Where the Fathers quote Luke 7

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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:204expounds v.19“και προσκαλεσαμενος δυο τινας των μαθητων αυτου ο Ιωαννης επεμψε προς τον Ιησουν λεγων· συ ει ο ερχομενος η ετερον προσδοκωμεν”On the Question of the Forerunner: «Are you the one who is to come?» Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:365expounds v.19“και προσκαλεσαμενος δυο τινας των μαθητων αυτου ο Ιωαννης επεμψε προς τον Ιησουν λεγων· συ ει ο ερχομενος η ετερον προσδοκωμεν”On «Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect another?» Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:1052expounds v.50“ειπε δε προς την γυναικα· η πιστις σου σεσωκε σε· πορευου εις ειρηνην.”248. Reconciling the Apostolic saying «Signs are not for believers, but for unbelievers» with the Lord’s words «Faith...»

2Luke 7:2

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1655D…uffer in truth, to begin to suffer, is to be about to suffer," as in John IV, 47: ἤμελλε γὰρ ἀποθνήσκειν, "for he was about to die [incipiebat enim mori]"; and Luke VII, 2, δοῦλος ἔμελλε τελευτᾷν, "the servant w… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:907D…o suffer in truth, to begin to suffer is to be about to suffer, as in John 4:47: ἐμμελλεί γὰρ ἀποβούγκειν, for he was beginning to die [about to die]; and Luke 7:2, δοῦλος ἀμμελλεί τελευτάγι, the serv…

4Luke 7:4

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:337A…d draw upon himself a burdensome matter. Do you see his prudence? Observe the foolishness of the Jews who say, "He is worthy to whom You will grant the favor" (Luke 7:4). For whereas they ought to have taken…

5Luke 7:5

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:335B…t they are not the same man, even though there are many similarities on both sides. For of that one he says: "He built our synagogue, and he loves our nation" (Luke 7:5); but of this one Jesus says: "I have n…

6Luke 7:6

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:805…which was in the shade and for him to say no lord for i am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof so also in the case of this paralyzed man knowing what he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:335C…r, who thus says: that when He was not far distant, he sent to Him to say: "Lord, do not be troubled: for I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof" (Luke 7:6). For when he was free from the molesta… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:771B…t far from the house, the centurion sent his servants to him, saying: "Lord, do not trouble yourself; for I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof" (Luke 7:6). From the first impulse of his soul, h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:145…saved was not the centurion a soldier and he says to jesus i am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof but speak the word and my servant shall be healed matth viii and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…loves our nation and he himself built our synagogue for us and jesus went with them and when he was now not far from the house the centurion sent friends to him saying to him lord… Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:867…when he said to Him: 'I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof, but only speak a word, and my servant shall be healed' (Matt. VIII, 8; Luke VII, 6), said: 'Go, and as thou hast believed, so let it be done t…

7Luke 7:7

8Luke 7:8

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:517…that he is the centurion in the gospel saying to the savior for i also am a man under my own authority having soldiers and servants and whatever i order they do and that he will… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:981…indicated by the centurion s word when he says and i say to my servant do this and he does it but let us hear how the queen causes the north wind to arise from her… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:799…he says speak by a word and my servant shall be healed for i also am a man having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and to the other… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:753…expelled by his living commands for his every word is living power for i also am a man set under authority see how he depicted the mystery of the father and the son within himself with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:333…entreat but command only then fearing lest he c refuse he says for i also am a man under authority having soldiers under myself and i say to this one go and he goes and to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:337…all other things as soldiers are to him wherefore he also said for i also am a man set under authority that is you are god i am a man i am under authority but you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:771…of speculations say only a word and my servant shall be healed for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…roof but only speak a word and my servant shall be healed for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…to you but say the word and my servant shall be healed for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one 'go ' and he goes… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:283…so by word alone for having said speak the word he added for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers and servants under me and i say to each one do this and… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:909…my roof but say the word and my servant shall be healed for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers under myself and i say to this one go and he goeth and… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:707…and second the greatest faith then with prudence showing his own faith for i also am a man under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and to…

