Where the Fathers quote Matthew 8
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John ChrysostomPG 57:333expounds v.5“Εισελθοντι δε αυτω εις Καπερναουμ προσηλθεν αυτω εκατονταρχος παρακαλων αυτον και λεγων·”On «And when He had entered into Capernaum» (Mt 8:5): The Centurion's faith and the danger of overconfidence
John ChrysostomPG 57:343expounds v.14“Και ελθων ο Ιησους εις την οικιαν Πετρου ειδε την πενθεραν αυτου βεβλημενην και πυρεσσουσαν·”On «And Jesus coming into Peter's house» (Mt 8:14): Peter's mother-in-law and Isaiah's prophecy
John ChrysostomPG 57:223expounds v.18“Ιδων δε ο Ιησους πολλους οχλους περι αυτον εκελευσεν απελθειν εις το περαν.”On Matthew 5:1: «And seeing the multitudes, Jesus went up into the mountain»
John ChrysostomPG 57:349expounds v.23“Και εμβαντι αυτω εις το πλοιον ηκολουθησαν αυτω οι μαθηται αυτου.”On «And when He had entered into the ship» (Mt 8:23): The disciples' weakness and the calming of the storm
1Matt 8:1
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:1277…immaculate heart." Thus also at the beginning of the homily, for these words: "When Jesus had come down from the mountain, great crowds followed him (Matt. VIII, 1). While the Lord was teaching on the mountain, the disciple…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:747…but i say this h homily xxi from chapter viii h and when he was come down from the mountain great multitudes followed him etc see because only the disciples are said to have ascended the…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…nabo te in diem tertium, et ascendes in domum Domini. Et adjiciam ad dies tuos annos quindecim, et de manu regis Assyriorum liberabo te, et civitatem istam. » Matth. viii, 1-5. — « Descendente eo (Jesu) de monte, se…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:647C…t. xxiii, 37). And that, "Many shall come from the East and the West, and shall recline with Abraham and Isaac, but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out" (Matt. viii, 1). For which reason, this imitator o…
2Matt 8:2
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:173…power the christ of god when a leper approached him and said if thou wilt thou canst make me clean answered i will be thou cleansed and his leprosy was cleansed again moses affirmed that the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:833…beseeching him and kneeling down to him c and saying to him if thou wilt thou canst make me clean and jesus having compassion stretching forth his hand touched him and says to him i will…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:455D…pproaching besought him saying, 'Lord, if you will, you can make me clean'; and stretching forth his hand he touched him saying, 'I will, be thou made clean'" (Matth. 8.2, 3). According to the law it was not pe…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:335B…ys the Scripture, "All things whatsoever He willed, He did" (Ps. CXIII, 20)? And again the leper says to Christ, "If You will, You are able to cleanse me" (Matth. VIII, 2). Do you wish me to say something else?…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:51…might appear what therefore did that leper say who confounds the heterodox lord if thou wilt thou canst make me clean i do not say entreat but command with authority i do not say pray but…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1261…threshing floor therefore he is truly god and behold a leper coming worshipped him saying lord if thou wilt thou canst make me clean and stretching forth his hand he touched him saying i will be…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:995…he had the power but had evidently prayed for his willingness saying if thou wilt thou canst make me clean luc v and had clearly attributed complete authority to him he said confirming the opinion with…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:523…the savior nor an exposition of any dogma just as the words lord if thou wilt thou canst make me clean for this voice belongs to the one who was in need of healing not to…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:759…full of leprosy and seeing jesus fell on his face and besought him saying lord if thou wilt thou canst make me clean and stretching out his hand he touched him saying i will be thou…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:933…birth of flesh from a woman and behold a leper coming up worshipped him saying lord if thou wilt thou canst make me clean and stretching forth his hand he touched him saying i will be…
3Matt 8:3
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1045B…(the eyes) and commanded (him) to wash in Siloam (John IX, 6, 7), and at another time was satisfied with His will alone, saying, I will, be thou made clean (Matt. VIII, 3); and some He even permitted to struggl…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:105…about the father he knows how to use authoritative and lordly expressions saying i will be thou clean and hold thy peace be muzzled and but i say unto you and that thou dumb and deaf…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:787C…emon, "Come out of him" (Marc. 5:8); when the sea had to be restrained, "Be silent, be muzzled" (Id. 4:39); when to heal a leper, "I will, be thou made clean" (Matth. 8:3); when to establish a law, "You have he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:749…lives under the law is a leper i will be thou made clean and immediately his leprosy was cleansed it did not depart from the moment it was touched but from the moment it was commanded…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:357D…Him. In this instance, He weighs well: earlier He showed this when He taught as one having authority; through the leper, when He said, "I will, be thou clean" (Matt. 8:3); through the centurion, when He said,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:359B…y through His friends, but even through His enemies—which proceeds from the pinnacle of His wisdom. Through His friends, when He said, "I will, be thou clean" (Matt. 8:3), and likewise when He says, "I have no…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:145…n to be temperate, but in his deeds he does not do so. For whenever he works miracles, he does all things with authority, saying: I will; be thou made clean (Matt. 8:3). Arise, take up thy bed (Mark 2:11).