Where the Fathers quote Job 1

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Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:1021expounds v.7“και ειπεν ο Κυριος τω διαβολω· ποθεν παραγεγονας και αποκριθεις ο διαβολος τω Κυριω ειπε· περιελθων την γην και εμπεριπατησας την υπ᾿ ουρανον παρειμι.”226. Meaning of «Whence have you come?» Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:53…just as it is written in the beginning of his volume 'there was a man in the land of us by the name of job ' therefore some incorrectly estimate job to be of the race… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1557…a truth teller for the name man sometimes denotes substance as in there was a man in the land of uz but at other times it denotes a most wretched state as in but ye die… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:377A…of life in the day of Christ, so that it may be said of us as it is said of that blessed one: “And that man was blameless, just, truthful, a worshiper of God” (Job 1:1). That man who was mentioned and de… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:287…beginning is there was a certain man in the land of ausitis whose name was job and that man was blameless and religious the twelve prophets comprised in one volume these are they osee first whose… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1041A…one insuperable and another incommunicable. Ibid. B 5. In the region of Ausitis. The interpreter: “In the region of Hus,” and so indeed the Latin Vulgate, Job 1:1: “There was a man in the land of Hus na… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:231B…t whoever exercises piety and virtue with confidence. For hear what is said about Job. For when it had been said that there was a man in the land of Ausitis (Job I, 1), it does not describe him by those ter… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:231B…say this, that he had two feet and broad nails; but offering the proofs of his piety, it said, Just, truthful, fearing God, abstaining from every evil thing (Job I, 1), demonstrating that this is a man, jus… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:563…e consolation of marriage. Do you wish me to add Job to these? That righteous man, the lover of truth, the pious one, who abstained from every evil deed? (Job I, 1). This Job, therefore, crushed the face… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:69…sickness, was more blessed than all. How? Because God blessed him, saying: "A man blameless, righteous, true, God-fearing, abstaining from every evil thing." (Job 1:1). "Lord, as with a shield of favor you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:323D…that occupied him. What is it, however, which he says, "Every man is a liar"? Is no one truthful? How then is Job described: "A truthful man, just, religious" (Job I, 1)? What indeed are we to say of the prop… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:563…f you please. There was a certain man in the region of Ausitis, named Job. And that man was blameless, just, pious, truthful, abstaining from every evil thing (Job 1:1). Such was Adam before he obeyed the wo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:565…rebuke he said you have spoken as one of the foolish women there was a man in the land of ausitis whose name was job why did he mention the land for your sake so that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:567A…gnity of the speaker, but because of the intercession of the fathers. But let us come to the narrative of the matter. There was a man in the land of Ausitis (Job 1:1). It is worth the labor to examine firs… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:567A…ins banqueting, so that he might show the manner of the table, not dishonored by drunkenness, but crowned by concord. There was a man in the land of Ausitis (Job 1:1); a dove in the midst of hawks, a sheep… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:43A…take advantage of others, it is also the total virtue; and Scripture uses the name of justice especially in this case, as when it says, A just and true man (Job 1:1); and again, They were both just (Luk… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:243D…u will not enter into the kingdom of heaven." Here He calls every virtue "righteousness," just as, speaking of Job, He said: "And the man was blameless, just" (Job I, 1). According to this justification, Paul… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1009C…ustice, which is perfected from all things altogether: according to which method Scripture is accustomed to call justice, as when it says: A just man, upright (Job 1:1); and again: They were both just before… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:593…of a name as was the righteous job there was a certain man in the land of uz whose name was job but this man s name is passed over in silence for he who is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:397C…il nothing. And concerning Noah also He says: "Just, perfect in his generation was Noah" (Gen. 6. 9); and concerning Job: "Blameless, just, true, God-fearing" (Job 1. 1). These then standing, and Daniel,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:503C…t, truthful, god-fearing, abstaining from every evil thing 3. Each of these is sufficient to present the beauty of his soul. But just as 1 Ezech. xiv, 20. 2 Job 1, 1. 3 ibid.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:509…of human life displayed such philosophy a h chapter one h vers there was a man in the land of ausitis whose name was job what does the prologue mean and for what reason did the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1245…25. I, 787, 789. 33, 13. I, 549. 34, 23-28. II, 679. 35, 21-23. I, 553. 36, 22, 23. II, 1077, 1401. 1 Esdr. 1, 1 seqq. II, 1401. 1, 58. II, 1226. 2, 1. ibid. Job 1, 1. I, 101. 1, 9. I, 103. 1, 10. I, 1260.… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:71A…y be tested. But Eliphaz, erring in his mind, speaks against the Scripture; for when the Scripture bears witness regarding Job saying, “And that man was true” ⟦Job 1, 1⟧, he himself says, “You are not true; f… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2277…of soul with which he endured such things for of old job was a man in the land of ausitis rich in herds and money but the riches of eutychius lay in the fact that he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:997A…God, hath anointed thee (Ps. xlv, 8). For behold, it indicated the Father and the Son. And as when it says: There was a certain man in the land of Ausitis (Job i, 1)—for it wished to indicate Job alone.… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:235…father and the son and as when you read in another place there was a man in the land of ausitis for he indicated job alone since therefore we acknowledge two natures in our lord d… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:519…was does not indicate an existence from time as in the expressions there was a man in the land of ausitis and there was a man from armathaim and the earth was invisible but the evangelist… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1227A…anointed you" (Ps. XLIV, 8); for here he has signified the Father and the Son. And when you read in another place: "A certain man was in the land of Ausitis" (Job I, 1); for Job alone is indicated. Therefore… OrigenesPG 16:287…by depicted images h chapter one h original script column see facsimile there was a man in the land of us original script column see facsimile simple and upright and fearing god original script column see… OrigenesPG 16:295…various readings on chapter i of job h v a e e there was a man in the land of uz thus the colbert manuscript where uz is written with a smooth breathing drusius however notes… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:599…for the was does not indicate an existence from time as in there was a man in the land of ausitis and there was a man from armathaim and the earth was invisible but the evangelist… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:381…the creator the will of the maker of all there were to him seven sons and three daughters seven sons according to the week of the days of the age or according to the week of… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:129B…); and, "In wisdom You made them all" (Ps. CIII, 24). But regarding begotten children, it speaks thus: "There were born to Job seven sons and three daughters" (Job I, 2); and, "Abraham was a hundred years… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:733D…ent of Alexandria, Basil On the Holy Spirit ch. 27; Chrysostom as edited by me on Daniel vi, 10; pseudo-Justin, Questions to the Orthodox; pseudo-Origen on Job i, 3; Athanasius likewise falsely credited i… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:385…he cares for the whole so he rules over all then also five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred she asses both together likewise one thousand this too is done in an orderly fashion and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:387…this reason his flocks consisted of seven thousand sheep three thousand camels five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred she asses maintained by shepherds and his service was very abundant a it is certain that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1693…three daughters and his cattle were seven thousand sheep three thousand camels five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred she asses and he had a very great household b therefore hearing him praised by the… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:795C…VII. Such is my opinion concerning these matters. And for this reason, I know and proclaim her soul to be nobler than all those from the rising of the sun (Job I, 3), using a canon and rule of nobility an… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:569…out his possessions that he had seven thousand sheep three thousand camels five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred she asses why does he set these out c not because he admires the wealth of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:571A…nd though he was rich in possessions, he was poor in relation to the capacity of his intention. "And there were," he says, "great works to him upon the earth" (Job 1:3). What are these? A love for the poor,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:519…b vers and his cattle were seven thousand sheep three thousand camels five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred she asses in the pastures and a very great service and there were great works for… OrigenesPG 16:295…than in drusius who reads servitude e e household ibid e e greatest of all the men of the east thus the orat ian and one reg ius v thus one regius with drusius v another… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:391B…iety and faith up to the end remained in him. After adding all these things, he says: And his sons went and made a feast in their houses, every one his day (Job 1, 4). His sons. Whose? Job's. His sons, who… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:391B…such things only for themselves, but also for their sisters. Having called, he says, their three sisters to them, that they might eat and drink with them (Job 1, 4). They made feasts, but not on account… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:567B…mutual consent, and they were all eating and drinking together. But they were summoning, he says, their three sisters to be part of the feast and the banquet (Job 1:4). What utility is there for the auditor… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:53B…t; little by little indeed, when "rising early he offered sacrifices for them, according to their number," is added: "one bullock for sin for their souls" (Job 1, 5). Regarding the authority that this pa… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:393C…tever you did to one of these least ones, you did to me" (Matt. xxv, 40). After all these things it says: "And when the days of feasting had come to an end" (Job 1, 5). He shows evidently here that what was… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:383D…r number, and one calf for each for sin, for their souls." For Job said in his heart: "Lest by any chance my sons have thought evil in their mind against God" (Job I, 5). 21. Cohortation to parents to tra… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:567B…us of sin into their minds, was offering a sacrifice and one calf for their sins. For Job was saying: Lest perhaps my children have thought evil against God (Job 1:5). Consider into what an extent he came… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:455B…le tribunal. Thus Paul became pure; hence he said: "For if we would judge ourselves, we should not indeed be judged" (1 Cor. 11. 31). Thus Job purged his sons (Job 1. 5). For he who offered sacrifices for hid… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:203D…to pray for them also. Job used to offer sacrifices for his children, and was freeing them from sins; Lest perhaps, he says, they have thought in their hearts (Job I, 5). In this way one takes thought for chi… Nemesius of Emesa fl. c. 400PG 40:769B…e her has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matt. v, 28); and Job offered sacrifices to God for the sins of his children committed in thought (Job i, 5). For the beginning of sin and of r… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:55…a and when the angels of god came to present themselves before god and the devil came with them there is subjoined going about through the earth and walking… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:591D…tions for mankind (Deut. XXXII, 8). Angels, likewise, are sent out for ministries: "And the angels of God came to stand before the Lord," as is written in Job (Job I, 6); and, "Jacob the patriarch dreamed, an… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:571A…according to the image of God? "There came," he says, "the day when the angels of God came to stand before the Lord, and the devil stood in the midst of them" (Job 1:6). Does the devil, then, stand with the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:545…h and it came to pass as this day that the angels of god came to present themselves before the lord and the devil came in the midst of them to present himself before the lord… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1305B…hions a figurative speech from facts, as in the account of the blessed Job, namely, “Satan to stand before the Lord.” (Psal. xliv, 10; xcvii, 