9Luke 7:9

10Luke 7:10

Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1053A…, author of the covenant, the promiser. nomothetēn tōn kainōn kai tōn palaiōn (legislator of the new and the old), III, 637. nomos Christi (law of Christ), Luc. vii, 10: III, 344. nomos apostolikos (apostol… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1053A…basilikos (royal law), IV, 1212, the command of the emperor concerning, namely, one cause and person of Theodoret. nomos Despotikos (Lordly law), III, 344: Luc. vii, 10, stated, dogma. nomos egeneto ho Logos… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…israel have i found such great faith and those who had been sent returning to the house found the sick servant healthy b this is the same person as the one in matthew for even if…

11Luke 7:11

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:789D…reat crowd. And as He drew near to the gate of the city, and behold, a dead man was being carried out, an only-begotten son to his mother, and she was a widow (Luke 7.11, 12). All things were full of misery, a… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:265B…ternal tabernacles, and the rest owed to the just; but we shall lay hold of the customary instruction. "At that time, Jesus went into a city called Naim." (Luke vii, 11 sqq.) Since the subject of the youth in…

12Luke 7:12

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:789…traveling with him and a great crowd and as he drew near to the gate of the city and behold a dead man was being carried out an only begotten son to his mother and she… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1203…with him and a very great crowd but as he drew near to the gate of the city behold he was being carried out a dead man the only son of his mother and she was… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1205…crowd of the city was with her and jesus moved by pity for her said to her do not weep and going up a he… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…going with him and a large crowd and as he drew near to the gate of the city behold a dead man was being carried out the only son of his mother and she was a… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:531…him which leads to salvation for he says as he drew near to the gate of the city behold a dead man was being carried out for foreknowing even the very hour of the funeral procession…

13Luke 7:13

Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…a widow and a large crowd of the city was with her and when the lord saw her he had compassion on her and said to her 'do not weep ' and drawing near he touched… Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:145…the merciful one was stilling the tears of the childless mother for when the lord saw her he was moved with compassion for her and says to her woman do not weep for as he drew…

14Luke 7:14

Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:203…said to the leper i will be thou clean to the dead he said young man i say unto thee arise and lazarus come forth he rebukes the sea and the spirits with authority saying be… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:841C…rd Jesus Christ himself, coming into this world, raises up men who are already dead, in the body itself, as he did Lazarus (Joan. xi, 43), and the widow's son (Luc. vii, 14), and the daughter of the synagogue rul… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:919…ough the word neanias is sometimes used in that sense, it is never used without some substantive, such as andros (of a man) or logou (of a word), etc. In Luke vii, 14, however, where it is used absolutely,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1093C…ohn 5:17)? And, As the Father raises the dead and gives life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wills (John 5:21)? And, Young man, I say to you, arise (Luke 7:14)? And to the unclean spirit, I command… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:637B…to life by the sole voice of the Savior. ⟦Joan. xi, seqq.⟧ It was fitting to bring forward the only son of the widow, and the daughter of the archisynagogue. ⟦Luc. vii, 14. Luc. viii, 54.⟧ It was fitting to make… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1205…going up a he touched the bier and they who were carrying him stood still and he said young man i say to you arise and he who was dead sat up and began to speak… Michael Choniates c. 1138–c. 1222PG 140:325…ughter of Jairus, and the widow’s only son. And truly, those who were dead, having heard, Maid, arise (Luke VIII, 54), and, Young man, I say to you, arise (Luke VII, 14), were immediately obedient to the comm…

15Luke 7:15

John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1205…he said young man i say to you arise and he who was dead sat up and began to speak and he gave him to his mother our great working god and lord and master jesus… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…'young man i say to you arise ' and the dead man sat up and began to speak and he gave him to his mother and fear seized all and they glorified god saying that d…

