Where the Fathers quote Matthew 3

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John ChrysostomPG 57:183expounds v.1“Εν δε ταις ημεραις εκειναις παραγινεται Ιωαννης ο βαπτιστης κηρυσσων εν τη ερημω της Ιουδαιας”On «In those days, etc.» (Ch. 3.1): The meaning of John’s baptism, his mission, and the crowds coming to him Maximus the ConfessorPG 90:421expounds v.3“ουτος γαρ εστιν ο ρηθεις υπο Ησαΐου του προφητου λεγοντος· φωνη βοωντος εν τη ερημω ετοιμασατε την οδον Κυριου ευθειας ποιειτε τας τριβους αυτου.”47. Meaning of «The voice of one crying in the wilderness», etc. John ChrysostomPG 57:191expounds v.7“ιδων δε πολλους των Φαρισαιων και Σαδδουκαιων ερχομενους επι το βαπτισμα αυτου ειπεν αυτοις· γεννηματα εχιδνων, τις υπεδειξεν υμιν φυγειν απο της μελλ”On «Seeing many of the Sadducees and Pharisees, etc.» (Ch. 3.7): On the unquenchable fire of Gehenna and the practice of virtue Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:228expounds v.9“και μη δοξητε λεγειν εν εαυτοις πατερα εχομεν τον Αβρααμ· λεγω γαρ υμιν οτι δυναται ο Θεος εκ των λιθων τουτων εγειραι τεκνα τω Αβρααμ.”How to interpret: «God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham»? Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:957expounds v.9“και μη δοξητε λεγειν εν εαυτοις, πατερα εχομεν τον Αβρααμ· λεγω γαρ υμιν οτι δυναται ο Θεος εκ των λιθων τουτων εγειραι τεκνα τω Αβρααμ.”On: «God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:224expounds v.10“ηδη δε και η αξινη προς την ριζαν των δενδρων κειται· παν ουν δενδρον μη ποιουν καρπον καλον εκκοπτεται και εις πυρ βαλλεται.”On John’s address to the crowds: «Now also the axe is laid unto the root» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:204expounds v.11“εγω μεν βαπτιζω υμας εν υδατι εις μετανοιαν· ο δε οπισω μου ερχομενος ισχυροτερος μου εστιν ου ουκ ειμι ικανος τα υποδηματα βαστασαι· αυτος υμας βαπτι”On the Question of the Forerunner: «Are you the one who is to come?» Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:229expounds v.12“ου το πτυον εν τη χειρι αυτου και διακαθαριει την αλωνα αυτου και συναξει τον σιτον αυτου εις την αποθηκην το δε αχυρον κατακαυσει πυρι ασβεστω.”What is signified by «Whose fan is in His hand»? John ChrysostomPG 57:201expounds v.13“Τοτε παραγινεται ο Ιησους απο της Γαλιλαιας επι τον Ιορδανην προς τον Ιωαννην του βαπτισθηναι υπ᾿ αυτου.”On «Then Jesus arrives, etc.» (Ch. 3.13): The Lord’s sinlessness, the baptism of John, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:225expounds v.15“αποκριθεις δε ο Ιησους ειπε προς αυτον· αφες αρτι· ουτω γαρ πρεπον εστιν ημιν πληρωσαι πασαν δικαιοσυνην· τοτε αφιησιν αυτον·”On the Lord’s saying: «Suffer it to be so now» John ChrysostomPG 64:33expounds v.17“και ιδου φωνη εκ των ουρανων λεγουσα· ουτος εστιν ο υιος μου ο αγαπητος, εν ω ευδοκησα.”On «This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased»

