Where the Fathers quote Matthew 5

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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:851…were spoken to the disciples because before these words it is written and seeing the multitudes he went up into a mountain and when he was set his disciples came unto him for in the sequence… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:943…the ditch which he hath wrought elsewhere indeed it is written that seeing the multitudes he went up into the mountain and when he was set his disciples came unto him but here he stretches out… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:689…a matthew writes where he introduces him instructing at the time when seeing the multitudes he went up into the mount and when he had sat down his disciples came to him and opening his mouth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:67…t; the Savior will also be, for it is written: "And seeing the multitudes, Jesus went up into a mountain; and when he was seated, his disciples came unto him" (Matt. 5:1), but not the multitudes. And again: "S… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:787D…s sufficiently clear from this that he is of the same substance as the Father. And that what I say may be clearer, let us come to the very place of Scripture (Matth. 5:1). "Having ascended into the mountain,"… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:223…h homily xv h a seeing the multitudes he went up into the mountain and when he had sat down his disciples came unto him and opening his mouth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:239…the miracles which he did on them that were diseased and jesus went up into a mountain and there he sat with his disciples and the passover a feast of the jews was nigh a since… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1193…for end might be utterly confounded and plainly defeated cap v vers and seeing the multitudes he went up into a mountain and when he was seated his disciples came unto him photius christ sat down… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:185…enduring insults and resisting the evil one concerning loving one s enemies and seeing the multitudes he went up into a mountain teaching us to do nothing for ostentation he goes up into a mountain for… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:15…xplained twice in the church, on the feast of the twelve apostles and on the feast of the holy Unmercenaries. See my second edition of the Gospels on Matthew 5:1. Theophanes gave this homily on the first of November, in w…

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Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:51A…on, Paul, writing says: Our mouth is open to you, O Corinthians [II Cor. vi, 11]. And it is written concerning the Lord, that opening his mouth, he taught [Matth. v, 2]. And, in short, that person is testifi… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:751B…quiet and him who trembles at my words?' (Isa. LXVI, 2). And elsewhere: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are the meek, blessed are the pure in heart' (Matt. V, 2-8), and other similar things." Then the b…

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Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:475…shall say all manner of evil against you lying for my sake rejoice and be exceeding glad for your reward is great in heaven for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you you are… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1077…similarly c the ancient prophets endured persecution just as the lord says for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you because they were new to be sure but the same spirit resting upon them… Eusebius of Emesa c. 300-359PG 86:507…recounts. He was confirmed in his error by an initial event, which he interpreted according to his own whim. For Matthew narrates in his Gospel, c. xiv, v. 13 (cf. Matt. v, 12; Mark 1:14), concerning Jesus, after th… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1409…shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven it is also a saying of the saviour that not all in… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven matthew come ye blessed of my father inherit the kingdom prepared for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:27…shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven for so did they treat the prophets who were before you matt… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:183D…n insults. “Rejoice,” He says, “and be glad, when they shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake; for your reward is great in the heavens” (Matth. 5, 12). Chapter 3 Reminding him and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:397B…). But false accusations? Rejoice and be exceeding glad, when they shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for your reward is great in the heavens (Matth. 5. 12). I was seeing the swords, and I was co… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:541B…oy; for this the Lord of the heavens commanded—not only not to feel pain or to fall, but also to leap for joy and be glad when they cast your name out as evil (Matth. 5. 12). If, then, one must rejoice at slander… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:37…the kingdom of heaven puts the lesser thing for so he says persecuted they the prophets which were before you for this in regard to the magnitude of the reward is less but in regard to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:217C…sciples to great things, sets himself as an example, and the Father, and the prophets, as when he says: For so did they to the prophets that were before you (Matt. 5:12); and again, If they have persecuted m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:627A…s and the fullness thereof (Ps. XXIII, 1). Is it calumny? Rejoice when they shall speak any evil word against you, because your reward is great in the heavens (Matt. V, 12). For even if I were led away, that mat… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:91C…of the Gospel effects two things: it cleanses and provides drink, it helps those who are thirsty and cleanses sordid souls. Your reward is copious in heaven (Mt. 5:12), it is said once in the Gospels. That… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:641…shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven for thus we shall turn away from the folly of the foolish… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:527…for the sake of christ's word from this command of the precept rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven then also because we have something like the lord whose words these… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:721B…m every evil and wicked word is cast on account of the Word: "Rejoice then," he says, "and exult, because you will receive a most ample reward in the heavens" (Matt. v, 12). If you keep these things stored in yo… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:807B…. Then: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the land" (Matt. v, 4), and, to be brief, "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in the heavens" (Matt. v, 12). In which heavens, finally, did He pro… Job the Monk fl. 6th centuryPG 86:3317A…waiting for them, for, "Your reward," He says, "is great in heaven" (Matt. V, 12), they love much. But the multitude of…

