Where the Fathers quote Matthew 7

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Basil the GreatPG 31:1189expounds v.1“Μη κρινετε ινα μη κριθητε·”164. On the meaning of «Judge not, that you be not judged» John ChrysostomPG 57:307expounds v.1“Μη κρινετε ινα μη κριθητε·”On «Do not judge, so that you may not be judged»: Addressing those who judge others for minor sins Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1076expounds v.3“τι δε βλεπεις το καρφος το εν τω οφθαλμω του αδελφου σου, την δε εν τω σω οφθαλμω δοκον ου κατανοεις;”On «Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1272expounds v.6“Μη δωτε το αγιον τοις κυσι μηδε βαλητε τους μαργαριτας υμων εμπροσθεν των χοιρων, μηποτε καταπατησωσιν αυτους εν τοις ποσιν αυτων και στραφεντες ρηξωσ”181. On «Do not give what is holy to the dogs», etc. Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1404expounds v.6“Μη δωτε το αγιον τοις κυσι μηδε βαλητε τους μαργαριτας υμων εμπροσθεν των χοιρων, μηποτε καταπατησωσιν αυτους εν τοις ποσιν αυτων και στραφεντες ρηξωσ”132. On «Do not give what is holy to the dogs» Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:940expounds v.6“Μη δωτε το αγιον τοις κυσι μηδε βαλητε τους μαργαριτας υμων εμπροσθεν των χοιρων, μηποτε καταπατησωσιν αυτους εν τοις ποσιν αυτων και στραφεντες ρηξωσ”On the Lord’s command: «Do not cast pearls before swine», and how to instruct the faithless Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:821expounds v.11“ει ουν υμεις πονηροι οντες οιδατε δοματα αγαθα διδοναι τοις τεκνοις υμων ποσω μαλλον ο πατηρ υμων ο εν τοις ουρανοις δωσει αγαθα τοις αιτουσιν αυτον”117. On «If you then, being evil» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1104expounds v.12“Παντα ουν οσα αν θελητε ινα ποιωσιν υμιν οι ανθρωποι ουτω και υμεις ποιητε αυτοις· ουτος γαρ εστιν ο νομος και οι προφηται.”On the Golden Rule: «Whatever you want men to do to you» John ChrysostomPG 48:1043expounds v.13“Εισελθετε δια της στενης πυλης· οτι πλατεια η πυλη και ευρυχωρος η οδος η απαγουσα εις την απωλειαν, και πολλοι εισιν οι εισερχομενοι δι᾿ αυτης.”Discourse 7: To those attending the races, on the Gospel: «Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads...» Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:41expounds v.13“Εισελθετε δια της στενης πυλης· οτι πλατεια η πυλη και ευρυχωρος η οδος η απαγουσα εις την απωλειαν και πολλοι εισιν οι εισερχομενοι δι᾿ αυτης.”On «The gate is narrow» and the interpretation of the «Our Father» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1141expounds v.18“ου δυναται δενδρον αγαθον καρπους πονηρους ποιειν, ουδε δενδρον σαπρον καρπους καλους ποιειν.”On: «All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient»; «The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit»; and «He cannot» John ChrysostomPG 57:321expounds v.21“Ου πας ο λεγων μοι Κυριε Κυριε εισελευσεται εις την βασιλειαν των ουρανων αλλ᾿ ο ποιων το θελημα του πατρος μου του εν ουρανοις.”On «Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord»: The necessity of a pure life for salvation Gregory of NazianzusPG 36:281expounds v.28“Και εγενετο οτε συνετελεσεν ο Ιησους τους λογους τουτους εξεπλησσοντο οι οχλοι επι τη διδαχη αυτου·”37. On the Gospel text: «When Jesus had finished these words» and following John ChrysostomPG 57:327expounds v.28“Και εγενετο οτε συνετελεσεν ο Ιησους τους λογους τουτους εξεπλησσοντο οι οχλοι επι τη διδαχη αυτου·”On «And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished»: God's authority in miracles and the duty of constant thanksgiving Polycarp of Smyrna c. 69–c. 156PG 5:1007…for curse being mindful however of what the lord said while teaching judge not that ye be not judged forgive and it shall be forgiven unto you be merciful that ye may obtain mercy with what… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:645…forgives all sins for a man resp since the lord says c judge not that ye be not judged and again forgive us as we also forgive our debtors it is clear that not judging one's… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:779A…n those things which are permitted by Scripture. Caput I. MATTHEW. Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged (Matt. VII, 1). LUKE. Judge not, and ye shall not be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:401D…what follows, to see if I might find some small consolation for this shame. What, then, does He say after this? Do not judge, so that you may not be judged (Matt. 7. 1). I indeed imagined that I would find s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:55…not only from the nature of our sins, but also from our own judgment concerning others; therefore He admonished us, saying: Judge not, that you be not judged (Matt. VII, 1); for the sin will not appear there in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:403B…efore the other. "Seeing that we are in the same judgment." He reads to him the Apostolic law, saying words of the Gospel: Judge not, that you be not judged (Matt. 7:1). "Seeing that we are in the same judgm… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:725…creature of god is evil h homily xvii on chapter vii h judge not that ye be not judged condemn not and ye shall not be condemned some explain this passage according to a sense such… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:87…how the disease of curiosity and impertinent inquiry has crept into the nature of men: which even Christ chastised, saying: Judge not, that ye be not judged (Matt. 7:1). Which certainly has no pleasure, as o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:97…he speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? (Matt. 7:3, 5); and, Do not judge, so that you may not be judged (Matt. 7:1). For if we are one and are bound to on… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:167C…dly, but unwillingly," you will say: "for he does not do this of his own will." Whence this? Have you not heard, "Do not judge, so that you may not be judged" (Matt. 7:1)? But that you may learn that he does n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:783B…arts; and then each will have his praise from God” (1 Cor. 4:5). He who judges him is the Lord. And again the Lord: “Do not judge, that you may not be judged” (Matt. 7:1). You, according to the rule, render to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:251…gs minutely by calculation; but see that you do not say these things against yourself; and hear that admonition of Christ: "Judge not, that you be not judged" (Matt. VII, 1). He could, therefore, if he had wished… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:87B…let us not enter; for he too is a saint and a brother. What then, he says, if he be impure and wicked? Hear Christ saying: "Judge not, that you be not judged" (Matt. 7:1). You act for God's sake. And why do I… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:231A…ccount of faith. For this is not manifest to all; nor will a wicked man decline to teach perverse doctrine. For that also, "Judge not, that you be not judged" (Matth. VII, 1), was said concerning life, not concern… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1511C…e of necessary food. This He has done, repaying punishments for sins. This also the Lord says: “With what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again” (Matth. VII, 1). This measure also the prophet Zechari… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1033B…no one, but has handed over all judgment to the Son; and that the Son cries out: Judge not, that you be not judged; condemn not, that you be not condemned (Matt. VII, 1; Luke VI, 37). The Apostle likewise say… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1297…to cast out the mote out of thy brother s eye matt judge not that ye be not judged luke take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness luke who art… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:303A…V, 5). With Him lies the power to pass judgment concerning you. But the One who judges Him is the Lord (Ibid. 4). And again: Judge not, that you be not judged (Matt. VII, 1). Return the honor and veneration that… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:587…shall we not condemn him most certainly how then does he say judge not that ye be not judged this is not to be taken regarding the faith or those things which contribute to the faith… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1237B…"Have no fellowship"? Rather, he says, even reprove them, instructing them through these reproofs. And this is not contrary to that which is said: "Judge not [Matt. vii, 1]." For here "reprove" is set down inste… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:611C…leth himself shall be exalted" (cf. Matt. xxiii, 12); and countless instances of this kind. Regarding not judging, however: "Judge not, that ye be not judged" (Matt. vii, 1). "That no one of you be puffed up for… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:257…chrysostom says in his interpretation of the epistle to the hebrews that judge not that ye be not judged is said of life not of faith likewise also all that they may tell you to do… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:735…trespasses etc and lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth and judge not that ye be not judged and give and it shall be given unto you behold again just as i have now recounted… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:91…the lord jesus which he spoke while teaching with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you cap ii being mindful of what the lord said while teaching with what measure you mete it… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:709…become arbiters of that same you shall receive the reward from god for with what judgment ye judge ye shall be judged h caputer of what sort the accusers and witnesses ought to be h sitting… Polycarp of Smyrna c. 69–c. 156PG 5:1007…shall be forgiven unto you be merciful that ye may obtain mercy with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again and that blessed are the poor and they who suffer persecution for… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:639…judge not therefore that you be not judged with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again a good measure pressed down and shaken together and running over shall be given to you… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:533…do not forget that command which says with what measure you measure it shall be measured to you again for we also say to god you have given a us the bread of tears and you… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1275…will repay me according to my righteousness etc with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again this however is the voice of saints who through great confidence are able to say render… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:963…also that which is written in the gospel with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again i think is to be understood concerning evil works for god does not set a measure… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1075…the words of our savior where he says in what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again a good measure and pressed down and shaken together and running over shall they give into… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1375…that you be not judged for with what judgment you judge you shall be judged and with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again but the lord says that the same and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:779…scripture h caput i matthew judge not that ye be not judged for with what judgment ye judge ye shall be judged matt vii luke judge not and ye shall not be judged condemn not and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1749…and it shall be given to you and with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again but lest we perhaps seem to heap these things up against him rashly and undeservedly let… Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1619A…truth unto David, and He will not set it aside; of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne" (Ps. CXXXI, 11). For according to the voice of the Savior (Matth. VII, 2), "With what measure you mete, it shall… Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1627A…has not rightfully admonished those who have been ensnared by wickedness, while the one who says, "With what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you" (Matt. VII, 2), speaks with boldness in the act of pu… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:659…that you be not judged for with what judgment you judge you shall be judged and with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again and every idle word that men shall speak… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:401D…gh such a threat lies over it: For with the judgment you judge, you will be judged, He says; and with the measure you measure, it will be meted out to you (Matt. 7. 2). Yet, although it carries such punishm… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:989…servants we ourselves shall fall from the philanthropy that is from above for with what judgment ye judge ye shall be judged he says but let us lead the discourse back to the subject again seeing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1039C…finger in water, he may cool my tongue, for I am tormented in the flames" (Luke 16:24). "For with what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you again" (Matt. 7:2); you did not share crumbs, neither sha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:657…of a drop of water for with what measure he says you mete it shall be measured to you again mark what then does abraham say child thou receivedst good things in thy lifetime and lazarus… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:625D…, but is regulated by measure, and by a rule, and by a weight; as the Savior said in the Gospels: With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again (Matt. 7:2). God, therefore, measured, and weighed… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:579D…nt, but admitted his defense: he was asking for what He himself had done, obeying this saying: "With what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again" (Matt. 7:2). And he says: "Who will grant a judge?… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:725…into your bosom for with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again luke and who it is that judges indeed and does not condemn and who it is that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:419…when you rebuff someone approaching you, what will you obtain when you ask of God? For with what measure, he says, you mete, it shall be measured to you again (Matt. 7:2). Consider how that person goes away af… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:691D…at sort of soul of a beast do you have, that you persevere without shame? Do you not know that "with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again" (Matt. 7:2)? At last, even if only a little, cease… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:109…goodwill of your husbands for with what measure you mete he says it shall be measured to you again place a bridle on your mouth and if you are exercised in bearing a harsh maidservant with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:115…emed worthy to obtain His mercy. "For with what measure you mete," He says, "it shall be measured to you, and in what judgment you judge, you shall be judged" (Matt. 7:2). Let us therefore be merciful towards… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:367D…says, “Remitting threats” (Eph. 6.9), wishing to make them milder: for those were perfect. This is: “With the measure you measure, it will be measured to you” (Matt. 7.2). And that, “There is no partiality,” w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:533…ctive against another. For in what measure you have measured, it shall be measured back to you, He says; and with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged (Matt. 7:2). Let us therefore pray, that we may ob… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:383…the most excellent works vii for with what judgment you judge you shall be judged and with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again those who are instructed in piety apply the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1101…my hope this indeed the lord also taught in the holy gospels with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again let us therefore possess a perfect and sincere hope and let us… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1511…punishments for sins this also the lord says with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again matth vii this measure also the prophet zechariah saw predicting the destruction of babylon d… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:389…signifies the justice of the punishment for with what measure he says ye mete it shall be measured to you and onocentauri shall dwell in it and we have already warned that the prophetic word adapts… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1805B…all ill, God may rouse someone who will minister to you and serve you. For in the measure with which you measure, it says, it will be measured back to you (Matt. vii, 2). If you hasten to perform an action ac… Zacharias of Jerusalem d. 631/632PG 86:3233…be neglected by you hear the lord saying in what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again and again remember how i spoke to you when i was still with you in galilee… Leontius of Neapolis c. 590–c. 650PG 93:1617…with all haste mindful of the lord saying with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again matt vii and the prophet likewise declares as you have done so it shall be done… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:111…a trial judge for yourselves for with what judgment you judge you shall be judged and with what measure you measure it shall be measured to you says the lord of all c h ii another… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:953…the merciful for they shall obtain mercy and with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again behold the lord has granted us a way of salvation and has given us eternal power… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1523A…s mercy; for You will render to each according to his works” (Ps. lxii, 12, 13). “With what measure you measure,” He says, “it shall be measured to you again” (Matth. vii, 2). Have you oppressed a brother? Expect… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:303B…ighbor, let him expect that he himself will receive the same in return, just as the Lord said: With what measure you measure, it shall be measured back to you (Matt. VII, 2). Let each one of you pay attention to… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:623…forgive and it shall be forgiven you and with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again h epistle vi to bardas magister patrician and curopalates concerning the cleric blasius who was in… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:943…mind the oracle of the lord which declares with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again h ep xxiii to bardas patrician and duke of macedonia h rule with affection and desire… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:181…you your trespasses and in the measure you mete to your brother it shall be measured to you again when the lord saw that he was not touched by any mercy for his neighbor he justly… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1098…es, neither will your heavenly Father forgive you your trespasses" (Matth. vi, 15): "and with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again" (Matth. vii, 2). VIII. When the Lord saw that he was moved by no mercy fo… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1371C…trespasses, neither will your heavenly Father forgive you your trespasses" (Matth. vi, 15): "and with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again" (Matth. vii, 2). VIII. When the Lord saw that he was… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:721C…d not forgive others, how will it be forgiven to you?" You have passed judgment against yourself: "In what judgment you judge, you will be judged" (Rom. ii, 1; Matt. vii, 2). "By what measure you measure, it will… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:533…said to them take heed what you hear with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you and more shall be added to you who hear for whoever has to him shall be given… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:899…judgment you judge you shall be judged and in what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again d serve the lord with fear and rejoice unto him with trembling that is if you… John Pearson 1613-1686PG 5:363…kindness so shall kindness be shown to you with what measure you mete it shall be measured to you some things not dissimilar to these are found in st luke chapter vi but that clement the… Anonymous (2nd century) 2nd centuryPG 5:1395D…g things that are not his, and for this reason the Lord said: Do not judge, so that you may not be judged: for in the judgment you judge, you will be judged (Matt. 7:2). Not, of course, that we should not re… Orsiesius of TabennaPG 40:873…a you mete it shall be measured to you again hence let us have in common both the labor and the refreshment with them let us… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1055…in the sea and he said also with what measure you shall mete it shall be measured to you again wherefore perceive my most beloved that the lord loves nothing of those things which are upon… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:203D…f others unknown to us—shall sustain, and how we shall be excluded from all forgiveness. "For in what judgment you judge," he says, "you shall also be judged" (Matt. 7:2). I exhort you, then, to desist from th… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:273D…ecisely as we examine that of the poor, we would obtain no forgiveness, nor any mercy: "For with what judgment you judge," He says, "you shall also be judged" (Matt. 7:2). Become, therefore, humane and gentle… AnonymousPG 86:3247…judgment you judge you shall be judged and in what measure you mete it shall be measured to you again we are admonished concerning you do not trust in princes in the sons of men in… AnonymousPG 106:1373…that no one is able to escape as the lord declared saying with what judgment ye judge ye shall be judged and that god looks upon all things even if he seems for a time to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:775B…behold a beam is in thy own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thy own eye, and then shalt thou see to cast the mote out of thy brother’s eye (Matth. VII, 3-5)... Wherefore thou art inexcusable, O m… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1235C…s in those who excel in rank, when He said to them: "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not see the beam that is in your own eye?" (Matth. VII, 3).… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1739B…examination of yourself, you who, according to the word of the Lord, see the mote in your brother's eye, but do not consider the beam that is in your own eye (Matt. 7:3). Therefore, never cease from examining… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:725…but they befit doctors entirely such as this very thing which follows why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye you will… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:733…order of his narrative he introduced other matters such as why seest thou the mote that is in thy brother s eye and that give not that which is holy to dogs etc which follow now… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:307A…ally shows the virtue of this law, saying: "Why seest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but the beam that is in thine own eye thou considerest not?" (Matt. 7:3). Which, although it may seem more obsc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:471C…st the priests. And what pardon will these things deserve, when, not seeing the beam in our own eye, we more bitterly scrutinize the mote in another man's eye (Matt. 7:3; Luke 6:41)? Do you not know that you a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:97…to think beyond what is written? It is written: Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? (Matt. 7:3, 5); and, Do not judge, so that you ma… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:599…not to think above that which is written we read the scripture why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother s eye but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye ver… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1297D…in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye" (Matt. 7:3-5). "Judge not, that ye be not judged" (… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1303A…over yourself soberly and watchfully. Basil.— "Attend to yourself"; that is, turn the eye of your soul to examine yourself. For many, to use the Lord's word (Matt. vii, 3), notice the splinter that is in their… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:257…ones for he says immediately in what follows why lookest thou at the mote that is in thy brother's eye but the beam that is in thinc own eye… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:1041A…owever, these words of the Gospel were on their tongues: "First cast out, hypocrite, the beam from your eye, and then the speck that is in your brother’s eye" (Matt. VII, 3); and other things akin to these were a… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:205D…is own life, that we may not hear on that day, "Hypocrite, why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?" (Matt. 7:3). For it is the work of hypocrites to k… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:351C…hich he himself has not attained. For it is written: 'Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, and behold the beam is in your own eye?' (Matth. vii, 3, 4), and what follows." 118. (63) A br… Pantaleon the Deacon unknownPG 140:565C…over for the sake of brevity. But the Greek Church, which carries the beam in its eye, which it does not see, but rather the small speck in its brother's eye (Matt. VII, 3)—this very thing that it objects to us… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1377…your own eye or how can you say to your brother 'let me pull out the mote out of your eye ' and behold a beam is in your own eye hypocrite first cast out the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:775…thou to thy brother let me cast the mote out of thy eye and behold a beam is in thy own eye thou hypocrite cast out first the beam out of thy own eye and then… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:861…E on the Discourse on the Narrow Gate and the Lord’s Prayer. 39-40 Discourse on the manner of establishing a good life, and on that text, Narrow is the gate (Matt. 7. 4), etc.; also on the topic of prayer, O… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:727…a or how sayest thou to thy brother brother let me cast out the mote out of thine eye and behold the beam is in thine own eye that is with what face dost thou argue… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:695D…t steal, do you steal? You who say that one should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery (Ibid., v, 21, 22)? Cast out first the beam out of your own eye (Matt. vii, 4), as the Lord said: For with what judgm… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:357A…e,' when there is a log in your own eye? Hypocrite, cast the log out of your own eye first, and then you will see to cast the speck out of your brother's eye" (Matt. vii, 4, 5). For that the holy Trinity is of th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1297…eye but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye or how wilt thou say to thy brother let me pull out the d mote out of thine eye and behold a beam is… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1377…your eye ' and behold a beam is in your own eye hypocrite first cast out the beam out of your own eye and then shall you see clearly to cast out the mote out of… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:825…a hypocrite first cast out the beam out of your own eye and then you shall see clearly to cast out the mote that is… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:775…own eye thou hypocrite cast out first the beam out of thy own eye and then shalt thou see to cast the mote out of thy brother s eye matth vii wherefore thou art inexcusable o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:727…a or how sayest thou to thy brother brother let me cast out the mote out of thine eye and behold the beam is in thine own eye that is with what face dost thou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:783B…your neighbor, Christ will say to you, “Hypocrite, cast the beam out of your own eye first, and then you will see to cast the mote out of your brother’s eye” (Matt. 7:5). Be concerned about your own sins; and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:385…b the beam out of your eye and then you shall see to cast out the mote out of your brother s eye cast out first the beam out of your eye that is show yourself… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1739…are said in the sacred scriptures hyperbolically ii hypocrite cast out first the beam out of thine own eye and then thou shalt see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye i… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1685…more than any individual sin that christ himself said in the gospel hypocrite first cast out the beam out of your own eye and then… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1687…a you shall see to cast out the mote out of your brother s eye and he likened the sin of one's neighbor to a mote but the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1297…of thine eye and behold a beam is in thine own eye thou hypocrite first cast out the beam out of thine own eye and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:735D…rned that saying: “Hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye” (Matt. VII, 5). For the eleven tribes, when they had… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:259…behold the beam is in your eye ver hypocrite cast out first the beam out of thine own eye he named such a one a hypocrite as one who takes to himself the office of a… Anonymous (2nd century) 2nd centuryPG 5:1395C…rd will be apt: Hypocrite, He says, first cast out the beam from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to cast out the speck from your brother’s eye (Matt. 7:5). And truly, if he who imputes these th… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:355…the beam out of your own eye and then you will see to cast out the mote out of your brother s eye ' abba poemen said hunger and sleepiness have not allowed us to see… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:367…by them and persecutions be stirred up gratuitously therefore christ had said give not that which is holy to dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine lest perhaps the swine trample them under their feet… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:431B…m, on the contrary, we must be altogether unlike, and in all things abhorrent of evil, and not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast our pearls before swine (Matt. vii, 6); but in all discipline, knowledge, fea… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:767…warns us with these words do not cast your pearls before d swine lest they trample them under their feet and turn and rend you for when the unbelievers hear the word concerning christ not as… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:753…and even now i am cautious as it is said to cast pearls before swine lest they trample them with their feet and turning rend us for it is difficult to declare the discourses concerning the… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1055…my writing and i still fear as the saying is to cast pearls before swine lest they trample them under their feet and turning rend us yet since christ had said in the scriptures that the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:473…holy to the dogs nor throw your pearls before swine lest perhaps they trample them under their feet and turning tear you asunder therefore if anyone wishes to be a pontiff not so much in name… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:851…give not that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine it is clear that these things were spoken… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:291…about to bestow upon us from the spirit h chapter vii v give not that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine a v ask and it shall be given… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:965A…gold in its use." To which matter, our saving Word also teaches, saying: "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine" (Matt. vii, 6). And likewise: "But the natural man re… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1379…do not therefore give what is holy to the dogs nor cast your pearls before swine lest they trample them with their feet that is with thoughtless reasonings and turning tear you to pieces d creating… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:261C…if they hear and do not act, do not speak further. For the Lord says: "Do not give that which is holy to dogs; neither cast your pearls before swine" (Matt. VII, 6). For Christ calls those who live a sha… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1435C…be mindful of me in your prayers. Lest perhaps someone may carelessly encounter this as a detractor, because it is written: 'Do not cast pearls before swine' [Matth. VII, 6]. I believe in God the Father almighty,… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1193…restored this place from Livineius, who also warns that the saying about gold in his nostrils is from Proverbs xi, 22, and concerning the pearls from Matthew vii, 6. Ibid. C. At vero jam. We have restored these two period… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:401B…the things that are not seen. 6. Let us also look at what follows. Do not give, He says, what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine (Matt. 7. 6). Christ gave this commandment in the n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:817B…y, nor treat yourselves as though you were irrational. For it is written: “Do not cast your pearl before swine, and do not throw what is holy to the dogs” (Matt. 7. 6). But when you hear of swine, do not th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:433B…ndiscriminately to some, and pouring out what was entrusted to them. For do not give, he says, what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine (Matth. 7. 6). Others because of laughter; and there… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:679…are instructed not to offer divine words to all indiscriminately: "Give not," says he, "that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast your pearls before swine" (Matt. 7.6). Although these things were said by Hi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:521D…meful deeds; concerning whom the Lord says through the evangelist: "Do not throw that which is holy to the dogs, and do not cast your pearls before the swine" (Matt. 7.6). Do you see how various man is, and ho… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:725…sin whether great or small just as also that which he says give not that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine for to have both holy things or pearls… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:727…respects the sin of a layman because he is a teacher b give not that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine lest haply they trample them under their feet… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:847C…, not so that they might hear when answering, but that, being hindered, they might not ask: because He had commanded: "Do not give that which is holy to dogs" (Matt. 7:6); and it was not fitting that He should… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:21D…obeying the divine law: "Do not," he says, "give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them with their feet" (Matt. VII, 6). And who is so miserable, one might sa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:985…] by divine law: Do not, he says, give that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet (Matt. 7. 6). Who is this, you ask, who would tramp… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:27D…quis sedens audiat, si animus in segnitie degat? Propterea Christus hortabatur, dicens: Ne detis sancta canibus, neque projiciatis margaritas ante porcos (Matth. 7. 6). Margaritas haec verba vocavit, licet… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:455C…in God, but so that the unbeliever might not perceive what the internal mysteries are: which He also commanded us, that we should not cast pearls before swine (Matt. vii, 6). For if He had revealed these thin… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:143C…: let us hear, we who approach that table unworthily: "Do not," he says, "give the holy things to the dogs, lest at any time they tread them under their feet" (Matt. 7. 6); that is, lest they despise, lest they… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:361…us hear we who approach that table unworthily give not he says that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine lest they trample them under their feet this is lest… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:255D…that holy things may not be set before dogs, nor the truly precious pearl be cast carelessly before the feet of swine and be trodden upon most contumeliously (Matth. VII, 6). Nevertheless, Christ in the Spirit re… Socrates Scholasticus c. 380–c. 450PG 67:703B…s." This passage the interpreter translates very badly. But it should be translated thus: "That passage of the Gospel, 'Do not throw what is holy to the dogs' (Matt. VII, 6), as explained by Xenon, such that the… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:161…saying do not give what is holy to the dogs neither cast your pearls before swine lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and rend you what the various inscriptions of david's psalms… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:165B…n. 130. On the good of hope and God’s promises. 131. That no thanks is given to those who admonish. 132. On that text: “Do not give what is holy to dogs,” etc. Matt. vii, 6 and xv, 29. Above, epist. 31. 133. On t… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1825A…lesson; for it does not advise us to offer the divine oracles to all. "Give not," he says, "that which is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine" (Matt. vii, 6). VERS. 12. "Blessed art thou, O L… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:809…with greater care and to speak in the way of the lord give not that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast your pearls before swine for the possession of what is easily obtained is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:399…not permit them to see the hidden mysteries give not he says that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine and again therefore speak i to them in parables because… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:551D…s disposed, nor lightly to share the holy things with them. "Do not," He says, "give that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine" (Matth. VII, 6). Such laws the Church has concerning r… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1007C…eligion to those not yet baptized, and that, as Christ Himself commands, they should not "cast pearls before swine, nor give that which is holy unto the dogs" [Matt. VII, 6]. This they observed so sacrosanctly th… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:915…, nor to cast pearls before swine. What then? Is this not in conformity with the Gospel and the apostolic spirit? Yet Christ the Lord himself says in Matthew VII, 6: Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearl… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:223C…ngly to restrain them, not otherwise than as the Gospel history teaches, saying: "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; do not throw your pearls before swine" (Matt. vII, 6). For what reason? He adds the cause: "… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1625…states do not give what is holy to the dogs nor cast your pearls before swine lest they trample them with their feet and turning rend you to him be glory forever amen h homily lxvi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:9A…OHN OF DAMASCUS ON SACRED PARALLELS. (CONTINUATION.) LETTER Θ. TITLE I. — On divine instruction. Isa. xxiv, 16. — “My secret for me and mine.” Matth. vii, 6. — “Do not give what is holy to the dog… Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1263A…se who are perishing it is veiled (ibid., 3). Do you see that in those who are perishing it is veiled? For it is not fitting to give what is holy to the dogs (Matt. vii, 6). Then did only the God of the Old Test… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:1137C…Saint Methodius concerning those things which have been created. "That the saying, 'Do not throw what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine' (Matt. VII, 6), designates as pearls the things in th… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:989C…d to this task keep his distance, mindful of the Lord Christ saying in the Gospels: “Do not cast what is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before swine” (Matt. VII, 6); and furthermore, of the great Apostle… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:211…vers do not give what is holy to the dogs nor cast your pearls before swine lest they trample them under their feet and turn and tear you in pieces dogs are the unbelievers swine however… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:13…for it is not the act of a sober mind to give that which is holy unto the dogs nor to cast pearls before swine that which we have seen and heard and declare unto you… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1243…god and consonant with this saying are those words of the lord give not that which is holy to dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine c vers if i forget thee o jerusalem let… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:737…b another commandment is give not that which is holy unto the dogs he who has been initiated in understanding through the method of watchfulness into the mysteries… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:267…to hide the mystery of a king and as the lord commanded give not that which is holy unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine for it is not permitted to parade the… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:401B…45, chrysitidi gē. Theodoret, lib. IV De Providentia. Page 628, vers. 15, l. synkalypesthai. Vers. 44, Gala. I Cor. III, 2. Vers. 6, a fin. ta hagia. Matth. VII, 6. Page 629, vers. 8, "That which is acqu… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1543A…ve from these that another God is to be sought above the Creator. But every question. He refutes what they importunately urged: Seek, and you shall find ⟦ Matth. VII, 7; Luc. XI, 9⟧; so as to persuade [other… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:33…success for to him who knocks it says it shall be opened ask and it shall be given you for the violent who take the kingdom by force are said to do so not by contentious… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:559…conversely the barbarian philosophy casting out all strife said seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you ask and it shall be given to you b reason therefore which is developed… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:613C…heir own. For God does not compel (for force is hostile to God), but he provides for those who seek, and grants to those who ask, and opens to those who knock ⟦Matth. vii, 7; Luc. xi, 9⟧. If you wish, therefore—if… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:91…is also most necessary exhorting to this the savior said not only knock and it shall be opened to you and seek and you shall find but also ask and it shall be given to you… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1251…needs b and it is added then and i say to you ask and it shall be given to you and the rest furthermore it is a further encouragement through the words not everyone accepts this… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:291…unto the dogs neither cast ye your pearls before swine a v ask and it shall be given you seek and ye shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you that the disciples might… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:939C…by desires, Origen replies that no excuse is left for men of this kind, because that gift is obtained by prayers, as Christ says: “Ask, and you shall receive” (Matt. VII, 7). But he declares that prayers themselv… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:227…to those who inquire with commitment he who said seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you provides the true knowledge of the things sought his covenant taken in a general… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:913…the lord performed through him for he is the one who says ask and it shall be given to you for most of those who were suffering when he would not open the door merely slept… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1185…heart have mercy on me and send it as you have said ask and it shall be given you i understood that i walk in sins and repenting i fled to your sufferings even unto death… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:783C…ek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds: and to him who knocks it shall be opened (Matth. vii, 7, 8), etc. And he spoke also a parable t… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1415…strength since he himself has exhorted us to ask and has said ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for everyone who… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1255A…arers: The kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21); and that everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened (Matt. 7:7-8). Thus the receiving of what is desired… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:107…OF THE SAME GREGORY, BISHOP OF NYSSA, ON THE PYTHONESS: A LETTER TO BISHOP THEODOSIUS He who said to his own disciples, Seek and ye shall find (Matt. 7:7), will certainly grant also the power o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1107D…being persuaded." O. "to those being persuaded." Below A. "those loving." L. 28. "Wonderful." A. "painful." L. 56. "Threatening." [missing l. 46] P. "cast," as Matt. vii, 7. Col. 403, l. 2. "To overlook." A. "th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:775C…s possible that those who ask temperance, justice, meekness, and kindness from God should not obtain their request. Ask, He says, and it shall be given to you (Matt. 7:7), etc. For everyone who asks receives,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:641…ll find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For everyone that asketh receiveth, and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened (Matt. 7:7-8). And seek the kingdom of God, and his… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:653…reap the benefit for those who seek will be unconquerable and invincible ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for everyone who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:729…the one who receives it h homily xviii from chapter vii h ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you it is difficult… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:731…carnal but a spiritual knowledge and this is what he says a knock and it shall be opened unto you for he knocks at god who performs good works before god through prayer fasting and almsgiving… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:803…ek, and you will find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened (Matt. 7. 