Where the Fathers quote Matthew 23

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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1065expounds v.2“λεγων· επι της Μωσεως καθεδρας εκαθισαν οι γραμματεις και οι Φαρισαιοι.”On Matthew 23:2: «The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:604expounds v.5“παντα δε τα εργα αυτων ποιουσι προς το θεαθηναι τοις ανθρωποις. πλατυνουσι γαρ τα φυλακτηρια αυτων και μεγαλυνουσι τα κρασπεδα των ιματιων αυτων,”150. On the meaning of «They make their phylacteries broad». Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:237expounds v.13“Ουαι δε υμιν γραμματεις και Φαρισαιοι υποκριται οτι κατεσθιετε τας οικιας των χηρων και προφασει μακρα προσευχομενοι· δια τουτο ληψεσθε περισσοτερον κ”On the requirement: «Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes», and its harmony with «Woe unto you, scribes» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1309expounds v.13“Ουαι δε υμιν γραμματεις και Φαρισαιοι υποκριται οτι κατεσθιετε τας οικιας των χηρων και προφασει μακρα προσευχομενοι· δια τουτο ληψεσθε περισσοτερον κ”On: «Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes», and its consistency with «Woe to you, Scribes» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:397expounds v.38“ιδου αφιεται υμιν ο οικος υμων ερημος.”380. On «Behold, your house is left unto you desolate» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:204expounds v.39“λεγω γαρ υμιν ου μη με ιδητε απ᾿ αρτι εως αν ειπητε ευλογημενος ο ερχομενος εν ονοματι Κυριου.”On the Question of the Forerunner: «Are you the one who is to come?» John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551B…ented. For the Lord of all shall not spare any person, neither will he stand in awe of greatness." And again: "A stronger punishment awaits the stronger." Matth. xxiii, 1 sqq. ― Then Jesus spoke to the multitud… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:721D…d Pharisees have sat upon the chair of Moses. All things whatsoever they say, hear ye and do; but do not ye according to their works; for they say and do not (Matt. XXIII, 2). This statement is about me, who teach… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:507A…ibes and the Pharisees have sat on the chair of Moses: all things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you, observe: but according to their works do ye not (Matt. XXIII, 2-3). Thus, therefore, Paul here both pres… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:521…at of Moses, he says, the Scribes and the Pharisees have sat; all things, therefore, whatever they tell you to do, do; but do not do according to their works (Matt. 23.2-3). And yet, what could be worse than pri… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:647…d the Pharisees have sat on the chair of Moses. All things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you, do ye; but according to their works do ye not" (Matthew 23. 2-3). Do you see how, concerning those whose character was so d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:471C…r what Christ says about the Jews: "The scribes and the Pharisees have sat on the chair of Moses. All things whatsoever they shall say to you, observe and do" (Matt. 23:2, 3). Now it is not to be said, "Priests… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:179C…"The scribes and the Pharisees have sat on the chair of Moses. All things therefore as many as they say to you to do, do: but according to their works do not" (Matth. XXIII, 2–3); showing that even if you have a bad t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:623B…even then have been lawful for a disciple to be disobedient. For if it was said concerning the teachers of the Jews, because they sat upon the chair of Moses (Matt. XXIII, 2), that they were laden with such evil w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:455B…harisees have sat on the chair of Moses. All things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you, observe, observe them: but according to their works do not ye" (Matt. 23:2). And again, when He healed the leper,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:609D…. "On Moses' seat," He says, "the scribes and the Pharisees have sat; all therefore, whatever they tell you to do, do, but do not do according to their works" (Matt. 23:2-3). Do you not know what the priest is? H… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:231A…is is not an example brought forth by me, but from the divine Scripture. For listen to Christ saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees sat on the seat of Moses" (Matth. XXIII, 2–3). When he had said many grave things ab… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:915A…: "The scribes and Pharisees have sat upon the chair of Moses; all things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you, observe, but do not imitate their works" (Matt. XXIII, 2–3). And you shall say, "I will set a pri… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:205A…nd the Pharisees have sat on the chair of Moses; all things, therefore, whatever they tell you to do, do and observe; but do not act according to their works" (Matt. 23:2-3). And what could be worse than those wh… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:721…upon the chair of moses all things whatsoever they say hear ye and do but do not ye according to their works for they say and do not matt xxiii this statement is about me who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:323D…"I knew not, brethren, that he is the high priest" (Acts 23:5): hear also Christ saying, "All things whatsoever they shall say to you to keep, observe and do" (Matt. 23:3). You do not despise me, but the priest… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:173A…To be accustomed from one's youth is of great importance. 507. Vices are to be touched upon modestly. 508. Regarding that [saying]: "They say, and do not do," Matt. XXIII, 3. "Doing is more persuasive than speakin… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1617C…DVIII. — TO THEOPEMPTUS THE PRESBYTER. Against preachers whose life does not correspond to their doctrine. On that passage: "They say, and do not do." (Matt. xxiii, 3.) To do is more persuasive than to say.… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:551…corresponding to his words the savior understood such men when he said all therefore whatsoever they bid you observe that observe and do but do not ye after their works otherwise the people of the jews… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:447B…who even if he lives badly, still believes rightly. "For all things," He says, "whatsoever they say unto you, observe and do; but do not ye after their works" (Matt. XXIII, 3). But regarding those who are corrupted… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:395…chair of moses all things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you observe and do but do not according to their works for they say and do not ' b when he had refuted them and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:397A…heaven. But if he is evil in his manner of life, obey him. For "All whatsoever they shall say to you, observe, and do: but according to their works do ye not" (Matt. XXIII, 3). Concerning those who are corrupt rega… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:529…re an angel from heaven. But if he is wicked in his conduct, obey him. For "all that they tell you to do, do; but do not do according to their works" (Matt. XXIII, 3). Regarding those who are corrupted in the faith, he says:… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:633…you to keep keep and do but do not do according to their works for they say and do not what do these words signify nothing other than that the scribes and the pharisees are teachers… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:265A…ds, you who wish"—speaking of those who are willingly bound and who have loaded upon themselves through human intervention, as he says, "burdens hard to bear" (Matth. xxiii, 4; Luc. xi, 47)—it is clear that "those i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:875…for they say and do not but bind heavy and insupportable burdens and lay them on men's shoulders but with a finger of their own they will not move them and all their works they do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:877…heavy and unbearable burdens and impose them on the shoulders of men but they themselves will not move them with their finger as for the pharisees and scribes of whom he speaks he calls the mandates… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:307B…ut any sense: which also at the end, upbraiding them, He said: "You bind heavy burdens and insupportable; but you yourselves will not move them with a finger" (Matt. 23:4); and, "You tithe mint and anise, and h… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:969…teachers of the jews with these words woe unto you for you bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne and lay them on men's shoulders but you yourselves he says do not touch them with… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1551…heavy burdens and hard to bear and lay them on men s shoulders but they themselves will not move them with their finger to him be glory forever and ever amen h homily xxxviii h h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551…they say and do not for they bind heavy and insupportable burdens and lay them on men's shoulders but with a finger of their own they will not move them and all their works they do… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:395…do not perform it verses for they bind heavy and insupportable burdens and lay them on men's shoulders but with a finger of their own they will not move them and all their works they do… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1099B…s the opposite of his words also "sanctifies" war, such as the Pharisees were, who bound heavy and unbearable burdens, and did not move them with their finger (Matt. xxiii, 4); against whom Paul also said: "You who… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:979…to matthew it is also said concerning these where it is held they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne and lay them on men's shoulders and seek the exposition there a timely rebuke is… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1023…and difficult to carry and lay them on the shoulders of men but they themselves will not move them with their finger and all their works they do to be seen by men ibid woe to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:835…ethren. And do not call anyone your father upon earth; for one is your Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called masters; for one is your master, the Christ (Matth. XXIII, 5-10). JOHN. My doctrine is not mine, but hi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1073D…an instruction for us: They broaden their fringes, and pray in the market-places, so that they may appear just to men; these shall receive greater judgment (Matth. 23:5). You desire a solemn appearance, and y… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:895B…knew not, brethren, that he was the high priest" (Act. XXIII, 5). Hear also Christ saying, "All things whatsoever they shall say to you to keep, keep and do" (Matth. XXIII, 5). You do not despise me, but the priest… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551…with a finger of their own they will not move them and all their works they do for to be seen of men for they make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:395…with a finger of their own they will not move them and all their works they do for to be seen of men they broaden their phylacteries and magnify the fringes of their garments d the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:1069…hearing feasts read in the aforementioned chapter of matthew the explanation of they make broad their phylacteries and enlarge the borders of their garments b and the rest and you will find explanations concerning all these… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1461D…the outside, they were despising those things which pertained to the salvation of the soul; they were also awaiting greetings in the marketplace (Luc. xx, 46; Matth. xxiii, 6), and the first places at feasts (Marc.