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Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1083…the lord has affirmed that one iota or one tittle shall not pass from the law till all be fulfilled and has declared that men shall render an account for every idle word that they speak… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1529…all if but one thing is lacking for if the lord says one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law till all be fulfilled how much more is this true of… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1587A…let us make mention of the Lord Himself, saying, “Amen, amen, I say unto you, one jot or one tittle shall not pass from the law, till all be fulfilled” (Matt. v, 18); and again: “It is easier for heaven a… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1375…either were the vowel points, the Greek Fathers nevertheless understood the apices as certain transversal marks of the letters, whence Theophylact in Matthew 5, 18: "But others say iota and the apex denote the ten command… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:479B…up against the glorious kingdom are refuted. The stone from the wall cries out (Hab. II, 11); I do not say, the word from the Scripture, one iota, or one apex (Matt. V, 18), they do not leave the heretics unaccu… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:173…saviour himself demonstrated that the law was his own words saying amen i say unto you till heaven and earth pass one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law till all… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:597…Christ is much rather a fulfillment of the law, and not a transgression, according to what was said by Him: "I came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it" (Matt. v, 18). For it was a transformation of the le… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1391…the prophets i am not come to destroy but to fulfil for verily i say unto you till heaven and earth pass one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law till… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1179B…ke," etc. (c) He sustained this. In the Vatican codex it is "he sustained." (d) Concerning one letter, or one stroke. He looked to that saying of Christ, Matt. v, 18: "One iota, one apex, will not pass fro… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1307…earth shall pass away.” (Ps. civ, 26; lxvii, 22; vi, 7; cxiii, 4; Isa. lv, 12; Matt. xix, 24; Joel i, 16; Ps. lvii, 3; Matt. vi, 3; Matt. v, 29; Luke xix, 40; Matt. v, 18; xxiv, 35.) According to objurgati… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1079C…rvel if one single word gives birth to heresy, when you hear the Lord saying: "One jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled" (Matth. v, 18). And do not let it appear to you that… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:195B…. And as for the words, "Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one iota or one mark will pass from the Law, until all things come to pass" [Matth. v, 18], what greater assurance could be left…

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Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:717…is that which he says be well disposed to thy adversary while thou art in the way with him resp the adversary of the soul is the body for these are opposed to each other as… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:369C…to the minister, and the minister cast thee into prison. Amen, amen, I say unto thee, thou shalt not go out from thence, till thou pay the last farthing" (Matt. v, 25, 26). They fabricate a certain myth t… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:715…asunder and shall appoint his portion with the unbelievers lest he hale thee to the judge and the judge deliver thee to the officer he had cut away from that place there were present some that… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:749…both the things here and the things hereafter schol lest he hale thee to the judge and the judge deliver thee to the officer refut here he calls the creator the judge and the officer any… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:225…your adversary then he places the reward of such philosophy and says lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge and the judge to the officer do you see whence he instilled fear… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:721B…e the one who injured and was injured? Did He not send the one who was injured even to the altar, and afterward to reconciliation and to the table of the Lord (Matt. 5:25)? But do not, therefore, look for him,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:759B…es your life in daily sins. But strive against pleasure, hear the Lord crying out: Be favorable to your adversary today, while you are in the way with him (Matt. V, 25). It is good for all, and especiall… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:759B…; the flesh decays into dust. And these things are contrary to one another. Be favorable to this adversary of yours. When? "While you are in the way with him" (Matt. V, 25), while you are living in this life. Fo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:759B…for the pain he inflicts. For although he has affected the sense with some pain, he has had the patient's health as his goal—lest he deliver you to the judge (Matt. V, 25), namely, the future Judge: the adversa… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1389D…ame, while the one who does not forgive is so towards one who knows himself. Forgiveness, as the Scripture says: "Come to terms with your adversary," etc. (Matt. 5:25). CXII. — TO THE SAME. He urges… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1653…the gospel it is said be well disposed to thy adversary while thou art in the way with him lest at any time he deliver thee to the judge and the judge to the officers and… John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1963B…e you do not yet see the arrow, nor grow self-indulgent because of His long-suffering. Hearken to this word of salvation: "Be well-disposed to your adversary" (Matth. v, 25). You journey every day with an adversa… John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1963B…not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the avenging powers, and you be cast into prison, into the outer darkness, until you repay the last farthing (Matth. v, 25, 26), being judged not only for deeds,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1195…way give diligence to be delivered from him lest he drag you to the judge and the judge deliver you to the officer and the officer cast you into prison amen i say to you you… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:151B…Say not: I have sinned, and what evil has happened to me? For the Lord is a patient repayer." Eccli. xviii, 22.—"Delay not even until death to be justified." Matth. v, 25, 26.—"Agree with your adversary quickly… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1373B…that your brother has something against you, leave your gift before the altar and go, first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift" (Matt. v, 25). And again, when Peter, the chief of t… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:195…c vers be well disposed to your adversary quickly while you are in the way with him lest the adversary deliver you to the judge and the judge deliver you to the officer and you be… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:907…on the way to be liberated from him lest he drag you to the judge and the judge deliver you to the officer and the officer throw you into prison i tell you you shall not… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:145D…ven against my will to do this. For of things to be done, some are done by commandment, and others by exhortation; for example: Be reconciled to thy brother (Matth. V, 25), is a commandment, and he who does not… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:157C…ard for charity, justice, and humanity. And the Lord appears to call the one who is wronged an "adversary," as in: "Be reconciled with your adversary quickly" (Matt. 5:25), warning offenders to strive with all…