8; Ezech. xvi, 7; Job 1, 6.) According to allegory, when it c… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:57…for two reasons one in accordance with what is written in job now there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord and satan also came among them and… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:43…and it came to pass as this day and behold the angels of god came to present themselves before the lord cod caesar vindobon theolog dogmatic works former antirrhetici and stelitentici gregoras had written books antirrhetici… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:571B…or the nature is good, yet the purpose is evil, and the devil is not worthy of that immaculate voice. But if you reply with that, "The Lord said to the devil" (Job 1:7), I will say to you that of David, "But… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:411…and traversed those things which are under heaven god answered him saying hast thou considered my servant job that there is none like him in the earth as if he were to say since you boast… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:967C…using you to assist the fallen, you draw back and flee. The devil had heard God saying, "A man righteous, true, God-fearing, abstaining from every evil thing" (Job I, 8), and that there was no one like him up… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:511B…od testifying this about him: There is no man like him on the earth, a man without crime, just, truthful, revering God, and abstaining from every evil thing (Job I, 8). Blessed are they that suffer persecu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:201D…mind my servant Job, that there is no one like him among those on the earth, a blameless, righteous, true, God-fearing man, abstaining from every evil thing?" (Job 1.8). You have seen him also being proclaim… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:573…and walks about have you then set your mind he says on my servant job that there is none like him on the earth blameless just truthful refraining from every evil because he had said i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:577…of the righteous man b hast thou considered in thy mind against my servant job that there is none like him on the earth who is blameless here i beg you pay close attention and do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:91B…prepared for you the stadiums and places of contest: it was said entirely of you against the common enemy of mankind: Hast thou considered my servant John? (Job 1:8). A clear death was indeed owed to a cl… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:859…that were around him he remained in his impiety hearing from god hast thou considered my servant job that there is none like him in the earth a man simple and upright and fearing god and… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:233D…fatherland, and many are demanding the inexorable debt: but among us there is nothing similar to the paternal virtue: give to us, O John, your mutual lyre." Job 1, 8.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:29D…showing mercy, consider that when he had possessions, the devil might have had some suspicion—even if it were false—to say: Does Job worship You for nothing? (Job I, 9). But when he had received everything a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:579C…ile those things were being done, the devil was indeed struggling, though impudently and most wickedly, using these words: "Does Job worship God for nothing?" (Job I, 9). But when these [latter] things had ha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:601…could not say that of these as well. And what was the devil saying? "Does Job serve God for nothing? Since you have fenced him about, both within and without" (Job 1:9, 10). Therefore, one cannot say even th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:571B…(Gen. 3:5). "Envious," he says, "God willed that you should not eat." There he calumniates God to Adam; here, Job to God: "Does Job worship God for nothing?" (Job 1:9)? That is, he does this for the hope of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:401C…ud homines, et homines apud Deum, ac nos ipsos inter nos criminat. Etenim ipse olim Jobum apud Deum in crimen vocabat, cum diceret, Num Job frustra colit Deum (Job. 1. 9-16)? ac rursum Deum apud Jobum his verbis,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129D…ast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath" (Job 1:9, 10). But nothing more was gained by th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:701D…—more than when he was possessing and showing mercy—hear: when he possessed, even if the devil had some suspicion to say, "Does Job worship thee for nothing?" (Job 1:9)? After he had stripped him of everythi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:703…b effecerunt, quam illa. Siquidem cum illa flebant, quamvis impudenter valde et praefracte, contradixit tamen diabolus, dicens: Numquid frustra colit Deum Job (Job 1. 9)? his vero contingentibus, pudore affec… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129…is why he used to say doth job fear god for nought hast not thou made an hedge about him and about his house and about all that he hath on every side but put forth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:417…Job. For that wicked demon was saying to God: "Did you not hedge his inner and outer parts? Take away his possessions; surely he will bless you to your face" (Job 1:10, 11). He tempts. If he sees anything we… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:641…This will be more than armor and spear to the whole house. Hear what the devil says about Job: "Hast thou not fenced him about on the inside and the outside?" (Job 1. 10). Why? Hear Job himself saying: "I was… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:661D…outside their house, and have multiplied grain and wine for them; but put forth your hand and touch all that they have, will they not curse you to your face?" (Job 1, 10, 11). These things, I say,… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:313…that are without and the rest but now put forth thy hand and touch all that he hath and he will curse thee to thy face from all of which it is shown that all things… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:549B…spoken long ago by the righteous man concerning every human being remains fixed and prevails: "Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return" (Job I, 11). 6. Therefore, he who consults his ow… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:259…he slandered man to God: "Does Job worship you for nothing?" he says; "But send forth your hand and touch what he has; if he will not curse you to your face" (Job 1. 