Where the Fathers quote John 4

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John ChrysostomPG 59:533expounds v.5“ερχεται ουν εις πολιν της Σαμαρειας λεγομενην Συχαρ, πλησιον του χωριου ο εδωκεν Ιακωβ Ιωσηφ τω υιω αυτου·”On the Samaritan woman and «Jesus comes to the city of Samaria, called Sychar» Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:457expounds v.21“λεγει αυτη ο Ιησους· γυναι, πιστευσον μοι οτι ερχεται ωρα οτε ουτε εν τω ορει τουτω ουτε εν Ιεροσολυμοις προσκυνησετε τω πατρι.”On the Lord’s words to the Samaritan woman: «Believe me, the woman, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, wor Cyril of AlexandriaPG 73:304expounds v.22“υμεις προσκυνειτε ο ουκ οιδατε ημεις προσκυνουμεν ο οιδαμεν· οτι η σωτηρια εκ των Ιουδαιων εστιν.”On the worship of the Son and the Father: «You worship what you do not know» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:989expounds v.22“υμεις προσκυνειτε ο ουκ οιδατε ημεις προσκυνουμεν ο οιδαμεν· οτι η σωτηρια εκ των Ιουδαιων εστιν.”334. On the Lord's saying to the Samaritan woman, «We worship what we know»

1John 4:1

2John 4:2

3John 4:3

4John 4:4

Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1425…greater than the devil who attacks you as it is often said greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world i joann iv and the psalmist i will not fear… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:291…the grace to these considerations he brings a plausible and authoritative answer and he must needs go through samaria b it was not in fact for this cause alone that he undertook the journey toward the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:659…should come and even now already it is in the world you are of god little children and have overcome them… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:661…for greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world they are of the world therefore of the world they… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:47…a verses you are of god little children and have overcome them because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world…

5John 4:5

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:1419D…sebius dedicated the books of his Preparation to Theodotus, bishop of Laodicea. Theodotus, 458. In his On the Jews (heroic verses), 426–429. Add Grotius on John iv, 5. Theodotus, a Phoenician author, whom h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:177…matter of priority c but in passing passing through therefore he came to a city of samaria which is called sychar near the field that jacob gave to his son joseph and there was jacob's well… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:769…ITION to the Homily on the Samaritan woman. 675-676 HOMILY on the Samaritan woman, and on that text, "Jesus came to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar" (John 4:5). 675-678 ADMONITION to the Homily on t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:773B…itum on the homily of the Samaritan woman. 533-536 Homily on the Samaritan woman, and on the text, "Jesus came to the city of Samaria, which is called Sychar" (John 4:5). 535-542 Monitum on the homily of the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:289…to galilee and he had to pass through samaria he comes therefore to a city of samaria which is called sychar near the field that jacob gave to joseph his son o the great sharpness of… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1417…the crime and he had to pass through samaria he comes therefore to a city of samaria which is called sychar near the plot of ground which jacob gave to joseph his son the samaritans were… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1227…by primary intent but as something incidental b vers he comes therefore to a city of samaria which is called sychar near the plot of ground that jacob gave to his son joseph and there was… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:47…he who is in you than he who is in the world they are of the world therefore they speak of the world and the world hears them we are of god he who knows god… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:805…i believe signifying the grace of the spirit that overshadowed it near the parcel of ground that jacob gave to his son joseph this statement will perhaps be difficult for those who have not read the… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:251…he comes to a city of samaria called sychar near the plot of ground that jacob gave to his son joseph he calls the well a fountain for it had spring water as will be clear…