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:805D…of them: "They do all things that they may be seen by men." Item: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, who love the first chairs in the synagogues" (Matt. 23:6), etc. Item: "Woe to you who justify yo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:369…here they prepared a supper for him. In the Greek text for "supper" is read deipnon, which also signifies a meal, or any banquet whatsoever. Whence Matth. XXIII, v. 6, the Lord says of the Pharisees: They love the first place… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:879…heads and uncovered we should throw ourselves at their knees in public and to be called of men rabbi that is they want to be called so not to be so they covet the name and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:397…the chief places at feasts and the first chairs in the synagogues and greetings in the markets and to be called by men 'rabbi rabbi ' papae what is he saying they are condemned because they… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1687…ls him—namely, all Christians, of whatever lineage or race they may be, are brothers in Jesus Christ, as He Himself says, "but all you are brothers," Matthew 23:8. And in this sense Jerome calls Eustochium his mistress and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:835…to be called by men rabbi rabbi but do not you be called rabbi for one is your master and all you are brethren and do not call anyone your father upon earth for one is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:875…marketplace and to be called by men rabbi but be not you called rabbi for one is your master and all you are brethren and call none father to yourselves upon earth for one is your… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:669…vehemently upon it for what does he say but do not be called rabbi for one is your master and all you are brothers and do not think there is anyone greater than another having nothing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:399D…quam catechumeni. Atque hinc etiam docetur catechumenus, se ab hominibus haec non discere, neque audire (Nolite enim, inquit, vocare vobis magistrum in terra [Matth. XXIII, 8]), sed sublimitus atque e caelis: Erunt… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:509C…siring, he says, to be teachers of the law. Do you see another cause, that of the love of power? For this reason also Christ said, Be not ye called Rabbi (Matt. 23.8); and again, the Apostle, For they the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551…and to be called by men rabbi but be c not you called rabbi for one is your master christ and all you are brethren and call none your father upon earth for one is your… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:397…be called rabbi rabbi that is teachers but do not you be called rabbi for one is your master the christ and all you are brethren and call none your father upon earth for one is… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:813…which was said but be not you called teacher on the earth for one is your master even christ so also the holy spirit instructing all who have believed into the name of the lord has… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1283…savior jesus christ said in the gospels but do not you be called rabbi for one is your master christ since also from the apostles paul and john the latter indeed openly says every spirit that… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:71B…ry, to see regarding the author whether he is a man or indeed God: and if he is a man, let us reject it: "For do not," he says, "call any man master on earth" (Matt. 23:8): but if he is God, let us admit it: fo… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:357…called teacher upon earth saying and you do not call any teacher upon the earth for one is your teacher the father who is in heaven this father teaches either by himself or through christ or… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1381…after he had first distinguished and said call no man your master upon the earth for one is your master who is in heaven in comparison with that master the disciple is not more excellent but… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:13…of his own wherefore christ also said do not call yourselves teacher upon the earth for one is your teacher who is in heaven matt showing that every source of the dogmas among us had its… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:385…even more just as therefore he says do not call anyone teacher upon the earth for one is your instructor so he says and do not call anyone father upon the earth the one and one… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:645…and joined us to those above it says do not call any man your father upon the earth for one is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:687A…I said, is His gift; for He said to us: "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven; and all of you are brothers" (Matt. 23, 9). For because He has become like us, th… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1237…c born of the spirit not of men and therefore he says call no man your father upon the earth for one is your father which is in heaven and all ye are brethren consequently belief… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1271…whom we also were corrupted wherefore christ also said in one place and call no man your father on earth for one is your father who is in heaven but in another place as one who… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2543…place shall be taught of god who said be not called masters upon the earth for one is your master who is in heaven from whom the disciples also having received instruction have become masters of… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:93B…19). How much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him (Matt. vii, 11)? And there is one Father of yours who is in heaven (Matt. xxiii, 9)." Why, then, did the good Son of the g… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:525…the principle of all things and the true cause of beings says and call no man your father upon the earth for one is your father which is in heaven how then does he deign to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:835…earth for one is your father who is in heaven neither be called masters for one is your master the christ matth xxiii john my doctrine is not mine but his who sent me if any… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:13D…an apostle to introduce nothing of his own. Therefore, Christ also said: Do not call anyone master upon the earth: for one is your master, who is in heaven (Matt. 23. 10); showing that every beginning of our d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:875…for one is your father who is in heaven neither be you called masters for one is your master christ he that is greatest among you shall be your servant and whoever shall exalt himself shall… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:669…all both of teachers and of fathers he adds do not be called masters for one is your master christ nor he says does he mean me for just as in what was said above he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1447D…examined the sacred book with a pure eye of the intellect." He said to the disciples: Do not call anyone master on earth; for one is your teacher, Christ (Matth. XXIII, 10). While he was thus exhorting the apost… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:397…earth for one is your father who is in heaven neither be called masters for one is your master the christ he that is greater among you shall be your minister and whosoever shall exalt himself… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:813…which was said but be not you called teacher on the earth for one is your master even christ so also the holy spirit instructing all who have believed into the name of the lord has… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:837…authority upon them are called benefactors but ye shall not be so but he that is greatest among you let him be as the younger and he that is chief as he that doth serve for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:875…heaven neither be you called masters for one is your master christ he that is greatest among you shall be your servant and whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled and he that shall humble himself… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:669…how one can escape it by humility wherefore he adds he who is greatest among you shall be your minister whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted nothing… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:787…his house justified rather than the other for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted h rule lviii that the gift of god is not to be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:703D…ds shall not pass away (Matt. 24:35). Look upon my humiliation and rescue me, for I have not forgotten thy law. He that humbleth himself shall be exalted (Matt. 23:12), according to the voice of the Lord; a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:875…shall be your servant and whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted after the lord struck down with his piercing javelin of a response the impious priests… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:879…life through them but he that shall exalt himself shall be humbled and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted for in this nuptial banquet that is in this divine calling the jews were claiming… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:15C…ising everything, possesses greatness in himself. Let us therefore be humble, that we may be made sublime: for "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted" (Matt. XXIII, 12), he says. But the arrogant man is not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:353B…ty of the body compels the former to be dragged along, but the disease of arrogance compels you. For "Everyone who exalts himself," he says, "will be humbled" (Matt. 23:12). In order, therefore, that we might no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1055…says he that will be first among you shall be your servant and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted what do you say if i humble myself shall i then be exalted yes he… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1441…presence of them that sit at meat with thee for whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted and these things are sufficient for understanding and profit but it is… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1579…his house justified rather than the other for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted to him be glory unto the ages of ages amen c h… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551…heaven he however who is greater among you shall be your minister and whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:445B…be the lowest of all will make you the first; because it is written: "Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" (Matt. xxiii, 12). When you have risen from the tabl… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:397…the christ he that is greater among you shall be your minister and whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted c christ does not forbid one from… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:611C…that we should not be puffed up: "Whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant" (Matt. xx, 27); and, "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted" (cf. Matt. xxiii, 12); and countless instances of this kind.… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1175C…is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister" (Matth. XX, 26-28). "He who exalts himself shall be humbled; and he who humbles himself shall be exalted" (Matth. XXIII, 12). Luc. V. Peter said to Jesus: "Dep… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:449C…, and delivered up by the Jews—or rather, by the teachers of the Jews and the leader of the people—He said: "Woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!" (Matt. xxiii, 13). And He adds "woe" to each one, assign… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:65A…n, if not when they said: Let us break their bonds asunder? But what is it that is spoken by Him in wrath? It is that: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 23:13); and that: And unto you, O lawyers, w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:881…the guise of sanctity woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites who shut up the kingdom of heaven against men for the lord wishes to show that the priests of the jews do everything for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557…ather the devil (John VIII, 44). Woe unto you, for you shut the kingdom of heaven; for you do not enter in, nor do you permit those who are entering to enter (Matth. XXIII, 13). And elsewhere again: You are not of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:313A…pay heed to the power of the Scribes and Pharisees, but with boldness He reproved their lawlessness, saying, "Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!" (Matt. XXIII, 13) and whatever else of that kind, which… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551…greater judgment woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you shut the kingdom of heaven against men for you yourselves do not enter in and those that are going in you suffer not to enter… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:473B…scribes and Pharisees! Woe to you, blind guides of the blind, because you do not enter into the kingdom of heaven, and you hinder those who wish to enter" (Matt. XXIII, 13, 24). O the astonishment, and the mout… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:371B…you compass sea and dry land to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves. Woe to you, blind guides" (Matth. xxiii, 13, 15). For nothing leads to inevitable p… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:675D…riting to Titus about them, he said: "Evil beasts, slow bellies" (Tit. 1:12). And Christ, blaming them for this very reason, says: "You devour widows' houses" (Matt. 23:14). And the prophets accuse them themselv… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:649…to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you