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Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:783A…with a good will take hold of him, shall be made worthy of the joy of divine liberality. For he would never have said: "Till thou hast paid the last farthing" (Matt. 5:26), unless it were possible that, when we…

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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:667…institution when the jews said moses wrote if anyone wishes to divorce his wife let him give her a certificate of divorce matt does not solve it but to declare the true doctrine he says moses… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:379…even one may be saved v it was said whoever shall divorce his wife let him give her a certificate of divorce he who casts out a chaste wife gives her license to marry another which… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:197…them you will both perish vers it has been said however 'whoever shall put away his wife let him give her a writing of divorce ' moses commanded that if anyone hates his wife he should…

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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:97A…u will listen to what is said with greater pleasure, and with a pure conscience you will call upon God, who so spares you as to say: Do not swear by your head (Matt. 5:36); yet you so despise Him as even to swe…

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Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:187B…s them to value the truth above all else, to the point that one need not even take an oath, let alone commit perjury? "For let your word be: Yes, yes; no, no" (Matt. v, 37). How, then, could he be justly called… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:743A…lie, but speak the truth in all things. Chapter I. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil (Matt. v, 37)... Wherefore putting away lying, speak… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:269…nor any other oath but let your speech be yea yea and nay nay for whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one truly i believe the lord ordained this concerning the matter because… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:399A…if to swear, even truthfully, is a crime and a transgression of the commandment, where shall we place perjury? And if that which is "yes" and does not exceed (Matt. v, 37) is "from the evil one," from whom shal… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:63B…licted some trouble, those are not the words of a human being, but of the devil. For if to swear is from the devil (For what is more than these, is from evil—Matt. V, 37), it is clear that it is so also to pra… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:91D…ourself. By saying these things, I do not bring forward contrary things to Christ's law, God forbid: for He says, "But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay" (Matt. V, 37); but I am adapting myself to you, so t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:743A…for it is a commandment of the Lord that it is not even permitted to swear by your head: "Everything," he says, "which is more than Yea and Nay, is from evil" (Matt. 5:37). Sordid and dishonest thoughts and all… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1291B…land or by heaven; for He testified that the one is the footstool of God's feet, and the other is His throne. But He willed our oath to be, Yes, yes, no, no (Matt. v, 37). Finally, these are the ravings of the… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:261…s an assurance to his neighbor and does not break it—so that it may be in agreement with what was said by the Lord: Let your word be, Yea, yea; and Nay, nay (Matth. v, 37). Regarding such matters, give your ass…