7, 8). But the will ought to precede, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:311…paul commanded one to know how one ought to answer each person ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for because he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:497…thousands of disciples to me, bearing me, and asking of me propitiation for the world. For I said: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find (Matth. 7, 7). To him be glory and power, now and al… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:683B…ll the One who is present, so that while you are seeking and calling, I may embrace my Redeemer. Persevere in seeking Him who said: "Seek, and you shall find" (Matt. 7:7). Do not pass by, searching simply, if… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:151B…to be alien to pride; for he did not wear splendid clothing. Thus was he eager to learn and attentive to the words, because that saying, He who seeks, finds (Matt. VII, 7), was fulfilled in him. And he asked, h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:391…end diligently to the reading, you will need nothing else; for true is that saying of Christ: Seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you (Matt. 7:7). But because most of those who are gat… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:797B…: 'How long do you take away our soul?' even though you said, 'Ask, and it shall be given you; knock, and it shall be opened to you; seek, and you shall find' (Matt. 7:7)? You have read the Scripture, but you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:505…rest to the reasoning how then does christ say seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you and search the scriptures for in them you think you have eternal life there… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:157D…ve you never traveled abroad for money? Do you not investigate everything? When you find it, do you not then take heart? "Seek," He says, "and you shall find" (Matt. 7. 7). For things sought require much care,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:927D…, O Thomas, in this desire, persevere studiously, so that as you see, I may be firmer in spirit; persevere by seeking Him who said, 'Seek, and you shall find' (Matt. 7:7); do not pass on lightly in your search… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:145…says christ and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you cyr we must therefore proceed to investigate things that can bring benefit and let… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:797B…h says: "For it is a great thing for you to call my servant" (Isa. 40). XLII. Somewhere the Lord says, "The Father will give good things to those asking Him" (Matt. 7:7); elsewhere again, "The Holy Spirit, to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:815…for ever an evangelical promise c for seek he says and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you and see therefore he says that he has chosen you to build him a… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1709…it will be unconquerable and invincible the lord himself legislating this promised ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for everyone who… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:173…h fidem adhibentes illi qui dixit d trusting in him who said ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for everyone who… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:79…understanding of the apostolic doctrine for he will surely give who said ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you with whom to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:273…bring forward d a good intention of mind for ask he says and it shall be given you seek and you shall find having answered these things to the questions of the corinthians and having legislated… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:691…to confess them to be patterns and shadows of heavenly things (Hebr. VIII, 5). But Christ says: "Seek, and you shall find. For everyone that seeketh, findeth" (Matth. VII, 7). Let no one, therefore, refuse with th… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1207…you this is an evangelical exhortation for seek he says and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you b ver and the pattern of all that was in the spirit with him… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2339…he who asks makes petitions pleasing to god for ask he says and it shall be given you seek and ye shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you when therefore the confession was… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1759…in heaven hallowed be thy name and so forth and he adds ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you and he infers… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1855…timeless son and word of thee the father our lord jesus christ ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for everyone who… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:141…will not be disappointed for he who promised is not a liar ask and it shall be given to you knock and it shall be opened to you c h question xix al xviii h how… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:381…fountain of wisdom and goodness welcoming us with kindly promises exhorted us ask and it shall be given to you knock and it shall be opened having confidence in this declaration of substantial truth we have… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1371…sinned in any way as a man for it is written 'ask and it shall be given you seek and you will find knock and it will be opened to you ' but as he said… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:335…to the knowledge of them for he who said seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you cannot lie accordingly we shall learn the mysteries of the epistles of the blessed… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:15…pen? How shall we believe concerning things to come?" Thus, the "question" casts out faith. How then did the Lord say, "Seek, and you shall find"? ⟦ Matth. VII, 7. ⟧ And again, "Search the Scriptures"? ⟦ Joan. V, 39. ⟧ Co… Alexius I Comnenus 1048–1118PG 127:953…because he has obeyed the lord's command for the lord himself said ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for everyone who… Nicephorus Choumnos c. 1255–1327PG 140:1457…spoken nevertheless since these also are calls from god seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened we too approach seeking to find and we knock first at the mind so that we… Gregory III Mammas, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1459PG 160:113C…self at first sight, he, having reverted to Jewish and old-wives’ fables, will be found completely destitute of thoughts worthy of God. Therefore, that which— 1 Matt. vii, 7; Matt. vii, 8. 2 Ps. xxx, 24. 3 (Not e… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1163…for he himself says ask and you shall receive seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you b if therefore we wish to ask and seek or knock let us learn… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:41…ears and not hear the divine voice which cries out each day ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened to you for everyone who… AnonymousPG 106:1195…things which she was offering h chapter xi h vers seek and knock and it shall be opened unto you and go in the night to a friend to receive something he expresses by this his… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1803D…im. And thus it will be demonstrated by these things, which to some came as a question, in what way it may be true what was said: "Everyone who asks receives" (Matt. VII, 8), while this general proposition, "ever… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:641…shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you for everyone that asketh receiveth and he that seeketh findeth and to him that knocketh it shall be opened matt and seek the kingdom of god… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:731…and worthily partake of holy things and hear the secret mysteries d to him that knocketh it shall be opened because he had said ask seek knock lest perhaps some of the sinners should hear and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:123D…toilsome labor has something of profit, according to the proverb (Prov. 14:23). But Christ hinted at something greater when He said, He that seeketh findeth (Matt. 7:8). Whence, after the others wondered, ho… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:781…him seek for everyone that seeketh findeth and he that asketh receiveth and to him that knocketh it shall be opened knock at the door of repentance with thy unspeakable groanings do not fear it this… Mark the Deacon fl. c. 420PG 65:1241D…mer way of life. The holy Church opened its doors to all. For it remembers the Scripture, which says: "Knock and it shall be opened; and he that seeks, finds" (Matt. vii, 8). And again: "Whether by pretext, or in… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:447…at hand and again knock and it shall be opened to you for every one that asketh receiveth and he that seeketh findeth and to him that knocketh it shall be opened after these god wishing… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:677B…remaining for those who love you, O Lord. For you said, O Lord, that "He who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened" (Matt. VII, 8). Furthermore, brother, continue to ask… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:799B…le, the Lord says: "Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God"—that is, to you who seek to learn. "For every one that asketh receiveth" (Matt. vii, 8). But to the rest, who are unworthy of… Gregory III Mammas, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1459PG 160:113C…ght, he, having reverted to Jewish and old-wives’ fables, will be found completely destitute of thoughts worthy of God. Therefore, that which— 1 Matt. vii, 7; Matt. vii, 8. 2 Ps. xxx, 24. 3 (Not expressly cited… Pseudo-Justin Martyr 2nd-4th c. (uncertainPG 6:1255…attain the discovery of it the lord himself bears witness saying everyone that asketh receiveth and he that seeketh findeth and to him that knocketh it shall be opened h question v h if in the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:291…for in this way he says the scriptures are opened b v what man is there of you whom if his son ask bread will he give him a stone v or if he ask a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1111…age he had also edited, μὴ καὶ οὕτω μέλλη, « that they might not thus be saved. » But in this place μὴ is an interrogative, not a negation, as in Matthew vii, 9: Μὴ λίθον ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ; « Will he give him a stone? » C… Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:147…scriptures say he said which of you if his son asks for bread will he give him a stone or if he asks for a fish will he give him a snake therefore if you being… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:741…and teaching what is better through such a saying for he says what man is there of you whom if his son ask a fish will he give him a serpent or if he shall ask… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:315CLatin…um serpentem dabit ei? Si autem vos, cum sitis mali, scitis bona dona dare filiis vestris: multo magis Pater vester qui est in cœlis, dabit bona petentibus se (Matth. VII, 9-11). Vides quanta sit ejus bonitas, cum no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:311…he says is a father to whom if a son asks for bread will he give him a stone among men indeed if you do this frequently you seem annoying and burdensome but before god if… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129D…e then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?" (Matt. 7:9, 10, 11). And again hear Him saying els… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:697…what man is there among you who if his son asks for bread will he give him a stone it is as if he said by an image or an evident example taken from those among… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:857…be opened or what father among you if his son asks for bread will he give him a stone or if he asks for a fish will he instead of a fish give him a serpent… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:291…if his son ask bread will he give him a stone v or if he ask a fish will he give him a serpent see then if knowledge is the nourishment without which it is not… Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:147…bread will he give him a stone or if he asks for a fish will he give him a snake therefore if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:741…he says what man is there of you whom if his son ask a fish will he give him a serpent or if he shall ask an egg will he offer him a scorpion and later… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:367…for bread will give him a stone or if he asks for a fish will he give him a serpent a fathers do not provoke your children to wrath lest they become discouraged he set down… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:835…for bread will give him a stone or if he asks for a fish will he give him a serpent d and by way of comparison showing the excellence of the divine goodness he adds saying… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:211…for bread will give him a stone or if he asks for a fish will he give him a serpent he instructs d here that one must ask vehemently and ask for useful things for you… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:645…the lord commands daily to forgive those brothers who repent if we being evil know how to give good gifts how much more is the father of mercies the good father of all consolation who is… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1881…for an egg will you give him a scorpion if then you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children and so on since b he declared bread and an egg and a… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1011B…If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him (Matth. VII, 11)? But Luke, in relating it in the same… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1141…itself indeed matthew the evangelist says that the lord said if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give good… Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:147…for a fish will he give him a snake therefore if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your heavenly father give good things to those who… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:819…for he who seeks finds for if he says you being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children a how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:531…in him the one wrote how much more shall the father from heaven give good things to them that ask him c and the other how much more shall the father from heaven give the holy… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1583…the goodness of men with the divine kindness saying if therefore you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children but it is written do good o lord to the good and if… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:739…him a serpent or instead of an egg a scorpion if you then being evil know how to give good gifts how much more the father refut from this passage the superstitious and affected religion of… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:741…an egg will he offer him a scorpion and later he says if ye then being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children how much more shall your heavenly father if therefore he… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:49…last and best of words is above the beginning and if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children where d indeed there is here also the most suitable opportunity to mention… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:437A…If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him? (Matt. 7:11). By this He reveals nothing other than… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:775…asks for a fish will hand him a serpent if then you being evil know how to give good things to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give the holy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:489…for a fish will he not give him a serpent if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall your father who is in heaven give good… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:49C…small profit. For if you, he says, know how to give good gifts to your children, much more our God, who knows how to give, and when to give, and what to give (cf. Matth. VII, 11). For Paul also asked, and did not rece… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:315…he asks for a fish will hand him a serpent if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give good… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:733…asking he would not be a father but an enemy if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give the good… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:313…to such a degree as goodness surpasses this wickedness for if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more your father who is in heaven these things he said… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:603…young man thus also above he called men evil saying if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children for even there he called them evil not condemning the nature of all… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:349D…s" (Is. 55:9); and again: "If you," he says, "being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give to you?" (Matt. 7:11). But these are excuses and pretexts. L… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129…whom if his son ask bread will he give him a stone if ye then being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children how much more shall your father which is in heaven… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:539D…way, you will obtain your prayer. For if, he says, "you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 7:11)! He calls doubt "disputing" here. Like… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:835…showing the excellence of the divine goodness he adds saying if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give good… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:471…of wickedness for the son of god himself called us evil saying if ye then being evil know how to give good gifts unto your children how much more shall your father which is in heaven… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:639…over us christ himself will make manifest to you saying if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall your heavenly father give good things to those… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:385…things through this good legislation he added another command saying if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall your heavenly father give good things to those… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:839…words if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your heavenly father give good things to those… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:799…things to the just but to sinners for if you he says being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your heavenly father give good things to those who… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:531…were to venomous beasts to whom it is said if you therefore being evil know how to give good gifts to your children he became a serpent and not without reason is it handed down because… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1759…and it shall be opened to you and he infers if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall the heavenly father give the holy spirit to… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1855…to him who knocks it shall be opened and again if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:393D…5. "If you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him?" Matth. vii, 11.… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:93B…," He says, "no reward from your Father who is in heaven (Matt. vi, 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… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:433…who suppose him not to be good he d rebutted if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give good… Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus 905–959PG 112:75…und.) Ως οἶδ’ ἐν ὀργῇ πάντα γίνεσθαι κακά. (How it knows that in anger all things become evil.) οὐκ οἴδατε διδόναι (you do not know how to give). Matt. vii, 11. Tactica – Taxes (Arrangements), a collection of tacti… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:447…to him and will make our abode with him and if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give the good… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:405…him not to be good he rebuked them saying if d you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall your heavenly father give good things to those… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:407…to bestow good gifts how much more shall a your heavenly father give good things to them that ask him to those who thought he was desirous of sacrifices he expressly declared mercy is required by… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:211…so you also seek spiritual things not carnal ones vers if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give good… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:857…asks for an egg will he give him a scorpion if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will the heavenly father give the holy spirit to… John Bekkos, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1225-1297PG 141:525…even with very little labor the lord himself saying if then you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give good things… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:783…god and again in the same matthew homily if you he says being evil know how to give good gifts to your children even there he called them evil not because he condemned all human nature… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:947A…d said: If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give good things to those who ask Him? [Matt. vii, 11]. Do you hear, if you have ears? That t… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:185…seek to kill me this abraham did not do and if you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall your heavenly father give good things to those… John of Carpathus fl. 7th centuryPG 85:1845…not to the righteous but to sinners for if you he says being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your father who is in heaven give the holy… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:473…not do to another and the lord says all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them in like manner by both of these commandments by the one malice… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1007…away thy goods do not ask them back and as ye wish that men should do to you do ye to them that ye may not be saddened as if unwilling to be defrauded but as… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:665…very start and an exhortation for life including everything as you wish that men should do to you do d you also to them… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:211…he does not obey the commandment which says all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them it is not the ear that hears evil that is the work… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:551…he himself is the saved remnant all things he says whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them for this is the law and the prophets you see in this… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1781…savior moving toward this natural affection b says all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them when he says that the commandment is old he does not show… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:403A…ore the other commands altogether, and one may see them broken by everyone. For when Christ said: Whatever you wish that men should do to you, do also to them (Matt. VII, 12), and we have been ordered to enter thr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:139D…onscience from the beginning—after those many beatitudes, was saying thus: "All things whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them" (Matth. VII, 12). He does not need prolix laws, nor var… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:61D…e terms of the Church, or rather, of the inheritance? They have nothing burdensome. What you want, He says, that men should do to you, do you also to them (Matt. 7:12). Do you see how He introduced nothing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:733…good things to them that ask him all things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them above for the sake of sanctifying prayer he commanded that they should… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:835B…ther two: "Whatever you do not want to be done to you, do not do to others" (Tob. 4:16). Likewise: "Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them" (Matt. 7:12). Some, however, explain that these two… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:19C…love of God and of one's neighbor; at another time saying, "Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do also to them; for this is the law and the prophets" (Matt. 7:12). Which are all easy to grasp and learn… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:313…is more righteous then also the accolade before the rewards is greatest for this is the law and the prophets whence it is manifest that virtue is inherent in us according to nature and that we… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:983B…at in two commandments the whole law and the prophets depend—that is, in love of God and neighbor: Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them (Matt. 7:12). For this is the law and the prophets… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:983B…ts depend—that is, in love of God and neighbor: Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them (Matt. 7:12). For this is the law and the prophets (Matt. 7:12). These are certainly sentences of trut… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:413B…t times he says: In these two commandments hang the law and the prophets (Matt. 22:40); at times, Whatever you wish that men should do to you, do also to them (Matt. 7:12); this is the law and the prophets; and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:219D…hat novelty which is against nature. Thus also Christ, proving this very thing, said: "Whatsoever you wish that men should do to you, do you also to them" (Matt. 7:12); signifying that He brings in nothing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:521D…raising him up with our speech, so that we ourselves may obtain the same both from God and from men. "For whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them" (Matt. 7:12). This law contains nothing burdensome,… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1025…want men to do to you do you also to them likewise for this is the law and the prophets in the manner that you have done so shall it be for you how often then… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:519…in every single human being and therefore he says whatever you wish that men should do to you do you also to them likewise for if one should choose to do to others also those things… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:167…burnt offerings for what did the savior say therefore whatever you wish that men should do to you do you also to them likewise and he holds not the lowest place before god who practices charity… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:597…may behave toward enemies as he does toward friends as you wish that men should do to you do you also to them likewise b it was likely that the holy apostles might think these things… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:75…introduced by way of exhortation and counsel saying everything that you wish that men should do to you do also to them and so on they left nothing undone for as though they were no longer… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:155…of virtue which everyone possesses in himself all things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them the cause of all evils and dissenting opinions is ambition not only… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1151…boundary of virtue for so it says all things that you wish that men should do to you do you also to them for this is the law and the prophets what are the platonic dialogues… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1343…said and showing that he had encompassed all things concisely he said for this is the law and the prophets let this therefore be the rule for all honorable deeds that what we ask to be… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1745…single and most brief compendium of divine institution all things that you would that men should do to you do also to them iv… Gennadius I of Constantinople Patriarch 458-471, d. 471PG 85:1685…savior whatever you wish that men would do to you do also to them for this is the law and the prophets b verse if then i do what i will not i consent to the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1785…to others for he does not behave according to what is said all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you do ye even so to them h chapter xxi h ver the wise… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2033…remnant that is being saved all things he says whatsoever you wish that men should do to you according to these do also to them for this is the law and the prophets you see in… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1351…himself by others and teaching this the lord says whatever you wish that men should do to you do you also likewise to them he says that the work of the natural law is to provide… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1197…by others you may not inherit hell all things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them for this is the law and the prophets photius this law he… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:111…and ordaining peace and justice among men he said whatever you desire that men should do to you do you also do to them as he was about to commend this admonition and legislation of his… Moses bar Kepha c. 813-903PG 111:531…of this kind is that saying of the lord as you wish that men should do to you do you also to them b but the particular law is such as that which god prescribed to… Nicetas David of Paphlagonia fl. c. 880-920sPG 38:827A…ve them be to thee; and this is equal to the evangelical precept which says: "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them" (Matt. VII, 12). And it is logical to add to this… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:209…and presbyters whom timothy was about to ordain through many witnesses that is the law and the prophets oecum for indeed as i judge he is giving these instructions to him concerning the bishops and presbyters… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:659…did he command this in those words when he said as you would that men should do to you do you also to them if therefore we desire that our neighbors should be truly and sincerely… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…morrow for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you do ye even so to them enter ye in at the strait gate… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:145…admonishes be ye b prudent as serpents justice when he teaches as ye would that men should do to you do ye also to them likewise and temperance when he declares whosoever looketh on a woman… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:213…a ver therefore all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them for this is the law and the prophets he shows a short… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:43…where did he command this namely where he said as you wish that men should do to you do you also likewise to them if therefore it is agreeable to us that others should be disposed… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:263B…succinctly, setting forth a matter that is both easy and most just, saying that "All things, whatever you might wish that men do to you, do you also to them" (Mt. VII, 12). And do these things to them in su… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:927…chapter again seek the interpretation of this all things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them vers and if you love love there also you will find this… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1223…peace and justice among men wherefore he says all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you do you also to them this commandment of his he seals with the dignity of the law… Isaac the Great, Catholicos of Armenia fl. c. 1145PG 132:1035…and forgive and it shall be forgiven you and whatever you wish that men should do to you do also to them likewise because of this the thunder of theology says his commandments are not grievous… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:303…by his own affairs just as the lord says as you wish that men should do to you do you also to them likewise for if it seems very burdensome and intolerable to you that your… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:1145…gospel also contains the most natural and appropriate commandment whatever you wish that men should do to you do you also to them likewise with this one commandment alone nothing else is necessary regarding one's neighbor… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:875…you in the resurrection of the just luke vi as you wish that men should do to you do you also to them likewise apost he who does good is of god but he who does… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1645…is never read that christ said and many are seduced by this for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and many enter through it but few are they who… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:351…apostles and sound doctrine have streets in proportion clearly to that saying wide is the gate and broad the way that leadeth to destruction and many are they that enter through it v and it came… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:429…for those wishing to walk into the kingdom, He commands them to do so through the narrow way, as if it were not possible to arrive there from any other place (Matt. 7:13). Thus afflictions and trials and the p… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1047…he Gospel and saying: "Enter by the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter through it" (Matt. 7:13). When you hear "wide gate" and "broad… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:607C…leasant things of this life, as well as the grave and troublesome, are passing away. For even if the gate is narrow and the way constricted, it is still a way (Matt. VII, 13, 14); for I shall recall to your memory… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:607C…gainst us enjoying their own cities, and being honored, and attended by guards, sing this word: Wide is the gate and broad the way that leads to destruction (Matt. VII, 13), and for this very reason lament and w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:595B…surrounded by so many thousands, when they saw the many, realized that the way that leads to perdition is broad and spacious, and "many there are who find it" (Matt. vii, 13); but when they turned their eyes again… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:313…impossible ever to take refuge in ignorance enter in through the narrow gate for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and many are they who enter through it for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:203B…t man should come through affliction. For it is the sentence of Christ that the broad and wide way leads to destruction, but the narrow and strait one to life (Matt. 7:13). If, therefore, it is allowed to come… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:37…unto life and few there are that find it broad and spacious is the way that leadeth to destruction and many there are that enter through it matt vii it is a discourse of consternation it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:43A…dom and relaxation finds himself reaching the chambers of death; this is the path of which the Lord said: "Wide and broad is the path that leads to perdition" (Matt. VII, 13). XI: Discourse of Saint John Chry… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:775…he had admonished this same thing elsewhere saying enter through the narrow gate for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and many are those who enter through it but… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:777A…kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force" (Matth. XI, 12). But "wide is the gate and broad the way that leads many to destruction" (Matth. VII, 13). And what should be understood as its… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:825B…eads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. But the gate is narrow and the road is constricted that leads to life, and few are those who find it" (Matt. VII, 13, 14). For it is not for just any of the… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1721…gnashing of teeth for many are called but few are chosen c for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and many are those who enter through it and concerning… Andrew of Caesarea fl. late 6th–early 7th c.PG 106:287…in the future age but the greater part for broad he says is the way that leadeth to destruction these things signify rather the plagues that occur before the consummation and that the hail signifies that… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1013B…istant, but is always present, how is it not something monstrous and terrible? SERMON LXX That vice is easy, but virtue is not easily acquired. Matt. vii, 13. — Enter by the narrow gate; for the ga… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:227C…the land of the living.» Isa. 35:10. — «Everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall gain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.» Matth. 7:13, 14. — «Enter by the narrow gate, for t… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:457B…way enter into it except through the narrow gate of tribulations and temptations, the divine Scripture rightly commands: "Strive to enter by the narrow gate" ⟦Matth. VII, 13⟧. And again: "In your patience you shal… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…that men should do to you do ye even so to them enter ye in at the strait gate for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction and many there… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:213…the natural law also enjoins upon us enter in at the narrow gate for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and many are they who enter through it he… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:737…us in their councils may be detected another commandment of christ is enter ye in at the strait gate etc for if the righteous scarcely be saved as the divine scripture has declared where shall the… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:1065…this the false prophet agrees with the primal truth who says wide is the way that leadeth to destruction and many there are who go in thereat a it is therefore manifest from what has been… AnonymousPG 106:1369…as the lord also declared saying for wide and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction and many there are who find it but narrow is the gate and straitened the… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:979…and virtue difficult to acquire h matth vii enter by the narrow gate for wide is the gate and broad the way that leads to destruction hebr xii every discipline indeed for the present seems not… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:209B…with sweat. For it is just that labor should precede not only food, but much more also knowledge, for those who are being led through the “narrow and strait” [Matt. VII, 14] way—which is truly the Lord’s way—to e… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:1129…who are in it for narrow and strait is the way that leadeth unto life and few there be that find it those who behold such a dispensation exclaim wisdom is better than strength meaning the… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:91C…teous to be afflicted; wherefore the Savior says: "In the world you shall have distress (John xvi, 33); and narrow and strait is the way that leadeth to life" (Matt. vii, 14). VERS. 2-4. Lord, why are they multi… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:745…how it is said d narrow and strait is the way that leadeth unto life and few there be that find it he himself therefore the first to have walked this narrow and strait way was… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:329C…is about to judge us at that time. What then does He say? "Narrow is the gate, and straitened is the way, that leads unto life, and few are they that find it" (Matt. 7. 14). And if those who find it are few, so… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:453B…and are to rest there? And who is this? For I am persuaded by the word of Christ alone, the one who says, "Narrow and strait is the way that leadeth to life" (Matt. 7: 14); and that it is impossible to walk in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:999C…ttain the heavens. Christ Himself also declared this, speaking in this manner: "Narrow and strait is the way that leads to life, and few are they who find it" (Matt. 7. 14). How the way of the Lord is both roug… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:745…e my breastplate of justice, I have the belt of truth: for I am not merely a wayfarer, but also a soldier. The way that leads to life is narrow and straight (Matt. 7:14). See, therefore, how Paul deals with t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:595B…e only three, they supported and strengthened one another. For they knew that the way is narrow and confined that leads to life, and few there are who find it (Matt. vii, 14). They remembered the patriarch Abraham… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:429B…ou hear "yoke," for it is easy indeed; and do not fear when I say "burden," for it is light. And as he said above: Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way (Matt. 7. 14)? Certainly, if you are slothful, if yo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:751B…nd compel your mind to this work even unto death; for this work requires much violence, because "Narrow is the gate and strait is the way which leads to life" (Matt. 7:14), and the violent enter into it.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:495D…e, and you will have treasure in heaven (Matt. XIX, 21). Let us consider what has been said by us. Narrow, he says, and strait is the way, which leads to life (Matt. VII, 14). Who, therefore, travels the narrow wa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:293B…but be of good cheer" (John 16:33); and again, "You will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice" (John 16:20); and again, "Strait and narrow is the way" (Matt. 7:14). Do you see everywhere affliction bein… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:453B…life, gaping and poured out, how do we expect to walk the narrow path? He did not say simply that it is narrow, but with exclamation: "How narrow is the way" (Matt. 7. 14)—that is, very narrow. This is what we… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:205CLatin…Cur haec dico? Christus quoque hoc dixit: In mundo afflictionem habebitis; et rursus, Vos plorabitis et lugebitis: mundus autem gaudebit (Joan. 16. 33. 20. et Matth. 7. 