traverse sea and dry land to make one proselyte and when he becomes one you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves therefore according… Pachomius of Tabenna c. 292-348PG 98:1345…pharisees is fulfilled in them for you travel over land and sea to make one proselyte and when he becomes one you make him twice as much a child of hell as yourselves but enough of… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:253…by your tradition of the elders and you encompass sea and dry land to make one proselyte and when he becomes one you make him twofold a son of hell more than yourselves what then is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:881…woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites who encompass sea and dry land to make one proselyte and when he has been made you make him a son of hell twofold more than yourselves for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:673…be saved then again another crime that you compass sea and dry land to make one proselyte and when he is made you make him two fold more the child of hell than yourselves that is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:449C…ist also said to the Pharisees: "Woe to you, for you compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is made, you make him twofold more a son of hell" (Matt. 23:15); and Paul: "For which things' sake the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:341…and pharisees hypocrites because you travel about the sea and the dry land to make one proselyte and when he becomes one you make him twofold c more a son of hell than yourselves but he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:583…to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you traverse sea and dry land to make one proselyte and when it happens you make him a son of hell twofold more than you are and again woe… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1425C…arisees, hypocrites, because you traverse sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one, you make him a son of hell twice as much as yourselves" (Matt. XXIII, 15). Therefore, those men begat children f… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2695…the savior affirmed them to be miserable who did not hesitate to compass sea and land to make one proselyte and if it happens you make him a son of hell not so are those of… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:943…who are entering to go in do we also not travel by sea and land to make one proselyte and when he becomes one do we not make him two fold more a son of hell… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:399…to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you traverse sea and dry land to make one proselyte and when he is made you make him a son of hell twice as much as yourselves not only… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:371…to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you compass sea and dry land to make one proselyte and when he becomes one you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves woe to… AnonymousPG 106:1147…good deed for the people looking at them imitated them vers you compass sea and land to make one proselyte and when he has been made you make him a child of hell twice as much… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:553C…s greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? Therefore I say unto you: he that sweareth by the temple, sweareth by Him that dwelleth therein" (Matt. 23.16, 17, 21). For just as a royal house, on… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:883…twice as much woe to you blind guides who say whoever swears by the temple it is nothing but whoever swears by the gold of the temple he is bound for the temple or the altar… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1307…what the lord says woe to you blind guides who say 'whosoever shall swear by the temple it is nothing but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple he is a debtor ' you… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:249…for woe to you he says blind guides who say 'whoever swears by the temple it is nothing but whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound ' b that is he is liable… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:399…burned by it ver woe to you blind guides who say whoever shall swear by the temple it is nothing but whoever shall swear by the gold of the temple he is bound ye fools and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:553…is a debtor ' and what immediately fools and blind for which is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifieth the gold therefore i say unto you he that sweareth by the temple sweareth by… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:905…disease hear the lord saying to them o fools and blind what is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold and again… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1307…by the gold of the temple he is a debtor ' you fools and blind for whether is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifieth the gold and he that sweareth by the temple sweareth… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:447…despise that which is greater fools and blind says the lord what is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold thus also regarding those who seem to honor the form of the cross… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:107…up the same doctrine for you fools he says and blind which is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold therefore the temple of the old testament was not only holy but it… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:249…adds to the preceding rebukes this also fools and blind for which is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold he acknowledges and calls not only the temple under the law holy but… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:399…of the temple he is bound ye fools and blind for what is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold and whoever shall swear by the altar it is nothing but whoever shall… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1221…vain chatter of those who swore oaths says fools and blind what is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold therefore the temple of the old testament was not only holy but it… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:359D…e sake of the venerable images. For the image of Christ bears his very name , insofar as he was seen in the flesh and walked among men ." Ps. v, 11; Matth. xxiii, 18; Ps. xli, 7; Baruch iii, 38.… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:249…a groundless concept of tyranny the lord continues c and whoever swears by the altar it is nothing but whoever swears by the gift that is on the altar is bound and for the same insolence… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:399…greater the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold and whoever shall swear by the altar it is nothing but whoever shall swear by the gift that is upon it he is bound ye fools… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1307…by the gold of the temple he is a debtor ' you fools and blind for whether is greater the gold or the temple that sanctifieth the gold and he that sweareth by the temple sweareth… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:107…not only holy but it possessed the power to sanctify again which is greater the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift where he clearly shows that both the altar was holy and that it… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:249…insolence an equal rebuke is again provided fools and blind for what is greater the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift while calling the temple and the altar sources of holiness the savior says… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:399…is upon it he is bound ye fools and blind for what is greater the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift he therefore who swears by the altar swears by it and by all… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1221…holy but it also had the power to sanctify and again what is greater the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift clearly demonstrating here also that the altar was holy and that it made… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1307…gold or the temple that sanctifieth the gold and he that sweareth by the temple sweareth by it and by him that dwelleth in it and he that sweareth by heaven sweareth by the throne of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:437…not even touch the law and he who swears in heaven swears by the throne of god and by him who sits upon it for this reason the scriptures call heaven the throne of god because… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1307…it and by him that dwelleth in it and he that sweareth by heaven sweareth by the throne of god and by him that sitteth thereon by similar reasoning he who swears by an image swears… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:221…him who dwells in it and he who swears by heaven swears by the throne of god and by him who sits upon it above all things my brethren do not swear neither by heaven nor… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:107…deaf listen i say he who swears he says by heaven swears by the throne of god and by him who sits d upon it… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:399…him who dwells in it and he who swears by heaven swears by the throne of god and by him who sits upon it he calls them blind because they were unwilling to teach what was… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:735…what our lord jesus christ said to them woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin and have omitted the weightier matters of the law judgment mercy… Pope Anterus d. 236 (pope 235-236)PG 10:169…read in the holy gospel woe to you hypocrites because you tithe mint and anise and cummin and have left those things that are weightier of the law judgment and mercy and faith these things you… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1625…a heaven woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites for you tithe mint and anise and cummin and have left the weightier things of the law judgment and mercy and faith these things you ought to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:767A…the law, judgment, mercy, and faith. These ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Blind guides, who strain at a gnat, but swallow a camel (Matt. XXIII, 23, 24). Rule XLVII. That no one ought… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:197…demonstrating philosophy and just as the apostles said these things you ought to have done and not to leave those undone these things however he did not because they were sacrificed to idols but because they… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:883…sanctified by god woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites who tithe mint and anise and cummin and have left behind the weightier things of the law judgment and mercy and faith since of the scribes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:307…and you tithe mint and anise and have left the weightier things of the law judgment mercy and faith ibid v he seems therefore to have the jews in mind restraining them already in advance concerning… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:675…allowing us to be deceitful and treacherous but neither when he says these ought ye to have done and not to leave the other undone does he say it as if introducing a legal observance far… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:217…them saying woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites for you tithe mint and anise and cummin and have left undone the weightier matters of the law judgment and mercy and faith therefore gad is temptation… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:111…s and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith" (Matt. xxiii, 23). They were, therefore, devoted to gain and lovers of money… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1253…for you tithe mint and dill and cumin and have left undone the weightier matters of the law judgment and mercy and faith b and the divine prophet isaiah also said concerning them how has the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:181B…you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you tithe mint and anise and cumin, and have left the weightier matters of the law: judgment and mercy and faith” (Matth. XXIII, 23). For they were so precise, and reckone… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:437…things of the law judgment and mercy and faith these you ought to have done and not to leave the others undone see how he strikes them you demand he says o pharisees tithes perhaps even… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1145…behind those that were heavy and performing those that were minimal said these ought ye to have done and not to leave the other undone but they also transgress the commandments of god properly speaking and… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2179…the lord whom also the savior lamenting addressed and you have neglected the weightier matters of the law judgment and mercy and faith somnas was a prefiguration