16Luke 7:16

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:789D…g, a great prophet; for when Jesus was performing miracles, the crowds said, "That a great prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath visited His people" (Luc. 7: 16). For He is great not only according to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:773A…led were giving thanks, and some were even saying: "We have never seen it so in Israel" (Mark 2:12). Others were saying: "God has visited his people for good" (Luke 7:16). Others were saying: "Glory to God, wh… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…to speak and he gave him to his mother and fear seized all and they glorified god saying that d…

19Luke 7:19

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:771…his disciples he said to him art thou he that art to come or look we for another and the rest john in appearance a man in grace an angel because there was nothing of the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:397…receiveth me and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me art thou he that should come or do we look for another he asked not because he was ignorant that he was the christ… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…john reported to him concerning all these things and john calling to him two of his disciples sent them to jesus saying art thou he that is to come or look we for another and when… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:67A…er places, the Gospel writers have imitated the Hebrew phrasing, placing the present, and sometimes also the perfect, in place of the future. Matt. 11, 3, and Luke 7, 19, 20, there occurs in the first place th… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:381…our sake being uncertain therefore because of this he sent to him saying art thou he that should come or do we look for another and lest you think that i am not telling the truth…

20Luke 7:20

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:771…his disciples he said to him art thou he that art to come or look we for another and the rest john in appearance a man in grace an angel because there was nothing of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:773A…(Luke 7:20, 21). For those who had been healed wer… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:397…receiveth me and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me art thou he that should come or do we look for another he asked not because he was ignorant that he was the christ… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…disciples sent them to jesus saying art thou he that is to come or look we for another and when the men were come unto him they sat john the baptist has sent us unto thee… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:381…our sake being uncertain therefore because of this he sent to him saying art thou he that should come or do we look for another and lest you think that i am not telling the truth…

21Luke 7:21

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:645D…ties, leaving the countries empty and desert, but He traveled through cities and villages, preaching the Gospel and healing every sickness and every infirmity (Luc. 7: 21; Matth. 4: 24). Our common pastor and t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:679…eaching the truth. 24. And all those who had [anyone] sick brought them unto Him, and He cured them (Mark 1:34). In some places it puts, And he cured many (Luke 7:21), just as also there: And as many as t… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:613…disciples to ask if he himself is he who is to come in that same hour he cured many d knowing therefore as god the mind with which john sent them and the economy of the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…thou he that is to come or look we for another c and in that same hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits and to many that were blind he gave sight…

22Luke 7:22

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:215…to john what you hear and see the blind receive sight d the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear the poor have the gospel preached to them concerning which we shall discuss more… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:347C…case of Nathanael, saying: “Behold, truly an Israelite, in whom there is no guile” (Ibid. 1:47). And again, “Go, report to John what you have heard and seen” (Luke 7:22). He does not answer the words there ei… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:415…many he says b go tell john what you hear and see the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear the dead are raised and the poor have the gospel preached… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:901…saying go and relate to john what you have heard and see the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead rise again the poor have the gospel preached… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1277…to them 'go and tell john what you have seen and heard that the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear the dead are raised and the poor have the gospel… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:731…savior he replied go and report to john what you have heard the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear the dead rise again the poor are evangelized this way was… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:99…he even commanded them to tell others saying go report to john the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear and the dead are raised for as they go he says… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:101…the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear and the dead are raised and a to his disciples he gives the sign of his own… Epiphanius the Monk fl. c. 1015PG 120:285…house for b the blind see the deaf hear the mute speak the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and all kinds of diseases are said to be cured by the merits and intercession of this… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:247…them go and relate to john what you have heard and seen the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear the dead rise again the poor have the gospel preached… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…to them go relate to john what you have seen and heard that the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear the dead rise again the poor have the gospel preached… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1213…commanded them to proclaim it for go he says and tell john the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the deaf hear and the dead are raised he also gave to his disciples… Antonius Augustinus Touttée 1677-1718PG 33:257…the magicians' rods i will also quibble at christ's proposition matt xi the blind see the lame walk the deaf hear the dead rise again for neither did the blind see but those who were blind… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1137…go he says report to john what you have heard and seen the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed the dead rise again the poor have the gospel preached to them and blessed… Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:371…this he says go report to john what you hear and see the blind see the lame walk the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear and the dead are raised and the poor have the…