…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1261…wilt thou canst make me clean and stretching forth his hand he touched him saying i will be thou made clean and forth with his leprosy was cleansed to be able to work in a manner…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:217…for which reason christ did it and stretching forth his hand jesus touched him saying i will be clean and immediately his leprosy was cleansed and jesus says to him see that you tell no one…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:759…wilt thou canst make me clean and stretching out his hand he touched him saying i will be thou made clean and immediately the leprosy departed from him and he charged him to tell no man…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:933…wilt thou canst make me clean and stretching forth his hand he touched him saying i will be thou made clean and immediately his leprosy was cleansed b to be able to act in a manner…
Otto Fridolin Fritzsche 1812-1896PG 66:63B…of his adversaries. See above (col. 24). E. On the books of miracles The single place where the Savior showed his own nature, "I will; be cleansed" (Matt. viii, 3), is set forth, from those things in th…
Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:73…whole go in peace your voice is sweet saying to the leper i will be thou clean and immediately the leprosy was cleansed your voice is sweet rebuking the wind and the sea and making a…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:285A…weeps, I grant forgiveness; if a tax collector beats his breast, I do not record his errors; if a leper seeks healing, I display my power: I will; be clean (Matt. viii, 3); if a dead man must rise from the tomb…
4Matt 8:4
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:299C…ts or offerings to God: the prayers of the faithful, bloodless sacrifices, the holy Eucharist. Tertullian, Against Marcion IV, 9, dealing with the passage in Matt. viii, 4: “Go, show yourself to the priest, and…
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:963…others he said to the first go show yourself to the high priest and offer the gift that moses commanded for a testimony to them and to the nine again go show yourselves to the priests…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:711…maliciously scurries here and there furthermore the following points ensue go show thyself to the priest and offer for thy cleansing as moses commanded for a testimony unto you for what the savior said for a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:455D…eating them] with authority, but tempering himself to their infirmity. For when he was purifying the leper, he said, "Go, offer the gift that Moses commanded" (Matth. 8.4). You have purified, and you send him t…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:749…and jesus saith to him see tell no man but go show thyself to the priest and offer the gift which moses commanded for a testimony unto them lev do not understand it thus that moses…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:329…body he commands him to tell no one but to show himself to the priest and offer the gift that moses commanded for a testimony to them some indeed say that he d ordered him to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:337B…whatsoever He willed, He did" (Ps. CXIII, 11). But that man also was praised. For when He says, "Offer the gift that Moses commanded for a testimony to them" (Matt. 8:4), He says nothing else than that, "You…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:359D…equal to God." For He surely wishes to offer ⟦hist: Homilia XXX begins here⟧ clear and firm demonstrations, as when He says, "Go, show thyself to the priest" (Matt. 8:4): and He shows Peter's mother-in-law mi…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:207D…satisfied, and that that event was a phantasy, he took care that many fragments remained; and to the cleansed leper he says: "Go, show thyself to the priest" (Matt. 8:4); in order that he might at once provid…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:455…matt and again when he healed the leper he said go show thyself to the priest and offer the gift which moses commanded them for a testimony ibid yet you say you make him a child…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:217…to him see that you tell no one but go show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that moses commanded as a testimony to them he touches the leper showing that he is not…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:509…see thou say nothing to any man but go thy way show thyself to the priest and offer for thy cleansing those things which moses commanded for a testimony unto them but he went out and…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:759…from him and he charged him to tell no man but go shew thyself to the priest and offer for thy cleansing as moses commanded for a testimony unto them but the talk concerning him spread…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:761…praise from those we have benefited but he says go show yourself to the priest and offer the gift as a testimony to them for it was the law that the priest should examine those who…
Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:1353…commanding the leper who had been cured by him go show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that moses commanded for a testimony and again amen i say to you one jot or one…
5Matt 8:5
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:1277…e of these words, one reads: "Why did he enter there? Because of this, that he both found and it was immediately manifest. A centurion approached him (Matt. VIII, 5). He approached truly; not in part, but entirely: not by th…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:905…the narrative again at that time a when jesus had entered capharnaum there came unto him a centurion beseeching him and saying b the divine luke in recounting this miracle does not say that the centurion…