11). Again, he slandered God to man: "Fire… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129…about his house and about all that he hath on every side but put forth thine hand now and touch all that he hath job but nothing more was gained by the foul one and may… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:147C…not take him by the loss of money—this loss did not effect anything great—but he was also argued in vain to have said, "If he will not bless thee to thy face"—Job 1.11. Was he still breathing? But this artif… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:269B…s participation in sanctification, as it does here. Sometimes it denotes blasphemy and cursing, as in the book of Job: "Unless he will bless you to your face" (Job 1:11). It also signifies a greeting, as in t… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1417…instance but there are times when it signifies blasphemy as in verily he will curse thee to thy face and indeed it also means a salutation as in the fourth book of kings elisha says to… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:311…the great one among the prophets says of someone the impudent gnome went forth from the presence of the king at other times it is used for an opinion or faith or a way of thinking… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:419…the flesh he shows immediately thereafter saying and the sons of job and his daughters were eating and drinking in the house of their elder brother and just like young children free from all evils they… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:419…and the raiders came and stole them away and they killed your servants with the edge of the sword and i alone have escaped and i have come to tell you o the manifold and crafty… OrigenesPG 16:291…they had eaten and drank wine and a messenger came to job and the sabeans fell upon them and i alone have escaped to tell thee and when he was yet speaking another came the fire… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1125…man he shall not be afraid of evil tidings ps cxii vers while he was yet speaking there came another messenger and said unto job the fire of god is fallen from heaven and hath burned… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:371…do not trouble the teacher the evangelist also signifies this by saying while he was yet speaking there came some from the house saying thy daughter is dead do not trouble the teacher for he wanted… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:29…who was putting on the person and form of the messengers vers while he was yet speaking there came another messenger and said to job fire fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and devoured… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:307B…says, "While this one was still speaking, another messenger came, and while this one was still speaking, another, from there bringing news of the calamities" (Job I, 16)—not only did he suffer these things, b… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:419…and the raiders came and stole them away and they killed your servants with the edge of the sword and i alone have escaped and i have come to tell you o the manifold and crafty… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:923C…rn-gatherers" (as they call the professors of the Trinity), and a triangular impiety. For thus do pseudo-Origen and pseudo-Chrysostom blather on, the former at Job 1:17, the latter in Matthew 7:16. I omitted… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1125…man he shall not be afraid of evil tidings ps cxii vers while he was yet speaking there came another messenger and said unto job the fire of god is fallen from heaven and hath burned… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:371…do not trouble the teacher the evangelist also signifies this by saying while he was yet speaking there came some from the house saying thy daughter is dead do not trouble the teacher for he wanted… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:29…who was putting on the person and form of the messengers vers while he was yet speaking there came another messenger and said to job fire fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and devoured… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1125…man he shall not be afraid of evil tidings ps cxii vers while he was yet speaking there came another messenger and said unto job the fire of god is fallen from heaven and hath burned… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1127…with which having entered the lists he won such great trophies vers while he was yet speaking there comes another messenger saying to job thy sons etc d didymus not in vain is it added while… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:371…do not trouble the teacher the evangelist also signifies this by saying while he was yet speaking there came some from the house saying thy daughter is dead do not trouble the teacher for he wanted… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:29…who was putting on the person and form of the messengers vers while he was yet speaking there came another messenger and said to job fire fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and devoured… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:31…while he was yet speaking another messenger comes saying to job while thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking with their elder brother ver suddenly a violent spirit rushed from the desert and touched… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:59…brother v suddenly a great wind came from the desert and struck the four corners of the house and the house fell upon your children and they died and i alone have escaped and i have… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:423…sometimes into three horns of horses and finally into a spirit touching the four corners of the house and it is no wonder that being permitted you have changed yourself into such shapes since even before… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:429…strong so copious so vehement so terrible and unbearable that it struck the four corners of the house and dashed it upon your sons and they are dead b whose house he says was this their… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:431…you are in fact the spirit coming from the desert you touched the four corners of the house and caused the slaughter of the children you are the one who once transformed yourself into plundering enemies… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:565…their elder brother suddenly a wind came from the desert and touched the four corners of the house and the house fell upon your children and they died and that you may learn beloved that it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:529…house and suddenly a great wind came from the desert and touched the four corners of the house and the house fell upon your children and they died and i alone am saved and i have… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:31…brother ver suddenly a violent spirit rushed from the desert and touched the four corners of the house and the house fell upon thy children and they are dead and i alone was saved and i… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1145B…translated: "Father, I give thee thanks, because thou always hearest me." For the future, while it denotes continuity, the Hellenizers designate with the past, Job 1, 19. Which they, ⟦οὕτως οὖν ἐποίει Ἰώβ⟧. Wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:51D…r it was the custom of old, in mourning and calamity, to shear and shave themselves. Indeed Job, having heard of the calamity of his children, shaved his head (Job 1:20). And the prophet also threatens such s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:295A…ed, and that Moses, the servant of