23Luke 7:23

Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:411…dead are raised and the poor have the gospel preached to them and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me for as to what he shall say concerning those who are led astray… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:711…such faith not even in israel have i found the altered text blessed is he whosoever shall not be scandalized in me for he related it as concerning john this is he of whom it is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:173…then they scarcely believed which christ himself hinted at when he said and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me matt he says and no man receives his testimony then for no other… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:615…and the rest to which he adds a clause worthy of god and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me for what else did he desire to show by these words except that… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:297…judgments the other selling calls while these are their subordinates and zealots and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in you matth xi desist therefore o sluggish and negligent ones lest you also acquit… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…the dead rise again the poor have the gospel preached to them and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me and when the messengers of john were departed he began to speak to… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1137…the dead rise again the poor have the gospel preached to them and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me he who has his hope placed in this world is blind and if…

24Luke 7:24

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1301…might hear the precursor of the man who was assumed and might see a reed shaken with the wind of which pipes were made and the vocal reed which in the mouth of children sounds with… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:615…escapes his sight for they themselves had been openly offended c v and when the messengers of john were departed he began to speak unto the multitudes concerning john for again in these things observe how… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:249…to the multitudes concerning john what went you out into the desert to see a reed shaken with the wind perhaps the crowds upon hearing the inquiry of john were scandalized lest john perhaps doubt concerning… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…them and blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me and when the messengers of john were departed he began to speak to the multitudes concerning john what went you out into the desert…

25Luke 7:25

26Luke 7:26

Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:617…regeneration into god through holy baptism are taken by force through faith but what went ye out for to see etc b did he have a notable appearance did he have royal dignity did he possess… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…delicately are in the houses of kings but what went you out to see a prophet yea i say to you and more than a prophet this is he of whom it is written behold i…

27Luke 7:27

28Luke 7:28

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:237…than elijah and all the prophets because of that which is said among those that are born of women there is not a greater than john not seeing that the truth of the saying there is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:933…born you also have another statement of scripture which says that whoever is least in the kingdom of god is greater than he who is in the body even if it be that john than whom… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1513…man says a there is none greater among those born of women than john the baptist but he that is lesser in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he tell me by what reasoning is… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1165C…are also found in sacred Scripture; such as, "For mortal is he born of woman [Job XIV, 1]," and, "Among those born of women, there is no one greater than John [Luc. VII, 28]." For even these expressions mean noth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:415D…. How is it possible to be greater than the prophets and yet be ignorant of what the prophets knew? That he was more than a prophet, Christ testified (Luke 7:28); and that the prophets knew of the pas… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:105B…loose the shoe-latchet is the work of the ultimate service. If John is not worthy to loose the latchet, John, of whom no one born of woman has become greater (Luke 7:28; Matt. 11:11): where shall we rank ours… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:617…concerning john that he would go before him like an angel c among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than john the baptist d for blessed john along with the… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:95…to the reader timotheus did he expound the words of jesus christ he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than john well in the letters to pansophius and the presbyter aphrodisius did… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:69…among those born of women a dominical testimony then but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he for if the voice is uttered interrogatively but is the one who is… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1005…is constructed in a similar way through the passage but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he being brought forward in a like manner does not indicate that anyone is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:783…to you among those born of women there is no prophet greater than john the baptist but he that is lesser in the kingdom… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:59…mention of them is made there for i say of the voice among those that are born of women there is no one greater than john the baptist he does not add prophetes prophet nor does…

29Luke 7:29

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:539…since the prophets also endured the same and all the people hearing and the publicans justified god being baptized with the baptism of john but the pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of god against… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:369A…justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John; but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God, not having been baptized by him" (Luke 7:29-30). If, therefore, it is righteousness to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:653…in itself therefore when the apostle found certain ephesians who had been baptized with the baptism of john he baptized them again in the name of christ because they had not been baptized in the spirit… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:423D…these brings also another greater accusation of theirs, saying: "And all the people and the tax collectors justified God, having received the baptism of John" (Luke 7:29). Then at last he reproaches the cities…