Otto Fridolin Fritzsche 1812-1896PG 66:49A…τα εἰς— Cf. Corder. Cat. in Joan., p. 437. (Vict. Ant. in Cat. Possini in Marc., p. 4.) Fragments of the commentary on Matthew survive: two in Fac. III, 4 (on Matt. VIII, 5-13; another part of it is read in a versio…
6Matt 8:6
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:799A…an learn this from the following. Once, a centurion approached Jesus and said: "Lord, my servant is lying in the house paralyzed, and is grievously tormented" (Matt. 8. 6). What, then, does Christ do? "I will c…
7Matt 8:7
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:799…ord, my servant has been lying in the house, paralyzed, terribly tormented” (Matt. VIII, 6). What then does Christ do? “I having come, will heal him” (Matt. VIII, 7). The centurion, then, did not dare to draw the physician i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:453B…calamity, then you say: I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel? And when the centurion approached, you say: I coming will heal him (Matt. VIII, 7); when the thief, Today you shall be w…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:751…but what or how he should act he himself knows jesus answered him i will come and heal him for many causes when he was not requested to go he promises to go first indeed that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:343A…s to be shunned, and that one should not rashly make promises. But if He did this when asked by the centurion (for He said, "I will come, and I will cure him" [Matt. 8:7]), He said it to show his faith. If, ho…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1425…lies at home paralyzed and is terribly tormented and he says to him i will come and heal him and the centurion answering said lord i am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…my servant lies in the house paralyzed grievously tormented jesus says to him i will come and heal him and the centurion answered and said lord i am not worthy that you should enter under my…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:217…is lying in the house paralyzed grievously tormented and jesus says to him i will come and heal him he did not bring the boy upon a bed believing that even being absent he could heal…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:907…speak the word and my servant shall be healed jesus says to him i will come and heal him why did he comply so easily and bring on the healing immediately although he was not accustomed…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:923…say the word and my boy will be healed jesus says to him i will come and heal him why did he agree so easily and bring on the cure immediately although he was not accustomed…
8Matt 8:8
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:519…the lord does not go to the house of the centurion who said lord i am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof but only speak the word and my servant shall be healed…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:351B…ake of healing, deprecated him with these words: "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my boy will be healed" (Matt. viii, 8). And when Jesus said to him: "Go, as y…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:799…me, so that you might learn the reverence 544 of the man. For what does the centurion say? “Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof” (Matt. VIII, 8). Neither the necessity of the disease nor the infirmity of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:807D…hat when you hear that this paralytic did not receive the incoming Lord in the same way as the centurion, nor say, "Speak the word, and my boy will be healed" (Matt. 8:8), you do not condemn him as an unbeliev…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:751…a corporeal saint but as god present everywhere saying say the word and my servant shall be healed as one who could command even the infirmities of those absent for this centurion was in the mystery…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:37C…eds to be great, do not think they are great, and then they will be great. Thus also the centurion said: "I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof" (Matt. VIII, 8); and for this reason he became worthy,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:333…him and you have fed him but speak only with a word and my servant shall be healed see also this one like the leper having the proper opinion concerning him for neither did this one…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1003A…all things, they do not think they have done anything great. They cannot. For thus the centurion said: I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof (Matth. 8.8): and therefore he became worthy, and r…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:745C…plauded, received the gift. For "Amen," He says, "I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. But go, and as you believed, so be it done to you" (Matth. 8:8, 10, 13). Again, a certain woman with a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:771…enter under my roof i fear for myself say therefore a word and my servant shall be healed does it not seem to you that he who says only say the word clearly knows that by…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1425…to him i will come and heal him and the centurion answering said lord i am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof but only say the word and my servant shall be healed…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…tormented jesus says to him i will come and heal him and the centurion answered and said lord i am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only speak a word and my…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:145B…t the centurion a soldier? And he says to Jesus: "I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter under my roof, but speak the word, and my servant shall be healed" (Matth. VIII, 8). And Jesus wondered, and said: "Amen I…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:219…a and the centurion answering said lord i am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only speak the word and my boy will be healed…
Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1225D…nd gain. Just as, finally, the Centurion said: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof; but speak with a word, and my servant will be healed ⟦Matth. VIII, 8⟧ (this furthermore he said, asking for…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:909…and dismayed at the thought of receiving god into his house saying lord i am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof but say the word and my servant shall be healed for i…
Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:867…o the centurion, when he said to Him: 'I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof, but only speak a word, and my servant shall be healed' (Matt. VIII, 8; Luke VII, 6), said: 'Go, and as thou hast believed, so let…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:59D…the centurion who had said: Speak only by a word, and my boy shall be healed; for I also say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes (Matt. 8:8-9), he confirmed his soul with praises; a…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:239…from the table and that the other through his readiness might speak lord i am not worthy that you should enter under my roof he uses now speed and now slowness as the situation requires and…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1175D…to Jesus: "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord" (Luc. V, 8). Matth. The centurion said: "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof" (Matth. VIII, 8). "When you are invited by any one to a…
9Matt 8:9
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:981…indicated by the centurion s word when he says and i say to my servant do this and he does it but let us hear how the queen causes the north wind to arise from her…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:799…and my servant shall be healed for i also am a man having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and to the other come and he comes and to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:753…s power to say merely this for i also am a man having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and to another come and he comes since christ also…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:333…only then fearing lest he c refuse he says for i also am a man under authority having soldiers under myself and i say to this one go and he goes and to the other come…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:771…my servant shall be healed for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and to my servant do this and he…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…my servant shall be healed for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and to another come and he comes and…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:219…speak the word and my boy will be healed for i also am a man under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one 'go ' and he goes and to another 'come…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:781…my servant shall be healed for i also am a man set under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one 'go ' and he goes and to another 'come ' and he…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:909…under authority having soldiers under myself and i say to this one go and he goeth and to another come and he cometh and to my servant do this and he doeth it the meaning of…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:913…god then each one of us also can confidently say i have soldiers under me and i say to the wicked one go and he goes and to the good one come and he comes and…
Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:707…greatest faith then with prudence showing his own faith for i also am a man under authority having soldiers under me and i say to this one go and he goes and to another come and…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:239…passion having cast off the slavery of the ailment for i also am a man under authority having soldiers under myself and i say to this one go and he goes i know the power of…
10Matt 8:10
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:585A…e following was said: I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel ⟦Matth. XV, 24⟧: and that: Not even in Israel have I found such faith ⟦Matth. VIII, 10⟧; and whatever things like these have b…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:915…saying to the centurion from the gentiles believing amen i say to you i have not found so great faith in israel see therefore where it comes to faith how much more the gentiles have of…
Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1497A…ossesses, he cannot be my disciple" (Luc. XIV, 33). Again I see the centurion, very rich and endowed with worldly authority, having more faith than all Israel (Matt. VIII, 10); so that if anyone was [the standard],…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:799…sort? By no means; but He even ratified his opinion, and said to those who followed, “Amen, I say to you, I have not found such faith even in Israel” (Matt. VIII, 10). The praise of the Master, therefore, becomes a ratificati…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1077A…deemed worthy to hear, "I have not found so great faith in Israel" (Matt. 8:10)? But if you have no such excuse, is it…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:173A…cause of their weakness, He praised those who did not require such things. "For I say unto you," He says, "I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel" (Matt. 8. 10); inasmuch as the centurion did not dra…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:359B…of His wisdom. Through His friends, when He said, "I will, be thou clean" (Matt. 8:3), and likewise when He says, "I have not found so great faith in Israel" (Matt. 8:10); but now through His enemies: for when…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:303…Our Lord Jesus Christ also received the centurion, who was an idolater, and furthermore said: "Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Israel" (Matt. VIII, 10). Cursed, therefore, is he who sacrific…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…hearing this said to those who were following amen i say to you i have not found so great faith in israel and he said to the centurion go and as you have believed so let…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:145…servant shall be healed matth viii and jesus wondered and said amen i say unto you i have not found such great faith in israel ibid did his military service hinder him but you have to…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:961…thus performed the baptism of your god protected child oh what confidence i have not found so great faith in israel i consider to have been spoken by christ not only then to the centurion but…