6John 4:6

7John 4:7

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:69…love one another, for charity is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God; but he who does not love does not know God, for God is charity (1 John iv, 7, 8). And although this is not the time… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:663B…rance referred to Himself. For He is the master of the house of all; for the sake of assurance, one must not shy away from repeating the same thing. To thirst [John iv, 7; xix, 28], to labor, to sleep, to be st… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1801…v vers h every one that believeth that jesus christ is born of god and every one that loveth him who begat loveth him also who is born of him h those who are born of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:179…sat thus on the well it was about the sixth hour b there cometh a woman of samaria to draw water jesus saith to her give me to drink for his disciples were gone away into… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:535…journey sat thus on the well it was about the sixth hour there cometh a woman of samaria to draw water jesus saith unto her give me to drink for his disciples were gone away unto… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:537…disciples it is therefore necessary hereafter to begin the following there comes a woman of samaria to draw water the samaritan woman comes to draw water at the sixth hour having ceased from the loom to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:797B…full answer, but even when not asked, he teaches. Once Jesus went about Samaria; he finds a Samaritan woman drawing water, and says to her: 'Give me to drink' (John 4:7). The giver of life says to her: 'Give… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:295…a iv there cometh a woman of samaria to draw water jesus saith unto her give me to drink for his disciples were gone away unto… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1725C…ith pleasure in peace, than a house full of good things with strife" (Prov. XVII, 1). John also says, "Brethren, let us love one another, because God is love" (I Joan. IV, 7, 16). And, "He who remains in love rema… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1197C…says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?" 1 Joan. iv, 7, 18, 20. "There is nothing better than… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:47…this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error beloved let us love one another for love is of god and everyone who loves is born of god and knows god he who… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:55…v h verses whosoever believeth that jesus is the christ is born of god and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him by this we know that we… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:807…disobedience this descendant of eve received the antidote for sin there comes a woman of samaria to draw water observe now how the ancient things sound in harmony with the new as types of types are… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:553C…learly, he adds that the One whom he had called love indistinctly, is also from God. For having said, “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God” (1 John iv, 7), he adds, “And everyone who loves has… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:553C…lso from God. For having said, “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God” (1 John iv, 7), he adds, “And everyone who loves has been born of God” (1 John iv, 7). By these words he indicated that he h… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:857…by this we know that we are of the truth ibid iv beloved let us love one another for love is of god and everyone who loves is born of god and knows god for god…

8John 4:8

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:579C…IGEN. One might perhaps ask if the Son expresses these things, especially because John refers this voice to God the Father, saying: "Because God is love." (1 John iv, 8, 16). But again, we shall produce from… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:845B…e. Then, having entered, she again leaps toward something greater. For she asks to be subjected to charity. But charity is God, according to the voice of John (1 Joan. iv, 8), to Whom the soul being subjected, Dav… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:535…samaria to draw water jesus saith unto her give me to drink for his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat john b jesus therefore being wearied with his journey why then does… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:633B…t it, all things are unclean, all things are useless; the greater part of virtue is cut away. "He who does not love his brother," he says, "does not know God" (1 John 4:8). But how do you love, when you are not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1061…but with a cheerful and joyful mind h cap iv h vers he that loveth not knoweth not god for god is love and what sort of love does he mean that which is sincere and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:295…samaria to draw water jesus saith unto her give me to drink for his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat the woman of samaria saith unto him the saviour was not ignorant… Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:875B…ver, is he who eats of the bread of charity, which is Christ: for he eats Christ who is the God of all. And the blessed John testifies, saying: God is charity (I Joan. IV, 8). Therefore he who lives in charity… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:1287A…re to say these things, it seems to me that one would have to hesitate as to whom one should the more grant it. Item, where it is written that God is charity ⟦I Joan. IV, 8⟧, and that charity is from God: those w… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:551C…from the Mind relationally, although word or discourse is said of the whole God commonly and absolutely, so also is Love said. “For God,” he says, “is love.” (1 John iv, 8). Yet, properly and relationally, one t… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:553B…from Scripture is true; for long before him, the divine Scripture said this in the Catholic [Epistle] of John the Theologian. For he, by saying, “God is love” (1 John iv, 8), seems indeed to have called God thus…

9John 4:9

10John 4:10

11John 4:11

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:407…otherwise than that samaritan woman drank before she believed in jesus d the woman saith unto him sir give me this water that i may not thirst neither come hither to draw now for the second… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:181…but the woman having heard these things see how meekly she answers sir thou hast nothing to draw with and the well is deep from whence then hast thou that living water for now he has… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:537…living water what then again the woman to him lord you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep where then have you that living water are you greater than our father jacob who… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:775…would have given thee living water the woman saith to him lord thou hast nothing to draw with and the well is deep from whence then hast thou that living water art thou greater than our… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1419…a well the samaritan woman herself declares addressing christ with these words thou hast nothing to draw with and the well is deep jacob had dug this therefore christ came here casting aside a lazy and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:49…him and the being lovers through love toward our neighbor b dearly beloved if god so loved us we also ought to love one another no man has seen god at any time for if we… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:809…were easily moved b the woman says to him lord you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep from where then do you have the living water the woman s mind was still…