30Luke 7:30

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:539…being baptized with the baptism of john but the pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of god against themselves not being baptized by him he was hinting at both of these when he also spoke… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:785…god baptized with the baptism of john but the pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of god against themselves not being baptized by him the miracle which happened in nain was heard of throughout all…

31Luke 7:31

John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1401D…ntented. "O you who rejoice in no word." Amos vi, 1. "To what shall I liken the men of this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplace." Luke vii, 31-34.… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:789…bears the flesh h verses h and the lord said to what then shall i liken the men of this generation and to what are they like they are like children sitting in the marketplace and… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:31A…retation and in reading. Thus, for example, he indeed conspires with Theophylact and other codices in the readings mentioned above (x) at Matt. iii, 11; v, 47; Luke vii, 31, and others. Yet not infrequently he en… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:355…a riddle verse to what shall i liken luke has to what shall i liken the men of this generation i shall liken that is i shall compare he wishes to show the perversity of the…

32Luke 7:32

Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:263…a little while and again he likens the kingdom of heaven to children sitting in the marketplace and saying c we have piped to you and you have not danced we have mourned and you have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:423…to what shall i liken this generation he says it is like children sitting in the marketplace and saying 'we played the flute for you and you did not dance we lamented to you and you… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:399…generation unto children sitting in the markets and calling unto their fellows and saying we have piped unto you and you have not danced we have mourned and you have not lamented for just as children… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:619…greater among them that are born of women because of christ v they are like unto children sitting in the marketplace there was perhaps a certain kind of game among the children of the jews c… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:973B…raying, and Christ by commanding, healed leprosy, 171. The Law is sometimes used to mean the whole of Scripture, 353. A game, as it appears, of a certain kind (Luke VII, 32), among the Hebrews, 214. M Manes, jus… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:251…d but to what shall i liken this generation it is like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to their companions and saying we played the flute for you and you did not dance we… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:495…the jewish people that the garment signified mourning the lord also says we have piped unto you and ye have not mourned d lamented calling the life of the forerunner a lamentation for he says john… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:789…of this generation and to what are they like they are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another and saying 'we piped to you and you did not dance we wailed to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1219…he opposed that saying of the children playing in the market place saying we have piped unto you and ye have not danced we have mourned unto you and ye have not lamented but when he…

33Luke 7:33

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:195A…, neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon. The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a gluttonous man and a wine-drinker (Luc. 7. 33, 34). But even if the things taking pla… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:619…when they heard the latter manifesting no act of virtue whatsoever v for john the baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine by what means finally will you be drawn to the faith o foolish… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1403…not danced we have lamented to you and you have not wept for john the baptist came neither eating nor drinking and they say he has a demon the son of man came eating and drinking… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:495…forerunner a lamentation for he says john came neither eating nor drinking and ye say he hath a devil but the food of john also entirely manifests his continence and perhaps it was also an indication… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:789…and you did not weep ' for john the baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine and he says…

34Luke 7:34

Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:133…a demon the son of man came eating and drinking and they say behold a gluttonous man and a wine bibber a friend of publicans and sinners and wisdom is justified by her children but how… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:551…wicked and lost men for the son of man he says came eating and drinking and ye say behold a man that is a glutton and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:683D…for our sake. For some called Him a Samaritan, others a demoniac, a glutton, and a false prophet. They said, Behold a man who is a glutton and a wine-drinker (Luke VII, 34), and: By the prince of demons He casts… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:195…a demon the son of man came eating and drinking and they say behold a gluttonous man and a wine drinker luc but even if the things taking place were contrary b yet they looked toward… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:399…man came eating and drinking and they say behold a man gluttonous and a winebibber a friend of publicans and sinners consider moreover how they were led from another side into contrary opinions for having said… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:553…man came eating and drinking and they say behold a man gluttonous and a winebibber a friend of publicans and sinners matth xi and when he celebrated the passover he ate the lamb with his disciples… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1403…a demon the son of man came eating and drinking and they say behold a gluttonous man and a winebibber a friend of tax collectors and sinners h title xxiii on those who are of a… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:355…for thus they used to say you have a demon and again behold a gluttonous man and a drinker of wine a friend of publicans and sinners we hear also how he was called a murderer… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:253…a demon the son of man came eating and drinking and they say behold a gluttonous man and a wine bibber a friend of tax collectors and sinners he likens john s way of life to… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:179…god we know that this man is a sinner john ix and behold a gluttonous man and a winebibber matt xi they called him slandering him and further in another way was the saviour compared to…