Arsenius of Mount Athos fl. c. 1150PG 133:995…centurion whose son jesus healed in it concerning whom it is said i have not found so great faith in israel in capharnaum jesus did many other things teaching in the synagogue capharnaum is interpreted as…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:55…exhibited greater faith he sent him away with praises and crowns saying i have not found so great faith in israel luke vii but him who had offered less faith than that one he did not…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:241A…arly, in the midst of the Jewish crowds, praised the gentile? For Jesus, he says, marveled and said: "I have not found so great faith, not even in Israel" (Matt. VIII, 10). The stranger to the calling, the alie…
11Matt 8:11
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:481…and exult you just and glory all you right of heart because many shall come from the east and the west the lord says and from the north and the south and shall recline with abraham…
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1317…were spoken in mystery are being fulfilled and also what he said many shall come from the east and west from the north and south and shall sit down in the bosoms of abraham and isaac…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:653B…e, and those men and angels who have departed from His will, this [Christ] alone taught openly, saying: "They shall come from the East [and from the West] (Matt. VIII, 11), and shall sit down with Abraham and I…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:755B…d from the east, and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven: but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast into outer darkness" (Matt. viii, 11). And I said these things, because I am…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:797…they shall come from the west and the east and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast into the outer darkness…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:993…and making his seed as the stars of heaven saying for they shall come from the east and the west from the north and the south and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1099…advent concerning the things which were said he truly said these things many shall come from the east and the west and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven but…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1207C…asleep before in the land of the sepulcher," and he descended to them, to bring them out, and to save them. And the Lord himself: "..." [] Apoc. xvii, 8. [] Matth. viii, 11.…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:591…father and of the son and of the holy spirit b reclining with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of god let these things be generally indicated by us for those wishing to briefly…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:395…however that many of those who believe in his name may recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven because many shall come from the east and the west and shall recline…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:483…a from the east and west shall come and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of the heavens but if anyone hesitates to accept that the sower also already rejoices…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:915…west and from the four winds of the earth and will recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of god but the children of the kingdom will be cast out into the exterior…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1029…in the gospel for many will come from the east and the west and shall sit down with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of god and he did not say all will come…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:291…have been hardened by a self chosen malice h chapter viii v many shall come from the east and west and shall sit down with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven if…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1351…have believed will dwell and the lord says the very same thing many shall come from the east and the west and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven the…
Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:227…words of our lord are manifestly fulfilled for i remember him saying many shall come from the east and the west from the north and the south and shall sit down in the bosoms of abraham…
Pseudo-Clement of Rome 3rd-4th c. (pseudonymousPG 2:515…of our lord are clearly fulfilled for i remember him saying 'many shall come from the east and the west and the north and the sea and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob '…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1195A…from the rising of the sun, renders it due to their most famous deeds. We have followed Livineius, who warns that an allusion is made here to that passage in Matt. viii, 11, and Luke xiii, 29: "Many will come fro…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:305…one god as he says they shall come into the bosoms of abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven and shall rest from the east and the rest and again that which is…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:715…be weeping and gnashing of teeth item he cut away this they shall come from the east and west and shall sit down in the kingdom then that the