Where the Fathers quote Matthew 1
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John ChrysostomPG 57:23expounds v.1“Βιβλος γενεσεως Ιησου Χριστου υιου Δαυΐδ υιου Αβρααμ.”On «The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ» (on the four Gospels)
John ChrysostomPG 57:32expounds v.1“Βιβλος γενεσεως Ιησου Χριστου, υιου Δαυΐδ, υιου Αβρααμ.”On the genealogy of Christ: «The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, etc.»
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:725expounds v.21“τεξεται δε υιον και καλεσεις το ονομα αυτου Ιησουν· αυτος γαρ σωσει τον λαον αυτου απο των αμαρτιων αυτων.”Catechesis for the Illuminandi on «Incarnate and made man» and reading from Isaiah: «And the Lord spoke again to Ahaz, saying: Ask for yourself»
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:189expounds v.22“Τουτο δε ολον γεγονεν ινα πληρωθη το ρηθεν υπο του Κυριου δια του προφητου λεγοντος·”On whose voice speaks: «Now all this has come to pass»—the author's or the archangel's?
Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:192expounds v.25“και ουκ εγινωσκεν αυτην εως ου ετεκε τον υιον αυτης τον πρωτοτοκον και εκαλεσε το ονομα αυτου Ιησουν.”On Matthew 1:25: «And he did not know her»
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:865expounds v.25“και ουκ εγινωσκεν αυτην εως ου ετεκε τον υιον αυτης τον πρωτοτοκον, και εκαλεσε το ονομα αυτου Ιησουν.”171. Meaning of «He did not know her until she had brought forth her firstborn Son»
1Matt 1:1
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:887…the younger son but matthew proclaims his generation according to man saying the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and the birth of jesus christ on this…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:921…eternal king having made the same promise long before to abraham says the book of the generation of jesus christ son of david son of abraham then in order to free our mind from the suspicion…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:99…and they were made he commanded and they were created this is the book of the generation of heaven and earth when it was made in the day that the lord god made the heaven and…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:213…hear how it is written in the gospel the book it says of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham in this therefore is fulfilled that saying which he speaks…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:233…therefore to the son of abraham christ of whom it is written the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham who came and opened the wells for us…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1501…the son of david for it is the book of the genesis of jesus christ the son of david for solomon is interpreted as peaceable for he himself is our peace o god give thy judgment…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1205…it is said in six days because of the text this is the book of the generation of heaven and earth and what follows one must therefore be bold and say that the time of the…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1875…does not introduce him as being tempted by the devil but because the book of the generation of jesus christ is narrated concerning him in the gospel of matthew and his generation is described in luke…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:29…were expecting the one who would come from abraham and david says the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and mark knowing what he is writing relates…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1295…the son of david and the son of abraham as matthew writes the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and as paul says that christ is of…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1313…born from the seed of david according to the flesh this is the book of the generation of jesus christ but the things that are more divine and greater than what is said about him even…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:585…the son of david and the son of abraham as matthew writes the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and as paul says that christ is from…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:549…testimonies matthew therefore genealogizes christ according to the flesh in this way the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham abraham begot isaac and isaac begot jacob and…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:565…same tribe just as the admirable evangelist matthew relates his genealogy saying the book of the generation of jesus christ son of david son of abraham isaac begot isaac and isaac begot jacob and jacob begot…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:901…does matthew place david before abraham in the genealogy of christ saying the book of the generation of jesus christ son of david son of abraham the reason is that to david first and alone was…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:911…it is also fitting to add to what has been said that the book of the generation of jesus christ does not present the one being genealogized as originating from the first of the two i…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:959…david makes the opening of his discourse such as was appropriate saying the book of the generation of jesus christ and the rest and consequently he places the whole following history after the catalogue of his…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1309…why matthew places david before abraham in the genealogy of christ saying the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham vi why matthew does not come after david…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:583…election from all the gentiles likewise never ceases to remember david because the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david is always on its lips this then the word hinted at by…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:905…according to the flesh whose generation the gospel narrates with these words the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham therefore taking with him the disciples and apostles…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:589A…dual, in demonstrating the human nobility of Christ, began his Gospel thus: "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matt. I, 1). Then, the genealogy is brought down t…
Pachomius of Tabenna c. 292-348PG 98:1345…dialect what difficulty does the following have the book of the genealogy of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham d nothing in these is crooked or twisted according to the writer of…
Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:899…to announce the gospel of christ to us the book he says of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham partly indeed alluring the jews who falsely proclaimed themselves to…
Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1217…as it is written in isaiah the prophet a and matthew says the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham while the one acknowledges abraham as the progenitor…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1109…can you even now read the divine scriptures when matthew indeed writes the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham but john in the beginning was the logos…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1363…from the sermons or commentaries on the gospel of matthew h a the book of the generation of jesus christ christ was both priest and king priest in that he offered himself as a sacrifice for…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:153…it was fitting for the ancestor to bear images of his descendant the book of the generation of jesus christ son of david but in the other the similarities of the things are not equal for…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:289…fixed and canonized books are these according to matthew whose beginning is the book of the generation of jesus christ son of abraham…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:513…you manich an have you not heard matthew saying concerning the incarnation the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham but he will answer that i do not…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1389A…He the Son of a heavenly Father? If without mother, how is He from a virgin mother? If without genealogy, what is "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ" (Matt. I, 1)? Since then there are so many and far…
Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:901…a and again the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham the apostles also saying that god is one…
Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:729…spirit the priest says the holy body and the precious true blood of jesus christ the son of god amen the people say amen the priest says the holy body and the precious true blood of…
Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1611…virgin it is written therefore concerning him the book of the genealogy of jesus christ the son of david vers the statement made to him you are a priest forever according to the order of melchizedek…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1465…to the flesh for this is what is indicated by the words the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david v since all were condemned to death he most graciously tasted death…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…to joseph and mary and he sets it from the beginning saying the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david then he says the son of abraham then b coming to the…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:237…to weave together the genealogy of the body did not begin thus the generation of jesus christ the son of abraham but first the son of david then the son of abraham so that by that…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:797…the gospel according to matthew announces his generation according to man saying the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham that according to mark took its beginning from…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:863…matthew describing his generation according to the flesh in the gospel says the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of abraham christ saying i have come as a light into the world and…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:945B…arch the Scriptures" (John v, 39), take into their hands the books of heaven and earth, and the other which says: "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ" (Matt. 1, 1), the creator of heaven and earth, and…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:957…the prophet moses teaches us here according to the letter this is the book of the generation of heaven and earth when it was the day in which god made heaven and earth that is on…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:99…withdraw home let us hear then what these things are this is the book of the generation of heaven and earth when it came to be in the day that god made the heaven and the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:175…the first page of the chain h homily xxi h this is the book of the generation of men in the day that god created adam in the likeness of god he created him male and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:731…noah pleased god homily xii on what follows the creation this is the book of the generation of heaven and earth when they were created in the day that god made the heaven and the earth…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:193…does so for he begins from the flesh and prefaces it thus the book of the generation of jesus christ likewise also luke and mark but john alone writes differently for having first spoken about the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:753…of the flesh wherefore matthew also wrote the opening of the gospel the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and paul also says concerning christ concerning his…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:611…the most high ps h first homily from the first chapter h the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham the book is as it were a storehouse…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:797…Luc. f. 568 sq. Matth. N. E. p. 193. epantlein, ap. cf. 829 a. m. note. [Isid. P. 1. 154. pollās humin epantleumen kath' hēmeran tās porachlēseis. Sic correxit Matth. 1. 