36Luke 7:36

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:763D…uet with the Lord's and human banquet, that we may understand how great is the fruit of repentance. A certain Pharisee asked the Lord to come in and eat bread (Luke 7:36). The Lord entered, and reclined. For a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:745D…interpretation. And it says: "And one of the Pharisees asked Jesus that He might eat with him. And having entered into the house of the Pharisee, He reclined" (Luke 7. 36). O unspeakable grace! O unspeakable ph… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:161…and i pray thee have me excused and a certain pharisee asked him that he would eat with him and d countless others let no one ignore the fact that they occupy the place of entreating… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:791…b vers now one of the pharisees asked him that he might eat with him and he went into the house of the pharisee and reclined at table and behold a woman in the city who…

37Luke 7:37

Amphilochius of Iconium c. 340 – after 394PG 39:71B…own sins, He might teach them how sinners, grieving over their sins, ought to propitiate God. For behold, He says, a woman in the city, who was a sinner (Luke 7:37). A "woman"—that fragile nature, the f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:547D…however, gifted him the whole of paradise. A sinful woman approached you only weeping, asking for nothing: and she received more than she had hoped and asked (Luke VII, 37 sqq.). Peter wept, asking for pardon (M… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:531D…a sinner in the city heard. And having taken precious ointment, she entered, and began to wash His feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head" (Luke 7:37-38). Great the woman’s zeal, great the pat… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:769…RMON on the parable of the ten virgins (Matt. 25:1), and on almsgiving; delivered on the Holy and Great Tuesday. 663-664 SERMON on the harlot and the Pharisee (Luke 7:37); delivered on the Holy and Great Wedne… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:709C…, the loss of labors, the winepress of heirs, which those who tread the winepress danced for their own nakedness. Behold a woman in the city, who was a sinner (Luke VII, 37). But that sinner ran to righteousness,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:727…on his couch both with his eyes and his demeanor he says behold a woman in the city who was a sinner according to the scope of the heavenly king the hunt is offered the hunter… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:277C…orgive you your trespasses” (Matt. VI, 15). He did this, moreover, when He delivered not only from bodily but also from spiritual sins and diseases the harlot (Luke VII, 37), and Matthew the publican (Matt. IX, 9… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:791…he went into the house of the pharisee and reclined at table and behold a woman in the city who was a sinner when she knew that jesus was reclining in the house of the pharisee… George Akropolites c. 1220–1282PG 140:1177…entrusted the rule of the romans to a base and worthless man and behold a woman in the city who was a sinner index entries preserved… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1151…called hamart los from the others the passage is in luke vii and behold a woman in the city who was a sinner when she knew that he sat at meat in the pharisee's house brought…