last shall be first item the pharisees…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:995D…ine with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of God; but the children of the bridal chamber, namely the Jews, to be cast out into the outer darkness (Matt. viii, 11, 12). For I will call my people, not m…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:593B…For when he saw the centurion possessing great faith, he said: Many shall come from the East and West, and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob (Matt. 8:11). And Lazarus also is seen at that time…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:595…says is christ for he seeing the centurion having much faith said many shall come from the east and west and shall sit down with abraham and isaac and jacob and lazarus was with him then…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:77B…ed, saying: Many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out (Matt. 8:11). By saying this, He was foretelling th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:243D…brings all its own pupils into it. "For many," He says, "will come from the east and the west, and will recline in the bosom of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob" (Matth. VIII, 11). Lazarus, certainly, who enjoys great…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:335…for him a brilliant crown and promises great gifts saying thus b many shall come from the east and west and shall recline in the bosom of abraham and isaac and jacob but the sons of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:373D…d pain, have fled away (Is. 35. 10); and that They shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down in the bosoms of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob (Matt. 8. 11); and that the place there is a spiritu…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:611…and regarding the pharisees who are disobedient which he also said beforehand that many shall come from the east and west and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob but the sons of the kingdom…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:527C…Previously, however, he had said: “Many will come from the east and the west, and will recline with Abraham; but the children of the kingdom will be cast out” (Matt. 8:11-12). But he does not stop here, but puts s…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:779…will of my father who is in heaven h v they will come from the east and west etc h many will gather with the saints but they themselves will be cast out and those who…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:231…the divine and spiritual feast just as he himself also says somewhere that many shall come from the east and west and shall recline with…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:281…evangelical preaching as if stirring them with a goad of jealousy says that many shall come from the east and from the west and shall recline in the kingdom of heaven with abraham isaac and jacob…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:425…become co heirs with the fathers for they will recline with abraham isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven according to the voice of the savior who bestowing the blessing upon us says holy father…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:177…into the joy of your lord that is into heaven and again many shall come from the east and the west and shall recline with abraham in the kingdom of god but the sons of the…
Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:833…into life everlasting who shall shine as the sun and again they shall come from the east and west and shall sit down with abraham in the kingdom of heaven but the children of the kingdom…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1291…then but proceeding further said of whom did the lord say 'many shall come from the east and the west and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of god but the…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:65…evangelical saying c namely about whom she thought the lord had said many shall come from the east and west and shall sit down with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven but…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:131…with those men in the kingdom of heaven for i say to you that many shall come from the east and west and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:219…many will come from the east and the west and will recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:283…is no longer necessary to interpret this b vers i say to you that many shall come from the east and the west and shall recline with abraham by the east and the west he signified…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1227…the kingdom of god but you yourselves are cast out and they shall come from the east and the west and the north and the south and shall recline in the kingdom of god therefore all…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:909…centurion those who would come to him predicts what was to be many shall come from the east and west and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven for since…
Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:373…an honor which he did not give to the patriarchs and although many shall come from the east and west and shall recline with abraham and isaac no other person shall be a fellow sitter with…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:647…prophets and stones those who are sent to you matt xxiii and that many shall come from the east and the west and shall recline with abraham and isaac but the sons of the kingdom shall…
Matthaeus Cantacuzenus Imp. CP c. 1325 - c. 1391PG 152:1005…so too the savior says of them in the gospels many will come from the east and west and will recline with abraham isaac and jacob but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out…
Prudentius Maranus 1683-1762PG 6:93…abraham the promise of the inheritance in which kingdom says the lord many shall come from the east and west and sit down with abraham isaac and jacob but between the reign of the antichrist and…