1Matt 3:1

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:489…has appeared to the world for in those days he says comes john the baptist preaching in the wilderness and saying repent for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near in those days in the demonstrations… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:197C…e does he call that? Absolutely the one following. But here it is thus, and elsewhere otherwise. For when Matthew says, "In those days John arrives preaching" (Matt. 3:1), he does not mean the following days,… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:287…work itself when he acts regarding john the baptist with these words in those days came john the baptist preaching in the wilderness of jud a and saying repent for the kingdom of heaven is at… Moses bar Kepha c. 813-903PG 111:495C…. Again, in the Gospel, our Lord and His disciples, and John the Baptist, preaching, exhorted mortals to repentance, because the celestial kingdom was at hand [Matt. iii, 1]; but they did not say that paradise wa… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:907…aforementioned third chapter where it is written and in those days appears john the baptist preaching in the wilderness of judea this number of thirty introduces the lord as the creator and governor of time of… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:1153…christ came to baptism after his thirtieth year where it is said in those days came john the baptist preaching in the desert of judea and you will find most suitable reasons and reasons most consonant… Johann Heinrich Nolte 1826-1892PG 6:1737A…C, sed marg. ἐῤῥέθη. ult. ἰέναι con. Sylb. Col. 796, l. 2 et 5 σὺν C, at l. 7 σήμ. 1758 εἰς ... καλῶν cum παρεγ. iungenda esse l. l. iam diximus. Coll. Evang. Matth. III, 1. Quod si cui asyndeton nimiæ fuerit off…

2Matt 3:2

3Matt 3:3

4Matt 3:4

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:645…the lord make straight his paths isai and john had his garment of camel's hair and a leathern girdle about his loins and his food was locusts and wild honey then went out to him jerusalem… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:773…who enjoys its goods do you not see that his garment was of camel's hair and a leathern girdle around his loins but his food was locusts and wild honey that by the very testimony of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:187…into a gentle and mild character now this john had his garment of camel's hair and a leathern girdle about his loins do you see that the prophets foretold some things and left others for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:489…the devil advocate of those returning and john had his garment from camel's hair and a leathern girdle about his loins let us behold beloved the garment of john perhaps that garment of his may be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:63…thee instead of ornament b matth iii john himself had his garment of camel's hair and a leathern girdle about his loins s basil reg fus disp art why we use garments the apostle shows us… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1323…consolation and john himself he says had his garment of camel s hair and a leathern girdle about his loins and his food was locusts and wild honey these are the words of the evangelist let… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:975…imitation of the desert citizen and baptist john for his garment was of camel's hair and a leathern girdle about his loins germanus the confessor in the same way the manner of life which each one…

5Matt 3:5

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:645…girdle about his loins and his food was locusts and wild honey then went out to him jerusalem and all judea and all the country about jordan and were baptized by him in the jordan confessing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:649…the wild nations which had proceeded to the removal of their healing then went out to him jerusalem and all judea that is when the voice was made in the desert prepare the way of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:189C…e devil? "Then went out unto him all Judea, and Jerusalem, and all the region about the Jordan, and were baptized of him in the Jordan, confessing their sins" (Matt. 3:5-6). Do you see how much the presence of t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:167C…he more did it have influence with everyone. The evangelist hints at this, saying: And there went out to him all Judea and the region round about Jordan (Matt. 3:5). While the disciples were baptizing, m… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:63B…d, thou shalt have baldness; and instead of the purple-studded robe, thou shalt be girded with sackcloth. These shall be to thee instead of ornament.” 558 Matth. III, 5. — “John himself had his garment of cam… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:173…which is produced by wild bees found in trees and rocks c then went out to him jerusalem and all judea and all the region about the jordan and they were baptized in the jordan by…

6Matt 3:6

Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:671D…God Himself who searches hearts and reins , knowing that John was baptizing with a baptism of repentance, and all were coming to him confessing their sins ⟦Matth. III, 6⟧; for from this, great joy and relief o… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:69B…fers from the printed books, it exhibits the genuine reading. And now regarding the interpolated readings, first behold the following: Iordanē for potamō, Matt. 3:6, many codices. Syr., Copt., Æthiop. Di… PG 33 (anthology)PG 33:1233D…. n. 5, p. 18, not. 1.) The time of confession is present, etc. The confession of all sins always preceded baptism (after the example of the baptism of John, Matt. iii, 6. See catech. 3, § 4). This can be prove…