1. Vulgo apantleumen.] epanodizonta, 670…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:987…and the holy spirit h the second homily from chapter i h the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham therefore you remember his admonition that we used…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:989…themselves what are these thresholds the book of the generation he says of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham b what do you say do you promise to speak of the only…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:997…a h homily three on chapter i h the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham etc we have not spoken in vain then…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:45…when all the other evangelists began from the economy for matthew says the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david and luke tells us at the beginning the things concerning mary and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:505…is enough for you only that you should be called my father the book of the generation of jesus christ son of david son of abraham then having recounted the things concerning abraham that he obeyed…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:443B…eginning his Gospel, makes mention of both first, and then brings forward the lineage and progenitors. For when he had said, Liber generationis Jesu Christi (Matth. I, 1), he did not wait to say it after Abrah…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:539…looked to the capacity of the hearers matthew begins the gospel thus the book of the generation of jesus christ son of david son of abraham why not son of god why do you hide the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:13B…vant of Christ and a father—a servant according to nature, a father according to the flesh, for The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David (Matt. I, 1)—adorned more by virtues than by a diad…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:53…not theotokos hear how the gospels proclaim this the book it says of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham now it is evident that god the word was not…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:443…both Matthew and Paul and David, those divine men, clearly declare. The first, when he writes: "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David" (Matt. 1, 1). The second, when he clearly asserts t…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:865…lord christ is man according to the voice of the holy gospels the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham but he is his lord and creator as…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:989…taught by these things the blessed matthew began his evangelical history thus the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david h interpretation of psalm xviii h c vers unto the end a…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:141…made and what follows and to matthew the book of the genealogy of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and what follows and luke too has recorded his genealogy back to abraham…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1407…rivers of the evangelical proclamations have brought to us the one saying the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham the other those things which were before the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1427…and from whom is christ according to the flesh and the evangelist the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and the blessed peter in the acts being…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1437…as god but he has a genealogy as man for it says the book of the generation of jesus christ son of david son of abraham the divine luke also gives his genealogy thus again as…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:577…may be made easier for all to perceive the book he says of the generation of jesus christ he does not say the book of the generation of the word of god nor the book of…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:817…that the understanding of what is said may be plain to everyone the book of the generation of jesus christ he does not say the book of the generation of the word of god nor the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1257…, see Daniel 13, 22, 42. Bel and the Dragon, its beginning, II, 1302. See Daniel 12, 14. Prayers and Hymn of the three youths, see Daniel 3, 21 seqq. Matthew 1, 1. I, 610, 716. IV, 102, 432, 1274, 1302, 1311. V, 621. 1, 2.…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:147…greater length the opinions of others regarding these matters vers this is the book of the generation of heaven and earth etc that is to say this book contains the instruction d of the fact that…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3999…the priest offering incense matthew narrates his generation according to the flesh the book of the generation of jesus christ this gospel has the human form mark made his beginning from the prophetic spirit coming to…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:75…and recapitulating again and naming the book he speaks thus this is the book of the generation of heaven and earth as if they were the containers of them and as if all things in them…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:285…them keeping this goal in view therefore he begins his book thus the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:847D…n of David, the son of Abraham e. And indeed, for the perception of that which we seek, the beginning itself by itself was sufficient. But here not e Matt. 1, 1.…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:411A…aid: Before Abraham was, I am (Joan. VIII, 58). And again the evangelist: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham (Matth. I, 1). How, therefore, is He who is before A…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:273…preachers remain intact one of them evangelizing the mystery of christ says the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham but another says the word was made flesh…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1345…support the discourse just recited h from the gospel according to matthew the book of the generation of jesus christ etc d sequuntur in codice a f b ad f testimonia ex genesi evangeliis luc et…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:195…one ix but when you hear the evangelist referring the unspeakable coming of jesus christ the son of god and his actions which surpass all speech from the very beginning to the prophets as to heralds…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:983…him and who shall declare his generation but again it cries out the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david so that according to his divinity he is without genealogy but according…
Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:165…spittle and smeared it on the man's hand saying in the name of jesus christ the son of the living god which is to the ages be whole and immediately the man's hand was healed the…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:41…servant david s sake and the father of god for it says the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david as for the rest to encompass it briefly he is the one…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:249…there shall be no end for this reason the evangelist also said the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david and he who shows mercy to this seed is the word and…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:721…king's son as the son of david for the book he says of the generation of jesus christ the son of david d…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:57…the evangelist in both cases with correct orthography the book says matthew of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham abraham begat isaac and isaac begat jacob and jacob begat…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:115…writing whereas all the others did this without writing cap i vers the book of the generation of jesus christ by generation here john chrysostom understands the nativity for the word generation d is a general…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:11…who fell among thieves luc x it begins pag it begins pag of the generation of jesus christ the son of david it begins pag of that divine ladder pag b conf oudin l c and…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:377…xiv on the sunday before the nativity of christ on the text the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david h as the sun that falls under the senses rises above the…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:379…says the book of the b generation of heaven and earth and the book of the generation of man this evangelist then likewise counting the generations entitles it the book of generation as if one were…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1253D…the earth that the expectation of the nations had flourished. For he says: "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matth. i, 1). For to both seeds were the promises m…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1409…whose kingdom shall have no end wherefore also the evangelist has said the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david and the word and god shows mercy upon him as if united…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:601A…ce Matthew became the interpreter of the generation according to the flesh, as he himself says: "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David" (Matt. 1. 1.); and Mark made the preaching of John…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:695…and power of power v if then you hear the gospel saying the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham understand it according to the flesh for he…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1343A…gin? A. This too, he said, is among the things that are granted. For how else could we understand that passage, "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ"? (Matt. 1, 1). O. Therefore, I said, does the gener…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1545…the lord s own man is one of us for it says the book of the generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham and it is evident that the lord has…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1721…you this day is christ the lord and according to the saying the book of the generation of jesus christ and also but now you seek to kill me a man who has spoken the truth…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:287…matthew says the book of the generation that is of the making of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham if you profess that god is uncircumscribed who equally fills heaven and earth…
2Matt 1:2
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1879…abraham begat isaac and isaac begat jacob and jacob begat judah and his brethren and judah begat phares and zara of thamar and so…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…from the beginning but relates the genealogy from abraham abraham he says begat isaac and isaac begat jacob and the rest of the sequence up to joseph and mary and he sets it from the beginning…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:33…not add this why when he mentioned abraham did he say he begat isaac and isaac begat jacob and did not mention the brother of jacob yet when he later comes to jacob he commemorates both…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:533…would be blessed chosen therefore for the merit of his faith he begat isaac and isaac begat jacob and they conducted themselves so blamelessly that the almighty god wished to make the dignity of his own…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:57…generation of jesus christ the son of david the son of abraham abraham begat isaac and isaac begat jacob and jacob begat judah and his brethren and judah begat pharez and zarah of tamar and pharez…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1293…eleven apostles and they bring forward the gospel testimony abraham it says begat isaac and isaac begat jacob and jacob begat judas and his brethren they claim that this is written concerning the holy trinity first…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1195…you the heir of this abraham therefore begat isaac in that land and isaac begat jacob and jacob begat the children of whom one was judah these were the twelve patriarchs and they were called patriarchs…
3Matt 1:3
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1879…isaac begat jacob and jacob begat judah and his brethren and judah begat phares and zara of thamar and so on until the end so and so begat so and so but here jesus ascends being…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:893…of phares who was the son of judah the patriarch phares begat esrom and esrom begat aram and aram begat aminadab and aminadab begat naasson and naasson begat salmon and salmon begat booz and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:535B…led the figure. And for this reason, the Evangelist also mentions Thamar and those who were born of her, and says: "And Judah begat Phares and Zara of Thamar" (Matt. 1:3). Let us not, therefore, lightly p…
4Matt 1:4
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:893…son of judah the patriarch phares begat esrom and esrom begat aram and aram begat aminadab and aminadab begat naasson and naasson begat salmon and salmon begat booz and booz begat obed and obed begat jesses…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:353…thus judah begat pharez and pharez begat esrom and esrom begat aram and aram begat aminadab and aminadab begat naasson and naasson begat salmon and salmon begat booz and booz begat obed and obed begat jesse…
5Matt 1:5
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:57…and nahshon begat salmon and salmon begat boaz of rahab and boaz begat obed of ruth and obed begat jesse and jesse begat david the king and david the king begat solomon of her who was…
6Matt 1:6