12John 4:12

13John 4:13

14John 4:14

15John 4:15

16John 4:16

Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:27B…of their ears, they should kiss their friends, signifying this at least tacitly: that the sense of affection is engendered through hearing. For God is love ⟦1 Joan. IV, 16⟧, who makes himself known to those who… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:411A…r husband, if not at the well of Jacob, had the woman not denied the husband herself? For this cause Jesus says to her: "Go, call your husband, and come here" (John IV, 16). And now, as if already possessing som… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1449…in god and we have known and have believed the charity which god hath to us god is charity and he that abideth in charity abideth in god and god in him in this is the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:885B…shed a common and equal ray of love upon all. For where love is lacking, there of necessity hatred enters to take its place. And if, as John says, God is love (1 Joan. iv, 16), it is absolutely necessary that the d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:539…in faith do not receive the gift of these spiritual graces alone go call thy husband and come hither for this reason i have come not that i might save eve only through the ever virgin… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:819…liv if according to john god is charity he who loves abides in god and god in him but he who hates his neighbor it is certain that he is separated from charity and substitutes hatred… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:775…i may not thirst nor come hither to draw jesus saith to her go call thy husband and come hither the woman answered and said i have no husband jesus saith to her thou hast said… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:265B…re (eros); for he himself led forth these things, which were within him, to the outside—that is, the creatures—and according to this it is said: God is love (1 John 4:16), and in the Canticle it is likewise ca… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1587B…m wounded by love. By this speech she shows the shaft that is fixed deep in her heart; but the archer of the shaft is Love; and we have learned from Scripture ⟦1 John iv, 16⟧ that God is Love, who sends forth his… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:667…the son of god god abides in him and he in god and we have known and believed the charity which god has in us god is charity and he who abides in charity abides in… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:51…the son of god god abides in him and he in god and we have known and believed the love that god has in us god is love and he who abides in love abides in… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:829…seeks to receive this so that she might not come to draw jesus saith unto her go call thy husband he knew indeed that she was not joined to a man according to the law but… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:947A…hing that the charity of God is poured forth in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who is given to us [Rom. v, 5]. If, therefore, God is charity, as John speaks [I John iv, 16], and He is not one thing and another t… Gennadius Scholarios, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1473PG 160:293A…in Athenagoras, Legat. X, who wished to render more clearly to the readers what the spirit is. He relies on Platonic formulas, with which the passage of St. John IV, 16 was intermingled; this explanation of t… John of Carpathus fl. 7th centuryPG 85:1855…if according to john god is love and he who loves abides in god and god in him but he who hates his neighbor is in the separation of love it is clear that he causes…

17John 4:17

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:409…jacob he says to her go call your husband and come here the woman answered and said i have no husband we have said also in what precedes that the law which is the prince of… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1449…the charity of god perfected with us that we may have confidence in the day of judgment because as he is we also are in this world fear is not in charity but perfect charity casteth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:539C…ve thy husband?” (1 Cor. 7:16). But now let us reach the subject proposed. “Go, call thy husband, and come hither.” The woman says to him, “I have no husband” (John 4:17). And the woman began thereafter to unc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:743D…. The Lord confirms this fact to her: You have said well, That I have no husband: for you have had five husbands; and now whom you have, is not your husband (John 4:17-18). This you have said truly. But there w… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:775…draw jesus saith to her go call thy husband and come hither the woman answered and said i have no husband jesus saith to her thou hast said well that i have no husband for thou… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:667…in this is charity perfected with us that we may have confidence in the day of judgment because as he is so are we in this world this refers to what was said a little before… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:669…he intends he says for us to be perfected in love so that we may have boldness in the day of judgment toward him who became man clearly because he himself is the one who judges… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1235…vers jesus saith to her go call your husband and come here the woman answered and said i have no husband jesus saith to her you have said well because i have no husband for you… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:51…in this is love perfected with us that we may have confidence in the day of judgment because as he is so are we in this world there is no fear in love but perfect love… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:53…5:22]. And that our confidence will be toward Him who became man for our sake, He clarified through what follows, saying: “As He is, so are we in this world” [1 John 4:17]. By this he means: since it was previo… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:829…when she said i have no husband the prophetic word followed easily thou hast well said i have no husband for thou hast had five husbands and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband…

