Where the Fathers quote Matthew 12
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John ChrysostomPG 61:705expounds v.14“εξελθοντες δε οι Φαρισαιοι συμβουλιον ελαβον κατ᾿ αυτου οπως αυτον απολεσωσιν.”Discourse 8: On «The Pharisees went out and took counsel»
Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:220expounds v.32“και ος εαν ειπῃ λογον κατα του υιου του ανθρωπου, αφεθησεται αυτω· ος δ᾿ αν ειπῃ κατα του Πνευματος του Αγιου, ουκ αφεθησεται αυτω ουτε εν τω νυν αιων”Meaning of «Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him»
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:368expounds v.32“και ος εαν ειπῃ λογον κατα του υιου του ανθρωπου, αφεθησεται αυτω· ος δ᾿ αν ειπῃ κατα του Πνευματος του Αγιου, ουκ αφεθησεται αυτω ουτε εν τω νυν αιων”49. Interpretation of «Every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven»
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:340expounds v.48“ο δε αποκριθεις ειπε τω λεγοντι αυτω· τις εστιν η μητηρ μου και τινες εισιν οι αδελφοι μου”45. Interpretation of «Who is my mother and who are my brothers?»: A frequent stumbling block
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:973expounds v.48“ο δε αποκριθεις ειπε τω λεγοντι αυτω· τις εστιν η μητηρ μου και τινες εισιν οι αδελφοι μου”On: «Who is my mother and who are my brothers?»
1Matt 12:1
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:1013…ech of Nicodemus. During those same days of the Passover, Christ removed the merchants from the temple. Afterwards, He passed through the cornfields, Matthew XII, 1, Mark II, 23, Luke VI, 1. There follow the deeds in Matthew…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:809C…qual to him. And that you may learn more clearly what is said, the disciples once broke the Sabbath in plucking the heads of grain and eating on the Sabbath (Matt. 12:1); he himself also broke it now; the Jew…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1537…they justify themselves hence when the disciples of the lord were hungry and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat the pharisees said to the lord behold your disciples are doing what is…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:517…fields on the sabbath day and his disciples began as they went to pluck the ears of corn and the pharisees said unto him behold why do they on the sabbath day that which is not…
2Matt 12:2
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:231…had filled the wells of his father with earth were saying to him behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful on the sabbath he in order to dig out their carnal understanding says to…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:143C…sciples were following Him, and plucking ears of corn, they were eating; and the Jews were rebuking them, saying: "It is not lawful to do this on the Sabbath" (Matt. XII, 2). By what law, O Jews? According to wha…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:777…and sinners came and sat down with jesus and his disciples and when the pharisees saw it they said unto his disciples why eateth your master with publicans and sinners but when jesus heard that he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:363C…cans and sinners?" And when the disciples seem to sin, they address Christ thus: "Behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day" (Matt. 12:2); here, however, they accuse Christ to…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:405B…the promise and the pattern of virtue. "But the Pharisees, seeing it, said to Him: Behold, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath" [Matt. 12:2]. For where nothing great and noble hap…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples and when the pharisees saw it they said unto his disciples why eateth your master with publicans and sinners matthew rejoicing that jesus had turned…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:259…they might break the sabbath and the pharisees seeing them said to him behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days but he said to them have you not…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:309C…, when the disciples seem to be sinning, they speak against them to the teacher: "Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath" [Matt. xii, 2]; but when [they speak] of the teac…
3Matt 12:3
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:355…accusing his disciples because they ate while plucking the ears have you not read what david did when he was hungry how he went into the house of god and ate the loaves of the presence…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:231…order to dig out their carnal understanding says to them have you not read what david did when he hungered he and those who were with him how he entered into the house of god and…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:291…savior in the gospels mentions this history concerning david saying have you not read what david did when he was hungry and those who were with him how he entered into the house of god and…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:299…out of great lack of food wherefore the savior says have you not read what david did when he hungered and he himself was a needy man fleeing with a few but those pursuing him were…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:153…the rod of jesus he said therefore to the jews 'have you not read what david did when he was hungry and those who were with him how he entered the house of god and took…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:159…the gospel on account of that saying of the savior have you not read what david did when he hungered how he came into the house of god and ate the loaves of the presence david…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:809C…ference you may learn his superiority and his defense. How, therefore, does he defend himself for them? "Have you not read what David did when he was hungry?" (Matt. 12:3). When he defends himself for the serva…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:469…their hands were eating it the savior says to them have you not read what david did when he was hungry and ate the loaves of the presence which it was not lawful for him or…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439B…ays: "Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungered, and they that were with him? how he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread?" (Matt. 12, 3, 4). He also brings in the priests as e…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:213…he brought their fellow servant david into the middle saying have you not read what david did when he was hungry but when it was about himself he took refuge in the father showing the equality…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:257…until now and when they accused his disciples he says have you not read what david did when he and those with him were hungry how he entered the house of god and ate the bread…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1537…the blameless but the long suffering lord said to them have you not read what david did when he was hungry and those with him how he entered the house of god and ate the showbread…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:251…work and when they were accusing his disciples he says have you not read what david did when he ate the loaves of proposition which it was not lawful for him to eat except for the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:259…do on the sabbath days but he said to them have you not read what david did when he was hungry and they that were with him how he entered into the house of god and…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:349…man to put away his wife for every cause and he answering said unto them have ye not read that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female and said for this…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:517…do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful and he said unto them have ye never read what david did when he had need and was an hungred he and they that were…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:767…the sabbath ' and jesus answering them said 'have you not even read what david did when he was hungry he and those who were with him how he went into the house of god and…
John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:569…the same words but what did christ say to them have you not read what david did when he himself was hungry and those who were with him how he entered into the house of god…
Laonicus Chalcocondyles fl. 1439–1462PG 159:1221…were rebuking the apostles for plucking the ears of grain have you not read what david did when he had need and he and those with him were hungry how he entered into the house of…
4Matt 12:4
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:231…david did when he hungered he and those who were with him how he entered into the house of god and did eat the loaves of proposition which it was not lawful to eat except for…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:819…whence also david ate of the loaves of proposition c which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him except for the priests only and from the likeness made…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:291…david did when he was hungry and those who were with him how he entered into the house of god and ate the loaves of the presence which it was not lawful for him to eat…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:161…david did when he and those who were with him were hungry how he entered into the house of god and ate the loaves of the presence d you have following this the history joined to…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:713…the hands of men nor have you read this what david did he entered into the house of god i give thanks to thee o lord of heaven but it did not have and of earth…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:737…limbs schol and have ye not read this what david did when he entered into the house of god refut when he calls the tabernacle placed by moses the house of god he in no way…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:433…in the temple when he was hungry he and those with him how he entered into the house of god and ate the loaves of the presence which it was not lawful for him to eat…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…did when he was an hungered and they that were with him how he entered into the house of god and did eat the shewbread matt he also brings in the priests as examples here again…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:251…what david did when he ate the loaves of proposition which it was not lawful for him to eat except for the priests alone openly comparing himself to the father and his disciples to the prophets…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1201…them with grief or fear he might lead the stubborn to salvation how he entered into the house of god and did eat the loaves of proposition etc photius david was just when he ate the…
Leo of Ohrid fl. 1053-1056 (d. after 1056)PG 120:839…what david did when he was hungry he and those with him how he entered into the house of god and ate the loaves of the presence and the rest and that the sabbath was made…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:259…david did when he was hungry and they that were with him how he entered into the house of god and did eat the loaves of proposition which it was not lawful for him to eat…
John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:569…did when he himself was hungry and those who were with him how he entered into the house of god and ate the showbread and gave it to those who were with him on the day…
Laonicus Chalcocondyles fl. 1439–1462PG 159:1221…when he had need and he and those with him were hungry how he entered into the house of god under abiathar the high priest and ate the loaves of the presence which it is not…
5Matt 12:5
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1237C…thee a wife of whoredoms, and children of whoredoms» (Osee i, 2), and what follows; for just as the priests in the temple profaning the Sabbath are blameless (Matth. xii, 5), so in the proper time he who takes a…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:267…is utterly abhorrent to god for since the lord clearly asserts that the priests in the temple profane the sabbath what else is it by which they are said to profane that day except that while…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:165A…might work, the altar alone did not cease from labor, as the Lord says in the Gospel: Your priests violate the Sabbath in the temple, and are without blame (Matt. XII, 5). Now to violate the Sabbath means to b…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:701…the sabbath without accusation since according to the voice of the savior the priests in the temple profane the sabbath performing sacred rites in it and not ceasing from their customary work and they are blameless…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:523…nor a work other or have you not read in the law that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath and are without blame but i say to you that something…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1263…be subject to him c have you not read in the law that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath and are without blame but i tell you that there is…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:231…excellent prevails c lxxii to the same how priests profane the sabbath on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath and are blameless for since every work that is fashioned by hand…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:789…and their disciples on account of their legal observances saying have you not read in the law how that on the sabbath the priests in the temple profane the sabbath and are blameless but i say…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:261…a do the priests in the temple profane the sabbath and are blameless but i say to you that something greater than the temple is here…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:933…that he is truly god have you not read in the law that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple break the sabbath and are without blame but i tell you that there is…
Pantaleon the Deacon unknownPG 140:523…spiritual work not a servile one as is said in matthew xi the priests in the temple profane the sabbath by circumcising a man and are without blame but if they oppose us regarding the sabbath…
6Matt 12:6
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1303…nothing of that kind to be done furthermore when the lord says in this place is one greater than the temple and likewise the apostle what have ye not houses to eat and to drink in…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1527…and the lord openly showed the excellence and superiority thereof in saying in this place is one greater than the temple and showed yet more clearly b that we must exercise more diligent care of the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:51…the new law it is established thus the lord when he says in this place is one greater than the temple teaches us how much more impious he is who dares to offer the body of…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:789…the temple profane the sabbath and are blameless but i say to you that in this place is one greater than the temple b likewise the men of nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:367…life in immortality vers but if innocent because what he had said that in this place is one greater than the temple seemed hateful he shifted the discourse toward indulgence but with a rebuke for again…
7Matt 12:7
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1717B…he old manuscript taught that it should be read thus; the printed editions have: "I desire mercy, not sacrifice; you would never have condemned the innocent." [cf. Matt. 12:7] Sed et quis discipulis. As for this…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:135D…s account, the Lord said to those who blamed the disciples for plucking the ears of corn: "If ye had known what this is, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice" (Matth. xii, 7). For he blamed them for being idle on…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:777…but they that are sick but go ye and learn what that meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance matt ix luke…
Nectarius of Constantinople c. 335-397PG 39:1833…again mercy and truth shall go before cf psal lxxxviii and elsewhere i will have mercy and not sacrifice matt ix xii and he that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the lord prov xix…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:363…matt see how he softens that while he rebukes them and says i will have mercy and not sacrifice hosea he was saying this however charging them with ignorance of the scriptures wherefore he speaks more…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:365…to be the physician he then said go and learn what that meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice a thus also paul does having first established his argument from common examples and having said…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:109…not a physician but they that are ill go then and learn what this meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i came not to call the just but sinners to repentance luc xv…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…but they that are sick but go ye and learn what that meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance i have not…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:825…not a physician but they that are ill go then and learn what this meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i am not come to call the just but sinners to penance matt…
8Matt 12:8
Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1497B…nced in common. But concerning what he says, that the Sabbath was destroyed, He did not entirely destroy it; for the Lord Himself (62) was Lord of the Sabbath (Matt. XII, 8); just as if someone, guarding the brid…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:467…him loosed and finally fulfilled in the gospel for thus he said the son of man is lord even of the sabbath from this it followed that the disciples boldly loosened the sabbath especially since the…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:727…not be alien to his works or those of his father scholion the son of man is lord even of the sabbath d…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:165…since the sabbath was his own for this reason he says that the son of man is lord even of the sabbath mark ii and he says man was not made for the sabbath but the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:351…say not what enters into the mouth defiles a man and that the son of man is lord even of the sabbath they were divided in their judgment and neither were they willing to honor him…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1537…mercy and not sacrifice you would not have condemned the innocent for the son of man is lord even of the sabbath to him be glory forever and ever amen b h homily xxxii on contradiction…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1097…was made for man and not man for the sabbath and that the son of man is lord even of the sabbath a there is in the law and in the prophets both a sabbath and…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:261…mercy and not sacrifice you would not have condemned the blameless for the son of man is lord even of the sabbath b he shows them to be both ignorant and unacquainted with the prophetic scriptures…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:767…except the priests alone ' and he said to them that 'the son of man is lord even of the sabbath ' d the jews called every feast a sabbath for sabbath is called rest often…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:21…this rock i will build my church c on these words n the son of man is lord even of the sabbath he makes a reflection which deserves to be weighed after having said that saint…
9Matt 12:9
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…h homily xl al xli h a chapter verse and when he was departed thence he went into their synagogue and behold there was a man which had his hand withered when the…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53CLatin…m fiat vobis. Et aperti sunt oculi eorum. Egressis autem illis, ecce obtulerunt ei hominem mutum, daemonium habentem: et ejecto daemonio, locutus est mutus. » Matth. xii, 9, 10. — « Cum inde Jesus transiisset, ve…
10Matt 12:10
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…and when he was departed thence he went into their synagogue and behold there was a man which had his hand withered when the pharisees were accusing the disciples and the apostles were defending their actions…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:43…pay taxes to caesar or not and sometimes they approached him again saying is it lawful to heal on the sabbath so that they might accuse him let them listen therefore to him saying remove the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:783…endured the saving passion for us c h chapter xiv h v is it lawful to heal on the sabbath c the lord asked the lawyers and the pharisees if it is ever lawful to heal…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…there was a man there having a withered hand and they questioned him saying is it lawful to heal on the sabbath that they might accuse him b other evangelists say that jesus questioned the pharisees…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:927…who had dropsy and jesus answering said unto the lawyers and pharisees saying is it lawful to heal on the sabbath d but they remained silent and taking hold of him he healed him and let…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:929…about to find fault with him and for this reason he asks is it lawful to heal on the sabbath or not for does he not manifestly mock them as foolish inasmuch as god has blessed…
11Matt 12:11
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:165…the sake of a soul is permitted for if a man should fall into a pit on the sabbath it is lawful for the jews to pull him out and not only a man but also…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:239B…he midst the sheep lost on the Sabbath, and shows that the law had been broken for its salvation, and mentions also circumcision, which effects the same thing (Matt. 12:11-12). It is, of course, for this reason tha…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…and was angry at the hardness of their hearts mark and said what man shall there be among you that shall have one sheep and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day will…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…might have an occasion to slander him vers and he said to them what man shall there be among you who shall have one sheep and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath will…