Prudentius Maranus 1683-1762PG 6:97…jerusalem for he understands spiritually that saying of christ n for they shall come from the east and the west and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven he promises…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:241C…me from the east and the rest and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob; but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness" (Matt. VIII, 11). 2. And to me, considering the presen…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:243…might bring about a matching retribution i say to you he declares that many shall come from the east and the west o words that confirm the very things b before our eyes o voice the…
12Matt 8:12
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:653…and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness and many will say to me in that day lord lord did we…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1099…recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven but the children of the kingdom shall go into outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth a if therefore those who…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:515…men of the creator of the world is declared in this saying the children of the kingdom shall go out into the outer darkness and that isaiah prophesied regarding these i have begotten and raised up…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:989…s is signified, which was to restore them to their former state, and an integral and vivid habit of body. In like manner he diverts that passage from Matthew VIII, 12: "There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth," and other s…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:791…away even that which he hath and cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth ibid h rule lix h that a christian ought not to be affected…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:1093B…rs restored to life, just as the Savior drew Lazarus out. XVI. Now, as for those who object with this passage: There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matt. VIII, 12), it must be argued against them that,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:75C…disgrace; here most decorously and honorably. For why it is necessary that this be done, hear what Christ says: "There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth" (Matt. 8:12). But not so those who weep here; but t…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:77…and west and shall sit down with abraham and isaac and jacob but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out matt by saying this he was foretelling the calling of the church of the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:335…in the bosom of abraham and isaac and jacob but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out for because he had exhibited many miracles he addresses them henceforth with greater confidence and liberty then…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:611…and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out then he adds also a parable anointing those who came later with great eagerness for the kingdom…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:901…away even that which he hath and cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth p col ' line but here on the other hand vetus in superioribus…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:683…nd glorious nuptials, were cast out with great shame and thrust into that horrendous and terrifying place, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matt. 8:12), the mere hearing of which causes tort…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:701…bind their hands and feet take them and cast them into the outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth matt oh how much we shall then weep my brethren and lament and wail…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:177…shall recline with abraham in the kingdom of god but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness likewise also the apostle paul d says in agreement let us be diligent…
Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:833…west and shall sit down with abraham in the kingdom of heaven but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into exterior darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth which is more…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1291…recline with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of god but the children of the kingdom shall be cast into the outer darkness' who then are the children of the kingdom he not knowing…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:65…down with abraham and isaac and jacob in the kingdom of heaven but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness whom do you suppose to be the children of the kingdom…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:479…and again many he says shall come and sit down with abraham but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out namely the jews c regarding that which is said spirit of bondage since the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:219…in the kingdom of heaven but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth he did not say that many gentiles would recline so…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:387…his hands and feet take him away and cast him into the outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth for many are called but few are chosen the entrance into the marriage feast…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1175B…gh the laver of the sacred font; and my eyes, in turn, shall see her cast into the fire in the age to come." For the children of the kingdom shall be cast out ⟦Matth. 8, 12⟧, and I, brought in to take their place…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:285…hebrews he specifically named these the bosom of abraham a verses and the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness by kingdom we now understand god and by his children the israelites…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:909…i mean those of the jewish people shall be cast into the outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth they shall be cast out he says from the kingdom they shall be pushed…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:523…the dwelling and company of those rejoicing and cast him into the outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth for he is justly bound hand and foot who in this world is constricted…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:647…the west and shall recline with abraham and isaac but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out matt viii d for which reason this imitator of christ quickly stands by those who believe so…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:241…and shall recline with abraham and isaac and jacob but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness matt viii and to me considering the present gospel reading…