18John 4:18

Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1307…but if god is love love is also piety toward god and there is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear this is the love of god that we keep his commandments and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1655…fear he refers back to the words of st john epist iv there is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear consistent with these are the words of clement of alexandria ecl proph… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:519…not those concerning the sick as in samaria the sign was that thou hast had five husbands and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband and therefore when the woman was amazed she said… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:673A…er regulated fornication. Therefore, the Lord also said to the Samaritan woman who had changed husbands five times: "He whom you have now is not your husband" (Joan. IV, 18); because those who have exceeded the m… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1267A…ith peace restored; nor does Paschasius differ, ch. 19. Thus Antony said a little before: Καὶ μετὰ καθαρᾶς ἀγάπης ὑποστρέψατε, and return with good love; as 1 John iv, 18: Ἡ τελεία ἀγάπη ἔξω βάλλει τὸν φόβον.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:551D…For as the multitude of husbands makes it so that no one is considered a husband (For you have had five husbands, and now who you have, is not your husband [John 4, 18]), so also...… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:873…or to love is greater than to fear. For the beginning of the worship of God has fear, but the perfection has love, as John says: Perfect love casts out fear (1 Joan. 4. 18). For as long as a man fears God, he do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:121…prediction with sharp rebukes for five husbands he says thou hast had and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband thus also his father makes much discourse about prophecy standing against the glory of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:539…says to her thou hast said well that i have no husband for thou hast had five husbands and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband this thou hast said truly ibid v but… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:689D…t burn with that fire? But not so the merciful and kind; may it never be! For the merciful one boasts, not fearing judgment; for perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18). But it is prepared for the devil, acc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:775C…to serve their masters without deceit; charity casts out fear and establishes confidence toward God in the heart: for perfect charity, it says, casts out fear (1 Joan. 4. 18). Charity has woven this crown of the f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:493…he exposed her life and brought into the midst the transgressions saying for thou hast had five husbands and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband but the reproof did not strike her down… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:775…saith to her thou hast said well that i have no husband for thou hast had five husbands and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband this thou hast said truly d… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:873C…fear is cast out, vanishing completely at the presence of love, as the great evangelist John shows in his own words, saying: "Perfect love casts out fear" (1 John IV, 18). But this latter fear characterizes th… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:671…one who loves intensely to perform for the one beloved b iv there is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear because fear has torment he who fears is not perfect in love… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:51…of judgment because as he is so are we in this world there is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear god is light and his saints are light in the world matth… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:53…at that time. For being perfected in love through good works, we shall be far from fear. And He confirms this to them by adding: “Perfect love casts out fear” [1 John 4:18]. But what kind of fear? He Himself say… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:829…prophetic word followed easily thou hast well said i have no husband for thou hast had five husbands and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband she was indeed trying out of shame to… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:601B…ch men. And he brings forward a testimony from the Gospel, Christ saying to the Samaritan woman, "He whom you have is not your husband; for you have had five" (John IV, 18). But even if the saint had previously… Pseudo-Justin Martyr 2nd-4th c. (uncertainPG 6:1339D…ake use of the purpose of repentance. QUESTION XCVIII. If the Lord asserts that fear is unnecessary, by what He says, He who fears is not perfected in love (I John iv, 18), how then again does the Lord… Pantaleon the Deacon unknownPG 140:569…whom he divinely perceived not to be her husband for he says thou hast had five husbands and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband to be joined therefore multiple times in succession is… Matthew BlastaresPG 144:1155…to that samaritan woman who had had five husbands one after another he whom thou now hast is not thy husband to such a degree it is not equitable that those who have lapsed beyond the…

19John 4:19

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:417…if having looked up and thinking she had been in a vision i perceive that thou art a prophet concerning this our fathers b and what follows one must understand the difference between the samaritans and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:519…not thy husband and therefore when the woman was amazed she said i perceive that thou art a prophet and she says to the citizens… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:539C…him: “Lord, I see that thou art a prophet. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, and you Jews say that Jerusalem is the place where it behooves to worship” (John 4:19-20). What prophet dost thou speak of, woma… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:747D…harisee, is that woman in Sichem, who did not know him to be a prophet, and at first sight confessed the Savior, saying: "Lord, I see that thou art a prophet" (John IV, 19)! How much more wonderful is this sinne… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:493…the teacher and questions him concerning greater mysteries for she said for i perceive that thou art a prophet and from the knowledge of her own evils having learned she admires even more and inquires these… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:777…then astonished the vile samaritan woman answered with a womanly voice lord i perceive that thou art a prophet who speaks of god our fathers indeed ascending these mounts bent their necks in much smoke by… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:671…because fear has torment he who fears is not perfect in love we love him because he first loved us if someone says 'i love god ' and hates his brother he is a liar for…