Manuel I Komnenos c. 1118–1180PG 133:751…to be played for if the savior commands that a herd fallen into a pit on the sabbath day should be pulled out thence and by no means delivered to death according to the rigor of…
12Matt 12:12
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…it and lift it out how much then is better a man than a sheep wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days that they might not act impudently and that they might…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:405D…do you blame others? And how does the Savior defend them? "How much then is a man better than a sheep? Therefore, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath" [Matt. 12:12]. Being impious, the Pharisees feigned…
13Matt 12:13
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1135A…oof of Christ speaking in me" (II Cor. xiii, 3). For such a one hears from Christ: "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things" (Matt. xii, 13). Anom. If a man who brings forth good…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1093C…learn also the health of the soul." Then He says to him: Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house (Matt. 9:6). And to another: Stretch out your hand (Matt. 12:13). And to the sea: Be silent, be muzzle…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…were suffering from an incurable disease he set himself to the work then saith he to the man stretch forth thine hand and he stretched it forth and it was restored whole like as the other…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…be healed vers then he says to the man stretch forth thy hand and he stretched it forth and it was restored whole as the other many even now have withered hands that is they are…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:519…blindness of their heart he says to the man stretch forth thy hand and he stretched it forth and his hand was restored whole as the other when the disciples were accused by the jews because…
14Matt 12:14
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:293…cap xii h v but the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him as much as anyone draws near to jesus they do not take counsel for the counsel of…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1225…in our savior jesus when the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus perceiving it withdrew from there and great multitudes followed him and he healed them all…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:799…another" (Matt. 10:23). "Then the Pharisees went out and took counsel against Him, how they might destroy Him. But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew from there" (Matt. 12:14, 15). "From that day on, therefore, the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…then do they do they go out it says and took counsel against him how they might destroy him nothing injured they sought to kill so great is envy an evil thing for it always attacks…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:709…a the sheep and the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him and the pharisees went out from where from the commandment from the law from life for they…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:803…ON MARTHA, MARY, and Lazarus; and on the prophet Elijah. 701-706 ON THE HARLOT and the Pharisee. 705-710 ON THAT SAYING, The Pharisees going out took counsel (Matt. 12. 14). 709-712 ON THE ASSUMPTION of our Lord…
Socrates Scholasticus c. 380–c. 450PG 67:401…pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus knowing this withdrew from thence for indeed even when he raised lazarus from the dead…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…forth for almsgiving vers the pharisees however having gone out took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus knowing it withdrew from there d o envy when they are receiving benefits then they…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:521…and the pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the herodians against him how they might destroy him and jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea and a great multitude from galilee followed him…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:923…a part but they jesus there in the interpretation of the saying the pharisees went out and held a council against him an account of these things was also given h chap xvi concerning the election…
Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 146:485…shown himself to be god and had made the withered hand whole the pharisees went out and held a council against him that they might destroy him but jesus knowing it withdrew from there for indeed…
Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:659…and healed the withered hand the pharisees went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but jesus knowing it withdrew from there and indeed when he raised lazarus from the dead from…
15Matt 12:15
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:703A…the conspiracy against Him, withdrew from there, and many crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, and charged them that they should not make Him known." [Matt. xii, 15, 16] To which he adds saying: "And all…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1225…how they might destroy him but jesus perceiving it withdrew from there and great multitudes followed him and he healed them all and commanded them that they should not make him manifest for it is added…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:799…went out and took counsel against him how they might destroy him but when jesus knew it he withdrew from there matt from that day on therefore they took counsel that they might put him to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:439…do when he had learned these things he withdrew but jesus knowing it he withdrew himself from thence where are those who say that signs ought to be performed for to these he shows that a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:595…time being but to the borders of judaea and when he arrived great multitudes followed him and he healed them he does not spend time continuously in the teaching of words nor in the performing of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:597D…is not what enters that defiles a man (Matt. 15:11); and concerning the sabbath, after He had refuted them, He says: "It is lawful to do good on the sabbaths" (Matt. 12:15): here likewise in the same way. But be…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…for no one remaining in god devises such things vers and many multitudes followed him and he healed them all and warned them that they should not make him known so that he might appease their…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:347…from galilee and came into the coasts of jud a beyond jordan and great multitudes followed him and he healed them there d he again travels to jud a so that those who do not believe…
16Matt 12:16
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:703…from there and many crowds followed him and he healed them all and charged them that they should not make him known matt xii to which he adds saying and all these things have come to…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1225…and great multitudes followed him and he healed them all and commanded them that they should not make him manifest for it is added in the gospel to these things that it might be fulfilled which…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1227…a and rebuked them so that they should not make him known for it is added in the gospel that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by isaiah…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:263…and many multitudes followed him and he healed them all and warned them that they should not make him known so that he might appease their envy…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:265…of glory nor will he contend but he will charge the crowds that they should not make him known but he will also declare judgment to the gentiles that is he will also teach the gentiles…
17Matt 12:17
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:307…sea in the borders of zabulon and nephthalim that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by esaias the prophet saying the land of zabulon and the land of c nephthalim and after what is said…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:703B…uised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench, until he shall send forth judgment unto victory, and in his name the nations shall hope." [Matt. xii, 17-21] Observe diligently in what manner Mat…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:455…were fulfilled in the economy matthew said thus that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by esaias the prophet saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:183…but the one leading to perdition b vers that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by esaias the prophet saying the land of zabulon and the land of nephthalim by the way of the sea…
18Matt 12:18
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:763…he says jacob my servant i will uphold him israel my elect i will put my spirit upon him and he shall bring forth judgment to the nations he shall not strive nor cry out nor…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:883…the living god saying behold my beloved son in whom i am well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and he shall announce judgment to the gentiles he shall not contend nor cry out…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1753…isai liii and again behold the servant whom i have chosen the beloved in whom my soul is well pleased he shall not strive nor cry in the streets a bruised reed he shall not break…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:109…a whom my soul hath admitted i have put my spirit upon him and he shall bring forth judgment to the gentiles he shall not cry nor shall he lift up his…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:177…nations again the same isaiah proceeding further concerning christ prophesies these things behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased he shall bring forth judgment to the nations…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:703…that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1227…it might be fulfilled which was spoken by isaiah the prophet saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:133…through the prophet behold my child whom i have chosen my elect in whom my soul is well pleased he shall bring forth judgment to the nations he will not contend nor cry out nor will…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:903…with their fathers isaiah again proclaimed these things concerning the savior saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased he shall bring forth judgment to the nations…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:887C…Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles" (Matt. xii, 18). 17. Moreover, another prophet calls…
Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:885…also have a soul for isaiah in his person says concerning christ behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased if therefore from the things the son said…
Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:903…isaiah speaking in the person of god and father concerning christ says behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased solomon likewise says chosen out of ten thousand…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1145…his mouth all their power and the father says behold my servant my beloved in whom my soul delights i will put my spirit upon him c anom if the son is from the hypostasis and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1235…of the father himself likewise when he says behold my beloved child in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him c and d…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1301…i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh and further behold my servant whom i have chosen in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and in addition…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1327…father places the spirit upon the son orth behold my beloved servant in whom my soul is well pleased i will place my spirit upon him maced he does not mean the spirit by this orth…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1331…but does the son speak also when he says behold my servant my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him orth it is confessed that it is the…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1333…regarding the father for neither does the father speak having a soul in whom my soul is well pleased nor does he speak of the soul of men as you imagine orth let us grant that…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:837C…: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets (Matt. xii, 18, 19)... PHILIPPIANS. Some indeed preach…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:233…shall go forth from me and i have made every breath and behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:455…it might be fulfilled which was spoken by esaias the prophet saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:999…shall understand whom i have chosen in whom my soul has delighted i will put my spirit upon him and you see how the voice of the father indicates by nature a son upon whom he…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:1057…i am well pleased whom my soul has chosen i will place my spirit upon him and he shall announce judgment to the nations he shall not strive nor cry out nor shall his voice be…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:499…for immediately the father speaks concerning the advent of the son saying i will put my spirit upon him and he shall bring forth judgment to the gentiles so that he might proclaim his holy spirit…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:163…these words behold my beloved servant shall understand whom i have chosen in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit but as for the things concerning the godhead is the godhead then…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:605…but his appearance was ignoble failing beyond the sons of men and behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased he shall not strive nor cry out in…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:441…b and shows his harmony with the father for behold he says my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased and if he chose him it is not as…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:431…the spirit of the fear of god shall fill him and again behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him he…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:157…wherefore also through the prophet isaiah the god of all proclaims saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my elect in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him he…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1079…israel is my chosen my soul has received him i have given my spirit upon him and he shall bring forth judgment to the nations he shall not cry out nor show slackness nor shall his…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:85…what isaiah cried out from afar behold my servant whom i chose my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased isa xliii or as the seventy interpreted jacob is my servant him will i take…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2383…with the child whom i have chosen concerning whom he was saying behold my servant whom i have chosen and the savior also says whoever shall confess me before men i also will confess him before…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2605…says judgment has departed from him concerning whom it was surely said behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased he will set judgment for the nations a…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:265…it might be fulfilled which was spoken by isaiah the prophet saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:153…to be made against the devil concerning which god says through isaiah behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:373…my beloved my soul similarly my beloved is said concerning the divinity in whom my soul is well pleased concerns the humanity for he is beloved as the only begotten but in him he is well…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:739…in the prophet says that it might be fulfilled which was written behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:879…does not the son also speak when he says behold my servant my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him orth it is confessed that the father speaks…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:443…or beauty but his form was dishonored and behold my child the beloved in whom my soul is well pleased he will not contend nor will he cry out in the streets b and concerning that…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:463…beauty but his form was unhonored a and behold my beloved child in whom my soul is well pleased he shall not contend nor shall he cry out in the streets but regarding that final coming…
John Bekkos, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1225-1297PG 141:503…from my spirit upon all flesh' and again 'behold my chosen son in whom my soul is well pleased i will pour my spirit upon him' observation observe diligently this passage which brings forth not only…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:539…i also hear that voice spoken concerning him brought mystically to him behold my servant whom i have chosen in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and he shall…
Matthaeus Cantacuzenus Imp. CP c. 1325 - c. 1391PG 152:1053…for concerning him god and father says through the mouth of isaiah behold my servant whom i have chosen in whom my soul is well pleased h canticle h his head is as the most fine…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:789…, being well pleased in Him and calling Him His beloved Son, as the prophet said: My beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him (Matt. 12:18). Therefore, the Word is hypostatic…
OrigenesPG 16:1857…behold my servant i will take hold of him and my elect in whom my soul is well pleased and smoking flax he shall not be darkened and shall not run until he establishes judgment on…
OrigenesPG 16:1859…the hebrew my servant i will take hold of him my elect behold my servant whom i have chosen in whom my soul is well pleased the heb and the others and in the law the…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:763…prophet says that it might be fulfilled which was written behold c my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased i will put my spirit upon him and in…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:959…operations are diverse and again jacob my servant and later i have put my spirit upon him and again i will put my spirit upon thy seed and again and now the lord almighty has sent…
19Matt 12:19
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:763…spirit upon him and he shall bring forth judgment to the nations he shall not strive nor cry out nor shall anyone hear his voice in the streets a bruised reed he shall not break and…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:883…announce judgment to the gentiles he shall not contend nor cry out neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets a bruised reed shall he not break and smoking flax shall he not quench…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:837…my spirit upon him and he shall shew judgment to the gentiles he shall not strive nor cry neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets matt xii philippians some indeed preach christ even…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:841B…one hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoking flax he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory (Isa. xlii, 2-4; Matt. xii, 19, 20). 2 TIMOTHY. A servant of the Lord…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:143…uke him: For a bruised reed he will not break, and smoking flax he will not extinguish (Isa. 42:3; Matt. 12:20). He will not cry, he says, nor will he shout (Matt. 12:19); and again, I came not to judge the w…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1101…brews iv, 15 (recte 16), where he exhorts them to the confidence of obtaining mercy. That phrase, however, "He will not contend nor cry out," is from Matthew xii, 19, from the passage in Isaiah xlii, 2. But that statement, "H…
20Matt 12:20
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:883…cry out neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets a bruised reed shall he not break and smoking flax shall he not quench until he sends forth judgment unto victory and in his…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:761A…HEW. A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, until He brings forth judgment to victory; and in His name the Gentiles shall hope (Matt. XII, 20, 21). TO THE ROMANS. Him that is weak i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:143…speak with confidence? Yet Jesus did not say this, nor rebuke him: For a bruised reed he will not break, and smoking flax he will not extinguish (Isa. 42:3; Matt. 12:20). He will not cry, he says, nor will he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:715C…e contrite heart, and did not wish, being himself already contrite, to crush him further. That is indeed indicated by this: "A bruised reed He will not break" (Matt. 12:20). Yet He washed the feet of the discipl…
OrigenesPG 16:1859…ranslated, obscurum atque tenebrosum [obscure and dark] it will not extinguish. [St. Justin for linum has fumigantem, as also it is read in St. Matthew XII, 20. DRACH.] V. 4. Aquila, Theodotion, non obscurabit [w…
21Matt 12:21