38Luke 7:38

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:915…he was reclining at the house of the pharisee the sinful woman kissed his feet and anointed them with ointment and whatever the lord said to simon on account of this woman regarding the two debtors… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:953…his feet and weeping she washed his feet with tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head and kissed and anointed them with ointment the pharisee moreover who had invited him seeing this said… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:427D…to see even sinners praying intensely and vehemently, and crying out with a great voice, and obtaining [their requests], see the harlot who cries with silence (Luc. VII, 38): see the publican who was justified by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:531…sinner in the city heard and having taken precious ointment she entered and began to wash his feet with tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head luke great the woman s zeal great… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:729…wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment speaking with silence and crying out with quiet and saying to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:731…forth so many drops she watered my feet with tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head and prepared a new linen cloth from her tresses and made a wondrous towel for my feet… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1765…weeping she began to wet his feet with her tears and to wipe them with the hairs of her head and she kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment and she heard from the… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:359…before the ointment and she bathes the feet of jesus and wipes them with the hairs of her head and she takes courage to love and then acts freely and anoints his feet with the ointment… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:791…she began to wet his feet with her tears and she wiped them with the hairs of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment now when the pharisee who had invited… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:113…as god for this reason she poured out the ointment and wiped them with the hairs of her head not holding such an opinion concerning him as the many do as if he were a mere… Manuel II Palaiologos 1350–1425PG 156:523…and watering them with many tears and in her great reverence wiping them with the hairs of her head even though through all those things by which she was then rightly demonstrating that chaste love she… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:479…his face began to bathe his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment therefore jesus said to her your sins… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1151…ointment and standing at his feet wiped them with her tears and the hairs of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment augustine wishes them all to be the same except…

39Luke 7:39

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:953…within himself if this man were a prophet he would surely know who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth his feet for she is a sinner but jesus spoke to him a parable… Amphilochius of Iconium c. 340 – after 394PG 39:79…he says the pharisee who had invited him said within himself 'this man if he were a prophet would surely know who and what kind of woman it is that touches him for she is a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:553…ying concerning Christ that He is not God. If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of woman she is who touches him, that she is a sinner (Luc. 7, 39). But those who did not even call him a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:533B…the ointment, reasoned within himself, and said: 'If this man were a prophet, he would have known who the woman is who touches him, that she is a sinner' (Luc. 7:39). And he reviled the boldness of the ha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:747…called him said within himself if this man were a prophet he would have known who and what kind of woman she is that toucheth him for she is a sinner o foolish and senseless and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:749…invitation you dishonor by railing saying if he were a prophet he would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him o fainthearted one because he did not rebuke your sins… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1469D…e xxiii, 43). Rom. v, 6: "Christ died for the ungodly." And 1 Pet. iii, 18: "Christ died for our sins, the just for the unjust," etc. "He speaks with harlots." Luke vii, 39: "And behold, a woman who was in the ci… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:359…that time for he says if this man were a prophet he would have known who and what manner of woman this is who touches him for she is a sinner then jesus restrains him with… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:57A…another time they attacked the lives of those who were being healed, saying, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who the woman is who is touching him" (Luke 7. 39)—not knowing that it is especially the…

40Luke 7:40

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:731A…of ignorance, while he himself labored under an ignorance of the events taking place. And Jesus, answering, said to him: "I have something to say to you" [Luc. 7, 40]. I know what you are saying while sayi…

41Luke 7:41

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:533B…int is not reasonable. Compare this which I am about to tell you. "There were two debtors to a certain lender; one owed five hundred denarii, the other fifty" (Luc. 7:41). And as both were at a loss, the lende… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:731C…eep that was wandering; I am a harbor, and I receive all those who sail to me. "Simon, I have something to say to you. Two debtors were to a certain creditor" [Luc. 7, 41]. Meanwhile, you have been placed in th…

42Luke 7:42

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:767…debtors one of them owed five hundred denarii and the other fifty when they had nothing to pay he forgave both but also seven weeks of the monad that is with one added make the fiftieth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:763D…one of whom five hundred, and to the other fifty, the creditor remitted, saying, "Which loves more?" Upon the Pharisee answering, "He to whom He forgave more" (Luke 7:42-43), He finally compares that Pharisee wit… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:791…fifty and when they had nothing with which to pay he freely forgave them both tell me therefore which of them will love him more ' simon answered and said 'i suppose the one whom he…

43Luke 7:43

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:421…ntly. For when Simon was asked by the Lord which of the two debtors would love the moneylender more, and answered, I suppose that he to whom he forgave more (Luke VII, 43), he heard, You have judged rightly.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:749…freely forgave both which of them therefore will love him more and simon answered and said i suppose that he to whom he forgave the more see the pharisee's cunning as he saw himself already being…