14). Via que ducit ad vitam, arcta semper… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:871C…ns, gaping and poured out, how do we expect to walk the narrow way? It did not say simply that it is narrow, but with admiration: How narrow is the path (Matt. 7:14)! That is, very narrow. We do this also… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:923C…t. IV, 18) And if "through many tribulations the kingdom of heaven is given as a lot to the worthy" (Acts XIV, 21), and "narrow and strait is the way of life" (Matt. VII, 14): how shall I, given over to passions a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:37D…which leadeth unto life, and few there are that find it. Broad and spacious is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are that enter through it" (Matt. VII, 14, 13). It is a discourse of consternatio… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1393A…eest. [Πάσα πρᾶξις καὶ θαυματουργία Χριστοῦ. In adorationem crucis. Spuria et omissa.] Πάσης μὲν θεοπνεύστου Γραφῆς. De instituenda secundum Deum vita, et in Matth. vii, 14: Angusta est porta, et Dominicæ Oration… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:147…after another clix to the same narrow is the gate and strait is the way which leadeth unto life and few there be that find it if therefore those who find it are few much fewer… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:773…peace according to god and praiseworthy righteousness thus also the lord said strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life b vers wherefore lift up the hands which hang down and… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1301…omes, that whosoever kills you will think that he does a service to God" (Joan. XVI, 2). And: "Narrow is the gate, and straight is the way that leads to life" (Matth. VII, 14). And: "When they persecute you in this… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:145…being the gospel many indeed are called but few are chosen and strait is the gate and narrow is the way xxxiv on the dialogue against the manichaeans that the dialogue against the manichaeans published often… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1081C…saying: Many are called, but few are chosen (Matt. xx, 16)? And again: Strait and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it (Matt. vii, 14)? Who, then, of sound mind would not wi… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:349C…(John 1:51), and with bright manifestations of joy, they are eager to greet you as the bride of Christ. “Walk, therefore, upon the compressed and narrow way (Matt. 7:14), knocking without remission at the gat… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:13A…o are insulted for Christ; and once and simply, the way that leads to life is narrow and afflicted, but wide and spacious is the way that leads to destruction (Matth. vii, 14). There is, then, no escaping without t… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…that leadeth to destruction and many there be which go in thereat because strait is the gate and narrow is the way c which leadeth unto life and few there be that find it not every… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:619…as many as possible to himself although the lord says that strait and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life but broad and wide is that which leadeth to perdition and in truth this applies… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:77B…the broad way that leads to perdition. Therefore she says that she did not find him: “For narrow is the gate, and straitened is the way, that leads unto life” (Matt. vii, 14). LXXIV. Ver. 3. “The watchmen that go… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1211A…ood. For this reason our Savior taught us to be vigilant, saying: “Strait is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to life; and few there are who find it” (Matt. VII, 14). XVII. Attend therefore to yourself,… AnonymousPG 111:445C…holy matter, I mean the monks. For they were returning; but at least for the time being, of those who are first introduced, which custom is pleased to call— ⟦ Matt. vii, 14.⟧ Notes of Fr. Combefis (3)… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:549…said many shall come in my name outwardly clothed in sheep's skins but inwardly they are ravening wolves and there shall be schisms and heresies and beware of false prophets who shall come to you outwardly… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:749…is not said to me of such a wolf beware of them which come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves c he spoke significantly saying but inwardly they are ravening wolves… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:101…dragon is inside such are also the rest of his disciples who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravening wolves v who can enter into the fold of his chest do you see… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1497B…around long distances, the day might close into night 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… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:1139…prophets and ravening wolves in these words beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves you shall know them by their fruits accordingly an order having been… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1253…h athanasius of alexandria on false prophets h b the lord said beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves ye shall know them by their fruits… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1379…on false prophets h the lord said beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves you will know them by their fruits… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1471C…arning us in this, says: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will know them (Matth. VII, 15, 16). Therefore, carrying out before al… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1503B…wheat, and places a snare beneath it. And I think the Lord says concerning this: "Who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matth. VII, 15). 28. What then shall we do regarding… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:941C…kedness which hides in the pretense of duty. The Lord called men of this kind ravenous wolves, who feign themselves to be gentle sheep in their clothing (Matt. vii, 15). Flee, therefore, such variety of char… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1121…done by a man it would not appear wicked c luke they come to you in sheep's clothing but within they are ravening wolves the wolf is an image of the rapacious one st john chrysostom… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:689B…l to you other than that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed" (Galat. 1, 8); so that, keeping also that commandment, "Beware of false prophets" (Matth. 7, 15); and that, "Withdraw yourselves from e… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:745B…ather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit, and so forth (Matt. vii, 15-17). LUKE. And their scribes and Pharisees… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:747A…re. Caput I. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits (Matt. VII, 15, 16).... By this shall all men know tha… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:847B…II MATTHEW. Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them (Matt. VII, 15, 16)... Be followers of me, brethren, a… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:819B…cs, from whom defilement has gone out into all the earth (Jerem. XXIII, 15). Where the shepherd is, there follow as sheep. For many wolves, clad in sheepskins (Matth. VII, 15), take captive through evil pleasure th… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:859…rather those of whom the lord spoke beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves for by comparing what is said by them with what is truly contained… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:523…us as a light as he said beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves you will know them by their fruits are grapes gathered from thorns or… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1073A…ion to you: Beware, He says, of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves; by their fruits you shall know them (Matth. 7:15). For everywhere a feigned appearance i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1083A…ersona, unless it assumes the persona of virtue. Therefore the Savior said: "They will come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves" (Matt. 7:15). But let us return to the subject. 2.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:65D…Therefore Christ also, whenever they would arrive, commanded us to be sober. For they come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves (Matt. 7.15). But I, in the multitude of your merc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:735…says beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves what is sheep s clothing manifestly the appearance of simulated religion simulated alms is sheep s clothing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:737…of the gentiles and jews for that reason he added saying who come to you in sheep's clothing although he also predicts this regarding the judaic false apostles and prophets nevertheless regarding those judaic ones who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:783A…d to the matter; but in regard to the appearance, they also cast them out, as the Lord witnesses in the Gospel. For when he had said, Beware of false prophets (Matt. 7.15): he subsequently added, Many will say… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:315…beware of false prophets they will come to you in sheep s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves behold with the dogs and the swine another genus of snares far more dangerous than that for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:555D…d to yourselves from false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves; but by their fruits you shall know them (Matth. VII, 15, 16); that is, by their discourses, by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:561…nor reader nor whoever it may be who speaks perverse things who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves who have a form of godliness but have denied its power ibid you… Mark the Deacon fl. c. 420PG 65:1247A…much more so on the part of Julia. Their attire, however, was humble, and their manners modest—what is called "outwardly sheep, but inwardly ravening wolves" (Matt. VII, 15) and venomous creatures. For they say a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:537B…icious and grave, of whom I suppose Christ Himself also foretold: "Beware of them that come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matt. vii, 15). CYR. Rightly, therefore, does the la… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:953…ame of goodness, although he is not good in truth. Whence Christ says: "Beware of those who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves" (Matt. vii, 15). Such a one is pious and religious in… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:603…again elsewhere beware of those who come to you in sheep s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves behold d christ commands again that they are to be recognized not by their clothing but by… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1019…our safety and salvation with this commandment saying beware of those who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves and again see that no man deceive you for many… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:865…n of these people might be called a wolf, when the Lord says: Beware of those who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves (Matt. VII, 15). Those who eat of the flesh of the peace or salutary o… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1037…the lord your god by evangelical doctrine saying beware of those who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves vers rise up before a gray head and honor the person of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:399…another time commanding them to be on their guard adding many will come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravenous wolves then he teaches how it is necessary to discern the difference between… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:725B…Let this and that be applied here: "My sheep hear my voice" (Joan. x, 27). And this can be adapted here: "Ravenous wolves, who walk about in sheep's clothing" (Matth. vii, 15). Therefore, every prudent man is prepa… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:953…lord securing us against them said beware of false prophets who will come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravenous wolves for as long as the d… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:497…ways of these very people and warning the faithful against them proclaimed beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves ye shall know them by their fruits… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1361A…ing of a man, and the step of his foot, and the laughter of his teeth, will declare what is about him." Matth. xii, 33. — "For the tree is known by its fruit." Matth. vii, 15. — "Beware of false prophets, who come… Theophanes Continuatus 10th c.PG 109:515A…aiaphas to Pilate, saying, "We have no king but Caesar" ⟦Joan. xix, 15⟧, even though you wear the fleece of a sheep and are clothed in the tunic of a shepherd ⟦Matth. vii, 15⟧. For just as they denied the Savior b… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:431…lord and god himself affirmed beware he says of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves by their fruits you will know them for as a tree is known… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:213…c beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves by their fruits you shall know them heretics are crafty and treacherous for this reason he says… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:601…to those who have believed in him beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves ye shall know them by their fruits and a good tree cannot bear… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:655…he also warns us to avoid saying beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves whence such persons must be examined first by their faith and then by… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:543…warn us by his own lips saying beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravening wolves and by the holy apostles do not believe every spirit for such is… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:47D…having begun, nor did it please him to desist. On which matter, what could be more certain than the evangelical warning: "By their fruits you shall know them" (Matt. VII, 16)? Certainly, he so entirely devoted him… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1253…come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves ye shall know them by their fruits if therefore you see anyone o brother who has a modest appearance do not pay attention to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:745…come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves ye shall know them by their fruits do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles even so every good tree bringeth forth… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:747…come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves ye shall know them by their fruits matt vii by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye have love… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:923…ofessors of the Trinity), and a triangular impiety. For thus do pseudo-Origen and pseudo-Chrysostom blather on, the former at Job 1:17, the latter in Matthew 7:16. I omitted to mention that the term trinominem [three-nam… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:75B…d again, Render a retribution to the proud (Ps. 94:2). And just as a tree is known by its fruit, as the Lord says: By their fruits you shall know them (Matt. 7:16), so is each of men, whether they be sa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:461C…ose who say nothing useful. Recognize then the strangers from their mouth, from their works; just as Christ also says: From their fruits you shall know them (Matt. 7:16). For just as in military camps many wa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:315…cannot be distinguished he applies reasoning again from a human example saying do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles so every good tree brings forth good fruit but the evil tree brings forth… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:625A…t are these first-fruits? The fruit of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, long-suffering, self-control, of which Jesus speaks: "By their fruits you will know them" [Matt. VII, 16]. The harvest, therefore, is the feast.… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:497…come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves ye shall know them by their fruits but also the holy evangelist john in his first catholic epistle calling the faithful to greater vigilance… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1231C…e other; or he will cling to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon. Which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his stature?" Matth. VII, 16. — "Do men gather grapes from thorns, o… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:213…it for a time they are exposed by the passing of time do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles even so every good tree bears good fruit but the corrupt tree bears evil… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:601…who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves ye shall know them by their fruits and a good tree cannot bear evil fruit nor can a corrupt tree bear good fruit therefore… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:745…their fruits do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit but a corrupt tree b bringeth forth evil fruit and so forth matt vii luke… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:399…from thorns or figs from thistles even so every good tree brings forth good fruit but a corrupt tree brings forth evil fruit and having c expanded his argument he added therefore by their fruits you… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1819A…ding to God is profitable, and brings neither grief nor disturbance. For from the good, nothing evil proceeds: "For every good tree bringeth forth good fruit" (Matt. VII, 17). And concerning your asking the abbot… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1651C…dity is manifest, there should not even have been an interrogation of us concerning such a crime. For Christ has said: "A corrupt tree cannot bear good fruit" (Matt. VII, 17). Therefore, not only if he received pe… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:177…kind especially since they are frequently wont to assert and say that a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit and if a good tree truly cannot bring forth evil fruit and according to them peter… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:567…us if you do not disparage rashly you will hear even now a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit nor an evil tree bring forth good fruit therefore we have trees within us both good… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:415…spiritual one was not a good tree for according to the gospel a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruits and it is clear that their myth making falls to pieces if it is impossible for… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1435…mentioned in the gospels of our savior and lord jesus christ that a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruits nor can an evil tree bring forth good fruits and i am greatly astonished by how… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1451C…r Christ Jesus, saying, as it is written in the book of the Gospels: 'A good tree cannot bring forth bad fruit, neither can a bad tree bring forth good fruit' (Matt. VII, 18); and in another place, He confirms the… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1457B…e of evil, but the substance, let him explain to us the fruits of this malice and wickedness, since the nature of a tree is never recognized without its fruit (Matt. VII, 18). XV. Manes said: Let it be settled wi… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1613…our lord jesus christ himself sets the matter forth more clearly saying a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruits neither can a corrupt tree bring forth b good fruits and similarly elsewhere since therefore we… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1191…be in accord with the nature just as the lord says somewhere a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit now the fruit of the nature is… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1189…substance with riotous living col a in matthew ch it is read neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit and in luke good fruit wherefore note that nyssen here confirms the interpretation of the… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:259…good or else make the tree corrupt and his fruit corrupt for a good tree cannot bring forth corrupt fruit neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit their reasoning is therefore vain and their… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:39…b in the gospels by our savior and lord jesus christ that a good tree cannot bring forth bad fruit neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit and i am greatly astonished at how… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:123B…in the words of the Savior: "A good tree cannot bring forth bad fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For the tree is known by its fruit." ⟦Matt. VII, 18, 20⟧ See the levity of the man, who is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:315…brings forth good fruit but the evil tree brings forth evil fruit a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit neither can an evil tree bring forth good fruit now what he says is of this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:555D…discourses, by false prophecy, by their hypocrisy, by their depraved dogmas, by their blasphemy you shall know them. For a bad tree cannot bear good fruits (Matth. VII, 18).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:515C…not be good; as if he were to say, "Fornication cannot be chastity, nor malice virtue." Which is also said in the Gospel: "A bad tree cannot bear good fruits" (Matt. 7:18); not hindering the transition and chan… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:927…fruit corrupt or make the tree good and its fruit good for a good tree cannot bring forth evil… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:411…which it is c for this reason christ said to the jews a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit when he also commanded them to make… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:791…were to subsist in some way from it that is absurd for a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruits according to the holy gospels nor on the other hand is the good from evil since… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:59D…a crime. "Since," he says, "the absurdity is manifest, you ought not even to have asked about this crime; for Christ said: 'A bad tree cannot bear good fruit' (Matt. vii, 18). Wherefore, even if he has received pe… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:837A…inserts the most beautiful ones of divine things into others. Moreover, you hear the words of the Word saying: "A corrupt tree cannot bring forth good fruit" (Matt. vii, 18). But it will produce good fruit if it… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:917…good man brings forth from his treasure things new and old and a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit therefore he does not deny that he is good but he convicts the man of hypocrisy… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:333…contraries have kinship only with those things of their own kind for a good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit if therefore anyone being slow of heart as the scripture says and seeking a lie dares… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:339B…arity, we shall without doubt bring forth much fruit. For every tree that does not bring forth good fruit shall be cut down, and shall be cast into the fire (Matt. vii, 19). 