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:883…flax shall he not quench until he sends forth judgment unto victory and in his name shall the gentiles hope for this event also which was done by god in the vineyard is good and wine…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:17…the ancients were to say that the reading of aquila is thus and in his name shall the gentiles hope then it could be said without danger that the greek had thus but even in that…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:109…and shall not be broken until he set judgment in the earth and in his name shall the gentiles trust and he adds directly i the lord god have called thee in righteousness and will hold…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:177…to the nations and adds until i place judgment upon the earth and in his name shall the nations hope thus the prophet here establishes for the second time that the nations will hope in christ…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1225…and shall not be broken until he places judgment upon the earth and in his name shall the gentiles hope thus says the lord god who made the heavens and fashioned them who established the earth…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:283…flax he shall not quench until he bring forth judgment unto victory and in his name shall the gentiles trust to which also that of david agrees and that thou mightest overcome when thou art judged…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:497…shall receive him he shall bring forth judgment to the gentiles etc and in his name shall the gentiles hope he is also c called by the name of david as is evident from the eighty…
OrigenesPG 16:1857…and shall not be broken until he establishes judgment upon the earth and in his name shall the gentiles hope the others and in his law shall the gentiles hope them that walk upon it for…
22Matt 12:22
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:755B…nce of the devils. And Jesus knowing their thoughts, said to them: But if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you (Matth. XII, 22-25, 28)... To which he next subjoins: Ther…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:1013…s the office performed for Christ by the sinful woman, Luke VII, verse 37. Thence He came home, Mark III, 20. He casts out a mute demon, Luke XI, 14, Matthew XII, 22. Therefore the Pharisees accuse Him of doing these thin…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:781…h homily xxix on the twelfth chapter h then was offered to him one possessed with a devil blind and dumb etc then what is this when he had gone out of the synagogue in mystery…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:441…the will of the beloved then they brought to him a demoniac blind and dumb and he healed him so that the blind and dumb man both spoke and saw h christ the benefactor excites the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:265…it vers then was brought to him one possessed by a demon blind and dumb and he healed him so that the blind and dumb man both spoke and saw and all the crowds were amazed…
23Matt 12:23
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:781…is silent in his mind b and the crowds were amazed saying is not this the son of david how appropriately he said they were amazed because they did not yet know him for no one…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:273…seeing a man and not enduring to hear words worthy of god said is not this the son of joseph of whom we know the father and mother and again they approached him saying whom do…
Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1435…keeping in mind his invisible nature they were scandalized as the jews said is not this the son of joseph and so forth why d did he not answer them i am not the son of…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:265…blind and dumb man both spoke and saw and all the crowds were amazed and said is not this the son of david the demon had closed the paths to faith eyes ears and tongue but…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:751…and wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from his mouth and said is not this the son of joseph and he said to them you will surely say to me this proverb 'physician heal…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1303…to that which appeared they murmured as if the lord were boasting and said is not this the son of joseph but the savior does not answer them i am not the son of joseph for…
24Matt 12:24
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:663B…x, 25]," He declared that He Himself was the master of the house, who was thus being reviled by the Jews. 18. If then the Jews were saying, "In Beelzebul [Matt. xii, 24]," and were reviling no one other than…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:755…of david but the pharisees hearing it said this man casteth not out devils but by beelzebub the prince of the devils and b jesus knowing their thoughts said to them but if i by the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:781…of god but the pharisees hearing it said this man casteth not out devils but by beelzebub the prince of the devils let us see did the pharisees say this or did they think it the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:807B…d steal, stealing indeed the faith of his divinity from his work, and saying: "This man does not cast out demons except by Beelzebub the prince of the demons" (Matth. 12.24): so that they might not believe in Chr…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:847C…od, or in the spirit of Beelzebub?" As elsewhere, blaspheming, they said of Him: "This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub the prince of demons" (Matt. 12:24). 24. Jesus answering, said: "I will as…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:881…healed the mute and the deaf, the Jews, by a perverse invention, were saying, This man does not cast out demons, except by Beelzebub, the prince of the demons (Matt. 12:24), so that they might turn the people aw…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:727C…but they, truly slandering such a supernatural and ineffable power, dared to say: “This man does not cast out demons except by Beelzebul the prince of demons” (Matt. XII, 24). Hence they have been cast out, and mo…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:267…man blind and deaf whom may god heal by touching his heart but when the pharisees heard it they said this man does not cast out demons except by beelzebub the prince of the demons although…
Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:385C…IX, 34; XII, 24; XXV, 41; Mark III, 22; Luke XI, 15. But lest I write a certain demonology of my own accord, I will use the words of the most learned Calmet on Matt. XII, 24: "Not one passage of the Gospels teache…
25Matt 12:25
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1263…necessary that he who is divided against himself fall for every kingdom divided against itself shall not stand in addition to these things if you have anything to suggest speak xxxii and simon i wonder at…
Pope Hyginus r. c. 138-142PG 5:1091…account is not harmed by it for the lord says every kingdom divided against itself shall not stand every knowledge or rule divided against itself shall not stand and therefore it is necessary that you receive…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1193…so perish the lord says every kingdom divided against itself shall be brought to desolation and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand it is necessary therefore that the kingdom the city and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:649…prince of the demons but the lord knowing their thoughts said to them every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste and having said but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:495…speaks thus to the sons of beelzebub who wished to insult him every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand and if satan cast…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:793B…. Chapter I. MATTHEW. Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand (Matt. XII, 25)... TO THE GALATIANS. But if ye bite an…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:861C…might learn that there is nothing equal to sedition and contention for destruction, hear what Christ says: "A kingdom divided against itself shall not stand" (Matt. 12. 25). And yet, what is stronger than a king…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:767A…work. If therefore the faithful are separated by any dissension, this is a bad discord, as the Lord says: Every house divided against itself shall not stand (Matt. 12. 25). And if the brotherhood is separated,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:783A…st out in appearance, not in truth, answered not to the appearance, but to the very truth, saying: Every kingdom divided against itself shall be made desolate (Matt. 12.25). That is: just as it cannot be that an…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:445…ages amen h homily xli h a and jesus knowing their thoughts said unto them every kingdom divided against itself shall be brought to desolation and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:207D…itself contains; hence those words of the Lord, "That they may be one" (John 17. 11). For "every kingdom," he says, "divided against itself, shall not stand" (Matt. 12. 25). Therefore also Paul is busy everywher…
Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1455…necessary arguments such as that satan does not cast out satan for every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation says christ abraham is dead and the prophets that is those who heard the word…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:171A…re blood.” Eccli. xxviii, 8. — “Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a rash man kindleth war, and a sinful man will trouble his friends.” Matth. xii, 25. — “Every kingdom divided against itsel…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:181…and all the affairs of the enemies have vanished for he says every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand do you see how…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:267…of nature as the devil but jesus knowing their thoughts said to them every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation and every city or house divided against itself will not stand and if satan…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:859…sign from heaven from him but he knowing their thoughts said to them every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste and house falls upon house if satan also is divided against himself how will his…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:185…you and if satan casts out satan then he is divided and every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation and again therefore god is not the god of the dead but of the living…
Makarios Melissenos fl. c. 1573-1584PG 156:967…their own masters the wretches not mindful of that truthful saying that every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation nor of the proverbial saying that not even heracles can stand against two nay they…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1161…on kindles a fire and battle urged on sheds blood matth xii every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand because iniquity will abound…
26Matt 12:26
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:495…desolation and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand and if satan cast out satan he is divided against himself how shall then his kingdom stand or how can any one spoil the…
Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:423…for forty days and elsewhere i know he said if satan casts out satan he is divided against himself how then shall his kingdom stand and that he saw the evil one falling as lightning from…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:401D…e kingdom of sin. Where that of the devil? Hear the Savior saying: If Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand? (Matt. 12. 26). Behold the kingdom of the devil. Wher…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:445…desolation and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand and if satan cast out satan he is divided against himself how then shall his kingdom stand b and they had already accused him…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:99A…r death reigned from Adam until Moses (Rom. V, 14), and so forth. And the Savior says concerning the devil: If Satan cast out Satan, his kingdom is divided (Matth. XII, 26). Therefore, before the coming of Chris…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:893…to what was said by our savior christ if therefore satan casts out satan he is divided against himself but we have heard of that one preeminent and superior to the others to whom it is…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:919…city divided against itself shall be laid waste and if satan casts out satan he is divided against himself how then shall his kingdom stand behold then one might say and with good reason the people…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:453B…in calling him a demon-possessed man and a Samaritan, seemed less insulting. Therefore, the weapon kills the warrior; Christ is divided against himself (Matth. xii, 26), killed by his own weapon. Who, then,…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:267…or house divided against itself will not stand and if satan casts out satan he is divided against himself how then will his kingdom stand by making public their thoughts he proved that he is god…
27Matt 12:27
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:669…if i cast out demons by beelzebul by whom do your sons cast them out therefore they shall be your judges but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:495…the house and bind the strong man and then spoil his house and if i by beelzebub cast out devils by whom do your sons cast them out and a little later he says wherefore i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:793…f Israel" (Matt. 19:28); and to the Jews: "But if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges" (Matt. 12:27). For since they were of the Jews, they…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:627C…wicked fathers, Christ declared when He said: "If I by Beelzebub cast out devils, in whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges" (Matt. XII, 27). But let not this trouble or offend yo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:49D…not the others, as they had crucified him. Thus also Christ, wishing to soften their anger, used to say, And your sons, by whom do they cast out demons? (Matt. 12:27)? He did not say, "My disciples"; for t…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:583…if i by beelzebul cast out demons by whom do your sons cast them out therefore they shall be your judges luke for lest anyone accuse the nature of the matter but only their mind he…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:615…the father the divine and holy spirit other if i he says by beelzebub cast out devils by whom do your children cast them out therefore they shall be your judges but if i by the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1113…if i by beelzebul cast out demons by whom do your sons cast them out therefore they shall be your judges but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1263…of any sober minded person that christ is not the true god if i by beelzebub cast out devils by whom do your sons cast them out therefore they shall be your judges if the disciples…
Leo VI the Wise 866–912PG 107:127B…. The Word, clad in flesh, was performing works greater than human power in the Holy Spirit; and they attributed such power to Beelzebub, the prince of demons ⟦Matt. XII, 27⟧: the Holy Spirit now acts according to…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:267…if i cast out demons by beelzebub by whom do your sons cast them out therefore they shall be your judges be it so he says that i am such a one but your sons that…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1219…revile them in return by no means but to those he said if i by beelzebub cast out devils by whom do your children cast them out to those who called him a gluttonous man and…
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Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:115A…ews objected that He cast out demons in the name of Beelzebub, He answered, in order to convict their impiety: "But if I in the Spirit of God cast out demons" (Matt. xii, 28). Behold, He who grants the Spirit now…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:649…is laid waste and having said but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you he then infers therefore i say to you every sin…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:669…therefore they shall be your judges but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you and here he said by the spirit of god not…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1215…god according to matthew who says but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you but according to luke if however i cast out demons…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:265…g to the saying, "If I by the finger of God cast out demons" (Luke xi, 20), which is written in another Gospel as, "If I in the Spirit of God cast out demons" (Matt. xii, 28): the Holy Spirit is of the same nature…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1051…cast them out but if i cast out demons by the finger of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you another evangelist describing this same passage introduced the son as saying but if…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:813C…resenting the Holy Spirit. ...the Holy Spirit, Spirit of God. Who calls it Spirit of God? Hear the Savior: But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons (Matt. 12:28). Spirit of God. In order, therefore, a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:819…n. He cast out demons; and He willed the fugation of the demons to be ascribed to the Holy Spirit, and said: If, however, I in the Holy Spirit cast out demons (Matt. 12:28). He did not say, "In God the Word," bu…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:607B…Word did was ascribed to the Holy Spirit. Who casts out demons? Is it not God the Word? Yet God the Word says: "But if I in the Spirit of God cast out demons" (Matt. XII, 28). He ascribes His works to the Spirit,…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:407A…orious by miracles. From the Seventh Book of Cyril’s Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, on the text: "But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God" [Matt. 12:28]. Let no one be scandalized, even…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:547…things against them he finally said but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has arrived upon you for if having become a man like you he says…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:575…thus but if i by the finger of god cast out devils then the kingdom of god is come unto you he calls the holy spirit here the finger of god as having in a certain…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:615…judges but if i by the spirit of god cast out devils then the kingdom of god is come unto you if god is glorified through the operation of the holy spirit in casting out devils…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:655C…ath Satan tempted thy heart, that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and by fraud keep part of the price of the land? You have not lied to men, but to God.” Matt. XII, 28. “If I by the Spirit cast out devils, t…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1113…therefore they shall be your judges but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you d for one must confess that the generation of the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:357D…from Myself; but the Father who dwells in Me, He does the works" (John xiv, 10); yet He said elsewhere again: "But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God" (Matt. xii, 28), referring the operation through the S…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:221…do your sons cast them out but if i cast out these by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you in the other evangelist it is said more clearly but…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1531…do your sons cast them out but if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you to him be glory unto the ages amen d affection…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:859…be your judges but if i cast out demons with the finger of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you mute is often said of him who does not speak but it is…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:725…that the son said to the jews if i cast out demons by the spirit of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you luke reports him to have said if i cast out…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:739…gospel but if i by the spirit of god cast out devils then the kingdom of god is come upon you and again it is written all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto…
Constantine Meliteniotes d. 1307PG 141:1123D…ot competent of itself to cast out demons unless by the power of the Spirit, for that reason he said as a man, "But if I in the Spirit of God cast out demons" (Matt. xii, 28). Thus indeed the Lord spoke to the Jew…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:37…jews he says but if i cast out demons by the finger of god then the kingdom of god has surely come upon you he says that in this place the finger is the holy spirit…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:95…the Gospel: The weakness of the demoniacs also was among these, whom Jesus healed. For he himself says: But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons (Matth. xii, 28). It is clear, therefore, that the powe…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:105…lord also said if however i cast out demons by the finger of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you which another evangelist explaining says if however i cast out demons in the…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:531…with the jews 'but if i cast out demons by the finger of god then the kingdom of god has come upon you' luke he calls the holy spirit 'finger' here as it were springing forth…
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Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1457…divine word say for who can enter into a strong man s house and spoil his goods except he first bind the strong man mark iii but if you should say that he became evil for…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:71…meaning of the passage also from the voice of the savior saying how can one enter into a strong man s house and spoil his goods except he first bind the strong man that he may…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:447…of a strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his house that satan cannot cast out satan is clear from the preceding arguments that no…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:373…plundering no one can plunder the goods of a strong man unless he first bind the strong man and then he will plunder his goods by these words he was representing his own power what therefore…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:341B…defeated? 7. Christ also declares this to be the way of victory in the Gospels, saying: When he has bound the strong man, then he will plunder his vessels (Matt. 12:29). For if this does not happen, the vict…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:221…one enter into the strong man's house and plunder his vessels unless he first bind the strong man and then plunder his vessels in saying for it is present he announced that the manifestation of emmanuel…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:553…of the strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his goods it is the custom of divinely inspired scripture to compare those who are mightiest…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1077…of the strong man and plunder his vessels unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his vessels for by the house of the strong man that is of satan he referred…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1113…of the strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his goods and david also said you have humbled the proud as one wounded and with…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:877…of the strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his goods c and as soon as he was born from the holy virgin he began…
