up and if he has committed sins they will be forgiven him d and it…
Nicholas Cabasilas c. 1322–c. 1391PG 150:431…in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick and the lord will raise him up and if he has committed sins he will be forgiven d those therefore who…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:605…over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the lord shall raise him up and if he have committed sins they shall…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:203…over him anointing him with oil in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick one and the lord shall raise him up and if he has committed sins they…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:517…see that it is the greatest thing and the prayer he says of faith shall save the sick and the lord will raise him up not men but the lord c since they have put on…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:531…in the name of the lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick and the lord will raise him up and if he has committed sins they will be forgiven him chrysostom from psalm…
16Jas 5:16
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:855…for their aid to which james bears witness saying confess your sins one to another and pray one for another that you may be saved b every male of the priestly line shall eat of its…
Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2339…found and that saying was fulfilled also in the present case the fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much and he who had been healed also heard from him behold thou art made whole sin…
John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1891…iniquities and again confess to the lord for he is good and confess your faults one to another and pray for one another that you may be healed come to me all you who labor and…
John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1919B…to you" (Ps. lxxv, 11). And through James, the brother of the Lord: "Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed" (Jas. v, 16). And so elsewhere: "Shall he who falls…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:589…doing of what is required, having rather caused the loss through arrogance. QUESTION LVII. "The fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much" (Jas. v, 16): what is [meant by] "fervent"? Response. I recognize that…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:111A…is my son was dead, and is come to life again: he was lost, and is found. II Cor. vii, 10. — "For godly sorrow worketh penance steadfast unto salvation." Jac. v, 16. — "Confess therefore your sins one to…
Leo VI the Wise 866–912PG 107:227…to these things just as the great apostle also commands writing the prayer of a righteous man availeth much c in its working that is which obtains its operation from the fact that those who approach…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:487…it and the witness of god the brother of the lord says confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that you may be healed for all are wounded and bear the welts…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:825A…ss and iniquity, toward iniquity; so now yield your members to serve justice, unto sanctification" unto God (Rom. vi. 19). "Confess your sins one to another" (Jas. v. 16). "He is faithful and just, to forgive…
17Jas 5:17
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:579…that he pre existed and that he endured to be born as a man subject to like passions as we are having flesh in accordance with the will of the father it is in this point…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:27C…rent nature or that they were not men. For this reason someone, speaking of the great Elijah, says thus: "Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are" (Jac. V, 17). Do you see how by the communion of pa…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1051…for it is an oath that is something extra and more vers elias was a man subject to like passions as we are and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain and it rained not…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1363A…me: you are mine; and if you pass through water, I am with you, and the rivers shall not overwhelm you; and if you pass through fire, you shall not be burned." Jas. v, 17. — "The constant prayer of a just man a…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:507…may be healed the effective prayer of a righteous man avails much elias was a man subject to the same affections as we are and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain and it did…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:347B…uman nature, and therefore had such confidence before God. This, indeed, someone hinted at when he said: "Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are" (Jas 5:17): as if to say, "Do not think it imposs…
18Jas 5:18
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1051…on the earth by the space of three years and six months and he prayed again and the heaven gave rain and the earth brought forth her fruit in order that even if they were being…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:507…did not rain on the earth for three years and six months and he prayed again and the heaven gave rain and the earth produced its fruit c prayer accompanies affliction so that to him who…
Serapion of ThmuisPG 40:929…written and by prayer stayed the rain and again brought it forth and the heaven gave rain and the earth brought forth its fruit how much more shall your intercessions obtain for us the things useful…
19Jas 5:19
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1051…were dried up and all things were laid waste and vanished vers brethren if any of you do err from the truth and one convert him let him know that he which converteth the sinner from…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1245A…of truth, and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins" (Jac. v, 19, 20). Wishing therefore to deserve that…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:509…brethren if any of you err from the truth and one convert him let him know that he who converts a sinner from the error of his way shall…
Isaias AbbasPG 40:1183…and james says my brethren he says if any one of you err from the truth and one convert him he ought to know that he who causes a sinner to be converted from the error…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:825A…one convert him, let him know that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way, shall save his soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins" (Jas. v. 19-20). David said to Nathan the prophet: "I…
20Jas 5:20
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:417…our debtors the fifth remission of sins is when one converts a sinner from the error of his way for thus the divine scripture says he who makes a sinner turn from the error of his…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:775…and someone converts him let him know that he who converts a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:703D…ecting our own life: For he who shall have converted a sinner from the error of his way, shall save his soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins (Jas. 5:20); but if they remain incorrigible, it i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:785A…el has gained your brother, as Scripture says: He who has turned a sinner from the error of his way shall save his soul, and shall cover a multitude of sins (Jas. 5:20). First, forgive him; for to him who fo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1051…any of you do err from the truth and one convert him let him know that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death and shall hide…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:969…of christ will make clear saying that he who has turned a sinner from the error of his way shall save his soul from death and shall hide a multitude of sins but if anyone should…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1217…this is very rich for it is written he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1245…one turns him back let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins jac v wishing therefore to…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1257A…r will also forgive you.» Matt. vi, 14. «He who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.» Jac. v, 20. TIT. XLIX. — On desperation: and…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:305…u have gained his soul, as the Scripture says: "He who turns a man from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins" (Jac. v, 20). But if after three admonitions he dis…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1385C…recious and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth" (Jer. xv, 19), and: "He who turns a man from the error of his way will cover a multitude of sins" (Jas. v, 20), your holiness must bestir yourself an…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1431…my mouth" (Jer. 15:19). And again: "He who has turned a sinner from the error of his way shall save his soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins" (Jas. 5:20). For if anyone, rushing forward out of…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:509…and one convert him let him know that he who converts a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins and one convert him…
Thomas Magister c. 1275 – c. 1347PG 145:289C…cere son and repaying the benefits he had received from his father with greater and more abundant ones. For to recall a soul wandering in error and to save it (cf. Jas. 5:20) is a benefit far greater than any othe…
Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:1019…the vile you shall be as my mouth and whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way shall cover a multitude of sins d but that wicked one since he was also experienced in…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:473…is to convert him who has sinned for he who converts a sinner from the error of his way is likewise the mouth of god and worthy of christ as one saving a soul from death…
Isaias AbbasPG 40:1183…ought to know that he who causes a sinner to be converted from the error of his way shall save his soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins see how all the testimonies…
Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:347…you have gained his soul for scripture says he who turns a sinner from the error of his way shall cover a multitude of sins hasten to forgive his sins for to him who forgives it…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:825…and one convert him let him know that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way shall save his soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins jas v david said…