20John 4:20

21John 4:21

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:539D…Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father also seeketh such to adore him. God is a spirit; and they that adore him, must adore him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:21-24). Hast thou seen the excellent doctrine… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:681…of God, and charity of brothers: two inseparable things. And this, says John, we have as a commandment from God, that he who loves God, loves also his brother (1 Jo. 4:21). For this is what He said also to Pete… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:771B…s to love Christ, is a liar and deceives himself. For the apostle John says: This commandment we have from Him, that he who loves God, love also his brother (1 John 4:21); and again the Lord: Thou shalt love… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:1371…speaking to the samaritan woman had predicted this same thing more clearly woman believe me the hour cometh when neither in this mountain nor in jerusalem shall ye worship the father c having been instructed in… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:631B…Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father also seeks such to worship Him. God is a Spirit, and they that worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth (Joan. IV, 21, 23, 24). For since the light of truth… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:55…his disciple loves also his brother according to his commandment b verse and this commandment have we from god that he who loveth god love his brother also h caput v h verses whosoever believeth that… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1275A…worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth [John IV, 21 seqq.]. And the Father seeks such worsh… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1013A…t behooves us to preserve love toward one another. For he who loves his brother, he loves God; but he who loves God, loves himself, as the apostle John says ⟦ I Joan. iv, 21.⟧. I ask you furthermore, my most belov… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:621C…world, whoever of us believe. “Believe me, woman,” He says, “for the hour is coming when neither in Jerusalem nor in this place will you worship the Father.” (John 4, 21). And stating the reason for this:…

22John 4:22

Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:657A…— precisely as Origen [testifies] in John iv, 22; Eusebius, Hist., bk. II, ch. 23, 25,… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:603…by the adversaries might more properly be said against them b for ye worship ye know not what says the lord to the samaritan woman who was preoccupied with bodily notions in her thoughts about god… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:135B…says, the Moses who said: A prophet shall the Lord raise up to you as myself. I think that Christ was referring to this when He said: Salvation is of the Jews (John 4. 22), intimating Himself. This is he wh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:661C…is this: Christ came for them, all things were promised to those from the Jews, from them is Christ; therefore he was also saying, "Salvation is of the Jews" (John 4. 22); from thence were the apostles, from t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:563B…Christ, he says; to them were all things promised, I mean, to those who are of the Jews. Of them is Christ; therefore he said, "For salvation is of the Jews" (John iv, 22). Thence the apostles, thence the proph… John of Euboea fl. 8th c.PG 96:1495A…Indeed, the Savior himself confirms the discourse, saying: For salvation is from the Jews (John iv, 22); which salvation I myself am, who spea…

23John 4:23

24John 4:24

25John 4:25

Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:727C…how industrious she is: for she, grazing the whole meadow, produces one honeycomb.» But if you pray in the chamber, as the Lord taught «to worship in spirit» (John iv, 25), not only will your care be concerned… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:413A…n word indeed simple, but in faith genuine—having said to Him: "We know that when the Messiah cometh, who is called Christ, He will announce to us all things" (John 4:25): she immediately heard from Him who lo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:539D…in spirit and in truth.” The woman says to him: “I know that the Messias cometh, who is called Christ: when therefore he is come, he will tell us all things” (John 4:25). O harlot philosophizing about spiritu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:799…"I know indeed that Messiah comes, who is called Christ. When he comes, he will teach us all things" (John 4:25). Look at a soul possessing desire befo… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:313…know that messiah is coming who is called christ when he has come he will tell us all things as christ teaches that the hour is at hand and the time is imminent rather is already… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:315…that the messiah is coming who is called christ when he has come he will tell us all things you see how the woman was already becoming prepared for belief and how as if mounting a… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:777…him i know that the messiah cometh who is called christ therefore when he is come he will tell us all things jesus saith to her i am he who am speaking with thee… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1423…i know that the messias cometh who is called christ when therefore he is come he will tell us all things but whence did the samaritans expect the coming of christ when they received only moses… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1239…spirit therefore spiritual ones and because he is truth true ones vers the woman saith unto him i know that messias cometh which is called christ when he is come he will tell us all things…

26John 4:26

Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:555A…:1). For the law previously held a shadow of the good things to come; but when Christ was announced to men and arrived, saying, "I, the one speaking, am here" (cf. John 4:26), then, as Paul said, his voice shook t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:413A…ometh, who is called Christ, He will announce to us all things" (John 4:25): she immediately heard from Him who loves simplicity: "I am He who speaks to thee" (John 4:26). She had not yet asked, and she immedi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:229A…hibeo de meipso, testimonium meum verum non est? Nam saepe videmus illum de seipso testimonium perhibere; Samaritanae quippe dicebat, Ego sum qui loquor tecum (Joan. 4. 26); et caeco similiter, Qui loquitur… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1239…called christ when he is come he will tell us all things jesus saith unto her i that speak unto thee am he and upon this came his disciples and marvelled that he talked with the…