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Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1103…mann required, "nor let him drag to the tribunals of the judges him who has stripped off even his tunic." He alludes, of course, to that [passage] in Matthew v, 40: Καὶ τῷ θέλοντι κριθῆναι, καὶ τὸν χιτῶνά σου λαβεῖν, ἄφες… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:215D…so to bestow benefits liberally upon enemies; for He says, "And to him who wishes to contend with you in judgment and take your tunic, let go your cloak also" (Matt. 5:40). We, however, often strive to inflict… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:265…the other and if any man will go to law with thee and take away thy coat let him have thy cloak also do you see that when he previously spoke of the eye that causes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:135C…d with you in judgment and take your tunic, you shall let him have your cloak also; and, Be well-disposed to your adversary while you are in the way with him (Matt. V, 40, 25). And what need is there to say our… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1091D…superfluous and vain things. Whence the Lord does not even allow a cause to be spoken; for He commanded one not to contend about a tunic, nor about a garment (Matt. v, 40), but not even to think about what is t… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…smite thee on thy right cheek turn to him the other also and if any man will sue thee at the law and take away thy coat let him have thy cloak also and whosoever shall…

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Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1007…our neighbors than serving by necessity and if any man he says shall compel thee to go a mile go with him other two that thou mayest not follow as a servant but proceed as a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1727…goods and give to the poor and if anyone shall compel you to go a mile go with him another two… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:693…made weak h question lxviii h how is it to be understood and whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile c go with him twain answer the apostle says prove all things hold fast that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:267B…r He who gave the laws of patience does not halt his step here, but proceeds further, saying: "If any one shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him twain" (Matt. V, 41). Dost thou see the excellence of philo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1249A…ulsion. Job xxiv, 6. — "They reap their corn in the field which is not their own, and they gather the vintage of the wicked without food and without pay." Matt. v, 41. — "And if anyone compels you to go one… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…law and take away thy coat let him have thy cloak also and whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile go with him twain give to him that asketh thee and from him that would… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1045A…feet have not run to the shedding of blood, but have diligently hastened to the words of the Lord: Whosoever shall force thee one mile, go with him other two (Matt. v, 41). He has also guarded his belly and his…

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Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1157…he says to him that asketh of thee give he adds and him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away teaching this as a command for communion and not sensual indulgence for how can… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:267C…less, be prepared for this also, to suffer more than he wishes to exact. "Give to him that asks of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not away" (Matt. V, 42). These things are lesser than those; b… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:411B…ot therefore fall into cruelty, but let us hear Paul saying: Do not grow weary in well-doing. Let us hear the Savior saying: To everyone who asks of you, give (Matt. 5:42); and, Be merciful, just as your Father… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:727A…ess, but that man, being in need of bread, will be judged shameless? "Give to everyone who asks of you, and do not turn away him who wants to borrow from you" (Matt. 5:42). For how is it not absurd that you, wh… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:11A…ght of life. This is followed by a pericope from Matt. xviii, 10-20, which is inscribed, On the morrow of the fifth day from Matthew. The section taken from Matt. v, 42-48, which the title First Sabbath after P… Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:813D…perfection of the evangelical dispensation commands thus: From him who takes away what is yours, do not demand it back, and give to everyone who asks of you (Matt. v, 42). And it is fitting to bear with joy no… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1365B…ed trouble to those who have helped them. These things are grievous to a man who has understanding: the distress of a household, and the reproach of a lender." Matth. v, 42. — "Give to him who asks you, and do no… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:275…him other two give to him that asketh of thee and to him that would borrow of thee turn not away you have heard that it hath been said thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:457D…eceive it from him. He, being a fulfiller of this commandment along with others, which says: ⟦C (Latin)⟧ "Him who wishes to borrow from you, do not turn away" (Matt. v, 42), readily and with a cheerful spirit ha… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile go with him twain give to him that asketh thee and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away love your enemies bless them that… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:261B…boasting which he had in them was most precious to him of all things. 6. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not away (Matth. v, 42). The word calls us to that which is co…

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Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1007…and again it hath been said thou shalt not kill but i say unto you whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1479…sily from which of Clement’s books the same Nicetas culled those things which he declares he transcribed in that same catena, both in Job 34:7 and in Matthew 5:43. But those things which he attributes in the same place to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:707B…oward us. Chapter I MATTHEW. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies (Matth. V, 43, 44). And a little further on: Ye shall… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:739BLatin…tota anima tua» (Deut. vi, 5). Et unum est rursus vere odio habendum, nempe vitii inventor, vitæ nostræ hostis; de quo dicit lex: «Odio habebis inimicum tuum» (Matth. v, 43). Dei enim dilectio, est fortitudo ejus… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:267D…you; that ye may be like to your Father which is in heaven, who maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and raineth on the just and on the unjust" (Matt. V, 43-45). See how He has placed the final pinna… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:275…gray hairs and a spotless life is old age matth v you have heard that it hath been said an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth but i say to you not… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:733…idle talk from his own life and every other evil thing you have heard that it hath been said an eye for an eye but i say to you if one strike thee on the right…