God, and many prophets thereafter, especially when Job, the most just, even tore his garment over the death of his children (Job 1:20)? I do not prohibit mourning the dead,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:313…shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; as it seemed good to the Lord, so it came to pass. Blessed be the name of the Lord forever." Job I, 20-22. "Blessed is the man whom the Lord has… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1367…but job the righteous man says i myself naked went out from my mother's womb and naked shall i return there not naked of possessions for this is minor and common but as a righteous man… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1147…sin when he thus argues job the just says 'naked i came out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return thither' not naked of possessions for this is both small and common but as… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:209…taken away as it hath pleased the lord so is it done blessed be the name of the lord see at the end what is written concerning him he received it says all things twofold that… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:361…has taken away as it pleased the lord so it is done blessed be the name of the lord moreover he restores mercy unto thousands to those who love him for those who love do not… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:699…taken away as it hath pleased the lord so is it done blessed be the name of the lord for ever whoever is inflamed by bodily evils and is scourged c by the various pains of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:439…the most wicked one shall not find in me what he expects naked came i out of my mother's womb and naked shall i go under the earth i had nothing when i came i seek… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:441…piety of the soul and also mercy and sincerity that are required naked came i out of my mother s womb naked also shall i go under the earth as if he said o men of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:443…thanks to the one striking him and afflicting him with pains saying the lord gave and the lord has taken away as it pleased the lord so it was done blessed be the name of the… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:45B…m my mother’s womb, and naked I shall depart. The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it happened; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job i, 21). And worshipping the Lord of all, he g… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1349…praise the lord o you children praise the name of the lord blessed be the name of the lord from this time forth and for evermore in the preceding psalm the word having depicted every man… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1009…taken away as it pleased the lord so it came to pass blessed be the name of the lord forever he is not therefore betrayed but is presented as a champion and a teacher of fortitude… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1153…praise o ye servants the lord praise the name of the lord blessed be the name of the lord from now and unto the age from the rising of the sun unto the setting the name… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:677…taken away as it pleased the lord so it came to pass blessed be the name of the lord c quest cxxvii how do some die during pestilential times and behold visions and after two or… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:231…away as it pleased the lord so has it come to pass blessed be the name of the lord was that man devoid of affections but how so when he himself says concerning himself i wept… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:549…by the righteous man concerning every human being remains fixed and prevails naked came i out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return job i therefore he who consults his own best interests will… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1693…away as it has pleased the lord so has it been done blessed be the name of the lord the most holy job shows us a great lesson that our mind should remain unshaken d against… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1697…him saying as it hath pleased the lord so it is done blessed be the name of the lord for i know some especially those who are sprinkled on the body with the spot of leprosy… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1119…by the just man remains fixed and valid for every human being naked came i out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return which therefore is more profitable for you to choose temporary pleasure… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1283…away as it pleased the lord so has it come to pass blessed be the name of the lord was that man devoid of affection and how when he says of himself i wept for every… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:507…hath taken away as it pleased the lord so it is done blessed be the name of the lord b although he was thought to possess much being tested by the lord it was revealed that… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:875…to the lord and it seemed entirely good so also he did blessed be the name of the lord you see how great is the loftiness of the athlete s greatness of soul he transferred the… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1011…no reproach the pious job and therefore he said naked i came out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return thither but whether the lord and we ourselves after the resurrection shall be to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:203…gave thanks to god repeating those words of job chrys t c the lord gave and the lord hath taken away as it hath pleased the lord so is it done blessed be the name of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1021D…of course, when his entire choir of children had departed, hear what he says: The Lord gave, the Lord took away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to pass (Job 1:21). These things are wonderful even when… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:61D…pped up, the just man did not blaspheme, but even gave thanks, saying thus: The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to pass (Job 1. 21). Do you see that it is not the natur… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:85D…e to kill the soul" (Matt. 10.28). If he threatens confiscation of substance, say to him: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there" (Job 1.21). "We brought nothing into this world,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:157B…r was open to everyone who came" (Job 31:32); when he became poor, he said: "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to be" (Job 1:21). When he was rich, he demonstrated gre… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:161…as it seemed good to the lord so it came to pass blessed be the name of the lord unto the ages… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:183D…say the words of Job: “The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it seemed good to the Lord, so it has come to pass; blessed be the name of the Lord forever” (Job 1, 21). If, then, death and the loss of child… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:397B…? Death? This is not terrible; for quickly we depart to the waveless harbor. But confiscations? Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return (Job 1. 21). But banishments? The earth is the Lo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:435…you 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… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:437C…hat we should forget the words of Job. For indeed Job, having endured such a blow, cried out nothing else but that, "Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever" (Job 1:21). For when his wife cried out saying, "… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:439…n—nay, even when I was there, I did not cease to say it. You remember that I brought Job into your midst, and said: "Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever" (Job 1.21). These pledges I left with you when I… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:441A…turned it over in my mind. I think you remember that before this I had brought forward the blessed Job, saying in the midst: "Blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21). I returned to these words of thanksgi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:463D…he former, and punishments of wickedness for the latter. Are you stripped of your money? Say: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return" (Job 1:21); add that apostolic saying: "For we br… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:565B…ing, he uttered that admirable voice: The Lord gave, the Lord took away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to pass; blessed be the name of the Lord forever (Job 1. 21). 9. On the Difficulty of Virginit… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:683…take it: I have John the Baptist (Mark VI). If he wishes to take my property, let him take it: Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked I shall depart (Job I, 21). The Apostle admonishes me: God do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:805B…self; only keep your faith. Be wise. That remaining, all things are easy and light. Naked you came out of your mother's womb, and naked you shall return (Job 1:21). But is someone banishing you? The ea… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:71…h he said, were a sacrifice: "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it has come to pass; blessed be the name of the Lord forever" (Job 1:21). This is what we also do always, in te… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:247A…he Lord gave, the Lord has taken away: as it pleased the Lord, so it is done: may the name of the Lord be blessed forever.” And pay your vows to the Most High (Job 1:21). Here he mentions supplications, persu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:279A…lso wished to trip him up, he was not turned away, but gave thanks to the Lord for all things perpetually, not only when he was rich but also when he was poor (Job 1:21): not only when he was healthy, but als… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:299…is so see what follows he appends it next for he adds blessed be the name of the lord… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:301…blessed and praised through their life just as he also said here blessed be the name of the lord the lord is high above all nations do you see again the nations receiving his worship and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:367D…Thus both the reward is great, and the wound is made lighter. In the same way also that blessed one, speaking, said, "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away" (Job 1:21). And again, "If we have received good… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:147D…ease to bless God, saying: The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; as it hath pleased the Lord, so is it done. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever (Job 1:21). But, you will say, many also plunder… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:305B…ng to that most patient Job, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; as it seemed good to the Lord, so it has been done; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1. 21) for ever and ever. Amen. DIATRIBA… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:361C…claim: "The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to pass; blessed be the name of the Lord from henceforth and for evermore" (Job 1.21); and also this: "Naked came I out of m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:567D…in the sight of the Lord. But for all these things, he offered a perfect thanksgiving in place of sacrifice to God, saying: The name of the Lord be blessed (Job 1:21), now and always, and unto the ages of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:575A…“The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to pass; blessed be the name of the Lord for ever” (Job 1:21). O noble soul! This is the voice that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:575A…cast as a weapon against the demons; this is the voice that put the opposing ranks to flight. “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return” (Job 1:21). The apostolic voice preceding the apo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:473…taken away have you seen wealth emptied out say naked i came out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return have you seen the wicked thriving and the righteous faring ill and suffering ten… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:687C…ed these things upon you? How have you not recalled to mind righteous Job crying out: Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked I shall return thither (Job 1:21)? Have you never heard the priest at th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:707…ch, said, My door was opened to every man; who, when he was poor, said, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so is it done (Job 1.21). And how much the devil labored, and y… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:729A…b, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to be. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever (Job 1. 21). I am a servant, and I am subject, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:729A…teous Job: The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to be; blessed be the name of the Lord from now, and even for evermore (Job 1. 21). Amen." On Patience Thirsty… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:85A…his way, both having them you will give thanks, and being deprived of them you will not grieve; such was Job when he said: "The Lord gave, the Lord took away" (Job 1. 21). For we possess everything from Christ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:235C…ed to the pleasure of God, and says: The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it was done; blessed be the name of the Lord forever (Job 1:21). And he said these things, when he saw… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:389C…may bear the event gently. If such a one is able, having calmed the waves of nature, to say, like Job, without tears, "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away" (Job 1. 