of these but eliakim interpreted as the resurrection of… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2527…upbraiding them saying that they tithed mint dill and cumin but neglected the weightier matters of the law judgment mercy and faith b by adding that he committed no iniquity he indicates the justice of their… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551…going in you suffer not to enter woe to you who tithe mint and anise and cummin and have left the weightier things of the law judgment and mercy and faith straining at a gnat and… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:163…it behooved you emperor to be led to repentance for what you have done and not to leave the evil uncured lest in the progress of time it becomes difficult to heal or even entirely incurable… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:251…ou, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the Law: justice, mercy, and faith" [Matt. XXIII, 23]. But according to the speech of the ap… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:251…t that modern impiety even more than against the Jewish negligence. For, "These things," he says, "you ought to have done, and not to leave the others undone" [Matt. XXIII, 23], in this way gravely and with supreme… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:401…for you tithe mint and dill and cumin and have left undone the weightier matters of the law justice and mercy and faith these you ought to have done and not to leave the others undone… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:869…and pass over judgment and the love of god these ought you to have done and not to leave the others undone woe unto you pharisees for you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues and… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1125…uncleanness likewise woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you tithe mint and anise and cummin and have left the weightier things of the law judgment and mercy and faith these things you ought to… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:873…hypocrites because you tithe mint and dill and cumin and have neglected the weightier matters of the law judgment and mercy these you ought to have done and not to leave the others undone jas iv… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1023…because you tithe mint and dill and cummin and have passed over the weightier matters of the law judgment and mercy and faith these you ought to have done and not to leave those others undone… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:735…ought ye to have done and not to leave the other undone ye blind guides which strain at a gnat and swallow a camel unless therefore you despise the doctrine of those who exalt themselves and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:463B…e had bowed His head, He expired. By all these things the Evangelist declared that He is the Lord of all. The Jews again, who were straining out the gnat (Matt. 23:24), daring such a great act of impiety, d… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:619…to the same men he says woe to you because you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish but within they are full of uncleanness clean first what is inside the cup that what… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1627…they are flesh woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter but within you are full of extortion and excess and deceit thou pharisee… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1461…jesus says woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites for ye wash the outside of the cup and of the platter but what is within is full of uncleanness ye do not know that he who… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:705A…are full of extortion and excess (64). Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also (Matt. xxiii, 25, 26). II CORINTHIANS. Having therefore… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:731A…t within they are full of robbery and intemperance. Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that its outside parts may also become clean (Matt. xxiii, 25, 26)... He who gives in simplicity (Rom… Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:295…you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you cleanse that which is on the outside of the cup and the dish but within they are full of filth d you blind pharisee cleanse first that which is… Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:519…a pharisees hypocrites for you cleanse the outside of the cup and the plate but within they are full of filth blind pharisee first cleanse the inside of the cup… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:329…d themselves perfect, secure from the ulcers hidden within a guilty mind and conscious of criminal affections. Rebuking them for this, Christ says in Matthew XXIII, 25: "Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees, because you clean the… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:427…the only god they seem to me to be like those who clean the outside of the cup and the dish but inside are full of every kind of wickedness take heed therefore that you do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:451B…hat they might not be defiled." And yet, what sort of defilement is it to enter a praetorium, in which criminals are punished? Those who tithed mint and anise (Matt. 23:25; Luke 11:42), did not think themselves… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:591…the truth itself for now you pharisees you cleanse what is on the outside of the cup and the platter but what is within is full of rapine luke and wickedness that is you indeed now… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:741…the hand from error to the truth now do you pharisees wash the outside of the cup and the platter but the inside is full of extortion and iniquity luke xi that is you now adorn… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:711…makes an opportune rebuke for hear c v now do you pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter etc the lord could have used another kind of language when he wished to… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:943…strain out a gnat and swallow a camel do we also not clean the outside of the cup and the dish while that which is within us is full of rapine and iniquity or rather of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1459…like manner luc xi the lord said to them now you pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter but the inside of you is full of rapine and iniquity foolish men… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1553…a that which is without of the cup and of the platter but within you are full of extortion and excess thou blind pharisee cleanse first that which is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:401…ones c verses woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites for you clean the outside of the cup and the plate but inside they are full of extortion and excess blind pharisee first clean the inside… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:867…washed before dinner and the lord said to him now you pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the dish but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness you fools did not… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1125…and abundantly indicate woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you make clean the outside of the cup and of the dish but within you are full of rapine and uncleanness likewise woe to you… PG 2 (anthology)PG 2:1291…a hom xi cf apud dress pag that you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish but inside they are full of filth blind pharisee cleanse first the inside of the… AnonymousPG 106:1147…inside and not vice versa he says to the point you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish but within you are full of rapine and uncleanness cleanse first what is inside and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1627…but within you are full of extortion and excess and deceit thou pharisee cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter that the outside of them may be made clean this discourse instructs us… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1461D…ide of the cup and of the platter; but what is within is full of uncleanness? Ye do not know that he who made what is on the outside, made also what is within (Matt. xxiii, 26; Luc. xi, 39)?" Was he speaking of a pl… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:705…of the platter but within they are full of extortion and excess thou blind pharisee cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter that the outside of them may be clean also matt xxiii… Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:295…and the dish but within they are full of filth d you blind pharisee cleanse first that which is inside of the cup and the dish… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:439…pharisee cleanse first the inside of the cup and of the dish that the outside of them may be clean also he does not speak of a cup or a dish that is a platter but… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1553…of the platter but within you are full of extortion and excess thou blind pharisee cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter that the outside of them may be made clean woe to… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:153…of the cup did not cleanse the inside too but make clean that which is within the cup and so it will be clean altogether for if you have made every effort so that your inner… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1629…you scribes and pharisees hypocrites for you are like unto whited sepulchers which indeed appear beautiful outward but are within full of dead men s bones and of all uncleanness so you also outwardly appear righteous… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1497B…ight before us; and while we appear splendid to men on the outside, within we are compared to ravening wolves (Matt. VII, 15), or likened to whited sepulchers (Matt. XXIII, 27). For that man is to be preferred by mu… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:329…to whited sepulchers which outwardly appear to men beautiful but within are full of dead men's bones and of all filthiness just as therefore there was a certain method and formula of those mosaic observances which… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:335B…by him was not a railing; unless one says that Christ utters a railing when he says: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, because you are like whitened walls" (Matt. XXIII, 27). Yes, you will say; but if he had said… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:403…you scribes and pharisees hypocrites for you are like unto whited sepulchers which indeed appear beautiful outward but are within full of dead men's bones and of all uncleanness even so you also outwardly appear righteous… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1025…you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you are like unto whited sepulchers which indeed appear beautiful outward but are within full of dead men s bones and of all uncleanness even so you also outwardly appear… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1629…full of dead men s bones and of all uncleanness so you also outwardly appear righteous unto men but within you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity for as earlier within they are full of rapine… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:403…full of dead men's bones and of all uncleanness even so you also outwardly appear righteous unto men but within you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity this parable is understood in the same way as… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1025…of dead men s bones and of all uncleanness even so you also outwardly appear righteous unto men but within you are full of hypocrisy and all iniquity acts viii and when simon saw that through… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…israel the saying spoken by the savior is as follows woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because ye build the tombs of the prophets and garnish the monuments of the righteous and say if we… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1629…virtues which they simulate woe unto you scribes and pharisees b who build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the just and say if we had been in the days of our… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:861B…uild the tombs of the prophets... and say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets" (Matt. 23:29-30). For just as no one eats the bowels of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:885…abstain from a small sin but to commit greater ones woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you cleanse the outside of the cup and the plate since he says men in the case of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:679…and ever amen h homily lxxiv h woe unto you because you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn their monuments and say 'if we had been in the days of our fathers we would… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:341…also rebuked the leaders of