27John 4:27

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:611B…seeing Him talking with the woman of Samaria, they did indeed query about the food, but no one dared say, "What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?" (John 4:27). Having been taught this, Paul, ad… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1239…things jesus saith unto her i that speak unto thee am he and upon this came his disciples and marvelled that he talked with the woman yet no man said what seekest thou or why talkest… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:1193…believe but in order to mock him whereas she having learned believed and upon this came his disciples upon this that is while these things were being said and marvelled that he talked with the woman…

28John 4:28

Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:779…with her the woman therefore left her water pot and went away into the city and saith to the men come see a man who told me all things that i have done is this the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1241…did not use boldness as they did not have an opportune time the woman then left her waterpot and went away into the city and says to the men come see a man who told me…

29John 4:29

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:909C…ere is no place where it is necessary to worship, neither on Mount Garizim nor in Jerusalem, but the true adorers who adore the Father in spirit and truth (Joan. iv, 29). Thus, therefore, with the truth prese… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:681B…; the chief priests were ignorant, but the Samaritan woman preached, saying: “Come, see a man who told me all things that I ever did. Is not this the Christ?” (Joan. iv, 29). XVI. This is Jesus Christ, who has c…

30John 4:30

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:177…possessions to their relatives then casting aside all care for human affairs they went out of the city and dwelt in gardens and remote fields since they understood that the social gatherings and commercial dealings of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:319…say with full sails toward the accomplishment of what he wills iv then they went out of the city and were coming to him b the readiness of the samaritans convicts the hardness of the jews… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:955…a and most wisely producing the gourd vers and jonah went out of the city and sat over against the city and made him there a booth and sat under it until he might…

32John 4:32

Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:303B…lone suffices, being both drink and food. "I have food to eat," says the Lord, "that you do not know. My food is that I should do the will of Him who sent me" (John iv, 32, 34). You see another food, which, like… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:803C…nworthy, Into the cities of the Samaritans do not enter (Matt. 10. 5), yet He rejoiced in their arrival, saying: I have food to eat, which you do not know (John 4. 32): you may think how much more He hunger… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:935…the saints christ himself confirms speaking of the conversion of the samaritans i have meat to eat that ye know not of and again my meat is to do the will of him that sent me…

34John 4:34

35John 4:35

36John 4:36

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1649A…e, Hos. VI, 7, where I do not know how it is read: epikaloumenos pros me. Ibid., line 9, ho therizon. You see that kai, which in the printed editions of John IV, 36, stands before he, is here absent, ju… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:475…wish to distribute faculty b he who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit unto life eternal that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together it is necessary i think to set forth… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:99…and look on the fields for they are white already to harvest and he that reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto life eternal and again elsewhere the harvest truly is plenteous but the labourers are… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:779…eyes and see the countries for they are white already to harvest and he that reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto life everlasting that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1425…food as one desires food so i desire the salvation of men and he that reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto life eternal that both he that soweth may rejoice together and he that reapeth… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1051…that it is through the preaching of the gospel for it says and he that reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto eternal life at another time that it is through martyrdom and confession in christ… PG 143 (anthology)PG 143:1359…Acacius. 25. Flavitas. 26. Euphemius. 27. Macedonius I. 28. Timotheus. 29. John II. 30. Epiphanius. 31. Anthimus. 32. Mennas. 33. Eutychius. 34. John III. 35. John IV. 36. Cyriacus. 37. Thomas I. 38. Sergius. 3…

38John 4:38

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:339C…wish to lead you to labor, He does not wish that you yourself make a habitation, but leads you to a habitation already prepared. Hear God saying in the Gospel (John iv, 38): Others have labored, and you have en… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1201D…w it is permitted to note the former point, and indeed more openly below at the chapter... Item, book... and book II, chapter 9, and book IV, chapter 2, and in John IV, 38, where he teaches that souls are introd… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:455D…e sometimes says, "Go, heal the sick" (Matt. 10:8), addressing them as physicians; sometimes, "Behold, I send you to reap that for which you have not labored" (John 4:38), addressing them as farmers; and elsew… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:591A…oming to Him, and wishing to show the apostles that the prophets had labored more than they, He said: "Others labored, and you have entered into their labors" (John 4:38). And yet the apostles labored much mor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:791A…o cry out, yet he is heard through his deeds; he is not yet taught to live, yet he announces God. Others have labored, and we have entered into their labors (Joan. IV, 38): the prophets crying out gave their pr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:379…m not sending you, He says, to sow, but to the harvest. Which He also said in the Gospel of John: "Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor" (John 4:38). These things, moreover, He was saying… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…asked jesus to save his young son the text of the evangelist i sent you to reap that whereon you bestowed no labor other men have labored and you are entered into their labors and many… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1425…an endless enjoyment for this is the season of recompense i have sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labor other men have labored and ye are entered into their labors the sower is… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:819…gathers into one the nature which he did not disperse by saying i sent you to reap that whereon you have not labored he intimated that the prophets had labored for they were the ones who…