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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:417B…it as the prayer for one's enemies. Hear Christ saying: "If you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same (Matth. 5. 46)?" If, therefore, we pray for our frien… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:215D…eighbor, or to take revenge on the injurer, although it has been commanded to us not only to love those who love us (for this, He says, even the publicans do) (Matt. 5:46), but even to be well and kindly affect… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:511D…to fire, such is meekness and moderation to anger. Therefore also Christ was saying to his disciples: If you love those who love you, what reward do you have (Matt. 5:46)? Then, more to this...… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:271…the opposite for if ye love those who love you he says what reward have ye do not even the publicans do the same even paul says this ye have not yet resisted unto blood striving… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:647C…s cannot be so quickly hated; but even if someone were a wild beast, he will love those who love him: for this, he says, do the gentiles and the publicans (Matt. 5:46). But if everyone loves those who love… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:165B…Nazianzen, epist. 134. On anger and avarice. See epist. 142. 135. On ignorance and self-love. 136. The distinction between evil and good. 137. On that word of Matt. v, 46: “If you love those who love you,” etc.…

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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:117C…cause these are more capable of shaming; since even the Scripture knows how to speak towards shaming, as when it says: Do not even the heathens do the same? (Matt. 5:47). The prophet Jeremiah brought the sons… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:201…us and if you greet your friends only what do you do more than others do not even the tax collectors do so therefore you shall be perfect just as your father who is in heaven…

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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:411C…saying: ‹Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful (Luc. VI, 36).› And, ‹Be ye therefore perfect, as your Father which is in heaven is perfect (Matth. V, 48).› Whence it is evidently shown that wh… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:95C…and practices the commandment of the Savior, "Be merciful, as your Father is merciful" (Luc. vi, 36); and "Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matth. v, 48), becomes, in all respects, an image of… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:189…taught them to imitate the likeness of god saying expressly be ye perfect even as your father which is in heaven is perfect d if any of the greeks should blame these things let him be… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1041…merciful as your father also is merciful c and be ye perfect as your father which is in heaven is perfect now no one would deny that created things are mutable since angels have transgressed adam… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:707…matth v and a little further on ye shall therefore be perfect as your father which is in heaven is perfect ibid john for god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:841A…llness of Christ, each one, however, in his own order. Chapter XXXI MATTHEW. You therefore must be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matt. v, 48). JOHN. I do not pray for these only, b… Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1609B…n the highest has occurred for the saved men who have their ascent up to the highest. For how were those, who became perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect (Matth. V, 48), having come into incomparable holines… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:301B…ought is generally unattainable, we must not for that reason neglect the commandment of the Lord, which says: “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matt. v, 48). For in the case of things that are go… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:593D…quoque sanctorum filii simus, imo Dei filii. Nam quod possumus filii Dei effici, audi quomodo dicat: Estote ergo perfecti, ut Pater vester, qui est in caelis (Matth. 5. 48). Ideo Patrem illum precantes vocamus,… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:893…(Matt. 5:48), and who, by imitating the perfect Father through individu… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:169D…. In the giving of benefits, the intention is to be praised. 334. Even slow minds make progress by learning. 335. “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is,” etc. Matt. 5:48. The manner of imitation is inferior. 3… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1405A…l be brought to a most rigorous judgment. CXXXVII. — TO PAULUS. On the difference between doing good to friends and to enemies. On that passage in Matt. v. 48: "If you love those who love you, do no… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1529C…inds of some and the bodies of others, yet they do not render them famous. CCCXXXV. — TO ISIDORE THE BISHOP. ‹Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is.› (Matt. 5:48). The rationale of imitation, which is… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1159B…have martyrdom, and disregard for things, and all that perfection which the Lord was speaking of: "You shall be perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect" (Matth. V, 48). But this is when it is male, that is,… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:429…compares the merciful man to himself for he says be ye merciful as your father which is in heaven is merciful luc vi if death comes there the riches remain h from the same from his… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:329…"Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful" (Matt. v, 48). St. Basil. — He who has shed war… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:571B…udy and exercise of good works, to attain to a likeness with the God of the universe, while he says, "Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matth. v, 48); yet he strips the Only-Begotten of th…