the jews vehemently saying thus woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you shut the kingdom of heaven before men for you do not enter in nor do you allow… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:341…workshop of the scribes and pharisees and he spoke thus woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous and say 'if we… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1551…be humbled and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you devour the houses of widows praying long prayers for a pretence for this you shall receive the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:399…pretext of good is deserving of the greatest condemnation ver woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you shut the kingdom of heaven before men for you do not enter nor do you allow those… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:403…of every uncleanness and of dead and putrid works vers woe unto you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you build the tombs of the prophets and garnish the sepulchers of the righteous and say if we… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:53…rabbi the complutensian edition agrees with us in all respects woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you devour the widows' houses and after this lamentation follows that which says woe to you scribes and… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1125…as these words of the theanthropos sufficiently and abundantly indicate woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you make clean the outside of the cup and of the dish but within you are full of… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:371…with good reason did the lord say concerning such ones woe to you scribes and pharisees hypocrites because you shut the kingdom of heaven before men for you do not enter nor do you allow those… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…the tombs of the prophets and garnish the monuments of the righteous and say if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:69…have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets let someone then tell us with the blood of which prophets for where… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1629…the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the just and say if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1631…utters since you who excuse yourselves from the blood of the prophets and say if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partners with them in the blood of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:861…says woe unto you because ye build the tombs of the prophets and say if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:885…their precepts honor the memory and despise the faith and he says if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been their partners in the blood of the prophets the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:887…by fire so is a good heart known by rebuke and you say if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been their partners in the blood of the prophets… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:889…the sepulchres of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the just and say if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been their accomplices in the blood of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:679…the tombs of the prophets and adorn their monuments and say 'if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets '… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:341…the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous and say 'if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets '… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:403…the tombs of the prophets and garnish the sepulchers of the righteous and say if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of… AnonymousPG 106:1147…not that they were building monuments but that through ambition they said if we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been their partners in the blood of the prophets they… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…with them in the blood of the prophets wherefore ye witness to yourselves that ye are the children of them who killed the prophets and ye fill up the measure of your fathers ye serpents ye… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:167D…hands are full of blood" (Isa. 1:15). And again Christ: "Your fathers killed the prophets, and you build their monuments; fill up the measure of your fathers" (Matt. 23:31-32). Do you see how both the Lord and the… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:753…is now time that christ scourged and insulted by them should say ye are the children of them which killed the prophets and fill ye up the measure of your fathers we hear them saying as… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:403…blood of the prophets wherefore you be witnesses unto yourselves that you are the children of them which killed the prophets he calls them miserable not because they build the tombs of the prophets for this… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:601B…and to seal up sins,” Aquila has written: “To consummate the apostasy, and to bring sin to an end.” For that saying, “Fill ye up the measure of your fathers” (Matt. xxiii. 32), which was spoken by our Saviour to th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:897B…d? Many, he says, they sin, but the zenith of evils will be when they kill their Master. This is what Christ also says: Fill up the measure of your fathers (Matt. 23: 32). You killed the servants, add also the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:641A…ip themselves for the pollutions, always cloaking their former deeds with the latter; which He Himself declaring, said: Fill ye up the measure of your fathers (Matt. 23. 32). For the prophets from of old were acc… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:403…kill the lord of the prophets therefore he says vers fill you up then the measure of your fathers you serpents you generation of vipers how can you escape the damnation of hell he does not… AnonymousPG 106:1149…through their killing therefore he blames them what is meant by fill up then the measure of your fathers he does not command this but foretells what is to be that is his own slaughter why… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…killed the prophets and ye fill up the measure of your fathers ye serpents ye generation of vipers how shall ye escape from the judgment of hell therefore behold i send unto you prophets and wise… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:511D…barren), that double herald, the despiser of children, transcending visible things, approaches the Jews, and said to them: Ye serpents, generation of vipers (Matt. 23:33). Was it because they were serpents… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…of vipers how shall ye escape from the judgment of hell therefore behold i send unto you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them ye shall kill and crucify and some of them… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:979…will send wise men and scribes saying behold i send unto you wise men and scribes and some of them they shall kill and crucify and paul in enumerating the graces which have god as their… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1629…shall you escape the judgment of hell therefore behold i send to you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them you will kill and crucify and some of them you will scourge in… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:987…any prophets but the savior they say said 'behold i send to you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them you will kill and crucify in your synagogues and some of them you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:889…h homily xlvi from chapter xxiv h therefore behold i send to you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them you will kill and you will crucify etc he calls the apostles prophets… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:891…crowds of the jews and the chief priests behold i send to you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them you will kill and crucify and you will scourge from city to city… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:893…the heretics when b christ says therefore behold i send to you wise men and scribes and some of them you will kill and crucify and you will scourge them in your synagogues and you will… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:681…these would suffer the utmost things for this reason he calls them prophets and wise men and scribes and from this again taking away any excuse they might have for you cannot say he says you… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:975…speaking to the jews in the gospels behold i am sending to you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them you will kill and crucify to which he subjoins that upon you may… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:253…an equal and similar inheritance therefore he says i will send to you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city observe… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:403…incomplete since therefore you are such how will you escape punishment vers wherefore behold i send unto you prophets and wise men and scribes and some of them you shall kill and crucify and some of… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:979…god for in the aforementioned chapter matthew says that he had said behold i send unto you prophets and wise men and scribes and the rest where you will find the most fitting exposition for each… AnonymousPG 106:1149…their homicidal intent concerning whom does he say behold i send to you prophets and wise men and scribes concerning the apostles and their disciples for many of them prophesied who is this zechariah of whom… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1161…his blood said all the righteous blood shall be required which is shed upon the earth from the blood of righteous abel unto the blood of zacharias the son of barachias whom ye slew between the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…ye shall scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth from the blood of righteous abel unto the blood of zacharias… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:947…upon our children whence also all the righteous blood which has been shed upon the earth from the blood of the righteous abel unto the blood of zechariah the son of barachiah whom they killed between… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1505…that has spoken in you another they killed as they did zechariah between the temple and the altar another they stoned as they did azariah the son of jehoiada the priest just as it is written… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1607…son of barachiah nor that the scribes and the pharisees murdered him between the temple and the altar but there has come down to us such a tradition as this that there was a certain place… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1629…you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city that upon you may come all the righteous blood which is shed upon the earth so far as the first appearance of the text… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1631…their fathers but by themselves for it is written whom you killed between the temple and the altar now those who are rebuked b by christ cannot say that zacharias the son of barachias was one… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:693…him indeed vengeance has been taken upon that people for all the blood shed upon the earth from the blood of abel to the blood of zachariah and finally above all for that of christ whose… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:33…virgins after the birth of the lord was killed by the jews between the temple and the altar having been accused by the people as one who through this was contriving that miraculous and much sung… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1409…blood be upon us and upon our children and upon whom shall come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth they are also called men of deceit who always pursued the savior and the saints… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:151…be required from this generation all the righteous blood which has been shed upon the earth from the blood of abel the righteous to the blood of zacharias who was shed between the temple and the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:481…w were they going to condemn them? And how, again, did he say that the blood shall be avenged from the blood of righteous Abel until the blood of Zachariah? (Matt. 23.35) And how [did he say], It shall be mor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:891…that all the righteous blood may come upon you which has been shed upon the earth from the blood of abel the just even to the blood of zacharias the son of barachias whom you killed… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:763…according to appearance but judge righteous judgment you killed that great zacharias between the temple and the altar and zacharias signifies memorial of god but i coming established this