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:151…in marriage by the son of god obed begot jesse jesse begot david the king and david the king begot solomon of her who was of uriah and again he makes mention of her who was…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:57…of rahab and boaz begat obed of ruth and obed begat jesse and jesse begat david the king and david the king begat solomon of her who was uriah s and solomon begat rehoboam and rehoboam…
8Matt 1:8
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:851…father because also in the genealogies it is reported by matthew that josaphat begat joram and joram begat ozias but in the fourth book of kings it is written that joram begat ochozias and ochozias begat…
10Matt 1:10
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1641A…eading Ἀμώς, others Ἀμμών, or Ἀμών, the last of which is most congruent with the Hebrew. See IV Kings XXI, 2, Chron. XXXIII, Jer. I, 2, and Millington in Matth. 1, 10. Col. 440 A, line 2, κατὰ μὲν τάς. P…
15Matt 1:15
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:57…and azor begat zadok and zadok begat achim and achim begat eliud and eliud begat eleazar and eleazar begat matthan and matthan begat jacob and jacob begat joseph the husband of mary of whom was born…
16Matt 1:16
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:53…of david receive also another testimony if you please jacob it says begat joseph the husband of mary of whom was born jesus who is called christ b consider again another voice bearing witness to us…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1333…born of a woman and matthew the evangelist says that from her was born jesus who is called christ h iii against the phantastic h c but come now you madman and putting aside the madness…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:153…begat eleazar eleazar begat matthan matthan begat jacob jacob begat joseph b the husband of mary of whom was born jesus who is called christ why does he give the genealogy of joseph and not of…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:57…and eliud begat eleazar and eleazar begat matthan and matthan begat jacob and jacob begat joseph the husband of mary of whom was born jesus who is called christ but luke jesus himself he says was…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1545…is evident that the lord has sprung from judah and the man of mary of whom was born jesus who is called christ and b jesus of nazareth a man attested to you by god with…
17Matt 1:17
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:923…but generations this is what the language of the speaker signifies saying so all the generations from abraham to david are fourteen generations and again from david to jechonias or the babylonian captivity fourteen generations b…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:39…ages of ages amen h homily iv h a chap i v so all the generations from abraham to david are fourteen generations and from david until the carrying away into babylon are fourteen generations and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1003…spirit for ever and ever amen h homily four on chapter h all the generations from abraham to david fourteen generations and from david to the transmigration of babylon fourteen generations and from the transmigration of…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:153…one betrothed even if the marriage has not yet taken place vers so all the generations from abraham until david are fourteen generations and from david until the migration to babylon fourteen generations and from the…
18Matt 1:18
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:921…suspicion which is held regarding joseph he says but the generation of christ was on this wise when his mother was espoused to joseph before they came together she was found with child of the holy…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:135…to whom the virgin was betrothed and before they came together she was found to be with child by the holy spirit as the sacred history of the gospels teaches therefore…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:503…our savior jesus christ the evangelist will testify writing in this way now the birth of jesus christ was in this way for when his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:881…of marriage therefore it is rightly observed d that scripture vigilantly says before they came together she was found with child as if openly saying that she did not conceive before the marriage nor before coming…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1203…of christ was as follows when his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit then joseph her husband being a just man and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:699…the same codex at the end of question to antiochus question i now the birth of jesus christ was in this way for when his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph why did he not…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:979…of the womb needing no carnal agreement from without for it says before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit you may also understand the expression of the virgin more comprehensively…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1241…jesus was on this wise when his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit maced jesus then is the son of the spirit…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1537…their own poison from the gospel they force it for it says now the birth of jesus christ was in this way for the divine scripture has called his origin a birth genesis moreover that he…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1463…gospel themselves for when it says his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together she was found to be with child of the holy spirit b and both being a virgin and…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:491…e passion of human nature for the formation of His own body, but rather "a child was born to us of the Holy Spirit and of the power of the Most High" (Matth. i, 18; Luc. i, 27); and neither did the Virgin suffer, nor was th…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:569…and matthew reported the sameness of the divine nature and operation thus the birth of jesus christ was in this way after his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together she was…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…says now the generation of jesus christ was in this wise when his mother mary was espoused to joseph before they came together she was found with child of the holy ghost then joseph being a…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:709A…Mary, having reached an age of about eighty years or more. And after this he takes Mary, as the Gospel also says: For when Mary had been betrothed, it says (Matt. 1, 18). And it does not say, "when she had be…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:725…in this manner what is it that the gospel narrates that 'mary was found with child of the holy spirit d before they came together' was that convention and meeting therefore expected and for that reason…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:731…until he saw the lord born of a woman and the phrase before they came together she was found with child is added so that the opinion of those who think the mystery of the incarnation…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:629C…rn into the world it is fittingly posited that there are forty-two generations, containing the mystery of work and labor. The generation of Christ was thus (Matt. 1:18). Since he had said above, "Jacob, howe…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:631…presumption of a marital union rather than suffer the reproach of fornication before they came together she was found to be with child he did not say before she was taken but before they came together…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:41…thought then he strikes him subjoining the admirable fact with these words before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit he did not say before she was led into the house…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1007…both because of the novelty of the thing and its majesty saying before they came together she was found with child of the holy ghost he did not say before she was brought into the house…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:295C…Him saying: "Now the generation of Jesus Christ was in this wise. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost." (Matt. I, 18). Whoever has heard these things will i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:825B…d for another time; it is necessary for us to bring the argument to the very words of the Gospel. For he says: The birth of Jesus Christ was in this way (Matt. 1. 18). What birth are you speaking to me of?…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:365…c now the birth of jesus was on this wise for when his mother mary was espoused to joseph before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:615…from the gospel according to matthew h the genealogy of christ h now the birth of jesus christ was on this wise when as his mother mary was espoused to joseph before they came together she…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1145…father of all and who is the complement of the holy trinity now the birth of jesus christ was in this way when his mother mary was betrothed to joseph before they came together she was…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:53…bearing witness to us now the generation of jesus christ was in this wise when as his mother mary was espoused to joseph she was found with child of the holy spirit now who would suppose…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1413…which my creator has fulfilled for when his mother mary was betrothed to joseph before they came together she was found to have in her womb by the holy spirit why truly it is worth our…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1415…the generation of jesus christ therefore was on this wise for when his mother mary was espoused to joseph before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit he did not say…
Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:729…ended on the earthly mass, becomes the mother of the Lord of angels, parted from the clay. She was found to be pregnant, having [conceived] of the Holy Spirit (Matth. I, 18). VI. Since, therefore, the dis…
Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:731C…the voluptuous and earthly-minded, listening to the evangelist speaking these words: Before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit (Matt. I, 18); and he did not know her till she had…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:151…manner of the birth being at a specific time he added later now the birth of jesus christ was in this wise when his mother mary was betrothed to joseph before they came together she was…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1571D…, thearchikos [pertaining to Divine Sovereignty], are terms which Dionysius used, De cælesti hierarchia, c. 1 and 2, to signify the supreme divinity. 1800. Matt. I, 18: She was found with child of the Holy G…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:917…dream appearing to him writing when his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together she was found to be with child of the holy spirit joseph however her husband being a just…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:163…but only when he passes from deliberation to the act, does he arrive to prevent him? And why does he call the Virgin Joseph's wife? Exposition on Matthew 1:18-20 Not a few of our blessed Fathers have discussed the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:155…placed the deportation itself as occupying the order of a person vers now the birth of jesus christ was in this way for his mother mary having been betrothed to joseph why did god permit her…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:871…of the holy trinity h from the gospel according to matthew h now the birth of jesus christ was in this way when his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together she…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1177…mary the most pure theotokos the evangelists openly teach for matthew says the birth of jesus christ was in this way when his mother mary was betrothed to joseph before they came together she was found…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1215…saints have you learned this especially since the evangelist matthew openly says now the birth of jesus christ was in this way when his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph before they came together she…
John Pearson 1613-1686PG 5:77C…is Theophilus, there still exist Commentaries on St. Matthew, but in Latin only, in which, concerning the words, "When his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph," Matt. i, 18, we read these things: "Why is Christ c…
Otto Fridolin Fritzsche 1812-1896PG 66:49B…ig. C. 56, 57), but more in the Greek Catena of the Fathers on Matthew by Peter Possinus, S. J., published at Toulouse, Vol. I (Toulouse 1646, fol.), p. 13 (on Matt. I, 18); 31 (II, 16); 45 (III, 16); 46 (IV, 2)…
PG 5 (anthology)PG 5:15C…eloquent men who, sensing these same things against Ebion, Theodotus of Byzantium, and Valentinus, wrote volumes full of wisdom? IDEM, lib. 1 Commentar. in Matth. 1, 18. The martyr Ignatius also added a f…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1471…spirit not a proof of an essential union with the word for before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit but what of wonders and miracles but the apostles also did…