21), he will stand with Abraham himself, h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:441A…ying, Silver and gold I have none; but what I have, this I give thee (Acts 3:6); hear Job giving thanks and saying, The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away (Job 1:21). These are the words of a living s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:311C…y one who is in sorrow: as, for instance, Job indeed gave thanks, but was affected by pain: therefore he used to say, "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away" (Job I, 21). Do not say that those things which ha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:413…ou do not wail shrilly, if you speak the words of Job: The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; naked I came from my mother’s womb, naked also shall I return (Job 1.21). What do you say, “The Lord has taken… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:457…and the evil is turned into good say you also like job blessed be the name of the lord for ever for what tell me have you suffered so great has disease fallen upon you but… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:147…many flocks and so many herds or when he uttered that word the lord gave and the lord hath taken away for the devil causes us loss on this account not that he may take away… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:231…mstances and for afflictions; let us not murmur, let us not be ungrateful. Say also yourself: "Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return" (Job I, 21). You did not arrive with remarkable gl… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:447…let us not murmur nor be ungrateful naked he says i came out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return you did not come with glory do not therefore desire to obtain glory naked… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:481C…ng these things; wherefore, taking refuge in the incomprehensible nature of God's dispensation, he said: As it seemed good to the Lord, so it has come to pass (Job 1. 21). And curbing his wife from what was po… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:627A…? Is it death? But this is no evil: we are immediately setting out for the harbor. Is it the confiscation of goods? I went out naked, and naked I shall return (Job I, 21). Is it exile? The earth is the Lord’s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:645A…th thanksgiving. For one who is such can, when he has calmed the waves of nature, say without tears the words of Job: "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away" (Job 1:21); he shall stand with Abraham himself,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:707C…he naked, for the orphans?" But instead of these things, he uttered words superior to all sacrifice, saying: The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away (Job 1:21). But if he tore his garments and shear… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:709…out of goodness alone and love for mankind for naked i came out of my mother's womb and naked i shall return he says describe then you also the athlete to yourselves and imagine that you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:889B…this, but give thanks, so that by this act the cloud of your despondency may be scattered. Say with that blessed man: The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away (Job 1:21): consider how many, giving thanks more… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:921…until the completion of the prayer and the choir chants three times blessed be the name of the lord from this time forth and forevermore and the psalm i will bless the lord or that of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:537…the ground he worshipped the lord and said i myself came naked out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return thither this job himself receiving the blow rather than inflicting it struck at the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:541…no more but uttered those divine words naked he says i came out of my mother's womb and naked i shall return thither whose womb pray does he mean here does he by the mention of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:543…do not think one ought to examine the judgment of the master blessed be the name of the lord i shall speak nothing unseemly he says regarding god but i shall judge him worthy of hymns… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:933…men someone from the number of the saints said naked i came out of my mother's womb and naked i shall return there another also writes for we have brought nothing into the world nor are… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1327…will testify to this who said in all things naked i came out of my mother's womb and naked i shall return thither and so forth ver he hath dispersed he hath given to the poor… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1291…the night and daniel blessed the god of heaven and he said blessed be the name of the lord god from everlasting and to everlasting for wisdom and understanding are his and he changes times and… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:823…certain we can carry nothing out even the blessed job said this naked came i out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return thither d… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1191…therefore accept a paternal exhortation and make use of that glorious utterance the lord gave and the lord hath taken away as it pleased the lord so has it come to pass blessed be the name… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1355D…admirable song of praise: «The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it has come to pass; blessed be the name of the Lord for ever.» ⟦Job I, 21, 22⟧ And for us there are many more cau… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1681…things from us just as he took the wealth of job for the lord gave and the lord hath taken away b assuredly in some measure the lord who has brought upon us these evils will… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1797…taken away as it pleased the lord so it came to be blessed be the name of the lord and not only this but even while sitting on the dung heap in the corruption of worms… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:321…mystery was revealed and daniel blessed the god of heaven and said blessed be the name of the lord from eternity and even unto eternity for his is the understanding and the wisdom and he changes… Leontius of Neapolis c. 590–c. 650PG 93:1641…away as it pleased the lord so it has come to pass blessed be the name of the lord job go forth my sons fear nothing on account of this for the lord will be watchful… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1113C…a shadow upon the earth.» (I Paral. XXIX, 15). «Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return thither. My life is swifter than a word.» (Job I, 21). «Our life on earth is a shadow.» (Jo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:41B…ised [saying] with boldness: "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so it came to pass; may the name of the Lord be blessed forever" (Job i, 21). Was this man unfeeling? And how, when… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:313…came out of my mother's womb naked also shall i return there the lord gave and the lord has taken away as it seemed good to the lord so it came to pass blessed be the… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1409…fe, is the firstfruit, let us be consoled with the consolation of God, and let us come to ourselves. Let us say: “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away” (Job 1, 21), that good teacher, that holy leader.… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1457…the words of the blessed job the lord gave and the lord hath taken away as it pleased the lord so hath it come to pass utter the words of… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1465…scraping the pus from his own flesh with a potsherd uttered thus the lord gave and the lord hath taken away as it pleased the lord so it came to pass d if therefore o friend… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1645A…s that God is glorified in us, and is thanked for the things He commands: The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; as it pleased the Lord, so is it done [Job I, 21]. Indeed, I implore your honor, just as… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:971…attribute my fall to my own sins yet in all these things blessed be the name of the lord neither are you unaware of the evidence brought to me regarding your treasons had i believed it… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1029…the servant she used those words of job with the same intent the lord gave and the lord hath taken away as it pleased the lord so hath it come to pass d xvii evening having… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1031…that calamities are the test of a noble soul for having said blessed be the name of the lord for ever he turned to console his wife who herself was behaving not foolishly or abjectly but… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:1049…i came out naked from my mother s womb and naked also shall i return thither the lord gave the lord has taken away as it seemed good to the lord so it is done blessed… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 86:3119…this like another job he said with a strong and generous spirit blessed be the name of the lord for ever but a certain brother one very zealous and a lover of virtue named conon who… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1215D…joy"? Because it is possible to give thanks even in sorrow; for instance, Job gave thanks even when he was in agony: "The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away" (Job I, 21). For one might not take from him the s… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1103…your good works and glorify your father who is in heaven vers blessed be the name of the lord from this time forth and for evermore let the name of the lord be blessed he says… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1575…lord praise the name of the lord he called the servants children blessed be the name of the lord from this time forth and for evermore as we glorify god in both words and deeds from… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:315…forth nay rather he sent forth that blessed and most praiseworthy cry naked came i out of my mother's womb and naked shall i return thither the lord gave and the lord hath taken away as… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:319…and let him also endure saying just as that righteous man said the lord gave and the lord hath taken away as it pleased the lord so is it done blessed be the name of the… Nicholas Cabasilas c. 1322–c. 1391PG 150:489…of these good things to them and the glorification from scripture is blessed be the name of the lord and what follows having cried this out many times they then read the psalm which is full… Theodore Meliteniotes fl. mid-14th c., d. 1393PG 149:933…taken away as it pleased the lord so it came to pass blessed be the name of the lord forever and through the giving of thanks they will make the loss a gain let them not… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:617…thus the thanksgiving is said by all which was said by job blessed be the name of the lord and i will bless the lord which is a most appropriate psalm spoken by david concerning the… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:661…secretly within the petitions of the people are offered to god then blessed be the name of the lord since we are also coming to bodily necessity to eating and this is not without sanctification for… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:983…how the protector of the gentiles accepted the filthy teachings of nestorius blessed be the name of the lord why it is sung at the antidoron that one must venerate the icons that moses also erected… OrigenesPG 16:2779…vision then daniel blessed the lord most high and crying out said blessed be the name of the lord for ever for his wisdom and greatness are and he changes times and seasons removing kings and… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:61C…hat does he say? “The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away; as it seemed good to the Lord, so also it came to pass; may the name of the Lord be blessed forever” (Job 1:21). Let us also utter this voice over ea… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:269C…world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." (1 Tim. vi, 7). "The Lord gave, as he wished, so it has come to pass. Blessed is the Lord in all things." (Job i, 21). 19. Some people asked abba Macarius,… John of Carpathus fl. 7th centuryPG 85:1849…good things from us as he did the wealth of job for the lord gave and the lord hath taken away surely he will also take away from our hands the evils which the eternal one… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:339…away as it pleased the lord so has it come to pass blessed be the name of the lord from this time forth and forevermore b the evil one hearing this went away and in a… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:341…he did not blaspheme but even gave thanks to the lord saying blessed be the name of the lord forever if therefore anyone falls ill or loses his wealth let him take to himself his endurance… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:445B…they are dissatisfied. And I think this is also what is said in Job: "In all these things that happened to him, Job did not sin with his lips before the Lord" (Job I, 22); whereas regarding the temptation that… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1643A…er; and He is near, and while he is still speaking, He is present." Ibid., line 1, before him. It should be read, I opine, "on the first temptation," namely, Job i, 22, for the preceding lines cite from Job… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1643A…he Roman edition. From these things, therefore, it is clear that the words "with the lips," which in the Complutensian, Aldine, and Oxford editions are read in Job i, 22, are an interpolation made after the ag… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:563…nce of the ointment. Let us therefore hear history saying about him: "In all these things which happened to him, Job sinned not with his lips before the Lord" (Job 1:22). Have you seen the testimony of the an…