7Matt 3:7

8Matt 3:8

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:701…vipers who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance and think not to say within yourselves we have abraham to our father for i say unto… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:727…s, to neglect one's own duty. Caput I. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance; and think not to say within yourselves: We have Abraham to our father (Matth. iii, 8, 9). REGULA XVI. That those… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1597…who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance a and think not to say within yourselves we have abraham to our father for i say… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:367A…For he did not say, "Wash your garments and bathe your body, and you shall be clean," but what? Bring forth fruit worthy of repentance (Matt. 3:8). And in this it was higher than the Je… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:791D…d do not begin to say among yourselves: "We have Abraham as our father." For I say to you, that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham (Matth. III, 8-9). But why does our speech here go furth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:187B…me, saying: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight" (Isai. XL, 3). But he, when he had arrived, said: "Bring forth fruits worthy of repentance" (Matth. III, 8): which signifies the same thing as the… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1307B…u are not converted, he will whet his sword,” and, “Bring forth fruit worthy of repentance,” and, “There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Ps. vii, 13; Matt. iii, 8; xxii, 13.) According to explanation,… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:957C…the effort of action are able to blot out sins, for which reason John the Baptist was saying to the people of the Jews: Bring forth fruit worthy of penance (Matth. III, 8). For he considered, as a subtle legisl…

9Matt 3:9

10Matt 3:10

Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:2017D…rejected and did not find, through the economy of wood (namely, by the cross). But that the Word of God is likened to a securis, John the Baptist says of him (Matt. iii, 10): "And now the axe is laid to the root… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:151B…els: Behold, now the axe is laid to the root of the tree. Every tree therefore that does not bring forth good fruit shall be cut down and cast into the fire (Matt. III, 10). It is, therefore, brotherly for the b… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:701…is able of these stones to raise up children unto abraham c and now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1597…god is able of these stones to raise up children unto abraham and now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:657B…e reproach of men, but the horror ends in the destruction of the soul. For, "Every tree," he says, "not bearing good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire" (Matt. 3:10). And if she is hated by the Bridegroom… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:195A…n he had said, God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones (Matt. 3:9), he subjoined: Now the axe is laid unto the root of the trees (Matt. 3:10), making his discourse terrible through… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:195A…ter through fear and prepare you to bear fruit. Therefore he added: Every tree that does not bring forth good fruit shall be cut down and cast into the fire (Matt. 3:10). Furthermore, when he says, Every, h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:317…ng and changing those others, He added the punishment from Himself, saying, Every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire (Matth. 3. 10). Then, making the discourse less burde… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:739A…worthy of a common burial? Do you not hear the Lord frequently crying out, and announcing the nearness of the end: The axe is laid to the root of the trees (Matt. III, 10)? What axe? Death. What root? The life… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:937B…irs, but it cannot cut wood; but the word of truth is not a razor, but an axe. Therefore John the Baptist says: Behold the axe lies at the root of the trees (Matt. 3:10). He did not say "razor"; for it is not… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:371…and fire was kindled in it hence also the wise john says and now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:225…also confirm the word having proclaimed to the crowds of the jews now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees every tree therefore not bringing forth good fruit is hewn down and… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1187…god is like an axe john the baptist suggests concerning it saying and now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees and jeremiah also says the word of the lord is like… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:175…stones when when at his crucifixion many seeing the rocks rent believed and now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees he calls the judgment of christ an axe by trees he… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:641C…ading the way ahead, and recalling all things, who is able even to do what is impossible for us. And now indeed the axe is laid to the root of the trees (Matt. III, 10). For the branches having just been pru… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:111B…keeping of the inner man, fruit. Since, however, according to Scripture, Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire (Matt. iii, 10), it is evident that all our effort loo…

11Matt 3:11

12Matt 3:12

13Matt 3:13

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:733B…have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me?" And Jesus answering said to him, "Suffer it now: for so it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness" (Matt. iii, 13–15), and so forth... From that time Jesus… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:491…aptized by him; but he was hindering Him, saying: "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" But Jesus answering said to him: "Suffer it now" (Matt. 3. 13-15); "you must be a witness of the voice w… Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:759…lure all men to receive baptism. IV. The Approach of the Lord For Jesus comes, it says, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, to be baptized by him (Matth. III, 13). What was taking place then, brothers?… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1865…let us behold the image of our regeneration depicted in those waters then cometh jesus from galilee to jordan…

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17Matt 3:17