Diadochus of Photice c. 400 – c. 486PG 65:1199…this. The Lord says in the Gospel that the strong man cannot be cast out of his house unless a stronger one casts him out after he has bound and stripped him [Matth. xii, 29]. How, therefore, could he, having been…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2481…into the house of the strong man and plunder his goods unless he first bind the strong man and now he says is it possible for any chance person to take the spoils from the devil…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:287D…d thus nothing will have been omitted to slacken the bridle of impiety. But what need is there to speak further of such detestable and abominable [matters] 38 Matt. XII, 29.…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:267…strong man s house and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his house so far he says am i from having the demons as friends that i…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:525…of a strong man and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man and then he will plunder his house by irrefutable examples he defeats the envious jews for how he says is it…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:1105C…ing the thief, He showed that He had bound the instrument of wickedness, as He had predicted, that "having bound the strong man, He would plunder his vessels" (Matt. xii, 29). VERS. 44-49. "And it was about t…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:627B…t? For how would He be able, having taken the body belonging to another, to cast it into hell, unless He first bound the strong man, and plundered his vessels (Matth. xii, 29)? IV. But the divine Scripture and…
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Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:743…himself considering that it has been said by the lord he who is not with me is against me and he who does not gather with me scatters do not then scatter yourselves being members of…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:391…had argued about primacy on the way here he says he who is not with me is against me regarding him who was casting out demons in his name after this he says whoever causes one…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:785…of the devil except by the sole power of god he who is not with me is against me what is the will of the devil of evil things and what is mine of good things…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:447…it but signifying the former tyranny established through our negligence he who is not with me is against me and he who does not gather with me scatters behold the fourth solution what do i desire…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557…he door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber (John X, 1). Again of them: He who is not with me, is against me (Matth. XII, 30). Again, He addresses them thus: You a…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:897…would address them and that very rightly with these words he who is not with me is against me and he who does not gather with me scatters do not those workshops of heretics hateful to…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:269…those who stand against him the savior himself affirms saying he who is not with me is against me but may those who have believed be with him but it is true that even those who…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:267…the enemies and this i think is what christ himself also said he that is not with me is against me and he that gathereth not with me scattereth vers but if the family of egypt…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:705…brought to god and the father through faith in the son a he that is not with me is against me luke for i have come he says that i might deliver all from the hands…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:633…faith in him and he himself will clearly teach this by saying he that is not with me is against me but i imagine everyone will admit that before the true knowledge of god and faith…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:455…baptism and would have christ emmanuel as their enemy for he who is not with me is against me those who struggle in the night and in the darkness of ignorance are inevitably conquered for they…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:959…us is for us b but the passage they appended he who is not with me is against me is directed openly and simply against the devil as that very clause of the gospel indicates for…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:267…of the demons by which i mean mankind c d he who is not with me is against me h from the collation of the venetian codices of st mark h the purpose of the reasoning…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:591…the lord seems to contradict himself for having said elsewhere he who is not with me is against me he now says he who is not against us is for us these things seem therefore to…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:861…whole armor in which he trusted and distributes his spoils he who is not with me is against me and he who does not gather with me scatters when the unclean spirit has gone out of…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:381…as far as lies in him when he had said he who is not with me is against me and seemed to speak obscurely he interpreted the saying by adding and he who does not gather…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:823…is your help but there is another thing said elsewhere he who is not with me is against me for that is said concerning the demon and it has a different meaning as we explained in…
Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:1101C…ng to God, whom the Lord calls his enemies and adversaries in the Gospels: ‘He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me, scatters’ (Matth. XII, 30). Furthermore, the blessed apostle John…
Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:1107…secundianus of carindia said since our lord jesus christ says he who is not with me is against me and john the apostle calls those who depart from the church antichrists it is impossible for them…
Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:967…know if this is to be granted to them res he who is not with me is against me says the divine gospel and he who does not gather with me scatters since therefore many years…
Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:891…and for this reason also alien to the church since he who is not with me is against me he says and he who does not gather with me seems to scatter let what pertains to…
Gregory III Mammas, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1459PG 160:165…if this is to be granted the reply of theodorus he who is not with me is against me and he who does not gather with me scatters luc xi since therefore the western church i…
AnonymousPG 106:1107…not from his own nature but from our negligence vers he who is not with me is against me has such a significance i indeed teach virtue but the demons teach the opposite c how then…
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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:713…it is said regarding those who have sinned before the holy spirit all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but regarding those who have stumbled after obtaining the holy spirit but whosoever…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:663B…g, "In Beelzebul [Matt. xii, 24]," and were reviling no one other than the Lord, it is manifest then that the statement, "But the blasphemy against the Spirit [Matt. xii, 31]," is spoken against the Lord Himself,…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:495…do your sons cast them out and a little later he says wherefore i say unto you all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but the blasphemy against the spirit shall not…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:639C…n, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come" (Matt. xii, 31, 32). Resp. For this reason the divine…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:641…world nor in the world to come matt xii a if every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men how shall we also have to give an account for any idle word how shall he…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:153…the son and by the testimony of the only begotten who says all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto you o men but the blasphemy against the spirit shall not be forgiven since…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:937C…d: Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men; but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven, neither in this age, nor in the future (Matt. XII, 31, 32), to beware of the pernicious teach…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:749…guard ourselves against committing such a sin even through ignorance saying every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men but the blasphemy against the spirit shall not be forgiven to them…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:487D…hemy and sin shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven, neither in this world, neither in the world to come" (Matt. 12:31)? Do you wish to see another equal to t…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:761…until seventy times seven for what he said is true that every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men but the blasphemy against the holy spirit shall not be forgiven neither in this present age…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:937B…r says: Every blasphemy will be forgiven to men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, neither in this age, nor in the age to come (Matt. 12:31-32). What is the need of syllogisms of beg…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:653…. II, 10, 11). Matthew: “All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men” (Matt. XII, 31). Job: “The Spirit of God hath made me…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1105…he says this openly which the lord says in the gospels every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but he who speaks against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven him neither in…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1285C…spirit of wisdom, and it will not absolve a blasphemer from his lips.” Eccli. XXVII, 28. — “He who throws a stone into the air, throws it upon his own head.” Matt. XII, 31. — “Every sin shall be forgiven to men;…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:367…question xlix al xlviii h how is that saying to be understood all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but whosoever blasphemeth against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven him…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:969…divine fathers more than four i believe have set forth regarding all sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men but the blasphemy against the spirit shall not be forgiven and whoever shall speak a word…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1267…question xlix how is it to be interpreted every sin and every blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but he that shall blaspheme against the holy ghost it shall not be forgiven him neither in this…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:739…kingdom of god is come upon you and again it is written all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but the blasphemy against the spirit shall not have forgiveness and at the…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:763…of god has come upon you and again it is written all sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men but the blasphemy against the spirit d has no forgiveness and in the baptism the holy…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:981…demons and immediately in what follows therefore i say to you every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but the blasphemy of the spirit shall not be forgiven and whosoever shall speak a word…
Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:337…the faith whole and undefiled for every sin shall be forgiven to men but the blasphemy against the holy spirit shall not be forgiven neither in this age nor in the age to come for the…
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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:147…of the holy spirit is when he hears that whoever has spoken a word against the son of man may hope for forgiveness but that he who has blasphemed against the holy spirit has no forgiveness…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:127…holy spirit from the son is admittedly declared in this whoever speaks a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever blasphemes against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:567…for if he has such majesty that he who says a word against the son of man may be heard to hope for forgiveness while he who blasphemes against the holy spirit has no…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:771A…be forgiven him; but whosoever shall speak a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to come' (Matt. XII, 32). Having premised these things, Origen…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:1307…in the same place. Against him, Origen shows in that passage that the distinction of the Holy Spirit from the Son is declared without controversy in Matthew XII, 32; and from thence he concludes that the Holy Spirit, as also…
Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1177…themselves the implacable sentence of the lord for he says whoever speaks a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever speaks against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:115B…irit is greater than that which is brought against Himself as man. "Whosoever," He says, "shall speak a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him" (Matt. xii, 32)—such as were those who said: "Is not t…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:637…: “Whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, neither in this age, nor in the age to come.” (Matt. XII, 32). THE SAME EPISTLE TO THE SAME SERA…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:647…archbishop of alexandria on the saying of the gospel whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whosoever shall speak against the holy spirit it shall not be…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:649…the blasphemy against the spirit will not be forgiven and whoever speaks a word against the son of man it will be forgiven him but whoever speaks against the holy spirit it will not be forgiven…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:675…in these words but whoever speaks against the holy spirit it will not be forgiven him neither in this age nor in the age to come and with good reason for he who denies the son…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1215…blasphemy against the spirit will not be forgiven them and whoever says a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever says it against the holy spirit it shall not be…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1217…be forgiven to men but whoever shall blaspheme against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world nor in the future but the lord would not say such things about him…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1383…the blasphemy against the spirit will not be forgiven and whoever speaks a word against the son of man will be forgiven but whoever speaks a word against the holy spirit will not be forgiven either…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1385…sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men c but whoever speaks a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever speaks a word against the holy spirit it shall not…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:73…but whoever shall speak a word against the holy spirit it will not be forgiven him neither in this age nor in the one to come for this reason the divine apostle exhorts all indicating that…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:75…forgiven to men but whoever speaks a word against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven him neither in this age nor in the future let us listen prudently and not be led astray that…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:495…blasphemy against the spirit shall not be forgiven and whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whosoever speaketh against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:639…formidable all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men and whosoever speaketh a word against the son it shall be forgiven him but whosoever speaketh against the holy ghost it shall not be…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:641…it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world nor in the world to come (Matt. xii, 32)? If every sin and blasphemy shall…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:643…the visible human was god hence christ says that whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man that is against his body it shall be forgiven him for i dare to say that not…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:727…xlvi what is it that christ says if anyone shall have spoken a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but if anyone shall have spoken against the holy spirit it shall…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1645…and circumcision p t iv col on the saying whoever shall speak a word against the son of man p this is part of the fourth letter to serapion t ii col on the saying they…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1047A…φθεῖσιν, « unless we find this appellation in the surviving sermons of theirs. » Concerning the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit which shall not be forgiven, see Matt. xii, 32. Col. 651 A. Of Montanus alone. Trap…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:755…of the spirit shall not be forgiven men and whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but he that shall speak against the holy ghost it shall not…
Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1707…whosoever says a word against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world nor in the world to come in what sense this is said by cyril…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:963…himself spoke thus every blasphemy will be forgiven men and whoever says a word against the son of man will be forgiven but whoever blasphemes against the holy spirit will not be forgiven but of course…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:289…spirit of god for concerning them the lord says if anyone speaks a word against the son of man it will be forgiven him but if anyone speaks against the holy spirit it will not be…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:597B…the Father, and that they may not blaspheme the Spirit because of that word of threat, which does not forgive their sin either here or in the age to come (Matt. XII, 32); as it is proper to think nothing diff…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:449…blasphemy against the spirit shall not be forgiven them and whoever says a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever says it against the holy spirit it shall not be…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:487…men but the blasphemy against the holy spirit shall not be forgiven neither in this world neither in the world to come matt do you wish to see another equal to this malice look upon delilah…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:617…understood wherefore also the lord foreknowing said whoever shall speak a blasphemy against the son of man it shall be forgiven him what then of peter i do not know this man and immediately the cock…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:475…christ himself also condemned with unavoidable and eternal punishments for whoever speaks a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever speaks against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:409A…participate in the kingdom of God. Cyril from the same book on the text: "And whoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him." (Matt. xii, 32). He who obtained an ineffable gen…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:729…the followers of the vain doctrine of nestorius every one who speaks a word against the son of man etc c how then is it fitting that this too be understood for if the savior wishes…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1735…iii the son can do nothing of himself i whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him i there is no excuse for us to be eager for riches…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1105…be forgiven unto men but he who speaks against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world nor in the future calling the blasphemy of the spirit that which is committed…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:357…christ but whoever speaks a blasphemy against the holy spirit it will not be forgiven him neither in this age nor in the age to come only implies that certain sins are forgiven after death but…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:969…blasphemy against the spirit shall not be forgiven and whoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever shall speak against the holy spirit it shall not be…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:971…such things justly therefore is it strictly and wisely said whoever says a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whoever says it against the spirit it shall not be forgiven…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1267…every blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men but he that shall blaspheme against the holy ghost it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world nor in the future question l of the blessed mark…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:997…together in other cases as well for instance matthew says whoever speaks a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him and again the son of man is going to come in the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:269…against the spirit will not be forgiven to men and whoever says a word against the son of man it will be forgiven him but whoever says it against the holy spirit it will not be…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:881…shall be denied before the angels of god and everyone who speaks a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but to him who blasphemes against the holy spirit it shall not…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:983…twenty second chapter of the gospel according to matthew whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him which possesses the meaning well and without omission ver but when ver…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:865…divine nature declares that pardon is granted to him who has spoken a word against the son of man but to him who has blasphemed against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven neither in…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1293…man who has spoken the truth to you likewise if anyone speaks a word against the son of man it will be forgiven him furthermore the apostles also said a man who has shone among you…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1295…god and the lord of glory but these words whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but he that shall speak against the holy ghost it shall not…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:571…things he has from the word and interpreting that saying whoever speaks against the son of man it shall be forgiven him he says concerning christ that he being the word of god he himself works…