zacharias the memorial of god killed by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:719…says b every righteous blood shed from the foundation of the world from the blood of righteous abel until the blood of zacharias whom you slew between the temple and the altar the beginning of blood… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:719…father of the forerunner whom b unwritten tradition reports the jews killed between the temple and the altar because he had prophesied or rather had demonstrated the virgin and mother of god and jesus christ the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1759…the lord said this in the holy gospels that upon this generation may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth from the blood of righteous abel unto the blood of zacharias whom they slew… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:975…some of them you will kill and crucify to which he subjoins that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth from the blood of righteous abel to the blood of zechariah… John of Euboea fl. 8th c.PG 96:1495A…eover, it is now time to begin the rejoicing, and to congratulate all the righteous from Adam up to Zacharias, whom they slew between the temple and the altar (Matth. xxiii, 35). Exult, therefore, O Adam, because of… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:253…will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city observe that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth from the blood of righteous abel unto the blood of zacharias… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:405…wisdom a i send he says declaring the power of his divinity that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth from the blood of righteous abel unto the blood of zacharias… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:871…they shall not return who then was this zacharias whom they killed between the temple and the altar some say it was the ancient zacharias the son of jehoiada whom they stoned as we learn from… AnonymousPG 106:1195…vers concerning zacharias of whom the lord says that he was slain between the temple and the altar nyssenus says that he was the father of the forerunner and because he did not separate the holy… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1161…son of barachias whom ye slew between the temple and the altar verily i say unto you all these things shall come upon this generation indicating in himself the recapitulation of the shedding of the blood… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…son of barachias whom ye slew between the temple and the altar verily i say unto you all these things shall come upon this generation and what follows these and is not discordant with the preceding… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:681…that was to come he set upon them even present calamities saying all these things shall come upon this generation he added an unspeakable severity to the punishment saying that they shall suffer things more grievous… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:405…between the temple and the altar amen i say to you that all these things shall come upon this generation he says that all the blood shed unjustly shall come upon the jews who were living… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:687…he same prophet toward the end, homily 2; on Ezekiel, slightly after the beginning, homily 2; volume X on Matthew, not far from the beginning, and on Matthew XXIII, 37; likewise homily 1 on Luke, which passage Ambrose imitates… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1097…who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you how often would i have gathered your children as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings and you would not behold your house… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1099…therefore some naturally good some naturally evil but that which he says how often would i have gathered thy children and thou wouldst not manifested the ancient law of human liberty because god made him free… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:339…the pedagogue as an admonitor as when he says in the gospel how often would i have gathered thy children as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings and ye would not… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:345…intense rebuke he has made use of this form in the gospel jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee and the reduplication of the name has made the… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1505A…ίρεται 20. sic αὐτοῦ pro αὑτοῦ seu ἑαυτοῦ etiam P. m. s. 85. et alibi passim, itemque κατ' αὐτὴν pro καθ' αὐτὴν P. m. s. 50. αὐτὴν pro αὑτήν, i. σεαυτήν 54. et Matth. XXIII, 37. αὐτοδιάκονον ἐπαναιρεῖσθαι βίον. αὐτοδ… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…what follows these and is not discordant with the preceding is thus jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:477…losses and contritions he who wept over jerusalem and said to her how often would i have gathered thy children as a hen gathers her young and thou wouldest not does he who took our wounds… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:747…says c jerusalem jerusalem that stonest the prophets and killest them that are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children as the hen doth gather her chickens under her wings and thou… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:223…jerusalem who kill the prophets and stone them that are sent to thee how often would i have gathered thy children together he does not say i did not see unless it was this advent but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:329…desolate it was not abandoned but when he wept over jerusalem saying jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest those who are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children d… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:399…a great crime that the savior said c about her jerusalem jerusalem that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:439…you it was not left but when he wept over jerusalem saying jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:605…thou hadst known even thou the things that belong unto thy peace jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1637…are to be called sons of jerusalem of whom it is said how often would i have gathered thy children but we say the city means the successors of the previous sons but jerusalem which is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:797B…f, denouncing and saying: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent to thee, how often would I have gathered thy children [Matt. XXIII, 37]? How often would I. He does not say: I… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:835D…them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and thou wouldest not?" (Matth. 23:37.) But also that is the voice of God lam… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1161…pass that i have left my inheritance in accordance with that saying how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:307…b revealed saying how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not thus… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:377…hast thou forgotten me he might perhaps reply with that evangelical word how often would i have gathered thy children as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings and you would not since therefore it… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:853…away unto the end this the savior himself also makes manifest saying how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:905…gospels addressed them in words similar to those set before us saying how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:991…ne those who are sent to you! How often I have desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!" (Matth. 23, 37). He refers the things to be followed o… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:171…god which he testified to most of all according to the text how often would i have gathered thy children but i when they were troublesome to me was clothed in sackcloth for he grieved for… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:749A…ld I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate (Matt. XXIII, 37, 38). RULE XXXI. That things ass… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:843B…ou who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you, how often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings (Matt. xxiii, 37, 38), and you were not willing! Behold,… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:715…a prophet perish out of jerusalem that also o jerusalem jerusalem which killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee item how often would i have gathered thy children together as a hen… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:297…tonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not? (Matt. 23. 37). And Paul also, writing to the Corinth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:177C…erusalem again He lamented for this very reason, saying thus: "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee" (Matt. 23:37). For what profit does the multitude br… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:721B…the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children, as a bird doth gather her brood, and thou wouldest not? (Matt. 23. 37.) The Lover of mankind, therefore, move… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:573C…stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate (Matt. 23: 37, 38). 2. Consoles the afflicted; e… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:161…ntains of water, so my soul longs for Thee, O God; so also Christ says: As a hen gathers her chicks, so I wished to gather your children, and you would not (Matt. 23:37). And again: As a father pities his ch… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:191D…34). And weeping over Jerusalem again, He said: How often would I have gathered your children, and you would not; behold your house is left to you desolate (Matt. XXIII, 37-38). And when a blow was dealt to Him, He… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:661D…How often would I have gathered thy children, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not? Behold, your house is left unto you desolate" (Matt. 23. 37).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:665A…ruction, until, having done this many times, they perished in the end. The expression "Many times" is like, "How often have I willed to gather your children?" (Matt. 23:37); and "were humbled in their iniquities… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:161C…r? Hear what He says to Jerusalem: How often would I have gathered thy children together, and ye would not? Behold, your house is left unto you desolate (Matt. 23:37). You see, since they would not, how ev… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:167D…e digged down thy altars" (3 Kings 19:10). Christ again: "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee" (Matt. 23:37). And Isaiah, accusing them and sending… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:893…generation shall not pass away until all things come to pass d jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee looking ahead to all future things the lord also… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:377…w of your God, and I will forget you (Hosea 4:6); and He Himself in the Gospels: How often would I have gathered your children together, and you would not! (Matt. 23:37); and Isaiah again: I came, and there… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:659D…f the earth" (Is. I, 19)? If there is nothing in the one who wills, why did the Savior say: "How often I would have gathered your children, and you would not" (Matt. XXIII, 37)? "It is not of the one who wills, nor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:29…me for that the words are his hear what he says elsewhere how often would i have gathered thy children together and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate and again the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:253B…His, hear what He says in another place: "How often have I willed to gather your children, and you would not? Behold your house will be left to you desolate" (Matt. 23:37-38). And again, "The kingdom will be taken… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:45C…stonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not (Matt. XXIII, 37; Luke XIII, 34)! Woe to you, children o… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:563…for it to be saved reproved the inner malice within it saying jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:651…a jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:27…god abandoned the vineyard and left it behind the savior teaches saying jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:319A…d I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate" (Matth. XXIII, 37, 38). For in the words, "Your house is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:601…was saying jerusalem jerusalem who killest the prophets and stonest those who are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:397B…The Lord speaks this even to the Jews in these words: "How often I would have gathered you, and you would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate." (Matt. xxiii, 37, 38). That is: Since you reject my kind… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1685…'we have cured babylon and she is not healed' and again 'how often would i have gathered thy children as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings and thou wouldest not behold your house shall… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1123…daily to redeem their own captivity hear the lord saying jerusalem jerusalem that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children as the hen doth… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1125…with the lord because they did not receive the evangelized redemption saying how often would i have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings and you would not he adds… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1147…not obey so that he cried out to them jerusalem jerusalem which killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together as a hen doth… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:969…the lord also said to jerusalem how often would i have gathered thy children together as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not a by… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1609C…11). This the Lord also said to Jerusalem: ‹How often would I have gathered thy children, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!