39John 4:39

Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:327…that this will be an excellent lesson for us as well iv and many of the samaritans of that city believed in him because of the word of the woman bearing witness that he told me… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…labor other men have labored and you are entered into their labors and many of the samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman who testified he told me all that…

40John 4:40

Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:329A…them. "When therefore the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word" (John 4:40-41). He explains what happened in simple… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…the woman who testified he told me all that ever i did so when the samaritans were come unto him they besought him that he would tarry with them and he abode there two days and… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1427…crushed becomes the bread that gives life to the faithful vers and when the samaritans were come unto him they besought him that he would tarry with them and he abode there two days the samaritans… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…the whole city came out to meet jesus and when they saw him they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts affected by sadness and thinking they would suffer something worse after this…

41John 4:41

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:979…aid to the woman: Now we believe not because of your speech; for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Savior of the world” (Jo. IV, 41-42). And Paul also says: “And so all Israel shall be saved” (R… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:493…asked him to stay with them and he stayed there two days and many more believed because of his word one might not unreasonably conflict this saying with the commandment do not go into the way… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:743…asked him to stay with them and he stayed there two days and many more believed because of his speech and they were saying to the woman that now we do not believe because of your… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:329…asked him to stay with them and he stayed there two days and many more believed because of his word john he explains what happened in simple words but he is preparing yet another proof as… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…that he would tarry with them and he abode there two days and many more believed because of his own word and said unto the woman now we believe not because of thy saying for we… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1251…asked him to stay with them and he stayed there two days and many more believed because of his word and they said to the woman we no longer believe because of your speech for we…

42John 4:42

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:979…two days many more believed because of his words and said to the woman now we believe not because of your speech for we have heard for ourselves and we know that this is truly the… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:415…understanding uttered these worthy voices for they say we ourselves have heard and know that this is indeed the savior of the world the christ he indeed b who benignly says be of good cheer child… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:113D…s say after the hearing of the woman, "No longer because of your speech do we believe; for we ourselves know that this is the Savior of the world, the Christ" (John 4: 42); much more quickly would the disciples… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:199…and they were the more earnestly admiring him for they said to the woman now we believe not for thy saying for we ourselves have heard him and know that this is indeed the christ the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:329B…It is no longer because of your speech that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world, the Christ'" (John 4:42). The faith of the Samaritans is based… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…there two days and many more believed because of his own word and said unto the woman now we believe not because of thy saying for we have heard him ourselves and know that this is… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:79A…zeal, and said to the monk Theodore: "We do not believe from your words, but from those things which we ourselves have heard and seen," as the Evangelist says (Joan. IV, 42). Are these things sufficient, or do yo…

43John 4:43

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:199…the sloth of the hearers to the preacher after two days however he departed thence and went into galilee for jesus himself testified that a prophet hath no honour in his own country why is this… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:329C…pledge of their faith. "After the two days he departed from there to Galilee. For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country" (John 4:43-44). He departs from Samaria after having… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…know that this is indeed the christ the saviour of the world now after two days he departed thence and went into galilee for jesus himself testified that a prophet hath no honour in his own… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1427…because a man's foes shall be they of his own household vers now after two days he departed thence and went into galilee he did not depart as one greedy for honor but sparing his fellow…

44John 4:44

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:199…preacher after two days however he departed thence and went into galilee for jesus himself testified that a prophet hath no honour in his own country why is this added because he did not go to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:329…faith c after the two days he departed from there to galilee for jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country john he departs from samaria after having sown the saving… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…world now after two days he departed thence and went into galilee for jesus himself testified that a prophet hath no honour in his own country then when he was come into galilee the galilaeans received… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1427…become incarnate and suffer the most ignominious death for our salvation vers for jesus himself testified that a prophet hath no honour in his own country here he calls himself the prophet who had been proclaimed… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1251…after the two days he departed from there and went into galilee for jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country so when he came to galilee the galileans received him… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1111…and after two days he departed from there and went into galilee for jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country jesus went into galilee for he shows that honor is…