19Matt 1:19
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:503…came together she was found with child of the holy spirit and joseph her husband being a just man and not willing to make a public example of her was minded to put her away privily…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1203…they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit then joseph her husband being a just man and not wanting to make her a public example was minded to put her away secretly…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:633A…lousy and the accusation of her crying womb. 19. "But Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to expose her, was minded to put her away privily" (Matth. 1:19). For he thought perhaps within himself…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1415…the faithful that he might amend the fall of adam vii but joseph her husband being a just man and not willing to expose her was minded to put her away privily b the newness of…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:917…was found to be with child of the holy spirit joseph however her husband being a just man and not wishing to expose her desired to put her away secretly but while he was thinking about…
Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:659…of adultery which even the gospel mentions when it says that he was minded to put her away privily but when she received relief from this suspicion by a divine angel who established that the conception…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:155…she was found as if speaking of some paradoxical event vers but joseph her husband being a just man and not wishing to hold her up to contempt resolved to send her away secretly how was…
20Matt 1:20
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:613…appeared and spoke with moses for so the scripture says b and the angel of the lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the bush and he sees that the bush burns…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:869C…Him who bestows the gift of glory. 2. Moreover, Matthew says that the angel said to Joseph in sleep: "The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in his sleep." ⟦Matth. i, 20, et ii, 13.⟧ Of which Lord, he himself…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:921…angel of the lord stood by him saying fear not to take mary thy wife for that which is in her womb is of the holy ghost she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:783B…d forewarned: first, indeed, with these words: "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife; for that which is born in her is of the Holy Spirit" (Matth. 1:20); and secondly, thus: "Arise and ta…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1849…and journey into egypt who had heard do not fear to take mary thy wife for that which is born in her is of the holy spirit it could never happen that he would fear for…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:503…a public example of her was minded to put her away privily but while he thought on these things behold an angel of the lord appeared unto him in a dream saying joseph thou son of…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:885…not fear to take mary your wife for that which is born in her is of the holy spirit b and observe how he calls him son of david from the beginning referring him back to…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1203…of david do not be afraid to take to you mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit ' and although the wisdom of solomon in the proverbs says…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1251…by which herod was afflicted and perished h when herod was dead behold the angel of the lord appeared in a dream to joseph in egypt saying arise and take the child and his mother and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:825…the husband of mary persuade you saying do not fear to take mary thy wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit if you wish to learn that some of our…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:955…angel of the lord appeared to joseph in a dream saying joseph son of david fear not to take mary thy wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit joseph rising…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1311…lord s body the angel having said for that which is born in her is of the holy spirit maced but the father is holy spirit and the son is also and when he says it…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1465…a for while he was thinking about this the angel of the lord appeared to him in a dream saying do not fear to take mary as your wife do not think…
Amphilochius of Iconium c. 340 – after 394PG 39:15…that time that the bishop of the city of iconium died and the angel of the lord appeared to amphilochius saying amphilochius go into the city and tend the sheep of christ but he would not…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:573…root of jesse according to the flesh as has just been said for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit so that from this also it may be admitted that the sanctifying…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…joseph being a just man sought to put her away privily and behold the angel of the lord appeared unto him in a dream saying fear not to take unto thee mary thy wife for that…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:907B…or still living in her father’s house, such a one is called a wife by name alone. For this reason the holy angel says: Do not fear to take to you your wife (Matt. I, 20). And that no one might think there is…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:607B…God. This truly great and eternal God, appearing to men, took on flesh fashioned by the Holy Spirit. "For that which is born in her is of the Holy Spirit" (Matt. I, 20). How then is it of the Spirit creating…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:391…bting about the matter, it was brought down from heaven by the voice of the angel: "Fear not, Joseph; for that which is begotten of her is of the Holy Spirit" (Matth. I, 20). For the Holy Spirit overshadowed the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:633A…s and to wish to act them, is not of a man who is very just. 20. "While he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep" (Matth. 1:20). Since therefore the hearing of the wo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:633A…r that she should conceive without a man? "Joseph, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is born in her is of the Holy Ghost" (Matth. 1:20). Naming him son of David, he wished to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1011…itself was already about to be fulfilled while he was pondering this behold the angel of the lord appeared to him in a dream you surely observe the modesty and maturity of the man he not…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1053D…n the donkey and the colt. An angel, therefore, did not appear to Mary, but speaking to Joseph; and what does he say? Arise, and take the child and his mother (Matt. 1:20). Here he no longer says "your wife," b…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:825…not fear to receive mary your wife for that which is begotten in her is of the holy spirit d he showed him to be fearing and trembling lest he offend god by the act of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:899…wished to dismiss her secretly an angel of the lord appeared to him in a dream saying joseph son of david do not fear to take mary your wife for that which is begotten in her…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1005…'joseph son of david do not be afraid to take mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit she will bear a son and you will call his name…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1259…gospel according to matthew h h that christ is god h b but while he thought on these things behold the angel of the lord appeared unto him in a dream saying joseph thou son of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1413…for he says in dreams to joseph do not fear to take mary thy wife for that which is born in her is of the holy spirit no fraud has befallen you in guarding the virgin…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1415…not fear to take mary your spouse for that which is born in her is of the holy spirit here the dignity of the holy spirit is shown and his creative power is openly proved for…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:523…remembered them which he had promised to abraham cap iii vers and the angel of the lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the bush not the lord but the angel appeared…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:615…but i command thee to take her and keep her with thyself for that which is conceived in her is of the holy ghost and not only does he declare the pregnant one guiltless and fill…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1191…preserved all things becoming to a chaste wife toward her own husband for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit photius to those who ask how the conception is of the holy…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:617…the angel said to joseph do not fear to take mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is from the holy spirit therefore just as the prophet does not deem it unworthy to…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:737…and the same angel says again to joseph fear not to take mary thy wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit…
Arsenius of Mount Athos fl. c. 1150PG 133:989…angel coming said joseph son of david do not fear take to thee mary thy wife for that which is born of her is of the holy spirit a to one proceeding from this place to…
Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:393…him in a dream saying do not fear to take mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit c therefore having awakened from sleep he took his wife and…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:47…' And the angel says: 'Fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is born in her is of the Holy Ghost' [Matt. I, 20]. Furthermore, Saint Cyril, writin…
Pseudo-Justin Martyr 2nd-4th c. (uncertainPG 6:1385D…to grant a son to Joseph from the wife of Joseph, though not begotten of him by nature. "Joseph," He says, "son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife" (Matt. 1, 20); for that which is born from a woman w…
Gregory ThaumaturgusPG 10:1129B…e: for that which is born in her is of the Holy Spirit. She shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins (Matt. 1:20, 21). CAP. V. If anyone says:…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:745C…s, and that the legislation and prophecy do not originate from the Father through the Son? And when it is said that the holy child was born of the Holy Spirit (Matth. I, 20), shall we assume that the Spirit came…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:763…same angel saying to joseph do not fear to take mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit and again the evangelist interpreting what is in the prophet says…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:677…him who said to joseph do not fear to take mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit she will bring forth a son and you shall call his…
Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:337B…d, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife; for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus." (Matth. I, 20). The Theotokos. Perhaps, my lord, it…
21Matt 1:21