Constantine Meliteniotes d. 1307PG 141:1119…things he has from the word and explaining the saying whoever speaks against the son of man it shall be forgiven him he interprets it concerning christ that since he is the word of god he…
George Metochites c. 1250–1328PG 141:1315…spirit is greater than that against his humanity saying whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man he shall have forgiveness such as were those saying is not this the carpenter s son but…
Gregory III Mammas, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1459PG 160:161…and divinity so that whoever blasphemes against any of the divine hypostases it shall not be forgiven him neither in this age nor in the coming one this also the great athanasius asserts in his explanation…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:917…christ having clearly said whosoever speaks a word against the holy spirit it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world nor in the world to come and there is often fear lest someone might…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:981…blasphemy of the spirit shall not be forgiven and whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man it shall be forgiven him but whosoever shall speak a word against the holy spirit it shall…
33Matt 12:33
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:339…in order to show the goodness of both and their consubstantiality saying either make the tree good and its fruit good or make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt for he says the tree is…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:259…is true in part and in part false since the savior said either make the tree good and his fruit good or else make the tree corrupt and his fruit corrupt for a good tree cannot…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:973…he calls himself the tree hear him himself saying to the jews either make the tree good and its fruit good or make the tree rotten and its fruit rotten for the tree is known by…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:451…and power for ever and ever amen h homily xlii h a either make the tree good and its fruit good or make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt for the tree is known by…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:409B…The emptying was therefore necessary, and the occasion of ignominy through the flesh. Wherefore the mystery was obscure to many. Cyril from the same book (Matt. xii, 33). How then could it be thought, ac…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:411…commanded them to make an accurate and exact judgment of both either make the tree corrupt and his fruit corrupt for whatever is truly said of one of these compelling reason necessitates that we believe it…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:523…adore the lord your god and him only shall you serve other either make the tree good and its fruit good or make the tree rotten and its fruit rotten for the tree is known by…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:907A…ut into laughter and say: "Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit" (Matt. XII, 33). For, my friend, would we not clearly…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1361A…d not by their words. Eccli. xix, 27. — "The clothing of a man, and the step of his foot, and the laughter of his teeth, will declare what is about him." Matth. xii, 33. — "For the tree is known by its fruit.…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:271…persecuted those are not punishments for sins but trials and crowns vers either make the tree good and its fruit good or make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt for the tree is known by…
John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:683A…ws this, saying: “For the sowings of evil things produce evil fruits.” And again, the Savior says in those same places: “You will know the tree by its fruit,” ⟦Matt. xii, 33⟧ as if to say: “Understand the origins…
34Matt 12:34
Pope Pius I r. c. 142-155PG 5:1121…an evil man from the evil treasure of his heart produces evil things for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks ' therefore the person and opinion and life of everyone ought to…
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:621…for the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks just as therefore there is not only one treasure with him as is…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1761…the evil man from the evil a treasure brings forth evil things out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks for out of the heart come forth evil thoughts do you see that from…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:935…not doubt to say of him their throat is an open sepulcher for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh a to this is added with their tongues they have dealt deceitfully deceit…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:193…has contrasted them with the ways of one who is rash hearted for out of the abundance of the heart the lips speak the lord said for the good man does not meditate on doing evil…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:91…so that he can neither be silent nor hide his own evil for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh hence when silence was intolerable to him he laid bare the things that…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:477…is spoken is a likeness of the conception in the heart c for out of the abundance of the heart the word is brought forth and our heart is as it were a spring and the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1295…who says there is nothing hidden that shall not be known likewise out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks interrogation ccci what if someone says my conscience does not condemn me response this…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:709…through the variety of your words since each one of us speaks out of the abundance of the heart we have glorified our god who in every generation chooses those who are well pleasing to him…
Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:427C…o this good thing. For you would be full of it. For so our teacher, who knows not how to lie, has declared: Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Matt. XII, 34). Whence you, abounding in evil will be…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:273…unable to speak good things because he is evil but rather speaking out of the abundance of the heart and drawing from an evil treasury for that the words of his abuse are empty not touching…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:417…sense of the mind provides the cause for these or those words for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks and speech is the interpreter of those things which we conceive in our…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:77…density of these words be proof to you of what i speak for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks ibid but he who lives with falsehood has a life that is troubled…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:451…them ancestors of the same character stripping them of their former nobility for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks here again he shows his divinity which knows the secrets and that they…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:237D…they will seek judgment (Malach. 2:7); and again, I will send my messenger before your face (Id. 3:1); and concerning others: serpents, brood of vipers (Matt. 12:34). Finally, at the discretion of those u…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:439C…ntaminates himself. For if a flux is so foul, consider, I pray, what the source of this filth is: "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" [Matt. 12:34]. But I, for my part, do not lament onl…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:957…he is unable to be silent nor to hide his own evil for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks whence not bearing to be silent he revealed the things that were constraining…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1131…wicked men from remembering his words at all for it is said out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks how is it not evident to all that those who have a wicked heart…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:951…never be found in you unless your disposition is first properly ordered for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks therefore let the mind of the pious be seasoned with salt let sin…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:511…evil man out of an evil treasure bringeth forth evil things and out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh b and i say these things having fallen upon the books of julian who…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:435…unless the mind has first been rightly composed and established in us for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks therefore let the mind of the pious be seasoned let it cast away…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1183…us to be truthful first in heart and thereafter with the tongue for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh but when he says he hath not done evil to his neighbor he…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1369…of fools declares evil things the foolish speak things that are contrary out of the abundance of the heart and harm those who hear them in every place the eyes of the lord look upon good…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1379…not honor god through good works even the organ of voice itself out of the abundance of the heart offers evil replies to those who ask for what useful thing could a person utter who conceives…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1659…the heart are known by him who explores the secrets since however out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks from the honeycomb distilling from the bride s lips it is possible to form…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2499…decrees for praise is not fair in the mouth of a sinner for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks but concerning the righteous man it is used the law of god is…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3515…forth evil words from the evil treasure of his heart for truly out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks and utters he mocked b also cyrus and john the martyrs as if they…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:4145…the mouth of the lord is alien from falsehood the mouth speaks out of the abundance of the heart bones are called the virtues of the soul god will scatter the bones of those who pleased…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1535…the evil treasure of his heart casts out evil things for from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks to him be glory unto the ages amen h homily xxxi h h that you ought…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1157…evil man from the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil things for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks a good tree does not produce rotten fruit nor does a rotten…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1231D…above his lord." Luc. VIII, 17. — "There is nothing covered, which shall not be revealed, nor hidden, which shall not be known, and come into the open." Matth. XII, 34. — "Brood of vipers, how can you speak…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:569…the counsels stirred up within for this is his proven settled opinion out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks a good man from a good treasure brings forth good things and an evil…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1299B…he sake of refuting him and his disciples, so that we might lay open the small treasure of his heart: "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matt. xii, 34). But let no one think that the heresy…
Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:385…psalmodize to god in the heart not in the lips but since out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks it is necessary that prayer also be brought forth from his abundance when the…
Nicetas Stethatos c. 1005–c. 1090PG 120:1021D…walk upon your chest. Which, as one of the Fathers said: "Whoever wills, enters and looses the ass": for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh (Matt. XII, 34). Then, more detestable than any poison…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:271…are not of abraham but of predecessors worthy of their wickedness vers for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks a good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things and…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:777…evil man brings forth evil from the evil treasury of his heart for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks why he says do you look at the speck that is the small…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:447…qu hominem for he said also in the twenty second chapter that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks for we first conceive in the heart then we bring forth what has been…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:141…and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks this saying of christ is accepted in such a way that it usually…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:161…the pharisees says how can you speak good when you are evil for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks the good person out of his good treasure brings forth good and the…
AnonymousPG 2:1193…other apostles in tongues of fire he spoke words truly of fire out of the abundance of the heart the mouth has spoken and the charity which burned in his heart emitted from his voice as…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1081…the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks tim iii but know this that in the last days grievous times shall…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1211…thefts false testimonies blasphemies these are the things that defile the man out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks c cleanse your hands you sinners and purify your hearts you double minded this…
35Matt 12:35
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:621…the lord knows of two kinds of treasures the good for the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good and the evil for the evil man out of the evil…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1343…well done good and faithful servant and a good man according to a good man out of the good treasure of the heart and so on so with an addition there are the saints of the…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:165…say yes for they were not of a good disposition for the good man out of the good treasure brings forth good but the jews being wicked do not agree regarding good things and neither would…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1135…in me ii cor xiii for such a one hears from christ a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things matt xii anom if a man who brings forth…
Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:121…title is also applied to man a as in the saying the good man out of the good treasure brings forth good and i will give your kingdom to a better man than you the saying…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:351…with the teacher as in well done good servant and as the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good and as samuel was good with god and with men and…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:475…when we read do good o lord to the good and the good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things similarly they say things are called good homonymously even inanimate things as when…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:529…it is said in the gospel well done good servant and the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good it does not refer to the heart itself as the good…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:451…evil counsels attack their neighbor with curses the good man he says out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:409…which god does not remit if one repents legitimately and worthily xii a good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things and an evil man out of the evil treasure…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:605…which are fruit and not to the words which are leaves v a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good having demonstrated in what has preceded how…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:511…the truth in saying a good man out of a good treasure bringeth forth good things and an evil man out of an evil treasure bringeth forth evil things and out of the abundance of the…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:821…do good o lord to the good and upright of heart and a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things but by comparing human goodness with divine goodness it…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1583…out first the beam out of your own eye and again the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil for out of the abundance of his heart the mouth speaks…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1621…words behind you for a good man out of the good treasure of his heart and this is the gift of the holy spirit brings forth good to…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:977…lix h h regarding the rational part and reasoning h luke vi a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things and an evil man out of the evil treasure…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1385A…he shall be in rest. Grace and mercy are with his saints, and his visitation is with his elect. Eccli. xxxv, 9. — The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable. Matth. xii, 35. — A good man out of the good treasure…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1177…desiring rather to be a learner than able to teach nevertheless the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things such are you both seen and read now concerning the…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1551…things he caused us to say rightly that which is written the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things for just as in some storehouse having deposited in your…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:807…that doeth evil hateth the light and cometh not to the light and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth evil things and how often would i have gathered thy…
Nicholas I Mystikos, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 852-925PG 111:49…injustice and this i asserted not simply but adding these words the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil but the good man out of the good treasure of his…
Nicetas Stethatos c. 1005–c. 1090PG 120:897…produce d both good and evil thoughts at the same time but a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things and an evil man out of the evil treasure…
Nicetas Stethatos c. 1005–c. 1090PG 120:913…these even more clearly from the voice of the lord who says a good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things and an evil man out of the evil treasure…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:271…vers for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks a good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:587…if this be also called a man as in the text the good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things and elsewhere i will give the kingdom to the good one above you…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:141…pharisees how can you speak good things when you are evil the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1437…a man may also be counted by this name whence that saying a good man out of the good treasure brings forth good likewise i will give the kingdom to the good one over thee these…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:805…thistles which christ said concerning the scribes and the pharisees but the good man out of the good treasure brings forth good and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil therefore do…
Matthaeus Cantacuzenus Imp. CP c. 1325 - c. 1391PG 152:1057…happens to reside as the savior also says in the gospels the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things and the evil man out of the evil treasure of…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:393…rational and good the prophet brings forth a good word for the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good let us also therefore seek food from the word for the…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:89…that the divine oracle may be fulfilled in them which says the good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things just as certainly as the passionate man out of the…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1081…wicked men shall be blotted out matthew xii and luke vi the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil for out of the abundance of the heart…