› (Matt. xxiii, 37). Ver. 5. ‹His truth shall encompass t… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1483…they were to perish utterly and a little before this he says jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1741…holy gospels to exaggerate the wickedness and ungrateful mind of the jews jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them which are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:769A…lain with the edge of the sword.” The Lord also said this: “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee” (Matt. xxiii, 37). “They wandered about in sheepskins… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1121…and the height of legal worship among the nations for he said jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and the rest for the death of the prophets was the end of the gifts which are… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1857…upon us and before this they slew the prophets for he says jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets for which of the prophets did not your fathers kill is the reproach that stephen casts upon… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:167…and looking upon jerusalem and grieving for its misfortune he says thus how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:325…god himself the only truth says this about himself in the gospels jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children together… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:807…of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth evil things and how often would i have gathered thy children together and thou wouldest not if i say he did not call the righteous and the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:1371B…ll perish" (Ps. LXXII, 27). And again the Savior in the Gospels to Jerusalem: "How often would I have gathered your children, and so forth, and you would not" (cf. Matth. XXIII, 37). "That — them." Again, the "that" is… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1143…the only truth says concerning himself in the gospels thus jerusalem d jerusalem thou that killest the prophets and stonest them that are sent unto thee how often would i have gathered thy children as the… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:647C…Master, spoken fearfully in the last times, be said even toward this city: "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to you" (Matt. xxiii, 37). And that, "Many shall come from the E… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:551…jesus christ the only begotten who says likewise of himself to jerusalem how often would i have gathered thy children together even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not for… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:143…he forces no one thus also he says to jerusalem jerusalem jerusalem how often would i have gathered thy children together and ye would not what then behold your house is left unto you desolate do… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:345…god how does he persecute the ministers of god therefore he says your house is left unto you desolate for i say unto you henceforth ye shall not see me until ye shall say blessed is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:67…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate and let us see if it must not be said in these matters that the savior… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:329…christ for as long as the savior had not said to them behold your house is left unto you desolate it was not abandoned but when he wept over jerusalem saying jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:399…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate therefore it is left and until the present time is destitute the angels indeed who always… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:439…christ for as long as the savior did not say to them behold your house is left unto you it was not left but when he wept over jerusalem saying jerusalem jerusalem thou that killest the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:651…wound d for what is more concise than the divine word saying behold your house is left unto you desolate and committing the matter to the will alone and the iniquity of jerusalem was magnified beyond… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:431C…e Jews, who did not believe in the Lord, nor did they wish to receive Him. Therefore the Lord said to them: 'Behold, your house shall be left to you desolate' (Matth. xxiii, 38). Such deserts, indeed, have also becom… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:377A…shall be kindled (Eccli. XXII, 7). Which indeed, the Lord signifying in the venerable Gospels, said to the Jews: Behold, your house is left to you desolate (Matth. XXIII, 38). And in another place: The king sendi… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:1433…has our savior for regarding the temple of the impious he said your house is left unto you desolate and there shall not be left here one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:463…the smiter saying smite the altar by this power he indicated saying your house is left unto you desolate immediately therefore at the time of his passion the veil of the temple was rent from top… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1161…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate but he himself who said no man taketh my life from me but i have power… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1195…jerusalem where he had been dwelling and teaching according to the saying behold your house is left unto you desolate c upon all nations he poured out his own grace and they being judged by him… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:851…time than when our savior and lord brought judgment against them saying behold your house is left unto you desolate and consequently the holy apostle writing about them after the outcome of the events said but… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:853…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate for how often would i signifies the long suffering granted to them over a long period… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:905…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate c vers quanta audivimus et cognovimus ea et patres nostri narraverunt nobis the former things were… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:965…a hen gathers her chicks under her wings and you would not behold your house is left unto you desolate when according to the apostle wrath came upon them to the end verse let your hand… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:243…and behold your house is left unto you they gave him vinegar and gall to drink but in this matter too they were exceedingly blind… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:153…this reason the tabernacle of the vineyard was abandoned for he says behold your house is left unto you desolate then that threat was fulfilled for it was left as a tabernacle in a vineyard from… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:749…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate matt xxiii h rule xxxi h that things assigned to those who have consecrated themselves to… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:715…gathered thy children together as a hen doth gather her brood and your house is left unto you desolate and ye shall not see me until ye shall say blessed is he that cometh again he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:823D…d. For the veil was rent and those things which were in the temple were laid bare because of Christ who had said: Behold, your house is left unto you desolate (Matt. 23:38). For after the slaughter of Christ, al… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:573…often would i have gathered thy children together and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate matt h consoles the afflicted explains the nature of sorrow h knowing these things therefore my… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:337C…Lord. This also Christ was saying to the Jews: Amen, amen I say to you, you shall not see me until you say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord (Matt. 23.38). For since he was constantly throwing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:661…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate matt… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:161…often would i have gathered thy children together and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate matt you see since they would not how even god departed therefore we have need both… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:917A…r to be. Or thus: "house" refers to heresies, and "desert" to Judea, according to what is written about it: "Behold, your house shall be left to you desolate" (Matt. 23. 38). Or thus: He calls all heresies which… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:685…a stone that shall not be destroyed for since he had said your house is left unto you desolate and had heralded to them ten thousand harsh things beforehand then the disciples having heard these things… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:283…ceased upon the earth from that day on which it was said your house is left unto you desolate and even before that day it had begun to be more rare there was no prophet among… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:361…the veil signified this as well as the voice of christ saying behold your house is left unto you desolate and josephus living a short time later said that certain angels who were still staying departed… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:559D…of a contrary opinion, He foretold their desolation and extermination which was to come through the generations, saying: Behold, your house is left desolate (Matt. XXIII, 38). See how the words have been fulfilled… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:29…often would i have gathered thy children together and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate and again the kingdom shall be taken from you and given to a nation bringing forth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:45C…I came in the name of my Father, and ye did not receive me, but ye receive the devil, who always deceives you. Therefore, Your house is left unto you desolate (Matt. XXIII, 38): let not a stone remain upon a stone i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:45C…they may drink eternal life. These things I bestow upon the nations, and I ascend to my Father (John XX, 17). Behold, your house is left unto you desolate (Matt. XXIII, 38). When the Lord had said these things,… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:563…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate for the god of all was eager to save it by ten thousand ways that he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:651…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate for that the synagogue of the jews hateful to christ was to pay so grave and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:27…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate b and through the voice of the prophet he cried out this beforehand saying i have… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:105…the care and concern of christ for they heard him saying clearly behold your house is left unto you desolate judea has also fallen having no one to raise it up who knows how and is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:173…impious state of life therefore they heard the voice of one saying behold your house is left unto you desolate he says that each of the seraphim has six wings grown upon him so that with… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:319…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate matth xxiii for in the words your house is left unto you the