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:381B…g forth a son, and he shall be called the Son of the Highest; and you shall call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins" (Luc. I, 31, 32; Matth. I, 21), just as those who have recorded all t…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:921…for that which is in her womb is of the holy ghost she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins this however…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1047…of the holy spirit she shall bear a son and you shall call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins and he added persuading him but all this was done so…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1571…a for he himself shall save his people from their sins whoever therefore draws the name from iesch rather than from the hebrew must argue with the angel…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:315…thy suppliant prayer is heard and thy wife elisabeth shall bear thee a son and thou shalt call his name john d…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:503…for that which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins now…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1235…will having appeared to him said in a dream among other things she shall bring forth a son and you shall call his name jesus for he shall save his people and he adds in the…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:819…of the name of jesus according to gabriel who said to joseph and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins it…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:135…of the holy spirit she will bear a son and you shall call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins if therefore our lord and savior took the name jesus and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:521…he said again behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and a child is born and a son and again that he is a man and who shall know…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:909…thy prayer is heard and behold elisabet thy kinswoman shall bear thee a son and thou shalt call his name john and thou shalt have joy and gladness and many shall rejoice at his birth b…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:479…the salvation given to us by god for he says you shall call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins because this people does not desire the water of siloam which…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1139…in your womb he says and bear a son and you shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins what then of mary hear the voice of the chaste…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:395C…as it is permissible to interpret Jesus—who is properly Savior—as Physician and Healer. For he himself "will save his people from their sins," says the angel (Matt. 1:21). And how he accomplished this, Peter d…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…for that which is conceived in her is of the holy ghost and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:605…shall conceive in your womb and bring forth a son and shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people luke attend carefully he has not yet preached he has not yet taught…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:497A…ld, thou shalt conceive in the womb, and shalt bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus (Ibid. v. 31). For he shall save his people from their sins (Matt. 1. 21). The fruit budding from you dissolves…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:633B…in sanctification according to the body, with the Divinity entering instead of seed. 21. "And she shall bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus" (Matth. 1:21). He did not say, She shall bring forth…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:47…these deliverance from sins and their removal for he himself he says shall save his people from their sins and here the paradox is indicated for he does not proclaim deliverance from perceptible wars nor from…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:55…by the prophet saying behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa i hear many saying that while they are present and enjoying…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:73…them for when the birth of the virgin was imminent he says thou shalt call his name jesus and he adds for he himself shall save his people from their sins the magi however did not…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:85B…f Joseph. Having heard these things, Joseph was not offended, nor did he say: "This is an enigma. Thou didst say a little while ago: 'He will save His people' (Matt. 1:21): but now He cannot even save Himself,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1043…it says you shall call his name jesus and it added saying he shall save his people from their sins and indeed even where he is born he is not called the son of god but…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:745C…consume them?" (Luc. 9:54). And the chorus of angels, what did it deliver to men concerning Him? "He himself," it says, "will save His people from their sins" (Matth. 1:21). And these things are less than the wo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:617A…xamined with precision, demonstrates the whole benefit. For he says, Jesus will be called for this reason, Because he will save his people from their sins (Matt. 1:21); and the appellation of Christ remin…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:757…thy prayer is heard and behold thy wife elizabeth shall bear thee a son and thou shalt call his name john luke o the paradoxical and mystical miracle b rightly did zacharias contradict the angel he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:49C…earned it, then they did also, through us. For hear the angel saying to Joseph: Thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins (Matt. 1:21). He himself was sent to the Gentiles,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:49C…f this also. For if they were ignorant of the things of the return, much more of these; for this is the gospel. Who, he says, shall save his people Israel (Matt. 1:21). Nothing about the Gentiles; but the S…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:301…and these are symbols of the benefit for he himself he says shall save his people from their sins having heard of your faith in christ jesus and the love which ye have to all the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:47D…ime the discourse from him was about the Hebrews themselves. For the angel also said to Joseph: "Thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people" (Matth. 1. 21). For this was what needed to be done f…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:827…give you a sign behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and he shall call his name emmanuel isa since the prophet had said ask for yourself a sign and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:61…will conceive in your womb and bear a son and you shall call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins and indeed the divine prophets also hastened to foretell the rest…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:221…assyrians having said above behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name d emmanuel he now commands his name to be called speedily plunder quickly…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1035…conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and you shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins did then this blessed angel and the prophet speak words…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:899…holy spirit and she will bring forth a son and you shall call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins d then he brought forward the holy oracle for the sake…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:95D…: "And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus; for He will save His people from their sins" (Luc. I, 31; Matth. I, 21). And Josedec is understood as "the rig…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:513…the holy spirit she will bring forth a son and you shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1039…conceive in your womb and bring forth a son and you shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins and the lord god will give him the throne of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1201…prophet saying b behold the virgin shall conceive in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and with the blessed gabriel confirming this prediction and declaring the divine…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1303…will conceive in your womb and bear a son and you shall call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins b b therefore shall we say that all things were made…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1373…is a name made from the thing itself for he he says shall save his people from their sins b for just as emmanuel signified that the word of god had become with us through birth…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:305…ding to the flesh to the holy Virgin, he said: “You shall bear a Son, and shall call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins” (Luc. I, 31; Matth. I, 21). He is also called Christ, because he…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1005…of the holy spirit she will bear a son and you will call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins ' he said also that the much admired john used these…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1253…blessed angel making clear the power or interpretation of this name said and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save d…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1259…for that which is begotten in her is of the holy ghost and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins c…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:177…womb and shall bear a son and shall call his name jesus he shall save his people from their sins but when we say that our lord jesus christ is from heaven and from above we…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1417…he subjoins saying behold a virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel this sign he will give which the world will indeed believe and…
Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:865…one who was born cried out to mary for he he says shall save his people from their sins for the people would not be d of a man but of god…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1105…had not yet been born of whom gabriel said and they shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins paul however showing how great this name is says and…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1901…world thus also the divine gabriel said to the holy virgin you shall bring forth a son and you shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins h interpretation…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:109…become man was called jesus christ for you shall call he says his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins and today is born to you christ the lord in the city…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:489…savior and gabriel is a witness of this speaking to the virgin thou shalt call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins c but he was called christ because of…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1343…praised virgin gabriel said behold you shall conceive in your womb and shall bring forth a son and shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins before the incarnation…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:603…ps cii immutable isa i savior matt i for he he says shall save his people from their sins for from salvation is god called savior justice sanctification redemption cor i exceeding all things in magnitude…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2463…and shalt call his name jesus and declaring the meaning he added for he shall save his people from their sins the title god with us was spoken of both the nature and the economy as…
Justinian I 482–565PG 86:1037…when he prophesies 'behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is god with us' isa vii and the archangel gabriel undoubtedly…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:873…shall conceive in your womb and bring forth a son and shall call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins he shall be great and shall be called the son of…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:917…of the holy spirit she will bear a son and you shall call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins ' and he adds saying all this came to pass that…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:985…with the lord and you shall conceive a son and you shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins whence jesus is also interpreted as savior but as she…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:709…of the body was maintained and thou shalt bring forth he says a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for jesus signifies savior for he shall save his people from their sins c what…
George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:785…thou shalt conceive in thy womb and bring forth a son and shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins '…
John Geometres c. 935–c. 1000PG 106:819…pains that were once threatened to women who bring forth for you shall bring forth a son and shall call his name jesus for he shall save his people by no means he says are you…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:725…thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bear a son and shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins ' b but when we say that our lord jesus…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:157…therefore you ought to rejoice all the more for this reason b and she shall bring forth a son lest someone should say and from where shall i believe you that it is of the spirit…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:159…birth as a virgin so that this might also be a miracle and she shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us the hebrews say how…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:217…out to be the case whence also the angel said to joseph he shall save his people from their sins he indicates here therefore the nobility of the jews and in how much esteem they were…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:117…name jesus is hebrew it signifies saviour for he says he himself shall save his people from their sins but lest you be led into error by the homonymy when you hear jesus for there was…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:879…to joseph interpreting the name of christ for he himself he says shall save his people from their sins through the bowels of us through the remission of sins…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:125…favor with the lord and thou shalt bring forth a son and shalt call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins for jesus is interpreted as savior and as she was…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:233…found grace with god and you will bear a son and will call his name jesus for he will save his people from their sins for jesus is interpreted as savior but as she was hesitating…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:983…the holy virgin he said thou shalt bring forth a son and shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins c he is called christ because he has been anointed…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1205…not mary for thou hast found grace with the lord and shalt bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins whence jesus signifies…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1237…with these words you shall call his name jesus because he himself shall save his people from their sins but he received the surname of christ from the anointing of the spirit for the psalmist david…
Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:975…of which is made in creation the evangelist matthew thus interprets the name jesus for he shall save his people which is truly laoss os people saving why then does he attribute to the baptist what…
Gregory ThaumaturgusPG 10:1129…of the holy spirit she shall bear a son and they shall call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins matt h cap v h if anyone says the son of…
Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:987…him a more proper participation in the reality from the same book and thou shalt call his name jesus he shall be great and shall be called the son of the highest b behold therefore how…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:443…he continues saying behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and bear a son and thou shalt call his name jesus he shall be great and shall be called the son of the most high and…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1729…power for salvation for thus his angel also explained this name saying and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins he therefore who possesses the power not only…
22Matt 1:22
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:921…jesus for he shall save his people from their sins this however was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the lord through the prophet behold a virgin shall receive in her womb…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:343…lord has need of them and immediately he will send them and this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet saying tell the daughter of zion behold your king comes…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:503…his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the lord by the prophet saying behold a virgin shall…
Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1273…of the lord hosanna in the highest just as the evangelist says now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet saying tell ye the daughter of sion to…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…he shall save his people from their sins and this he says was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the lord by the prophet saying behold the virgin shall be with child…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:55…h homily v h cap i v but all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the lord by the prophet saying behold a virgin shall be…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:331A…epare us in all things to give thanks. For if to be born of a virgin is a great miracle, and the evangelist, struck with amazement, said, "All this was done" (Matt. 1:22): in what place, I ask, shall we set be…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:883…the holy spirit for ever and ever amen h homily five h now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the lord through the prophet saying isa i hear many…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:87…this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet Isaiah saying, 'Behold, a virgin shall have in her womb, and shall bring forth a son' (Matt. 1:22, 23; Isa. 7:14)." And when he was consp…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:515…alone to possess a people as lord and king h another h now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet isaiah saying behold a virgin shall be with…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1191…be able to bring forth a child from a woman alone verse now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the lord by the prophet photius to whom is this…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:167…egypt and was there until the death of herod that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the lord by the prophet saying out of egypt have i called my son the jews say that…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:367…the lord hath need of them and straightway he will send them all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet saying tell ye the daughter of sion behold thy…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:1359…and a tyrant seek however in the chapter mentioned above the text all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet and so forth for there you will find the…
23Matt 1:23
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:885…read behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel that a child is born to us a son is given to us whose government…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:381…a thorities spoke thus behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall say concerning his name god with us isa…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:567…give you a sign behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and his name shall be called emmanuel butter and honey shall he eat before he knows or chooses…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:627…give you a sign behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel butter and honey shall he eat before he knows or prefers…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:869C…f which Lord, he himself interprets: "That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive in the womb ⟦Matth. i, 23.⟧ and shall bear a son, and they shall…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:921…that which is in her womb is of the holy ghost she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins this however was…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:725…to you a sign behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and you shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us ' that celsus acting wickedly…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:263…isaiah behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and will bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa and it is added there before the child knows and if it is also…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:141…words where it said behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and before the child knows how to call father or mother and since here it says a little…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:179…says behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel for this interprets god with us let such things regarding the birth of christ among…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:503…which is conceived in her is of the holy spirit and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins now all this…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:133…give you a sign behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and shalt call his name emmanuel what he says is the salutary sign which he shall provide to…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:135…you believe and obey what is said if it had been said and they shall call his name emmanuel it would have seemed to defer the entire prophecy to a future time for in this way…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1125…om us, but we are through Him. Do you wish to learn thoroughly that He is not from us? When it was said concerning His Son, Emmanuel, that is, "God with us" [Matt. 1, 23]; it was not said "with us" in a simple…
Eusebius of Emesa c. 300-359PG 86:513…said 'behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel ' another prophet said i knew that he is to be born in bethlehem and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:125…suffer a mistake regarding the person thinking that the passage behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us is…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:387…world might be saved through him and it is written behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us whoever…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:551…c as that saying behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and the other things which are written regarding his advent since…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1025…and elsewhere he says behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us god therefore is he who…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1065C…Christ, and Lord, and God. For if God was not in the body, how, as soon as He came forth from Mary, was He called Emmanuel, which is translated, "God with us" (Matth. 1, 23)? And how also did Paul, if the Word wa…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1079…word and thy truth and behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us now what is this but that god has been…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:505…present behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us since therefore this prophetic meaning was about to be…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:521…a son is given to us whose government is upon his shoulder and they shall call his name the angel of the great counsel isa ix he did not say flesh and not a child and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:687…the prophet isaiah saying behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and the same prophet again a child is born to us…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:483A…called in the preceding passages—namely, Emmanuel, according to the unique character of the Hebrew language, which, if interpreted, signifies God is with us (Matth. i, 23). Know, O nations, and be overcome. I…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:489B…ehold, the virgin shall conceive in her womb, and bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which is translated, God with us" (cf. Is. VII, 14; Matth. I, 23). And again, speaking further down, He…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:511…above behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel here his name is called the angel of great counsel this is he who made…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1465…outcome behold the virgin shall conceive in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us c long ago that appellation also holds the manifestation…
Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:581…isaiah that the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel d if therefore they would not reject these things but would accept them with faith…
Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:899…incarnation behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and concerning the passion as a sheep he was led to the slaughter and as…