11. In Thy prepared habitation, O L… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:701…is laid unto the root of the trees therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire matt iii that after the departure from here there is no… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1597…is laid unto the root of the trees every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire these things individually do not show that some evil has been… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:371…axe is laid unto the root of the trees every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire that the celebrated city was to be oppressed by calamities… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:225…laid unto the root of the trees every tree therefore not bringing forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire and burned it will be thus he says that the wailing in it… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:175…you were merciful yesterday but today you rob you are not good is hewn down and cast into the fire into that of gehenna clearly c vers i indeed baptize you with water unto repentance but… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:737…axe is laid at the root of the trees every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit shall be cut down and cast into the fire ' he calls the jews an offspring of vipers… Nicephorus the Hesychast fl. late 13th c.PG 147:953A…he custody of the inner soul is the fruit. Since, therefore, as it is written, 'Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire' (Matt. 7:19), it is manifest that all our industry… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1003…while leaning on faith has erred for the savior defined it saying by their fruits ye shall know them that the fruit of those who walk according to the divine word and spiritual understanding according to… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1005…reason or a corrupted conscience he slips for the savior distinguished saying by their fruits ye shall know them matt vii but that the fruit of those who institute their life by divine reason and spiritual… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:317…it is cut down and thrown into the fire (Matth. 3. 10). Then, making the discourse less burdensome, He added: Therefore, by their fruits you will know them (Matth. 7. 20); not that He might seem to be introduc… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:301…it shall not hurt them and again my sheep hear my voice by their fruits ye shall know them what are these fruits those which paul signifies by numbering them thus charity joy peace longsuffering gentleness… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1353…s of martyrs exult and leap for joy; let the devil be confounded; let the troop of Iconoclasts perish; from the works of both, according to the divine command (Matt. VII, 20), recognize both. For they have not onl… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:737…and most certain for the future another commandment beware of false prophets by their fruits ye shall know them this command of the lord too must be observed both by the senses c and by the… Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1113…follow immediately because each is ordained toward the other whence he says by their fruits ye shall know them so it is necessary in human life according to choice for virtue to follow virtue and vice… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:353…spoke thus not everyone who says to me 'lord lord ' will enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven for whoever hears me and… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1007…righteousness exceed the righteousness of the scribes and pharisees ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven but what was the more first truly to believe not only in the father but also in his… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:545…not use the divine words well but wrongly neither do they themselves enter into the kingdom of heaven nor do they allow those whom they have deceived to attain the truth but neither do they possess… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:623…may see god which is another form of saying that you may enter into the kingdom of heaven but how are you to depart from them by selling them what then are you to receive money… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:635…his will and keeps his commandments for not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father and why do you call… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1157…not call upon him in truth for not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1479…brought us into the trap etc for through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of heaven but even if you have caused men to ride over our heads yet we are confident that through… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1299…disciples verily i say unto you that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven upon which it is to be observed how the savior s word that is recorded is precise for… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1309…disciples amen i say to you that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven here one must observe how accurate the savior s discourse is which is related here for he did… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1311…man as far as he himself is concerned it is impossible to enter into the kingdom of heaven but it is possible as far as god is concerned who is able by his ineffable virtue either… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:769…the word depart from me but also not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven shows that not everyone who says lord lord would be testified to by him… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:887…one has been reborn of water and the holy spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven and again peter in the acts of the apostles pronounces concerning christ saying nor is there any other… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:109…he says is not born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven but the jews are deprived of such goods for there is no strength of bread among them that… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:491…through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven but this was a wonderful thing that what is impossible for men is possible to god b wherefore… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1063…lord says amen i say to you not all who say to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does my will for many will say to me in that… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1299…the relaxation and rest from our labors for no one without affliction shall enter into the kingdom of heaven let us imitate the holy men who preceded us in age the first just man was abel… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1399…are hoped for through many hardships sorrows and pains the holy man shall enter into the kingdom of heaven and he will arrive there whence sorrow sadness and anxiety shall be driven away he will then… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:105…evident to everyone but when he says not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens he adds that which clearly reveals the father to us explaining but he… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:659…jews and gentiles often perform good deeds do they for this reason enter into the kingdom of heaven or what ought we to judge concerning them resp since the lord said to nicodemus amen i say… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:671…evident that as spotless and faithful the baptized infants of the faithful enter into the kingdom of heaven but the unbaptized and those of the gentiles neither enter into the kingdom nor again into punishment for… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:711C…in your name cast out demons? and in your name done many wonders? And then I will confess to them: I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity (Matt. VII, 21-23), etc....... But why do you call me, Lo… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:763…abound more than that of the scribes and pharisees you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven matth v if any other man thinks he may have confidence in the flesh i more circumcised the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:895…if you believe hear the lord saying not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven for… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:995…in the brotherhood as common parents or relatives for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother and we judge it right that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1527…kingdom of heaven but concerning those things without which no one can enter into the kingdom of heaven the lord pronounces this sentence in the gospel of matthew and says except your righteousness shall exceed the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1591…abounds more than that of the scribes and pharisees you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven but toward the end he infers d everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1607…abound more than that of the scribes and pharisees you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven but it is contrary to order and the sequence of things when someone treats what is first in… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:469…work without hands so you cannot be saved d without jesus nor enter into the kingdom of heaven but if you say in what is manifest i do not commit fornication i do not commit adultery… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1439…of god are not moved vers for we must through many tribulations enter into the kingdom of heaven but even if you did place men upon our heads we are nevertheless persuaded that having cast down… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1783…this which says not everyone who says to me lord lord will enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father matth vii by this through general and actual virtue… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:707…any unbeliever jew or samaritan should do many good things will he enter into the kingdom of heaven c answer it is the definition of christ the lord to nicodemus amen i say to thee unless… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:731…the voice alone for christ also says not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven b… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:327B…e cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?' And then I will confess to them: 'Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness: I do not know you'" (Matt. 7:21-25). He said that one who hears His words… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:697…through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven but behold this difficult or rather impossible thing has become possible and that which peter formerly puzzled over… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:775…that it is not for those who are sleeping and snoring to enter into the kingdom of heaven but that through many tribulations one must receive those prizes for since because of enjoying much friendship and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:777A…d spoke those words: Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven (Matt. 7:21). But I, if I thought that prayer alone… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:21…preaching, said: "Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 7.21). Therefore, knowing, beloved, that the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:589…for not everyone he says who says to me 'lord lord ' shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven let us therefore do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:689…abound more than that of the scribes and pharisees you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven the justice of the scribes and pharisees consists of the commandments of moses the fulfillments of those commandments… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:741…the fire are participants in your glory not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father he demonstrates clearly by these… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:809…away the lord says hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:811…a wound and why is it difficult for the jewish people to enter into the kingdom of heaven first as we have said because of carnal uses for the law has bodily gains and present ones… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:889C…And have you not heard Him who says: Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father (Matth. 7. 21)? For just as not all who call upon the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:243…your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and pharisees you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven but if he were threatening regarding the ancient law why did he say unless it exceeds for those… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:591…unless a man humble himself as this little child he shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven but these men actually cultivate pride against their subjects and those who are handed over to them and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:605…what then does christ say how hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of heaven not casting blame on riches but on those held by them if it is hard for a rich… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:149…one he says is born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven but nicodemus did not understand even this for there is nothing worse than to entrust spiritual things to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:175D…be had? By no means. Hear Christ declaring this very thing in these words: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 7:21); and blasphemy against the Spirit is s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:351D…Paul declare, who care for this most of all; Christ, when he teaches thus: "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter into the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. VII, 21); and again, "Many shall say to me in t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:217D…works? Hear Christ saying: Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven (Matt. 7. 21). Often I resolved to be silent, seeing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:703…deceived no unjust person or one akin to him will be admitted into the kingdom of heaven but these alone shall enter the givers the poor in spirit those who mourn the meek those who hunger… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:467…cannot serve god and mammon and again a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven and again it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:633…power of the devil for he says not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven and again i know you not depart from me you who practice lawlessness do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:739…one deceive you for no one of those who are such will enter into the kingdom of heaven but if you desire to be with demons if you wish to enter into the gehenna of fire… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:671…and likewise christ himself said clearly somewhere not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven it… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:241…you achieve piety with empty words for not everyone that says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that does the will of my father who is in heaven now… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:253…this saying not everyone who says to me 'lord lord ' will enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven for faith is not tested… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:365…own self indulgences concerning every such person christ himself said not everyone that saith unto me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my father which is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:307…hear the word of god and do it for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother this i think d is what… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:641…of the world and the world passeth away and the lust thereof but he that doeth the will of god abideth for ever of a sound mind therefore… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1483…labor yet without offense to oneself not every one who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven he says but he who does the will of my father d but the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1973…do this in truth. For «not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of God, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven» (Matt. VII, 21). Therefore He added: Ver. 19. «H… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:983…it became a proverb of lamentation b not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of god for these men also living in wickedness and unwilling to be healed by the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1781…eusebius for unless he says your justice shall abound you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven but the root of the wicked is malice which after the present life is about to perish together… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1895…he says is born again of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven but as for giant neither the hebrew speech itself nor any of the other interpreters have used this… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2623…through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven but yet what b seems impossible for men is very easy for god by which words it came… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3207…who as legislator clearly pronounces these decrees not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven again… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:4165…resist him ibid he who does the paternal will of god he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven b we are made gods b the devil burning with hatred against men b the hidden arrows… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1639…since i said the scripture says that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of heaven and i see that i have not even one affliction what ought i to do lest perhaps i… John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1951…not of words but of deeds for not everyone that says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that does the will of my father let us not therefore deceive… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1475…a and the world passeth away and the lust thereof but he that doeth the will of god abideth for ever james also says whosoever will be a friend of the world is the… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:847…kept safe while undergoing eternal punishments he shall suffer the loss of the kingdom of heaven but he himself shall be saved yet so as through fire that is he shall remain safe and entire in… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1059…himself for not everyone who says to me lord lord says the lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father and again he who loves me will… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:291C…God truly Christians: "For not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,'" says Christ, "will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father" ⟦Matth. vii, 21⟧. As also elsewhere He says: "Many will… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419A…o seeks the law shall be filled with it.” Eccli. XXIX, 14. — “Place thy treasure in the commandments of the Most High, and it will profit thee more than gold.” Matth. VII, 21-25. — “Not everyone who says to me, Lord,… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:369…one is reborn of water and the holy spirit he shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven but if the title spirit is used not only for the most holy spirit in a particular way… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:167…rightly so for through it and not through any other do we enter into the kingdom of heaven but in a more truthful sense by the way must be understood conduct as in isaiah why have… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:639…of the world and the world passeth away and the concupiscence thereof but he that doeth the will of god abideth for ever a we have already said that he calls b the vile crowd the… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:333…christ while not obeying christ for not every one that says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven and… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:953…c which leadeth unto life and few there be that find it not every one that saith unto me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1217…to you that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven but if the rich man enters with difficulty the greedy man does not enter at all for if… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1225…a temptations we must enter into the kingdom of heaven but the rich man who lives in luxury will enter into it with difficulty for unless the rich… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:193…resurrection the last and cast down into gehenna for he shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven away with that thought but understand by kingdom the resurrection but whoever does and teaches he shall be… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:215…grafted from barren sin into virtue vers not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven in… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:355…disciples verily i say unto you that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven and again i say unto you it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:867…not everyone who says to me 'lord lord ' shall enter c into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven h wednesday of paschal week on… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:25…of the world and the world passeth away and the lust thereof but he that doeth the will of god abideth for ever we have already said that he calls the rabble the mob the world… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:929…in the fifth chapter according to matthew not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven omnis… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:525…is my mother and who are my brethren but those who do the will of my father which is in heaven so that god c is named our father not by abuse nor by metaphor but… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:33…drunkards nor thieves nor the effeminate nor those who lie with males shall enter into the kingdom of heaven unless one does the will of god d and after other things euthymius said