magnitude of the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:601…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate this was nothing other than to affirm that the separation from them was not far off… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1381…left my heritage and through christ himself the savior of us all behold your house is left unto you h chapter lxiii verses h who is this that cometh from edom with red garments from bosor… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1133…that they might see his predictions brought to completion for one was behold your house is left unto you desolate c another was this there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1247…here one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down then behold your house is left unto you desolate and isaiah also cries out the city of the ungodly shall not be built for ever… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1121…end of the gifts which are given from heaven following that saying behold your house is left unto you desolate amor tuus tanquam amor mulierum v these words pertain to showing the vehemence and sincerity of… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2661…my house i have left my inheritance and the savior also says behold your house is left unto you desolate some have explained the whole matter from the beginning in this way it is the custom… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:771A…ongs to sinners; or, if it is the Synagogue of the Jews, when it heard because of the injury offered to Christ: "Behold, your house is left unto you desolate" (Matt. XXIII, 38). But if it is the city, it is because… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:167…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate then when he had passed sentence against the temple the disciples still affected by jewish custom… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:325…a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings and ye would not behold your house is left unto you desolate c for it is manifest that he did not say this in respect of his being… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1647…this kind according to the ways already mentioned since it is written behold your house is left unto you desolate for as soon as heresy is introduced the angel who presided over that place has departed… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:473…a stone upon a stone has it remained by no means and behold your house is left unto you desolate has it not been laid desolate indeed it has and there shall be tribulation as has… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:435…a and has it remained not at all and behold your house is left unto you desolate has it not been laid waste indeed it has and exceedingly so and there shall be… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:633…since the lord was saying much concerning the desolation of jerusalem that your house is left unto you desolate b his disciples wondering that such great and beautiful buildings were to be destroyed show him the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1035…both them and their house just as solomon also prayed they heard behold your house is left unto you desolate and they seek to stand again in jerusalem and to cease from the dispersion and the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:601…vers and as he went out of the temple having heard that behold your house is left unto you desolate they marveled if such a temple would be destroyed and for this reason they approached to… Nilus Doxapatres fl. c. 1142PG 132:1085…earlier fold but from the time they raged against christ they heard behold your house is left unto you desolate and it came to pass according to the prophet's word that the fold was made desert… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:755…truth christ foretold this behold your house is left unto you desolate and while he was upon the cross and in the passion and descending into the netherworld… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:341…if we live unjustly and without repentance we shall hear from him behold your house is left unto you desolate and we shall be abandoned that i may speak again according to the scripture as a… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:811…even a little of it was left for because the master said behold your house is left unto you desolate the house was torn asunder xxxiii the savior endured these things having made peace d through… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:143…i have gathered thy children together and ye would not what then behold your house is left unto you desolate do you see that even if god wills to save us if we are unwilling to… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1109…men good will hosanna to the son of david blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord god the lord and he appeared to us hosanna in the highest a… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:345…for i say unto you henceforth ye shall not see me until ye shall say blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord for if you do not receive the benevolence you shall… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:605…if they persecute you out of this flee into the next verily i say unto you ye shall not have finished the cities of israel till the son of man be come c and luke also… Methodius of Olympus d. c. 311PG 18:385…our thanksgivings in psalms and hymns and let us unceasingly cry aloud blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord for they who bless him are blessed and they who curse him are… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:423…and cxvii the calling of the gentiles and god appearing manifestly and blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord o praise the lord all ye nations and praise him all ye people… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:425…before him with joy crying out hosanna to the son of david blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord hosanna in the highest for instead of o lord save now which is… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:713…glad in it o lord save now o lord send now prosperity blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord god is the lord and he hath appeared unto us when our saviour… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:311…name of the lord hinting at christ of whom it is said blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord god is the lord and he hath shined upon us but when he… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1025…the theandric advent of god the word in the flesh he says blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord god is the lord and he hath appeared unto us throughout the old… Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1273…cry out in faith and say hosanna to the son of david blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord hosanna in the highest just as the evangelist says now all this was… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1309…which was heralded by the prophets and accomplished by christ for truly blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord according to the blessed david and again the same one out of the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:479…day dominica b o lord save me o lord give good success blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord the doxology that is the chant in honor of the trinity of jerusalem… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1409…includes these words o lord save now o lord send now prosperity blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord col b you may see other meanings of this word in the glossaries… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1045…us therefore also say with a loud voice hosanna in the highest blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord matth xxi let us therefore worship the father with the son and the… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:395…and taught and performed miracles and in the one hundred and seventeenth blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord god is a great lord and hath appeared unto us if therefore the… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:715…is left unto you desolate and ye shall not see me until ye shall say blessed is he that cometh again he cut away the whole parable of the two sons namely of him who had… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:837…spirit of exultation and they indeed prophesying about the coming christ cried blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord these however praising cry out about the advent of christ already fulfilled hosanna… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:705…and we may send up in due order that god taught hymn blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord hosanna in the highest today the patriarch jacob celebrates in spirit seeing his… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:715…cry out saying hosanna in the highest as you have just heard blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord the king of israel matt xxi blessed is he that cometh who always… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:819…trees and went forth to meet him and were crying out hosanna blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord the king of israel john how therefore when he was not walking openly… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1053…they joyfully receive him as the victor of death and say hosanna blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord for what does the evangelist say and it came to pass when jesus… Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:689…in the lord who then shone upon us david teaches you saying blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord who is this speak clearly o david cry out with strength and do… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1317…son is the name of the father wherefore it is also said blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord as being equal and immutable regarding him and for this reason assuming the… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:251…carrying branches they acclaimed him saying hosanna to the son of david blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord and since the jews were unable to rebuke the crowds and the children… Eulogius of Alexandria d. 607/608PG 86:2913…crowd shouts with the children let us sing as children sing hosanna blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord for behold he has come behold he has appeared behold the king is… Eulogius of Alexandria d. 607/608PG 86:2919…offer their divine voices as though they were living olive branches singing blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord hosanna in the highest b iv what sayest thou thou seest him sitting… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:635…the lamb and the son of god moreover david also sang thus blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord but this savior who has come speaks thus to his disciples where two… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:369…before and that followed cried saying hosanna to the son of david blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord hosanna in the highest according to the history the spreading of garments and… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:611…and they that went before and they that followed cried saying hosanna blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord blessed be the kingdom that cometh in the name of the lord our… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:981…praising him and they were saying hosanna to the son of david blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord the pharisees were indignant at this voice of the children for because he… Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1177…sing with melody god is the lord and hath appeared unto us blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord to which we have attached some troparion consonant to the memory of the… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:869…look forward to the second and as we said at the first blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord so will we say the same again at the second that meeting the… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:413…from hades while he was going the holy fathers following him sang blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord alleluia to him be the glory of all the saints b h vi… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1217…jews speak the truth tell me of whom does the prophet speak blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord god is the lord and he hath manifested himself unto us attend with… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:429…the trisa holy and one god of hosts hosanna in the highest blessed is he that cometh in the name of the lord hosanna means save i beseech thee as it says he that cometh in… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:953C…elves to this system as if to the Lord Himself. For He says: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" (Matt. xxiii, 40). We reject nothing that has been set d…