36Matt 12:36
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:595…in the gospel whosoever shall speak an idle word shall render an account thereof in the day of judgment and again by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:771…and for this reason it seems to me the lord also said every idle word that men shall speak they shall render an account for it in the day of judgment for all who are such…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:765D…ot pertain to the matter: who remembers that saying of the Lord by which He says that "men shall render an account for every idle word in the day of judgment" (Matt. 12: 36). But in this life, almost everything t…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1191…account is settled there shall be brought to the accounting not only every idle word that men shall speak but also if anyone has ever given a cup of cold water only in the name of…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:743A…e holy Spirit of God. Chapter II. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment (Matt. xii, 36)... Let no corrupt communication procee…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:659…what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again and every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment for by your words you shall be…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:53A…truth; for I shall not forget the voice of the Master saying: For every idle word that men shall speak, they shall render an account in the day of judgment (Matt. 12: 36). But I, having added this boldly, woul…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1075A…rthermore, the promise is not merely of money, but also of word and intent. For he says, "You shall give an account of every idle word on the day of judgment" (Matt. 12:36). For the divine and great mystery is n…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:255B…, you will add others to your sins. For I say to you, that “every idle word that men may speak, they will give an account of it to God in the day of judgment” (Matt. 12:36). Even if they are true, he says, you w…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:433B…e speak, when what is said is more useful than silence. Wherefore Christ also used to say: Every idle word that men may speak, they shall give account of it (Matth. 12. 36). And Paul: Let no obscene speech proc…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:435B…rendered for an idle word. — Along with this, set also another before him, who says: You shall render an account for every idle word in the day of judgment (Matth. 12. 36). Consider that death also entered thro…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:691A…not fitting for you to say anything vain, since it is written: I say to you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall render an account for it (Matt. 12:36). Whatever is not light is darkness; th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:771…zed, but a little one is. A truly just Judge. For since he even instituted a penalty for an idle word, it was just that he should give a reward for cold water (Matth. 12. 36). Only in the name of a disciple, he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:933A…r who can judge his own conscience to perfection and know his own heart, since it is written: "Because we shall have to render an account for every idle word" (Matt. 12:36)? How therefore shall the saints interc…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:65…d "Whosoever looks on a woman to lust after her, has already committed adultery with her" (Matth. 5:28); and, "We shall render an account for every idle word" (Matth. 12:36); and, "Whosoever looks on a woman to l…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:793A…arly in the morning, third hour, sixth, ninth, eleventh. Nothing useless is with God. For He who threatens that "you will give an account for every idle word" (Matt. 12:36), the very fountain of wisdom itself wo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:611A…s are not without fault; for listen to Christ saying: I say to you that every idle word that men speak, they shall give account of it in the day of judgment (Matt. XII, 36). Do you think yourself better than som…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:923C…hteousness of man is like a menstruous cloth" (Is. LXIV, 6); such filth, such iniquity, what shall it be reckoned? If "account must be given for an idle word" (Matt. XII, 36): for so many and such great sins, what…
Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:521…judge them this is similar to what is read in the gospels every idle word that men shall speak they shall render an account for it in the day of judgment understand moreover that when this…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:843B…ow accustomed to using spirited horses; for if they master these, they will easily master others. SERMON XX Concerning silence and mysteries. Matt. XII, 36. — Every idle word that men shall speak…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:937…to be subject will also know how to rule when they have attained to power. SERMON XLVII. Regarding loquacity and incontinence of the tongue. Matthew XII, 36.—But I say to you, that every idle word that men may speak,…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1101…both for the one asking and for the one answering; for we cannot evade it, but must render an account for every idle word to the incorruptible Judge (Matth. XII, 36). If, therefore, the young woman is not yet joined in marri…
George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:423B…le word on the day of judgment and justification, and by our evil words we shall be condemned," and, "Out of thy mouth I will judge thee, thou wicked servant" (Matt. XII, 36, 37)? Therefore, some of the simpl…
Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:935…and for the very thoughts themselves for the savior said i tell you that every idle word that men may speak they will give an account of it in the day of judgment matt xii and…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:271…good things has more in his heart vers but i say to you that every idle word that men shall speak they shall render account of it in the day of judgment for by your words…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:291…would then attach testimonies from the old for instance he said for every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account thereof which is the new then he added the testimony for by thy…
Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:425…his own mouth. For if we are required to give an account for every idle word—as He says: Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall render an account (Matth. XII, 36)—how much more, when you utter harmful…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:23D…t men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned (Matt. 12:36–37). And we shall give an account not only…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:989…lxxiii al xciii on silence and secrets h d matt xii of every idle word that men shall speak they shall render an account in the day of judgment james let every man be swift to…
37Matt 12:37
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:595…shall render an account thereof in the day of judgment and again by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned let him therefore be instructed and skilled in the…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:541A…sness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Rom. X, 10): and: "By your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned" (Matt. XII, 37). Let the tenor of this little book, th…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:849B…othing. 4. If anyone in Syria writes, this is nothing to us. For, He says, by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned (Matt. xii, 37). Let my own words judge me; but for th…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1347…be purified from every iniquitous act for by thy words he says thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned and amen i say unto you of every word you shall render…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:327D…ese, too, who speak rashly and without cause will be condemned. For "by your words," He says, "you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned" (Matt. 12:37). Are we, therefore, seen by you to fe…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:229A…he tongue (Prov. 18:21). And Christ the Lord declares the same things, saying: By your words you will be condemned, and by your words you will be justified (Matt. 12:37). For the tongue stands in the middle,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:189B…account not only for the listening, but also for the accusation. For by your words you will be justified, he says, and by your words you will be condemned (Matt. 12:37). I say and testify these things not fe…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1179…men shall give account of it in the day of judgment for by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned a matth xiii and his disciples came to…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:291…give account thereof which is the new then he added the testimony for by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned which is the old to him therefore the…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:93C…lone were sufficient to explain what is in question—when surely Scripture says: By your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned (Matt. xii, 37); and thus to wish to conclude so easil…
Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:425…rd upon him (Act. VII, 57). And the outcry became a vehicle for murder. First of all, then, God tests your words. For by thy words thou shalt be justified (Matth. XII, 37). And He tests them, not to learn at th…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:23…shall speak they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment for by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned matt and we shall give an account not…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1167…speak they will give account of it in the day of judgment for by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned b jas i let every man be swift…
38Matt 12:38
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:455…amen h homily xliii al xliv h chap v then answered him certain of the scribes and of the pharisees saying master we would see a sign from thee who answered and said an evil and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:51B…gs? And who gave you this authority?" [John II, 18]. And we shall find others also approaching and saying to him: "Master, we wish to see a sign from you" [Matt. XII, 38]. Therefore, since, he says, they are m…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:861A…ere approached him also some of the scribes, after so many miracles had been performed by Christ, maliciously saying, "Master, we wish to see a sign from you" (Matth. 12, 38). Therefore, holding in utter conte…
39Matt 12:39
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:723…disputing with him said show us a sign and that he answered them an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign and there shall no sign be given to them but the sign of the…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:979…but that very sign itself for observe this and no sign will be given to it but the sign of the prophet jonah for that is not the only thing but that which has the explanatory…
Amphilochius of Iconium c. 340 – after 394PG 39:57…a wicked generation it seeks a sign and a sign shall not be given to it but the sign of jonah the prophet for as jonah was in the belly of the whale so shall the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:69A…od is about to strike you, you whitewashed wall" (Acts 23:3). And the Savior saying in one place to the Jews: "An evil and adulterous generation seeks a sign" (Matt. 12:39); and in another to all the apostles: "…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:841A…would give to all, saying: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it but the sign of the prophet Jonas (Matt. 12:39): meaning the cross, and the death, and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:787…worshipers of god but were lovers of the devil therefore he calls them an evil and adulterous generation evil indeed it was on account of their evil works but adulterous because having abandoned her husband who…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:455…master we would see a sign from thee who answered and said an evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign and a sign shall not be given to it but the sign of jonas the prophet…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:457…but contains a demonstration of their wickedness for what does he say an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign and that which he says is to this effect what is the wonder if you…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:775…the sign which he promised to give them beforehand when he said an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign and there shall no sign be given to it but the sign of the prophet…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:141B…), and When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He (John 8:28), and now: There shall no sign be given to it, except the sign of Jonah (Matt. 12:39), and here again: In three days I will…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:475C…nah; for as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights" (Matt. xii, 39, 40). He will not have erred who says t…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:849A…would give to all, saying: An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas (Matt. 12:39), meaning the Cross, and the death, and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:477…we wish to see a sign from thee but he said to them an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign and there shall no sign be given to it but the sign of the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:411…been provoked by injury what does he say and no sign shall be given to it but the sign of the prophet jonah xii when the unclean spirit has gone out of a man it walks…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1735…harms more than grief v generation of whom it is said iii an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign i what generosity is v things born have the same essence as their progenitors iv…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:35ALatin…, perturbationum destructio, virtutis fundatio, signum admirabile ac stupendum. Generatio enim hæc signum quærit, et signum non dabitur ei, nisi signum Jonæ (Matth. 12. 39). Itemque Paulus, Quandoquidem Judæi s…
40Matt 12:40
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1209…was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth but the apostle also says now that he ascended what is…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1501…it more successfully and one who was miraculously and paradoxically maintained for three days and three nights in the belly of the whale he wished us to proclaim as god but celsus did not want one…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:495…lord who was about to slay this sea monster the devil says for as jonas was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale so must the son of man be three days…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:979…a sign according to his exceeding goodness for just as jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the sea monster and then rose from it whence we say the sign of the…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:823…to pilate and subsequently condemned to the cross and finally having spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth but according to a deeper sense you shall inquire whether perhaps after that…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:827…few questions because of the text the son of man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights for how c could he be three days and three nights in the…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1039…it be shown according to this pattern how we have also performed three days and three nights in the heart of the earth in being buried with him and see if we can perform three days…
Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:329…yet to come but only the present exists furthermore jonah having spent three days and three nights in the belly of the whale was not corrupted nor were his c fleshly parts consumed as the greater…
Eustathius of Antioch c. 270 - c. 337PG 18:759…a there are years and just as jonas having spent three days and three nights in the belly of the whale was restored safe and sound so also shall we all be resurrected having…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1139…be given to it than the sign of jonas the prophet adding for as jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly so shall the son of man be three days and three…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:369C…rom the Saviour Himself saying: "For as Jonas was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth" (Matth. XII, 40). For neither was Jonas such as the Sav…
Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:789…was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights the friday therefore contains the passion…
Amphilochius of Iconium c. 340 – after 394PG 39:57…the prophet for as jonah was in the belly of the whale so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights d you see how the passion…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:605…brief interval of time was enough for the omnipotent wisdom while dwelling in the heart of the earth to render foolish that great mind which resided therein for thus the prophet names him calling him a…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:615…a it is said as jonas was in the whale's belly so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth for the three day interval of time…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:807…the underworld for from that time he was truly and in reality in the heart of the earth but he was in the heart of the earth after he expired on the cross for then he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:741C…het. For as Jonas was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights (Matt. 12:40). At these signs our hating demons were…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:457…days and three nights so shall also the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights he did not say clearly that he would rise again for then they…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:767B…be said: As Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights: so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights (Matt. 12:40). For three days the Ninevites fasted:…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:325B…g: Just as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so shall the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights (Matt. XII, 40); and through the bush in the desert (E…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:475…was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights matt xii he will not have…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:21D…Gospel: "As Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so shall the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights" (Matt. XII, 40). To him be glory and power for ever an…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:953…for having said that three days and three nights he would be in the heart of the earth he arises on the third day but that former instance was naturally of philanthropy but this latter was…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:249…was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights therefore the first help provided to…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:477…as jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights that the death of emmanuel has…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:931…the tribe of judah according to the scriptures v and from henceforth shall the son of man be sitting on the right hand of the power of god a in order to make the punishment for…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:233…was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights therefore what he said to them…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:645…as jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights b and having shown jesus from…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:97…as jonas was in the whale's belly three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights intending to explain it he declares…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1729…by grace moreover as a type of the master christ who spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth he reasonably says that he had come to be in the belly of…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:263…as jonah remained in the whale's belly three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights for just as the whale vomited…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:721…novel way the truth and the mystery and that the lord spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth according to the voice of the lord himself who says just as jonah…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:625…jonas is a type of him for he says as jonas spent three days and three nights in the belly of the whale so must the son of man be in the heart of the earth…