44Luke 7:44

45Luke 7:45

Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1547C…prophet, to draw in the spirit, for this kiss cleanses every filth. On this account, the Lord seems to reproach the leper Simon, saying, "You gave me no kiss" (Luke vii, 45)—for otherwise you would have been clea…

46Luke 7:46

Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1071D…and all Orientals, whom we know were accustomed to recline with anointed hair. To this pertain those words of our Lord: "You did not anoint my head with oil" (Luke vii, 46); and: "But when you fast, anoint your…

47Luke 7:47

Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:653D…ls into another. He believes, indeed, that the passage ought to be understood as concerning the dismissal of a wife: whereas there is no doubt that the text of Luke VII, 47, etc., was before the eyes of the holy… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:653D…but also in many other places." For when they approached asking whether it was permissible to give tribute to Caesar or not (Matt. cap. XXII, verses 17 and 23; Luke VII, 47); and when they were discussing the rem… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1193B…hed regarding the forgiveness of sins, saying: "Her many sins are forgiven, because she has loved much; but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little" (Luc. VII, 47), and what the Apostle ordained regardi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:301…my feet with ointment therefore i say to you her many sins are forgiven for she loved much but he who is forgiven little loves little and he said to her your sins are forgiven luke… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:325D…is feet, and was wiping them with her hair; and the lover of mankind raises her up, though she was buried in so many sins, saying: Her sins are forgiven her (Luke 7:47). For it is not my purpose now to exami… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:641…ing of diseases. The paralytic enjoyed these. For he heard: Thy sins are forgiven thee (Matt. 9:2), and, Take up thy bed, and go into thy house (Mark 2:11; Luke 7:47). Thus the sinful woman obtained her he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:535…relieve me from the weight of my debts, and say to me, as to the harlot: "Thy many sins are forgiven thee" (Luke 7:47). For thou alone art without sin, good… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:225A…ng more than others. By this, you ought most of all to be humble, because you were deemed worthy of more gifts. For to whom much is given, much will he love (Luke 7:47). Therefore, it is also necessary to be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:711…ointment she anointed the divinity with faith therefore i say to you her sins which are many are forgiven so that what was said in the psalms might be fulfilled you have forgiven the iniquities of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:731D…but sinners to repentance" [Matth. 9, 13]. Therefore I say to you: "Her sins are forgiven, for she loved much. But he who loves little, will be loved little" [Luc. 7, 47]. Having thus addressed the Pharisee, C… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:793…my feet with ointment therefore i say to you her many sins are forgiven for she loved much but to whom less is forgiven the same loves less d he said to her your sins are… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:795…do i know those of this woman which many others also know her sins which are many are forgiven for she loved much that is she showed great faith those reclining with him again were themselves… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:205…my feet with ointment therefore i say to you her many sins are forgiven for she loved much but to whom little is forgiven the same loves little do you see that this signifies the holy… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:479…therefore jesus said to her your sins are forgiven you and because she loved much but to whom little is forgiven the same loves little and to zacchaeus today salvation has come to this house you… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:921…the lord says amen i say to you that her many sins are forgiven for she loved much but to whom less is forgiven he loves less therefore according to the faith and the earnestness of…

50Luke 7:50

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:337…who is beginning to be sober is at his feet a v and he said to the woman thy faith hath made thee safe go in peace accordingly the more perfect soul having served well the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1013C…on of Iemini, I Kings 9:21, because he was black... Col. 231 C 3. Go in peace. These were added from the Olivetan and English texts, which are added also in Luke 7:50; but that phrase Let it be for you, as… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:547D…faultless and blameless. Therefore I seek to be saved by faith, and not by works, so that you too may say to me kindly: Your faith has saved you; go in peace (Luke VII, 50). For to whichever ones you have grante… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433B…ve (Joan. vii, 38-39). And again: "Who then is a faithful and wise servant?" (Matth. xxiv, 45). And in another place: "Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace" (Luc. vii, 50). And to Martha: "He that believeth in…