Amphilochius of Iconium c. 340 – after 394PG 39:37…that saying escape you that the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us d or have you not…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:207…the virgin h isaias behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us and before he knows father…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:601…thus behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which means god with us and that the birth existed without pain the very fairness…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1135…he says behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us isa vii o the miracle the virgin becomes a…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:907…a sign behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us c but let our discourse return to where it…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:437…c prophet then said the lord himself shall give you a sign behold a virgin shall be with child but a woman who has been joined to a man and who has been married is not…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…which is conceived in her is of the holy ghost and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins and this he…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:965…that the offspring is born of a virgin in the flesh but they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us for he is god and man born of the father without beginning…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:747…son of god saying behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and because she who gave birth was called a virgin and…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:75…the flesh assumed together with the word himself for he says afterward and they shall call his name emmanuel he did not say i will call but they shall call for god who was unknown to…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:227…nor do they remember that behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel but the word they shall call signifies the way of the holy and faithful children…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:493…of the father incarnate from her concerning her isaiah says behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel o holy virgin holy mother of the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:737D…called God. "Behold, the virgin shall have in her womb, and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is, being interpreted, God with us" (Matt. 1:23). Do you see how the name "Lord" is giv…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:765…saying behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel butter and honey he shall eat and again a child has been born to us…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:815…hear how he says behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which being interpreted is god with us then showing that the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1089…says isaiah the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us yes i call him son but yet submissive and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:195…behold d the virgin shall conceive in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us is do you see how he too ascended from…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:245…a virgin you ought to believe the prophet who says behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel if you were not present when…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:335B…the womb, and shall bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel (Isai. 7:14), which is interpreted, God with us. The stone which the builders rejected (Matt. 1:23). By "the builders," he here refers to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:741…in behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa but for a virgin to bear this is a sign directly but moreover also…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:81…give you a sign behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel c great is the condescension of god and the perversity of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:83…the sign behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and bear a son and they shall call his name immanuel d it should be noted as i said before that the sign was not given…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:389…mention of him as god for he shall bring forth he says a son and they shall call his name emmanuel have you not as ungrateful enemies introduced the truth have not you the scribes and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:633…to the body with the divinity entering instead of seed and she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name jesus matth he did not say she shall bring forth for thee a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:635…everyone from sleep says behold a virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us isai omitting many things he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:55…be fulfilled which was spoken of the lord by the prophet saying behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa i hear many…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1021…through the prophet saying behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa i hear many who say that they afford a hearing…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1023…oracle behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isai and why you will ask is he not called by this name that is…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:701…for enough praise of you is not had as the prophet cries behold a virgin shall be with child isai the miracle was spoken and the manner of it he did not yield he proclaimed the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:709…a son he proclaimed the labor and did not corrupt the relation and they shall call his name emmanuel he spoke the mystery and thundered forth the calling which is interpreted god with us he proclaimed…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:741…sign behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa and they will wish if they had become burnt with fire for a child…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:765…the tongue of isaiah behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son isa you are that virgin rejoice therefore full of grace you have pleased the creator you have pleased…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:827…to the lord therefore the lord himself will give you a sign behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and he shall call his name emmanuel isa since the prophet…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:217…said behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel c that he shall be the mediator of the new testament the first one being…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:221…spoils of samaria before the king of the assyrians having said above behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name d emmanuel he now commands…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1035…written behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel blessed gabriel d also revealing the mystery to the holy and god bearing virgin says…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:899…the prophet isaiah might be fulfilled saying behold the virgin shall conceive and shall bring forth a son and his name shall be called…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:491…the truth the prophet isaiah will again bear witness saying behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name immanuel butter and honey shall he eat…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:893…says behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us with us indeed god has lived having taken on…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:881…to any of the prophetic writings although they heard plainly and openly behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son looking only to the flesh and following the processes of our…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:637…it says the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which being interpreted is god with us isa vii but what else could he be…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:515…it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet isaiah saying behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is being interpreted…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:641…mountain behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel butter and honey he shall eat before he knows or chooses evil to choose the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:645…c favor with god and behold you shall conceive in your womb and shall bring forth a son and shall call his name jesus he shall be great and shall be called the son of the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:911…of this behold it says the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us for how would the word…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:939…out behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel nor again shall we think that the word of god who is from god had…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1201…the prophet saying b behold the virgin shall conceive in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and with the blessed gabriel confirming this prediction and declaring the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1257…emmanuel is god and he has absurdly interpreted what the evangelist said which being interpreted is god with us for god and the father clearly affirmed through the voice of the prophets that he who was…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1371…makes us certain saying behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and his name shall be called emmanuel d for when the holy virgin had become pregnant by the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1401…christ h behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel how then is that which was born of the holy virgin called emmanuel since emmanuel…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1453C…eive and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel," which is interpreted, according to the teaching of the Gospels, "God with us" (Isa. VII, 14; Matth. I, 23). Now, "God with us" signifies God with…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:41…prophetic spirit for it is written of the holy virgin behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son b and he is called born and moreover emmanuel that is being interpreted…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:249…out in the spirit saying behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated b…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:933…in the flesh saying behold a virgin shall conceive and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is god with us and again be strong ye slack hands and relaxed knees…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:177…says behold the virgin shall be in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is being interpreted god with us d the holy gabriel also speaks entirely the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:937…you not heard one of the holy prophets saying d behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is god with us for…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:979…him as a man and so the inspired isaiah says behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which being interpreted is god with…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:993…did not c quiet your empty headedness but isaiah said behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1037…saying behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god with us but do you not believe the prophets and apostles…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1111…one the prophet says behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel one he is and the only one who redeemed us from…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1415…a verily in speaking these words behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which being interpreted is…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1417…this he subjoins saying behold a virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel this sign he will give which the world will indeed believe…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1435…long ago the prophet isaiah foreseeing this miracle cried out behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and she shall call his name emmanuel a explaining this the evangelist taught…
Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:721A…remained silent as to the manner. And she shall bear a son. He heralded the birth, but did not violate the relationship. And they shall call his name Emmanuel (Matt. 1, 23). He brought forth the mystery and thun…
Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:867…so ineffable cry out behold a virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which gabriel interpreted saying god with us why because of the…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1453…lord is with you for behold you shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and you shall call his name emmanuel the tidings from gabriel were immediately the beginning of joy for…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1459…behold the virgin shall have a child in the womb and will bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel hear jeremiah crying out great things this is our god no other will…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1465…beforehand saying behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel behold the virgin what kind the elect among women the choice among virgins the venerable…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1013…prophesied for having said behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and shall call his name emmanuel he added butter and honey shall he eat before he knoweth good…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1343…all praised virgin gabriel said behold you shall conceive in your womb and shall bring forth a son and shall call his name jesus for he himself shall save his people from their sins before the…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3251…and what is this hear behold you shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and you shall call his name jesus he shall be great and shall be called the son of…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3271…thus clearly proclaimed beforehand behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel do you see o pure and immaculate virgin how he absolutely…
Gregentius of Taphar traditional dates c. 502-552PG 86:655…isaiah says behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is if you wish to interpret it god with us there therefore david speaks…