45John 4:45

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:503…galilee the galileans received him having seen all that he did in jerusalem at the feast for they also had come to the feast c it is worth seeing the cause for which the galileans received… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:199…a foreign one for custom is wont to breed contempt when therefore he was come into galilee the galilaeans received him having seen all the things that he did at jerusalem at the feast for they… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:331…the galileans received him having seen all that he had done in jerusalem at the feast for they also had come to the feast the galileans do not receive jesus thoughtlessly but are justly struck with… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…himself testified that a prophet hath no honour in his own country then when he was come into galilee the galilaeans received him having seen all the things that he did at jerusalem at the feast… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1251…galilee the galileans received him having seen all that he had done at jerusalem at the feast for they too had come to the feast d when the lord had gone out from samaria he departs…

46John 4:46

47John 4:47

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1655D…That is, they were to be scourged and to be killed. So also below, "and when we begin to suffer in truth, to begin to suffer, is to be about to suffer," as in John IV, 47: ἤμελλε γὰρ ἀποθνήσκειν, "for he was ab… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:907D…s, they were about to be scourged and killed. Thus also below, and when we shall begin to suffer in truth, to begin to suffer is to be about to suffer, as in John 4:47: ἐμμελλεί γὰρ ἀποβούγκειν, for he wa… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:509…sufferer having gone to him and beseeching that he might descend c and heal his son for he was about to die the words except ye see signs and wonders spoken to them have reference to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:331…this man having heard that jesus was come from judea into galilee went unto him and besought him that he would come down and heal his son for he was at the point of death jesus… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…and there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at capernaum when he heard that jesus was come out of judaea into galilee he went unto him and besought him that he would come down… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:251…suffer him and certain of the asiarchs who were his friends sent unto him and besought him that he would not adventure himself into the theater some therefore cried one thing and some another for the… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:909…he had been born and blinded him cruelly and incurably so that he was at the point of death according to the will of his mother the sun was darkened then for seventeen days and did… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1253…out of judea into galilee went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son for he was about to die jesus said therefore to him unless you see signs and wonders you… Arsenius of Mount Athos fl. c. 1150PG 133:1133…of your arrows most powerful king a on moses who then when he was at the point of death bestowed a blessing upon the twelve tribes of israel moses now breathing his last blesses the blessed… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1113…come from judea into galilee went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son for he was about to die where our author did not understand the force of the word when… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:765…his back to be cut to pieces with bull hide whips until he was at the point of death they ordered him to be sent to the mines and not just any mines but those at…

48John 4:48

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:285A…d are blessed, so too are those who believe without signs. Tell me, was it not chiding the Jews that Christ said: "Unless you see signs, you will not believe" (John 4: 48)? Therefore, no harm is done to us, if… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1427…of the spirit as god through whom the prophets prophesied c vers then said jesus unto him except ye see signs and wonders ye will not believe a wonder is that which occurs above nature such…

49John 4:49

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:335D…d, that they do not humble themselves even in calamities. For he who is mentioned in John draws Him into his house and says: "Come down, before my child dies" (John 4:49). This one, however, is not so; but he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:519B…ing more, nor does she drag the Physician into the house, as that nobleman did, saying, "Come, lay thy hand," and, "Come down before my child die" (Mark V, 23; John IV, 49). But having described the affliction,…

50John 4:50

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:751…rist. Therefore also in a certain place, when a royal official was asking for his son, he did not say, I will come, and heal him, but what? Go, your son lives (John 4:50). There, when he was requested, he woul… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:333…for is revealed with a certain great and god befitting authority c the man believed the word that jesus spoke to him and went his way and as he was now going down his servants met… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1253…before my child dies jesus says to him go your son lives and the man believed the word which jesus spoke to him and he went his way the evangelist reminds us of the miracle c…

51John 4:51

Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:333…believed the word that jesus spoke to him and went his way and as he was now going down his servants met him and reported saying that his son lived one command of the savior heals…

52John 4:52

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:201…therefore at what hour he had fared better and they said to him yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him the father then knew that it was at that hour in which jesus said… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:333…hour in which he began to get better and they said to him yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him the father knew therefore that it was at that hour in which jesus said… Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:783…hour in which he fared better and they said to him that yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him the father knew therefore that it was in that hour in which jesus said to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1255…them the hour in which he fared better and they said to him yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him the father knew therefore that it was at that hour in which jesus said…

53John 4:53

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:515…the nature of the one who was healed is designated finally he himself believed and his whole house he interpreted as being said of the angelic order and of the men who were more closely related… Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1427…entirely exceed the limits of nature such as healing the sick vers so the father knew that it was at the same hour in the which jesus said unto him thy son liveth and himself believed…

54John 4:54

Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…nobleman whose son was sick at capernaum when he heard that jesus was come out of judaea into galilee he went unto him and besought him that he would come down and heal his son for…