George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:877…in the belly of the whale for three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:819…was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth for the same amount of time thence also the divine chrysostom…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:273…in the belly of the whale b three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights he calls them an evil generation…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:911…was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights but this scripture is also given…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:935…the grace of god otherwise as a type of christ who spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth he not unfairly says that he spent time in the belly of hell…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:943…these alone but when after his affliction and death he had spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth he then took up the other things of which jonah was a type…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:891…which christ called the heart of the earth in the gospel saying so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights but they those who attended…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:749…counted together b since however in the example concerning jonah he said so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights there is no reason to be…
Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:363…so do not search too curiously into the divine words nor seek three days and three nights in the burial of christ and our savior especially when you have the most divine isidore measuring out this…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1079…three day burial of christ c for just as our savior passed three days and three nights in the belly of the earth so you also in the first emergence imitated the first day of christ…
Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:115A…ially in his prologue to Jonah—that great miracle of the prophet living within the whale, which some recent critics wickedly deride (not even believing Christ, Matt. 12, 40), some admit only allegorically, or con…
Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:321…jews meanwhile retained their unbelief whence also the lord did sometimes say for as jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly so shall the son of man be three days and three…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:137…in the belly of the whale c three days and three nights so shall the son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights and for the time being deferring…
PG 96 (anthology)PG 96:1545…priesthood by reason of nature but by his emptying how he spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth et seqq why he was buried in a new tomb he will come…
41Matt 12:41
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1353…wisdom he says the queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon and…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1127…things they have accomplished those who have not emulated their ways for the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonah…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:139…for such is that former generation concerning which the savior also says the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it and the queen of the south and the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:765…and behold a greater than solomon is here luke xi d matthew the men of nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonas and…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1587A…for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail” (Luke xvi, 17). But if One greater than Solomon is here, and One greater than Jonah is here (Matt. xii, 41, 42), it is consequent to say that One…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:267D…ppens also from dissimilar things, so that the condemnation may be made clearer. "The men of Nineveh," He says, "shall rise and shall condemn this generation" (Matth. 12. 41). The persons being judged are no longe…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:219C…neveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and behold, more than Jonas is here (Matt. XII, 41). Consider, beloved, how those who had…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:15…especially when they are fashioned from unequal things as also christ says the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it and again the queen of the south shall…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:65B…also through the Magi. Therefore He said: The men of Nineveh shall rise up and condemn; and the Queen of the South shall rise up and condemn this generation (Matt. XII, 41, 42); because they believed the lesser,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:421C…man was counted worthy of greater glory than Moses" (Heb. 3. 3), write by way of comparison. And he himself, when saying, "Behold, more than Solomon is here" (Matth. 12. 41), does not say it by way of comparison.…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:459…of nineve shall rise in the judgment and shall condemn this generation because they repented at the preaching of jonas and behold more than jonas here for he was a servant i am the master he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:719…but sometimes from the standpoint of the greater as when he says the men of nineveh shall rise up and shall condemn this generation because they repented at the preaching of jonas and behold more than…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:895A…ananæa, hoc etiam fecit in magis, et idcirco dicebit: Viri Ninivitæ surgent et condemnabunt, et, Regina austri surget, et condemnabit generationem istam (Matth. 12. 41. 42): quoniam illi quidem minoribus cre…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1033B…he Magi; and for this reason He said: The men of Nineveh shall rise and shall condemn, and the Queen of the South shall rise and shall condemn this generation (Matt. 12:41-42). By what reason, you ask, does He lead…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:625…much more the things of this life how again did christ say the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment and shall condemn this generation and it shall be more tolerable for the land of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:435C…endid, when not by the Jew the Jew is conquered, but by the uncircumcised; as when he says: "The men of Nineveh shall rise, and shall condemn this generation" (Matt. 12:41). Therefore he does not dishonor the la…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:673B…how much more the things of this life?" (1 Cor. 6. 3)? How does Christ say: "The men of Nineveh shall rise in the judgment, and shall condemn this generation" (Matt. 12. 41)? and "It shall be more tolerable for t…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:605…source of conviction for those from israel christ himself clarifies it saying the men of nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonas and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:709…those from israel and will judge them but hear the words themselves the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonah…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:285…reach our ears we therefore offer you many admonitions every day c the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it said the lord for they though they had…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:99…the ends of the earth as follows the queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:789…that in this place is one greater than the temple b likewise the men of nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonas and…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:365…judge that is will it condemn just as it has been said the men of nineveh shall rise in judgment and shall condemn this generation luc xi or rather he says it will convict you the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:273…partially since we are accustomed to count in this way often vers the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it for they repented at the preaching of jonah…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:863…men of nineveh will rise in the judgment with this generation and condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonah and behold something greater than jonah is here as the pharisees and scribes were…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:911…of the jews as the lord himself testifies in the gospels saying the men of nineveh shall rise up and shall condemn this generation because they repented at the preaching of jonah and behold something greater…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:371…as the lord said the ninevites will condemn us at the resurrection because they repented at the preaching of jonah and we have not repented at the preaching of christ who is the god of jonah…
42Matt 12:42
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:499…wisdom he says thus d the queen of the south will rise in the judgment with this generation and will condemn it because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of…
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1353…to those who neglect to hear the words of wisdom he says the queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it for she came from the ends of…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:313…that even that which he says in the subsequent verses is stated the queen of the south shall rise in the judgment and shall condemn the men of this generation because she came from the ends…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:979…spake of fishes and of beasts and there came all the people to hear the wisdom of solomon and of all the kings of the earth which heard of his wisdom a thus however the word…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:379C…to the Lord your oaths" (Matt. 5:33). Truly, even "the queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and will condemn them" (Matt. 12:42). Behold, another kind of judgment. "He…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1127…have not emulated their ways for the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonah and behold a greater than jonah…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:43…we should have come from the ends of ethiopia from the end of the earth to hear the wisdom of the true solomon and when the voice of the savior thundering is heard the queen of…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:79…the fact that the queen of the south came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon i do not think is to be doubted here therefore according as he is called…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:89…observe then in these things how she who came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon wonders among other things at the foods of his banquet and his wine pourers and…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:103…is written of the queen of sheba who came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon in this manner the queen of sheba heard the name of solomon and the name…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:105…unbelieving generation and shall condemn them because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon and adds that here is something more than solomon teaching by this that the truth…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:875…and excellent wisdom in the words of jesus worthy of the text and behold a greater than solomon is here b and he performed works of power greater than those of elijah and elisha and even…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:899…this generation and will condemn them because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon these things indeed have been said for the instruction of the church but consider if…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:863…about birds and about reptiles and about fishes and all peoples came to hear the wisdom of solomon and…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:139…concerning which the savior also says the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it and the queen of the south and the rest and again so shall it…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:807…difference in their interpretation arises the savior indeed mentions this name saying the queen of the south shall rise in the judgment because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:765…neglected greater things incur a severer condemnation h chapter ii h luke the queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and shall condemn them for she came…
Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:299…queen of the south will rise up with this generation and will condemn it for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon and behold something greater than solomon is…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:795…me and i shall give thee the nations for thine inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession ps as if the father were conversing with the son and saying the jews have…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:219…he also said in the gospels the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonas and behold more than jonas is…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:481…and those sinning everywhere in the inhabited world is clear from what Christ says: The Queen of the South shall rise up, and shall condemn this generation. (Matt. 12.42) And again: Men of Nineveh shall rise…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:15…unequal things as also christ says the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it and again the queen of the south shall rise in the judgment and shall…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:789…because the gifts and the calling of Christ are not without penance. 42. "The Queen of the South will rise in the judgment, and will condemn this generation" (Matth. 12. 42). Though she was a Gentile, and a woman…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:65…he said the men of nineveh shall rise up and condemn and the queen of the south shall rise up and condemn this generation matt xii because they believed the lesser but these did not even…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:459…here too he does not stop but adds another example saying that the queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn them because she came from the ends of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:719…the preaching of jonas and behold more than jonas is here and the queen of the south shall condemn this generation because she came to hear the wisdom of solomon and behold more than solomon is…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:895…he will say the men of nineveh shall rise and condemn and the queen of the south shall rise and condemn this generation matt since they indeed believed in lesser things but this generation did not…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1033…he said the men of nineveh shall rise and shall condemn and the queen of the south shall rise and shall condemn this generation matt by what reason you ask does he lead the magi to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:133…agents but in you as a standard just as when he says the queen of the south shall rise up and shall condemn this generation and the men of nineveh shall rise up and shall condemn…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:605…christ himself clarifies it saying the men of nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonas and behold a greater than jonas is here…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:707…did the jews believe wherefore he also quite reasonably said concerning them the queen of the south shall rise etc v the queen of the south shall rise in the judgment etc a barbarian woman hastened…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:709…them but hear the words themselves the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonah and behold a greater than jonah…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:285…you many admonitions every day c the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it said the lord for they though they had not heard the law were terrified…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:291C…is just and right. CLXVI. — TO MARTIANUS. The fame of Solomon's wisdom moved the queen of the south to journey from the ends of the earth to him ⟦note: see Matth. XII, 42⟧. But the Lord, crying out daily, could…
Gelasius of Cyzicus d. c. 450PG 85:1275…wisdom and the lord confirms these things said in the gospels saying and behold a greater than solomon is here he overthrew those who say that he is the wisdom which was in solomon for if…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1261A…, 702. III, 138. 10, 44 (or Matt. 20, 27) III, 188. 11, 1. I, 1387. 11, 2. II, 319. 11, 4. IV, 1064. 11, 9. III, 39. 11, 26. IV, 1267. 11, 27. II, 121. 11, 31 (Matt. 12, 42). I, 256. 12, 1. I, 140. 12, 4, 5. IV,…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:99…that he calls these places the ends of the earth as follows the queen of the south shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because she came from the ends of the…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:613A…rld is judged." He did not say "by you," but "in you"; just as when Christ says: "The queen of the south will rise and will judge and condemn this generation" (Matth. XII, 42). And: "The men of Nineveh will rise an…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:789…than the temple b likewise the men of nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation and shall condemn it because they repented at the preaching of jonas and behold more than jonas is here and…
George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:251B…ing exceedingly struck with wonder. Concerning whom the Lord also said: "The Queen of the South came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon" (Matt. XII, 42). To whom, moreover, Sirach also sp…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:273…count in this way often vers the men of nineveh shall rise in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it for they repented at the preaching of jonah and behold more than jonah is…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:863…of this generation and condemn them because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon and behold something greater than solomon is here the men of nineveh will rise in…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:865…the south will condemn this generation because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon understand also i pray you every soul that is strong in the good and stands…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:237C…. But the word to judge also has another meaning, as the Lord says: The Queen of the South shall rise in the judgment, and shall condemn this generation (Matt. XII, 42). For those who turn away from divine t…
43Matt 12:43
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:851D…n other spirits more evil than himself, and he enters, and the last things of that man become worse than the first. So shall it be also with this generation." (Matt. 12:43-45; cf. Luke 11:24-26). Do you see that d…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:187…peril and suffer the same thing which christ says concerning demons for when the unclean spirit is gone out he says and afterward he finds the house vacant and swept with brooms taking again seven other…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:789A…and leave the teacher alone. 43. "When, however, the unclean spirit has gone out from a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest, and does not find it" (Matth. 12. 43). But the unclean spirit goes out from…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:459…impending punishment enigmatically bringing much terror into the narrative for he says when the unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest and findeth none then he saith i…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:705…to fall into such opinions concerning christ he himself has explained saying when the unclean spirit is gone out of a man he walketh through dry places etc luke b that this whole parable is directed…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:961…of the unclean spirits of whom the lord says in the gospels when the unclean spirit is gone out of a man he taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and he dwelleth…
Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:949…to us as said by the lord for when he says luke the unclean spirit is gone out of a man by the grace that is of baptism he walks through dry places seeking rest and…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:355…and to the sinner that goeth upon two ways from the gospel when the unclean spirit is gone out of a man be walketh through dry places seeking rest and findeth none then he saith i…
44Matt 12:44
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:789A…himself among a Gentile catechumen, because he comes to faith or baptism. The spirit therefore, considering, and saying: 44. "I will return to my former home" (Matth. 12. 44). And if he finds the Gentile catechume…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:459…a man he walketh through dry places seeking rest and findeth none then he saith i will return into my house from whence i came out and coming he findeth it empty swept and garnished then…
Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:949…no one and having no home he says i will return to my house from whence i came out and coming d he finds it swept and garnished but empty and idle having not received the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…seeking rest and finds none then it says i will return to my house from whence i came out and when it has come it finds it empty swept and garnished then it goes and takes…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:355…a man be walketh through dry places seeking rest and findeth none then he saith i will return into my house from whence i came out and coming he findeth it empty swept and garnished then…
45Matt 12:45
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:961…his house and finding it empty and cleaned he takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and entering in he dwells in that house and the last state of that man becomes worse…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1245…finding the house vacant and swept with brooms he takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and they enter and dwell in it and without doubt this man c is called common being…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1117…evil he no longer wishes to dwell alone but goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than himself and eight times more so far as the number is concerned because he takes ones that are…
Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1119…but if it is written concerning demons that he goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than himself and an augmentation appears from the account that the one is wicked the other more wicked this…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1373…than himself and having returned he found the house vacant and dwelt there and the last state of that man became worse than the first indeed a retreat from virtue provides an entrance for the unclean…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1079…gone out of a man and in the subsequent verses he takes seven other spirits more wicked than himself demons in the gospels are also called spirits but this also is to be noted that spirit…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:851…it unoccupied swept and adorned and it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself and it enters and dwells in it and the last state of that man becomes worse than…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:187…afterward he finds the house vacant and swept with brooms taking again seven other spirits more wicked than himself he returns into the soul and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:789A…e, when he sees him adorned with evangelical precepts, as if having become more wrathful, 45. "He takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself" (Matth. 12. 45). By saying "seven," either he says mor…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:459…it empty swept and garnished then he goeth and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and they enter in and dwell there and the last state of that man is worse than…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:525…and takes seven other spirits more evil than itself and they enter and dwell there and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first b and he adds a little later amen i…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:873…it takes seven other spirits more evil than itself and entering they dwell there and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first for indeed they have worshipped the gods of the egyptians…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1141…it takes seven other spirits more evil than itself and they enter and dwell there and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first so will it be with this evil generation for…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1395…comes it finds it empty and swept then it takes he says seven other spirits more wicked than itself and they enter and dwell there and the last things of that man become worse than the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:63…it unoccupied swept and garnished then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and they enter and dwell there and the last state of that man becomes worse than the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:705B…(Luke 11:24) That this whole parable is directed towards the Jews, Matthew has made clear, exclaiming: So shall it also be unto this wicked generation. (Matt. 12:45) For as long as they were in Egypt, ser…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:961…unclean spirit is gone out of a man he taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and he dwelleth in the man and the last state of that man is made worse than…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1399…the master so named the demons also he will take he says seven other spirits more wicked than himself and they shall enter into him and the last state of that man shall be worse than…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1757…virtue then swept and adorned then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and entering they dwell there and the last state of that man a becomes worse than the…
Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:949…the wealth of the virtues then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and entering in he dwells there and…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…it empty swept and garnished then it goes and takes with itself seven other spirits more wicked than itself and entering in they dwell there and the last state of that man is worse than the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:861…comes it finds it swept and adorned then it goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than itself and entering they dwell there and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first…
Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:553…coming he finds it swept and adorned then he goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than himself and entering they dwell there and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first…
Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:1011C…ight—alas!—pitch the camp of his own wicked phalanx in it, and it might become those words of the Gospel: "The last state of that man is worse than the first" (Matt. 12:45). 19. But may this be far from him…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:355…it empty swept and garnished then he goeth and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself and they enter in and dwell there and the last state of that man is made worse…
46Matt 12:46
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:1013…I, 14, Matthew XII, 22. Therefore the Pharisees accuse Him of doing these things in Beelzebub. The mother comes with the brothers, Mark III, 31; Matthew XII, 46. Then, going out from the house, He arrives at the sea. Whe…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:463…xlv h chapter verse while he was still speaking to the mobs behold his mother and his brethren stood outside seeking to speak to him and someone said to him behold thy mother and thy brethren…
47Matt 12:47
Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1509…thy mother and thy brethren stand without ' even if he dared to say this there is no one who can be more powerful…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:49B…Jerusalem. His other brothers, too, although they did not believe in him at the beginning, it is certain that they believed afterward. For the Gospel relates (Mt. 12:47) that his mother and his brothers stood…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:741…john viii luke and it was told him by some which said thy mother and thy brethren stand without desiring to see thee and he answering said unto them my mother and my brethren are these…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1207…as the lord showed and taught when it was announced to him thy mother and thy brethren stand without desiring to see thee to whom he answers with words of rebuke saying who is my mother…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:347B…d, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good, except one, God” (Ibid. v. 19). And when they said to Him, “Behold Your mother and Your brothers are seeking You” (Matt. 12:47), because they were suffering from a hu…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:463…brethren stood outside seeking to speak to him and someone said to him behold thy mother and thy brethren stand outside seeking to speak to thee but he answering said to the one who told him…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:605A…hren are seeking you.' The Savior says, 'Who is my mother, or who are my brethren? Whoever does the will of my Father, he is my brother and sister and mother' (Matt. 12:47-50). If she is His mother, then the son of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:643…time of the wonders and the precious passion of the Lord. Indeed, to Jesus himself it was once said: Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, seeking thee (Matt. 12. 47), which implies that they were alive, a…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:307…stood there then when one of the disciples came running and said behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without desiring to see thee stretching out his hand toward his disciples he said my mother and…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1717A…oks at the heart." ⟦1 Kings xvi, 7⟧ And the Lord Himself, having heard from someone, "Behold, your mother and your brothers are standing outside seeking you," ⟦Matt. xii, 47–48⟧ answered him, "Who is my mother, and w…
George of Nicomedia fl. c. 860-880 (9th century)PG 100:1493…went down to capernaum he and his mother joan ii c and thy mother and thy brethren stand without luc viii and there stood by the cross of jesus his mother and his mother's sister joan…
Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:555…servants and he went down to capharnaum he and his mother and thy mother and thy brethren stand without nay even there stood by the cross of jesus his mother and the sister of his mother…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…knew her intention hear what he says vers and someone said to him behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without seeking to speak to thee but he answering said to him that had told him…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:527…unto him calling him and the multitude sat about him and they said unto him behold thy mother and thy brethren without seek thee and he answered them saying who is my mother and my brethren…
48Matt 12:48
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1207…to see thee to whom he answers with words of rebuke saying who is my mother and who are my brethren for whoever shall perform d the will of my father who is in heaven he…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:429…him behold your mother and your brothers stand outside and he replied who is my mother and who are my brothers and stretching out his hand to his disciples he said these are my brothers and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:791…if at a man yet it was truly the devil speaking and who is my mother and who are my brothers i recognized no parents in the world i who created the world before the foundation…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:347…kin and to seize vain glory from this hear what he says who is my mother and who are my brothers ibid v and when his brothers themselves said show yourself to the world john wanting…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:463…to speak to thee but he answering said to the one who told him who is my mother and who are my brethren and stretching forth his hand to his disciples he said behold my mother…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:129…obey wherefore also here he answered thus and at another time again who is my mother and who are my brothers for they did not yet have the opinion of him which they ought to have…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:131…house but to draw him alone outside for this reason he said who is my mother and who are my brothers not insulting his mother god forbid but counseling her for the best and not allowing…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:461B…who have given us birth. When, therefore, she troubled Him unseasonably, He says: "What is there to Me and to you, woman?" (Jn. 2:4) and, "Who is My mother?" (Matt. 12:48)? But here He displays much affection,…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1717A…meone, "Behold, your mother and your brothers are standing outside seeking you," ⟦Matt. xii, 47–48⟧ answered him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" ⟦Matt. xii, 48⟧ And stretching out His hand over His d…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1561…but we who are humble will use that word of the lord who is my mother and who are my brethren and again if any man come to me and hate not his daughter he is…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:39…to your head and wise eyes are in his head the words who is my mother and who are my brothers how are they to be understood for many have taken occasion for stumbling from this…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:977…mind shaping the argument of his answer toward such a thought says who is my mother and who are my brothers that is to say why have you set your mind to bring forward my mother…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1201…the sake of our salvation to destroy their strength and power vers who is my mother and who are my brethren photius since the savior had taught us by word to put forward piety which is…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1267…the eyes of the wise are in his head question xlv that who is my mother and who are my brethren how is it to be understood for many have placed this as an occasion of…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1271…question ccxiv on the precept of christ question ccxv on these words who is my mother and who are my brothers question ccxvi on these words i am not worthy to unloose the strap of his…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…to speak to thee but he answering said to him that had told him who is my mother and who are my brethren and stretching forth his hand towards his disciples he said behold my mother…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:391…mother c verse but he answered and said to the one who told him who is my mother he said this not by denying his own mother for how could he who even at the time…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:525…works of virtue his mother and his brethren for who he says is my mother and who are my brethren but those who do the will of my father which is in heaven so that god…
AnonymousPG 106:1109…of greater evils vers why does he mildly rebuke his mother saying who is my mother and who are my brothers first because he prefers the teaching to the lineage then because he wished to free…
49Matt 12:49
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1611…h origen on matthew h a over his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren for whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is to me…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:463…are my brethren and stretching forth his hand to his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren d that bearing christ is not enough and that we must learn even from this that not…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1577B…a neighbor, but a sister of the Master. "For whoever does," He says, "the will of my Father who is in the heavens, this is my brother, and sister, and mother" (Matt. XII, 49). Since, therefore, she has become a fl…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…are my brethren and stretching forth his hand towards his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren for whosoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother…
50Matt 12:50
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:193…has done the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother for that wisdom is jesus christ our lord to whom be glory and empire for ever and…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:913…does the will of my father who is in the heavens he is my brother and sister and mother and again in another place it is written that all the crowd stood on the shore and…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1611…his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren for whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is to me mother and brother and expounding the preceding parables matthew…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:983…in you and thus the lord himself says of himself d whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother who then will be the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:995…by all the brethren in the brotherhood as common parents or relatives for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother and we…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1001…the lord through the teaching of the lord who says for whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother for whoever has not proposed…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1183A…ght we to attend to him? ANSWER. Since the Lord has said, "Whoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother" (Matth. xii, 50); if such a person is not like this, bu…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1207…perform d the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:841…whoever does the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother since then she has become a blossom having suffered no harm from the thorn bearing temptations in…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:379…the lord says somewhere whoever does the will of my father he is my brother and sister and mother what place then has death d among these births thus in them death is swallowed up by…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:791…of god and a brother of christ whence he wisely added whoever shall do the will of my father he is my mother and brother in which spiritual kinship none the less is this mary who…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:321…lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my father which is in heaven not one is the will of the son another of the father of those performing…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:465…did i suck breasts but this yes rather blessed are they that do the will of my father do you see how he does not deny kinship according to nature but adds that which is according…
Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1023…whoever does the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother and he also names you sons of his own father in which he says do not be…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:817…those joined to him by kind his own for whosoever he says shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother b pall you speak correctly…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:365…lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my father which is in heaven d that faith alone unless it is endowed with the splendor of works does not…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:477…whoever does the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother another b for this reason i bow my knees to the father from whom every family in…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:307…brethren are these which hear the word of god and do it for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother this i…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1057…the holy ones who always do his will for he says whoever shall do the will of my father he is my brother and sister and mother upon his head the oil of unction was poured…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:389…and he places them among his own kin for he says whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother for the rest the association…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:769…whoever does the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother moreover the society of needy people is honorable for us but the familiarity of unbelievers hardly becomes…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1493…whoever does the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother verse be wise my son that your heart may rejoice and turn away from yourself reproachful words…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1577…says the will of my father who is in the heavens this is my brother and sister and mother matt xii since therefore she has become a flower having been in no way harmed by the…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1671A…ich a person departs from himself toward more divine things. He calls them brothers, because whoever does His will is known as brother, and sister, and mother (Matt. xii, 50). Nilus. The Bridegroom had heard…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1719…who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother to him be glory forever and ever amen h homily xciv h h on living with a…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419A…n a rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and they beat upon that house, and it did not fall. For it was founded upon a rock.” Matth. XII, 50. — “Whosoever shall do the will of my F…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1333…my brothers for whoever does the will of my father this one is my brother and sister and mother or again that the apostles and the crowds gave birth to the lord in the manner of…
Joseph the Hymnographer c. 816–886PG 105:987…by office as the son of god and mary himself affirms whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother matt behold therefore in what…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:89…of god since he himself first supremely fulfilled his will he says whosoever shall do the will of my father who is in the heavens the same is my brother and sister and mother out of…
Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my father which is in heaven he that loveth father or mother more than…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:103…seeing as he was a son so submissive to her v whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother it was not in insulting…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:275…hand towards his disciples he said behold my mother and my brethren for whosoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother d he said…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:527…who sat about him he saith behold my mother and my brethren for whosoever shall do the will of god he is my brother and my sister and mother the brethren of the lord out of…
Peter Chrysolanus, Archbishop of Milan c. 1050 - c. 1113PG 127:919…another location also says whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother a matth xii behold in these two places the…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:205…heirs of his kingdom then he interprets the saying whosoever is he is my brother and sister and mother meaning he is my relative and kinsman as doing the same things as i do for i…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:973…whoever does the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother and read the whole explanation of such a saying for the keeping of the word of god…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:525…says is my mother and who are my brethren but those who do the will of my father which is in heaven so that god c is named our father not by abuse nor by metaphor…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1199…be done as in heaven and on earth and again whoever may do the will of my father who is in heaven he is my brother and sister and mother and what need is there to…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:341…considers us as kinsfolk he himself is the one who says whoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother do you see that…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:209C…ely be present through them with his mother and his brethren. For whosoever shall do, he says, the will of my Father, he is my brother, and sister, and mother (Matt. XII, 50). I know that I seem to some to be bu…
Pantaleon the Deacon unknownPG 140:499…men their sins your father will forgive you your sins and again whosoever shall do the will of my father who is in heaven is the person of the son then not understood in these why…