to the agarene… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:727…how do you pass over that statement not every one that says unto me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that does the will of my father that is to say… Athanasius I of Constantinople c. 1230 – c. 1310PG 142:525…faith without works is dead and that not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven and that saying he who does not love me does not keep my words… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:655…a lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven and why do you call me lord lord and do not do what i tell you… OrigenesPG 16:3163…the savior stated not everyone who says to me 'lord lord ' shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven whoever accomplishes this not… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1163…and again not everyone who says to me 'lord lord ' will enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven and james faith he says… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1177…unless you are converted and become as little children you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven a bitter sentence for those who indulge their own will love the world and do not acknowledge the… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1201…ight be illuminated by conferring benefits upon our neighbor. Woe to us, who during the days and nights perform prayers to Christ, saying: Lord, Lord (Matt. VII, 21); yet we do not observe what He commands us. Woe to me, who… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:341…is depraved and corrupt the lord says not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does the will of my father who is in heaven for… AnonymousPG 106:1093…it as if it were narrow verse not everyone who says to me lord lord shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he who does my will as if to say it is not sufficient… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:653B…say to me in that day: Lord, Lord, did we not eat and drink in your name, and did we not prophesy and cast out demons? And I will say to them: Depart from me" (Matt. VII, 22). And in other words, through which He… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:345…my sake as a testimony to them and to the nations and many will say to me in that day 'lord lord did we not eat in your name and drink in your name and in… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:665…even when pronounced by unworthy persons which jesus himself teaching us said many will say to me in that day in your name we cast out demons and did wonders i know not whether celsus deliberately… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:873…of the son of man be ' and where it says 'many will say to me in that day lord lord did we not eat in your name and in your name drink and in your… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:263A…w. He answered those who were saying to him: "Did we not eat and drink in your name, and in your name perform many miracles? Depart from me, I never knew you" (Matt. 7:22). Do you think that this which he says,… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:573…for my sake for a testimony to them and to the nations many will say to me in that day 'lord lord have we not eaten in your name and in your name drunk and in… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1063…into the kingdom of heaven but he who does my will for many will say to me in that day lord have we not cast out demons in your name and healed diseases and i will… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:665A…uld not surprise us. For we heard the Lord saying that many on that day will say: "Lord, have we not cast out demons in thy name, and done many mighty works?" (Matt. vii, 22), and He will reply to them: "Amen I sa… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:711…he who does the will of my father who is in heaven many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in your name and in your name c cast out… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1567…mindful of the lord saying many will come in that day saying lord lord have we not prophesied in thy name and in thy name cast out demons and in thy name done many mighty works… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1609…you not teach in our streets?' And then I will answer them, saying: 'Depart from me, I do not know you from where you are, you workers of iniquity'" (Matt. VII, 22, 23; Luc. XIII, 26, 27). From these and similar things,… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1691…it is said sometimes for certain ones as when the lord said many will say to me in that day but it is also said in a way that distinguishes from the few as in many… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:935…by the performing of signs as when he says will they not say to me in that day lord have we not done many miracles in thy name and i will say to them amen i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:45…l and followed you; what then shall we have? (Matt. 19:27). He will be numbered among those who said: Lord, have we not in thy name done such and such things? (Matt. 7:22). He will hear with them: Depart from m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:327…heaven but he who does the will of my father and again many will say to me in that day 'did we not prophesy in your name and in your name cast out demons and in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:407C…hy name have cast out demons, and in thy name done many wonderful works? And I will say to them: Depart from me, all you that work iniquity; I never knew you" (Matt. 7:22-23). For this reason He warned the discipl… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:741…this one shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven a a many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in your name in what day when he shall have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:783…when he had said beware of false prophets matt he subsequently added many will say to me in that day lord have we not cast out demons in thy name and done many mighty works then… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:807A…name we have prophesied, and in your name we have cast out demons, and have done many works," Jesus said to them, "Depart from me, I do not know who you are" (Matth. 7.22-23). "If you wish to enter into life,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:897…f the Father, when all the wicked also will see Him, and when they will confess Him as Lord unwillingly: Lord, Lord, have we not in thy name cast out devils (Matth. 7. 22), etc.; but a late confession will prof… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:321…but he did not stop there but said much more besides b many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in thy name for not only saith he is he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:387B…n that day: Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and cast out devils, and done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you" (Matth. VII, 22, 23). And even when going to His cr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:447D…ere he shows him to be an adversary to them, whereas there, he shows him to be an adversary only in part. For, In your name, he says, they cast out demons (Matt. 7:22). But to me, it seems he is indicating… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:51A…the artisan: much more in that state. Everyone who calls upon. He calls upon, I say, not in any manner at all (For not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord [Matt. 7. 22]), but who does so with affection, with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:75…d (Heb. 12.14). And Christ, to those who said, "In thy name we have done many wonderful works," says: Depart from me, ye that work iniquity; I know you not (Matt. 7.22, 23). And the virgins were shut out, an… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:175A…ied off into the eternal fire. How many things did those who practiced iniquity say, "Lord, did we not prophesy in Thy name, and in Thy name cast out devils?" (Matt. VII, 22)? And yet they were not recognized. All… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:169C…that He may not be ashamed and deliver us to Gehenna. Such were those who said: "Lord, in thy name did we not prophesy, and in thy name do many mighty works?" (Matt. 7:22). But see what Christ utters to them: "… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:387…and deliver us to gehenna d for such were those who said lord have we not prophesied in thy name have we not in thy name done many wonders but pay attention to what christ says… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:939C…y to the King in that day: "Lord, have we not done many miracles in thy name?" And the King answering will say to them: "Amen I say to you, I do not know you" (Matth. 7:22-23). You see, brother, that such a man obt… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:477…itself in the words of the savior when of course he says many will say to me in that day that is the day of judgment lord lord did we not cast out demons in your… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:1043…says somewhere concerning those who are in no way joined to him many will say to me in that day that is of judgment lord lord have we not done many miracles in thy name and… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1187…in the way already mentioned accomplished wonderful works when it is said many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in thy name and what follows the point being made… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:291…the will of my father matth vii as also elsewhere he says many will say to me in that day 'lord did we not cast out demons in your name ' and i will say to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1157A…prophesy in your name, and in your name perform many miracles?' And then I will confess to them that I never knew you; depart from me, you who work iniquity." (Matth. vii, 22, 23). "Everyone who commits sin is the… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:665…have at last passed away after the lord says in the gospels many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in thy name and in thy name have cast out… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:609…a written in heaven and many will say to me in that day did we not perform many mighty works in your name and i will say to them… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1197…and constricted as the lord says and in thy name have we cast out devils and in thy name have done many miracles photius those who drive away demons and expel diseases and perform similar signs… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:65…many will say in that day lord lord did we not prophesy in thy name and in thy name cast out demons and in thy name do many mighty works and then will i profess unto… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:215…altogether one and the same unless the son be a renegade vers many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in your name and in your name cast out demons… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:91…nuscripts in the edition of the New Testament, are expressed word-for-word from Chrysostom. See vol. VII, p. 299. E. But in that place the passage of Matthew VII, 22, which he was then interpreting, where demons is found, d… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:823…the gospel according to matthew near the end where it is written many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in thy name and in thy name cast out devils… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:1389…the end of the seventh chapter of the gospel according to matthew many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in thy name and in thy name have cast out… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1327…they utter against these saints more than against others many he says will say to me in that day lord lord did we not prophesy in your name and in your name cast out demons and… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:153…us while we lead a careless life for many he says shall say to me in that day lord did we not prophesy in your name and in your name cast out demons and i will… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 153:361…g, in a perennial series, those who, aided by the right hand of the Omnipotent, performed things beyond all power of nature. Nor does that passage of Matthew 7:22 stand in the way: Many will say to me in that day: Lord, h… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 153:363…rejected them and declared them unworthy of his familiarity who said 'lord have we not prophesied in thy name ' etc however in the hundredth question the contrary seems to be asserted for thus justin answers… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 153:857…transcribe the words of euthymius who explaining that saying of matthew vii many will say to me in that day lord lord have we not prophesied in thy name etc to whom it shall be answered… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:599…name have done many wonderful works? and in thy name cast out devils? And I will say to them, I know you not; depart from me, you that work iniquity" (Matt. vii, 22, 23). But if, perhaps, someone should say, "And what need i… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:211…says to me lord lord shall enter the kingdom of heaven and many will say to me in that day lord have we not prophesied in your name and cast out demons and done many mighty… Pseudo-Justin Martyr 2nd-4th c. (uncertainPG 6:1255…those to be reprobate and unworthy of intimacy with him who say lord have we not prophesied in thy name and in thy name have cast out devils and in thy name done many wonderful works… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:81B…t day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in thy name? This is a sign and a wonder. Did we not in thy name cast out many devils, and did many wonderful works? (Matth. 7:22). Do you see signs and wonders everywhe… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:245B…hy name cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then I will profess unto them, Depart from me, I never knew you, ye that work iniquity (Matt. 7. 22, 23). And the virgins also, not accusin… Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1897…from such things any pretext for their error for many he says will say to me in that day lord did we not prophesy in thy name and cast out demons and perform many miracles and… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:341…who does the will of my father who is in heaven for many will say to me in that day lord did we not prophesy in your name and i will say to them i do… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1751A…yet Christ, while living with his disciples, said: "No one knows the Son except the Father." Indeed, even while he was with them, he said: "I never knew you" (Matt. VII, 23). M. I can demonstrate more evidently… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:665…vii and he will reply to them amen i say to you i never knew you depart from me you that work iniquity for often it is not the life of the person working the miracle… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:711…in your name done many wonders and then i will confess to them i never knew you depart from me you who work iniquity matt vii etc but why do you call me lord lord and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1567…drink and did you not teach in our streets and he answers them i never knew you depart from me you workers of iniquity wherefore it is manifest and evident that apart from b love even… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:387…in thy name and cast out devils and done many wonderful works and then will i profess unto them i never knew you matth vii c and even when going to his cross having called the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:155B…nder, and shall appoint his portion with the hypocrites (Matt. XXIV, 51); and that one, He shall say: I know you not, depart from me, you who work iniquity (Matt. VII, 23). Therefore, let us not deceive ourselv… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:69…depart from me, I do not know you, you workers of iniquity (Matt. 7: 23); although they had cast out demons, an… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:75…who said in thy name we have done many wonderful works says depart from me ye that work iniquity i know you not matt and the virgins were shut out and did not enter and of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:265…not prophesy in your name and do many powers and afterward heard i never knew you depart from me you who work lawlessness but the word of teaching this double word by works and by words… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:609D…whom does He not work? If He worked through Judas, and through those prophesying, to whom He says, "I do not know you, depart from me, you who work iniquity" (Matt. 7:23), and others cast out demons—much more… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:615B…u, you who work iniquity; so that we do not hear again that tremulous one: Depart, you cursed, into the eternal fire, prepared for the devil and his angels (Matt. VII, 23; XXV, 41); so that they might not hear:… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1333…226. — "Have you taken your fill?" Against the Jews. I, 915. — Montf. I, 662. Savil. VI, 346. Duc. I, 452. — "Do you remember the instruction?" 2 on Matthew. VII, 23. — Montf. VII, 18. Savil. II, 8. Duc. I, 14. — "Do you reme… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:529…a false truth while they have not practiced doing good in reality depart from me ye that work iniquity i know you not therefore those would be known to god and his people in truth who… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:665…although he himself had given the laws he imitates therefore the saying depart from me ye that work iniquity i know you not he detained moses with him on the mount for forty days so that… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:733C…become his own accuser, at once shaming and renouncing the partners of his evil works, according to him who said: "Depart from me, all you who work iniquity" (Matt. VII, 23), and may gain for himself security for… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:957D…re, the Lord also calls it a work of iniquity, saying to those who said: "We have eaten in your presence," and the rest: "Depart from me, workers of iniquity" (Matt. VII, 23). For how are they not workers of iniqu… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1157…perform many miracles ' and then i will confess to them that i never knew you depart from me you who work iniquity matth vii everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin but the… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:665…have cast out devils and in thy name done many wonderful works and then will i profess unto them i never knew you depart from me ye that work iniquity how horrible by hercules is that… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:65…name cast out demons and in thy name do many mighty works and then will i profess unto them i never knew you depart from me ye that work iniquity who are those to whom the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:215…your name done many mighty works and then i will profess to them i never knew you depart from me you who work iniquity many when they were beginning to preach cast out demons and although… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:1389…name have cast out devils and in thy name done many miracles and then will i profess unto them i never knew you c and read the whole explanation that is placed there and yet miracles… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1327…in your name cast out demons and then i will confess to them i never knew you depart from me you who work iniquity these words they interpret… Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:655…demons and do many mighty works and then i will declare to them i never knew you depart from me you workers of lawlessness whom he also warns us to avoid saying beware of false prophets… Pseudo-Justin Martyr 2nd-4th c. (uncertainPG 6:1255…out devils and in thy name done many wonderful works saying to them i never knew you depart from me you that work iniquity has he not in teaching us told us that we should feed… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:299…ers often performed wonders, and it did not profit them to have performed them, but after all those things they heard: Depart from me, ye that work iniquity (Matt. VII, 23). But no one of those who can recount t… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:339…saying i never knew you depart from me you who work iniquity and we will profit nothing by saying lord lord for even the demons… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:519…and prophesy and who will hear this amen i say to you i never knew you depart from me you who work iniquity and these things have been said concerning orthodox sinners who perform signs furthermore… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:61D…his house upon the sand, and the rain descended, and the rivers came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it (Matt. 7: 24-27). Do you see that it is not the assau… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:31C…piritual building of ours be fortified on both sides: "For everyone," He says, "who hears these words of mine and does them, will be likened to a prudent man" (Matt. 7:24). See how He wishes us not only to hear… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:291D…pon the rock; and the rain descended, the rivers came, the winds blew; and they rushed upon that house, and it did not fall: for it was founded upon the rock" (Matt. VII, 24, 25). How many incursions of peoples, h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:11…ilt his house upon the rock, and the winds blew, and the rivers came, and they beat against that house, and it did not fall; for it was founded upon the rock" (Matt. 7:24-25). And what is the rock, if not heavenly… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:91A…dded it as well. For in the case of those who are very firm and solid and philosophers, this is what Christ says: "Everyone who built his house upon the rock" (Matth. 7.24). But in those who are weary, and must… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:885B…e rain fell, and the rivers came, and the winds blew, and assaulted that house, and it did not fall. For it was founded upon the rock, and the rock is Christ" (Matth. VII, 24, 25). VERS. 4, 5. "I made thy exchange… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:853D…e sand: wherefore the rivers came, and the rain descended, and the winds blew, and they beat upon their house, and it fell, and the fall thereof was great.f f Matth. vii, 24, 25.… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:725A…this, saying: “The rain descended, the rivers came, the winds blew, and they beat upon that house, and it did not fall; for it had been founded upon the rock” (Matth. VII, 25). Therefore, through the things set bef… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:399A…ts foundation upon the rock, that is, to be supported by faith in Christ, so that it may remain unshaken in the rains, and the winds, and the onsets of rivers (Matt. VII, 25). For the Lord has indicated to us thro… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1591…likened to a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and they beat against that house and it fell and great was… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1595…likened unto a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell and great was the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1767C…bstain from every appearance of evil (I Thess. V, 21). This is the prudence through which he is also called that prudent one "who built his house upon a rock" (Matth. VII, 25)—that is, he who in the faith of Christ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:61…likened to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it did not fall for it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:163…likened to a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell and great was its… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:295D…e. He did not say, therefore, "They shall not be attacked by snares," but, "They shall not be moved." Which Christ also said about him who built upon the rock (Matt. 7:25): not that he is not to suffer a tempes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:685…likened to a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and they beat against that house and it fell and great was… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:189B…t commendation of virtue, saying thus: "What went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, those who wear soft things are in the houses of kings" (Matt. 7:25). 5. But if that man, so pure and more… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:133…likened to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and they fell upon that house and it did not fall for… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:759C…oubt that those who are accustomed to tempt her will in no way rejoice over her, even if she has been diminished in some way? For she is founded upon the rock (Matth. VII, 25), and Christ is her support, an immovab… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419…liken to a wise man who built his house upon a rock and the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and they beat upon that house and it did not fall for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1423…be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell and its fall was… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:215…liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it did not fall for it… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:729…his house upon a rock and the rain fell and the rivers came and the winds blew and they beat upon that house and it fell not for it was founded upon a rock and every… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:69…upon the rock of the righteous the rain descended the floods came the winds blew and beat upon that house and it did not fall for it was founded upon the rock therefore in order that… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:145…likened to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and struck that house and it did not fall for it had… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:257…he who hears and does not is like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and so forth and saying to those on the right come you who are blessed of my father… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1595…example saying a everyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them not shall be likened unto a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the floods came… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:163B…built his house upon the sand; and the rain descended, and the rivers came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell, and great was its fall (Matt. VII, 26, 27). Do you see that it is of folly to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:31D…called "foolish"—and rightly, because he built his house upon the sand; and therefore it could not bear the force of the winds, but immediately collapsed (Matt. 7:26-27). For such are slothful souls, not so… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:55…who built his house upon the sand; and the rains descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house; and it fell, and great was its fall" (Matt. 7:26-27)? Those who have run into the racecours… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:685A…is house upon the sand; and the rain descended, and the rivers came, and the winds blew, and they beat against that house, and it fell, and great was its fall (Matt. VII, 26, 27). But whoever hears these words of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:325C…ch things. "And everyone," He says, "who hears these words of mine, and does not do them, will be likened to a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand" (Matt. 7:26). And He rightly called this man foolis… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:739A…[Prov. 16:29]? And what when it is said: "A foolish man will not understand" [cf. Ps. 91:7]? And what when it is said: "He shall be likened to a foolish man" [cf. Matt. 7:26]? For if there the term "man" (anēr) do… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:713B…r instability by these words; for the Lord also compared him who hears His words and does not act upon them to a foolish man who built his house upon the sand (Matt. vii, 26). They shall come against it with axes… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:981B…hich uses reason and to that which is devoid of it. SERMON LX: Concerning insipience, the insipient, the foolish, the uneducated, and the stultified. Matt. vii, 26.—Everyone who hears these words of mine… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1423A…ss as the waves of the sea." Isa. xxiv, 16. — "They will say: Woe to the transgressors; those who transgress the law, fear and a pit and a snare are upon you." Matt. vii, 26, 27. — "Everyone who hears my words and… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:729…house and it fell not for it was founded upon a rock and every one that heareth these my words and doeth them not shall be likened to a foolish man etc furthermore he said he… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:153D…h this lacking, even if someone accomplishes all the rest of virtue, he has labored in vain and to no purpose, like that one who built his house upon the sand (Matt. 7. 26-27), who endured the labor but did not enj… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1591…likened to a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and they beat against that house and it fell and great was… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1595…likened unto a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell and great was the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:61…likened to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it did not fall for it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:163…likened to a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell and great was its… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:55…foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rivers came and the winds blew and they beat against that house and it fell and great was its fall but those who have run… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:685…likened to a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and they beat against that house and it fell and great was… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:327A…e who do not; and even before the punishment, they receive the ultimate penalty here. Indicating all these things, Christ said: "And great was the ruin of it" (Matt. 7:27). He concluded these beautiful precepts… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:133…likened to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and they fell upon that house and it did not fall for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419…liken to a wise man who built his house upon a rock and the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and they beat upon that house and it did not fall for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1423…be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell and its fall was… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:215…liken to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it did not fall for it… Philotheos Kokkinos c. 1300–1379PG 154:729…his house upon a rock and the rain fell and the rivers came and the winds blew and they beat upon that house and it fell not for it was founded upon a rock and every… Theodore Meliteniotes fl. mid-14th c., d. 1393PG 149:889…their ultimate penalty right here d all of which christ demonstrating said and great was the fall of it concluding these beautiful admonitions at a fitting end and persuading even the most hardened unbelievers to flee… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:69…upon the rock of the righteous the rain descended the floods came the winds blew and beat upon that house and it did not fall for it was founded upon the rock therefore in order that… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:145…likened to a wise man who built his house upon the rock and the rain descended and the rivers came and the winds blew and struck that house and it did not fall for it had… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:873…which he spoke i will dwell and walk among them b and it came to pass when jesus had finished these parables that he departed thence and coming into his own country since in the foregoing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:745…his ruin is great because he falls entirely from the foundation and it came to pass when jesus had finished these words the multitudes were in admiration at his doctrine the man's intellect when rationally placated… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:797…remuneration of righteousness h homily xxxii from chapter xix a h and it came to pass when jesus had finished these sayings he departed from galilee and came into the borders of judea beyond the jordan… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:799…from the good one i shall pursue what the evangelist says and it came to pass when jesus had finished these words a which words those which he had spoken of above how from the hearth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:333C…how each of those who testified to His power is marveled at? And the multitudes were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching as one having authority (Matt. 7:28-29); and not only did He not rebuke them,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:487…h homily xlviii h a and it came to pass when jesus had finished these parables he departed thence why does it say these because he was about to speak… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:595…spoke about you a b c h homily lxii h d and it came to pass when jesus had finished these words he departed from galilee and came into the borders of judaea beyond the jordan… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:239B…14:22). Yet this is not the sort of crowd found in Matthew; rather, hear how "all were astonished at his doctrine, for he taught them as one having authority" (Matt. 7:28, 29). But why did He now go up into th… Eulogius of Alexandria d. 607/608PG 86:2917…name of the lord for what does the evangelist say iii and it came to pass when jesus had drawn near to bethphage and to bethany at the mountain that is called olivet he sent two… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:371…narrate at length having recounted these things in order matthew adds and it came to pass when jesus had finished these discourses he said to his disciples you know that after two days the passover shall… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:217…fall is great because he who falls is a christian a and it came to pass when jesus had finished these sayings the crowds were astonished at his teaching b for he was teaching them as… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:247…h h concerning those who were sent by john h ver and it came to pass when jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples he passed from thence to teach and preach in… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:435…betrayal of christ on the denial of peter h a vers and it came to pass when jesus had finished all these words he said to his disciples you know that after two days the passover… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:841…also near the end of the sixty first chapter that text and it came to pass when jesus had finished all these words he said to his disciples ye know that after two days is the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:931…that is to say those which were spoken for matthew says and it came to pass when jesus had finished these words vers centurionis vers and sent unto him here too the same is signified namely… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:71…lawgiver wherefore the divine scripture also says and they were amazed because he taught them as one having authority and not as their scribes and pharisees this therefore which was lacking he fulfilled as an utterance… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:691…saying that all were astonished at his teaching for he was teaching them as one having authority and not as their scribes having discussed in the beginning of the present work the manner of our savior… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:791…and saying the crowds he says were amazed at his teaching because he taught them as one having authority and not as their scribes and the pharisees what then if they suspected this wrongly he says… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:187…it seen thus in israel and they were amazed he says because he taught them as one having authority and not as their scribes and pharisees matt ix vii b consideration of the weight and moment… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:253…anything be weaker than the heretics for the jews were astonished because he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes and pharisees the jews testify to his authority but these heretics testify… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:255B…was attentive and possessed of a sound mind to the reason for the true dogma. For they were astonished, it says, because he did not teach as their scribes did (Matt. vii. 29; Mark i. 22). Starting, then, from gene… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:81…a king and lord which indeed the crowds also marveled at that he taught them as one having authority there appeared indeed as i said both angels and prophets of great glory upon the earth as… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:239…found in matthew rather hear how all were astonished at his doctrine for he taught them as one having authority matt but why did he now go up into the mountain and sit there with his… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1225…to the jews themselves because his speech was joined with authority and he taught them as one having authority and not as their scribes for his speech was not of the shadow of the law but… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:547…at him because his speech carried a power of authority and because he taught them as one having authority and not as their scribes for his word did not follow the shadow of the law but… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:533…the evangelical writings the crowds of the jews astonished at him because he taught them as one having authority and not as their scribes were wont to do for they appeared putting forward the things that… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1783…therefore it is said of the savior for he will be teaching as one having authority and not as the scribes eusebius contention or sedition precedes want just as an army's sedition produces poverty so also… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2555…unto you transferring the letter to truth hence the jews marveled that he taught them as one having authority and not as their own scribes the father moreover glorifies him for he who glorifies the father… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:217…the crowds were astonished at his teaching b for he was teaching them as one having authority and not as the scribes not the rulers were astonished for how could they be when they envied him… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:503…a and they were astonished at his doctrine for he was teaching them as one having authority and not as the scribes whence enter they into capernaum from nazareth therefore on the sabbath day when they… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1359…s and omitted. Lo today for us the blessed David. On repentance, on David and on Uriah. XIII, 14. — Montf. XIII, 289. Lo, a divine instruction. 3, in Matthew. VII, 32. — Montf. VII, 32. Savil II, 14. Duc. I, 24. Lo, which He g… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1397A…concern is needed for us, beloved." 20 [21], in Joan. VIII, 127. — Montf. VIII, 119. Savil. II, 637. Duc. II, 129. "Much watchfulness is needed for us." 6, in Matth. VII, 61. — Montf. VII, 84. Savil. II, 35. Duc.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1341…. Εἶδες καὶ ἐν τῇ προτέρᾳ καὶ ἐν ταύτῃ. 69 [70] in Matthaeum. VII, 647. — Montf. VII, 678. Savil. II, 436. Duc. I, 743. Εἶδες ἅπαντα εἰς ἔλεγχον γινόμενα. 7 in Matth. VII, 73. — Montf. VII, 102. Savil. II, 43. Duc.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1403ALatin…Quomodo non accepit ex iis quae dicta sunt. 18, in Acta. IX, 141. III, 166. — Montf. IX, 143. Savil. IV, 611. Duc. III, 468. Quomodo ergo dicit Lucas. 8, in Matth. VII, 81. — Montf. 118. Savil. II, 50. Duc. I, 8… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1361…deed it was consistent to grieve. 26, on Matthew. VII, 327. — Montf. VII, 306. Savile II, 175. Duc. I, 509. And indeed it was not necessary to get angry. 9, on Matt. VII, 89-175. — Montf. VII, 130. Savile II, 55. Duc.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1403ALatin…II, 468. Quomodo ergo dicit Lucas. 8, in Matth. VII, 81. — Montf. 118. Savil. II, 50. Duc. I, 89. Quomodo ergo dicit Christus, quod non crediderunt. 11, in Matth. VII, 191. — Montf. VII, 149. Savil. II, 681. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415A…uc. V 776. The darkness of the light. 7, in I ad Cor. X, 53. — Montf. X, 49. Savil. III, 279. Duc. V, 60. Then, when? After the descent of the Spirit. 15, in Matth. VII, 207. — Montf. VII, 167. Savil. II, 81. Duc.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415A…th. 22, in Epist. ad Hebr. XII, 153. — Montf. Non est in ind. Savil. IV, 541. Duc. VI, 885. That which is more tyrannical than all others, he banishes. 19, in Matth. VII, 275. — Montf. VII, 244. Savil. II, 153. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1391…ain, those who pass by small things. 37, in Acta IX, 261. — Montf. IX, 280. Savil. IV, 815. Duc. III, 324. Again, he sets forth more burdensome things. 36, in Matth. VII, 405. — Montf. VII, 397. Savil. II, 238. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1413D…the heretics. 11, in Epist. ad Philipp. XI, 263. — Montf. XI, 283. Savil. IV, 63. Duc. VI, 104. For the "with" [rather "against"] the disciples of John. 38, in Matth. VII, 419. — Montf. VIII, 414. Savil. II, 250. Du… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1389A…, 424. "Again to the customary table." 61, in Gen. IV, 525. — Montf. IV, 583. Savil. I, 469. Duc. II, 655. "Again he puts them to shame in another way." 43, in Matth. VII, 451. — Montf. VII, 451. Savil. II, 276. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1389A…95. "Again, if you wish, even today of the sequence." 14, in Gen. IV 111. — Montf. IV, 499. Savil. I, 83. Duc. II, 117. "Again he heals on the Sabbath." 41, in Matth. VII, 459. — Montf. VII, 437. Savil. II, 266. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415A…I, 753. Then, when? When Peter said. 56, in Matth. VIII, 539. — Montf. VII, 555. Savil. II, 349. Duc. I, 599. Then, when? When the ten thousand signs. 52, in Matth. VII, 509. — Montf. VII, 520. Savil. II, 324. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1385B…bus sancti Pauli, apostoli. Translated by Anianus. II, 475. — Montf. II, 476. Savil. VIII, 35. Duc. V, 512. Not, therefore, from the Scriptures is this. 57, in Matth. VII, 557. — Montf. VII, 575. Savil. III, 503. Du… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1395A…. VI, 320. Duc. I, 412. In those days. 10, in Matthæum. VIII, 183. — Montf. VII, 139. Savil. I, 62. Duc. I, 109. All these things, O blessed Peter. 64 [63], in Matth. VII, 609. — Montf. VII, 634. Savil. II, 404. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1385B…o not wonder that the long [way] of ours. Casto, Valerio, etc., epist. 22. III, 624. — Montf. III, 607. It does not go up to Jerusalem all at once. 65 [66], in Matth. VII, 617. — Montf. VII, 645. Savil. I, 411. Duc.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415C…a et omissa.] This and the reason for our long-suffering. Marciano et Marcellino, epist. 100. III, 661. This also John says, but the former indeed. 67 [68], in Matth. VII, 631. — Montf. VII, 661. Savil. II, 424. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415A…f the Spirit. 15, in Matth. VII, 207. — Montf. VII, 167. Savil. II, 81. Duc. I, 144. Then, when? When one ought especially to be pricked in heart. 70 [71], in Matth. VII, 655. — Montf. VII, 686. Savil. II, 442. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1391…forth more burdensome things. 36, in Matth. VII, 405. — Montf. VII, 397. Savil. II, 238. Duc. I, 414. Again, the evangelist sets forth the cause. 71 [72], in Matth. VII, 661. — Montf. VII, 694. Savil. II, 447. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415A…igns. 52, in Matth. VII, 509. — Montf. VII, 520. Savil. II, 324. Duc. I, 557. Then, when? When he said these things, when he stopped their mouths. 72 [73], in Matth. VII, 667. — Montf. VII, 700. Savil. II, 452. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1387A…e of ambition." Hom. 11, in Acta. IX, 93. — Montf. IX, 89. Savil. IV, 671. Duc. III, 104. "Not that they are building, nor that they are accusing." 74 [75], in Matth. VII, 679. — Montf. VII, 744. Savil. II, 461. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1423B…f. III, 674. Ὥσπερ εἰς σκεῦος ἀκάθαρτον. 15, In Epist ad Ephes. XI, 105. — Montf. XI, 109. Savil. III, 838. Duc. V, 986. Ὥσπερ ἐκ τινος συνθήματος. 87 [88], In Matth. VII, 769. Montf. VII, 817. Savil. II, 535. Duc.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415B…Joach. Perionius. Dubious. [Ecloga 38.] III, 841. — Montf. XII, 719. Savil. VII, 864. Duc. VI, 518. This is the sign which they ask for before him. 88 [89], in Matth. VII, 775. — Montf. VII, 826. Savil. II, 539. Duc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1391…e then has. 76 [77], in Joan. VIII, 413. — Montf. VIII, 454. Savil. II, 874. Duc. II, 485. Everywhere error falls upon itself [it entraps itself]. 89 [90], in Matth. VII, 781. — Montf. VII, 803. Savil. II, 545. Duc…