Justinian I 482–565PG 86:1037…lie when he prophesies 'behold the virgin shall have in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is god with us' isa vii and the archangel gabriel…
Anastasius I of Antioch d. 598PG 89:1389…he says the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel say again o prophet the song of praise concerning these things the hymn o lord…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:287…prophesy concerning achaz namely this behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and that make haste to plunder quickly carry off the spoils etc isaiah osee and…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:871…be purged a virgin behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel prophetess and i went in unto the prophetess and she conceived…
Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:917…isaiah behold the virgin shall have in her womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which being interpreted is god with us d do you see how the declarations of…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1159…said behold a virgin shall be in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us therefore that he who catches the wise in their…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:667…isaiah speaks a virgin is born who shall have in her womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is god with us god with us acknowledge this nestorians…
George of Nicomedia fl. c. 860-880 (9th century)PG 100:1427…oracles isaiah designated her saying behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel ezekiel called her the gate of god david called her the ark of sanctification jeremiah…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1339…says to the virgin and behold you shall conceive in your womb and shall bring forth a son and the lord god shall give unto him the throne of david his father…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:189…by the lord through the prophet might be fulfilled saying 'behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel ' but that the voice set…
George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:595…the great isaiah speak c behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us and before the child knows to call father or…
George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:785…mocked for the divine isaiah does not speak falsely saying 'behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel ' which is 'god with us '…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:365…the prophet a saying behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel he remained in disbelief of this claiming that it was impossible…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:527…isaiah say these things 'behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name immanuel which is god with us' and 'before the child knows how…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:725…when he prophesies thus 'behold the virgin shall conceive and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel ' which is 'god with us ' and the archangel gabriel the prince of angels…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:159…a virgin so that this might also be a miracle and she shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is translated god with us the hebrews say how then was…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:695…and for this to be the same as the saying behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and the other things that are…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:29…iii and isaiah says 'behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and his name shall be called emmanuel which is god with us' isa vii and ezekiel prophesying the…
Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:815…is more appropriate than those of isaiah behold a virgin shall conceive and shall bring forth a son and his name shall be called emmanuel as if you were to say god with us and what…
Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:847…was born man in it and isaiah behold a virgin shall conceive and shall bring forth a son and his name shall be called emmanuel moreover emmanuel is rendered from hebrew into latin as god with…
Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:849…and that it is so the words to the god bearer show and they shall call his name emmanuel which being interpreted is god with us now david s saying also concerning christ from the person…
Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:853…lord himself shall give you a sign behold a virgin shall conceive and shall bring forth a son and his name shall be called emmanuel he shall eat butter and honey before he knows or prefers…
Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 145:669…'s oracle which says behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son he was pondering on the divine response and doubting the promise…
John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:415…the worship of idols b the prophet isaiah speaks thus behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son and they shall call his name god with us and again the same prophet…
Makarios Melissenos fl. c. 1573-1584PG 156:775…sign behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel ' if as you say the prophet were predicting that a young girl who had…
Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1059…it is so written in the verse and they adduce those words behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and you shall call his name emmanuel which is also a…
Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1157…argument the great man when it is said in isaiah chapter seven a virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son and shall call his name emmanuel is believed by the prophet to deal…
Gregory ThaumaturgusPG 10:1129…is born in her is of the holy spirit she shall bear a son and they shall call his name jesus for he shall save his people from their sins matt h cap v h if…
Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:153…the virgin and the birth that was to come from her saying behold a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel which is interpreted god…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:725…below behold the virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and what follows a companions of purity and disciples of chastity let us celebrate with…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:753…this behold the virgin shall take in the womb and shall bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel and the jews contradict these things for it is an ancient custom of theirs to…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:37…down and slept as a lion gen and isaiah saying behold the virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa and another again we saw…
Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:367…prophet isaiah declares saying 'behold a virgin shall conceive in the womb and shall bring forth a son and they shall call his name emmanuel' isa vii and that he was to be born of the…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1227…and came down isaiah says behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel behold his birth again the same prophet says this is our god no other shall…
Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:335…will find written among them behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall call his name emmanuel isa vii…
24Matt 1:24
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1023…solemn custom otherwise it could not be a sign but joseph rising from sleep did as the angel of the lord had commanded him you have surely seen the obedience…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:829D…y; it is time to touch again on the words of the Gospel: And Joseph, having arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife (Matt. 1:24). See also here the philosophy of the m…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1331B…ey—these "illustrious" men—draw from the sacred Bible. "And Joseph," they say, "took his wife, and did not know her until she brought forth her firstborn Son" (Matt. 1:24. 25). The word "until," they say, s…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:159…his designation from the event b ver and joseph having been awakened from sleep did as the angel of the lord had commanded him see his eager soul how he obeyed immediately and he took his…
AnonymousPG 2:1059…calling me continually to remind me of the law of the lord as the angel of the lord had shown me and he taught me the law of the priesthood of sacrifices of burnt offerings of…
25Matt 1:25
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1127C…summation of the ages, and was born of the holy Virgin and of the Holy Spirit as the Son of man, as it is written: "Until she brought forth her firstborn Son" (Matth. I, 25), that He might become the firstborn am…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:895…and he took unto him his wife and knew her not c till she had brought forth her firstborn son and he called his name jesus now when jesus was born in bethlehem of judaea in…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:709A…For when Mary had been betrothed, it says (Matt. 1, 18). And it does not say, "when she had been married." And again in another place: He did not know her (Matt. 1, 25). It is possible to wonder at a…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:725…came together and he bore and he knew her not and she brought forth her firstborn son and he knew her not and he knew her not until she brought forth her firstborn son and those…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1025…already extinguishing a malignant suspicion but when he had taken her he knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son he placed until here not so that you might think that he knew…
Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:731C…Before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit (Matt. I, 18); and he did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son (Matt. I, 25); let us not, from these words, think t…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:91…concerning joseph the husband of mary and he knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son would gather that joseph subsequently had intercourse with his wife the usage of speech of those who…
Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1297…the end of the age and he did not know her until she had brought forth her firstborn son psal lvii cix isa lxvi osee x i kings xv matt xxviii i he uses the substitution…
Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1301C…the starting points from these, will find a certain path and door for their love of learning to be guided toward the understanding of Holy Scripture (Ps. L, 8; Matt. I, 25; Ps. XXXVII, 7; X, 6; Eccles. III, 17;…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1271…uestion CLXX. — What is the parable of the son who claims the paternal inheritance for himself and travels to a far country? 866 Question CLXXI. — On Matthew 1:25. 867 Question CLXXII. — On providence. 870 Question CLXXIII…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:189B…cords again that the birth of Jesus Christ came to pass of the Holy Spirit, and that the Virgin brought forth her firstborn Son, and called his name Jesus (Matt. I, 25). And he who is their colleague and com…
Epiphanius the Monk fl. c. 1015PG 120:197…heaven therefore the evangelist matthew says and he knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son that is to say he did not know the mysteries of god nor the hidden depth of…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1083…too following the ancient fathers have written upon that gospel text until she had brought forth her firstborn son for how could another testimony of scripture be sustained his kingdom which shall not be destroyed for…
Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:333…spirit having awakened he took his wife and knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son the great basil says that joseph knew not the all holy one neither before the birth nor…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:615…to generation for he knew her not according to the gospel until she had brought forth her firstborn son but due to the guardianship that had been brought about regarding his upbringing c x let this…
AnonymousPG 106:1079…has remained called jerusalem a that saying he knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son does not indicate that he knew her at the last for the word until does not always…
484Matt 1:484
Leo the Deacon 9th–11th c.PG 117:657D…Eusebius, Præparat. Evangel. 310, C.; 474, B. The verb is used thus by Origen, Contra Cels. 318, C. when looking is understood spiritually. The same in Matth. I. 484. "By the name of Pharisees we can unde…
624Matt 1:624
Leo the Deacon 9th–11th c.PG 117:891C…completed penance. The meaning of the verb anastrephō is the same, meaning to be occupied or to dwell. In this sense, St. John Chrysostom (Hom. LVIII, in S. Matth. I, 624 E) says "of them dwelling in Galilee";…
889Matt 1:889
Leo the Deacon 9th–11th c.PG 117:891C…ing in Galilee," although others have expounded this differently. Note, moreover, the rare meaning of the word agōgē. St. John Chrysostom (Hom. LXXXVI, in S. Matth. I, 889 C) uses it for "each turn," and again f…