13Matt 8:13
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1013…were added from the Olivetan and English texts, which are added also in Luke 7:50; but that phrase Let it be for you, as you have believed, is from Matthew 8:13. Col. 234 B 4. Not only received. We warned that this pl…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:351B…r my roof, but only say the word, and my boy will be healed" (Matt. viii, 8). And when Jesus said to him: "Go, as you have believed, so let it be done to you" (Matt. viii, 13); the boy was healed in that very hour.…
Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:867…but only speak a word, and my servant shall be healed' (Matt. VIII, 8; Luke VII, 6), said: 'Go, and as thou hast believed, so let it be done to thee' (Matt. VIII, 13), most clearly showed that through the faith of another, ev…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:245…his words by his deeds then he says to the centurion go and as thou hast believed so be it done unto thee and his servant was healed in that hour a o faith handmaid of…
14Matt 8:14
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1075D…you. "He entered," he says, "Jesus, into the house of Peter's mother-in-law; and she was sick, and He touched her; and the fever left her, and she ministered" (Matt. 8:14-15). Do you see also that Peter had a wife…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…let it be done to you b ibid and when jesus had come into peter's house he saw his mother in law fever stricken and he touched her hand and the fever left her matthew ix…
15Matt 8:15
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:345…were resolved; which is what happened also in the case of the woman. For this reason the Evangelist, indicating this, was saying: She arose, and served Him (Matt. 8:15). And this was a sign of the power of C…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:389B…irit cleanses, the communion of the Spirit imparts sanctification. From Cyril, from the fifth book of the Commentaries on the Gospel according to Matthew. (Matt. viii, 15) After bestowing the benefit out o…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…come into peter's house he saw his mother in law fever stricken and he touched her hand and the fever left her matthew ix as jesus was passing by two blind men followed him crying out…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:145…the house of peter s mother in law and she was sick and he touched her hand and the fever left her and she arose and served him mark i you see that peter also had…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:221…into peter's house saw his mother in law lying down and feverish and he touched her hand and the fever left her and she arose and served them he entered into peter's house to eat but…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:505…her and he came up and raised her having taken hold of her hand and the fever left her immediately and she was serving them he withdrew as was his custom on the sabbath toward evening…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:51…s of) Abraham. For it has en tois kolpois [in the bosoms], not meta [with]. That Chrysostom read [it] with us is manifest from his 27th homily on Matthew. 8, 15. She arose and ministered (to him). For it has auto [to h…
16Matt 8:16
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:519…they brought unto him in capharnaum many that were possessed with demons and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all that were sick therefore some are healed by jesus more slowly and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:385…brought to him those possessed by demons and those who were ill and he cast out the spirits with a word and in this way also healed others the genealogy of christ is described cap i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:345…a word, and healed all who were ill, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled, saying: He took our infirmities, and carried our diseases (Matt. 8:16-17; Is. 53:4). Do you see the multitude he…
17Matt 8:17
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:307…sea in the borders of zabulon and nephthalim that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by esaias the prophet saying the land of zabulon and the land of c nephthalim and after what is said…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:389B…he flesh also ministered to the works of the Godhead, because He was in it; for it was the body of God. But the prophet used the word He bore (Isa. liii, 4; Matth. viii, 17); and he did not say, "He healed our in…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:689…healings b which christ our god performed isaiah teaches us saying he himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses and is in pain for our sake and that christ came to bring peace to the…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:455…were fulfilled in the economy matthew said thus that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by esaias the prophet saying behold my servant whom i have chosen my beloved in whom my soul is well…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:903A…ong a path more divine than myths. For how could we have been assured that He took our infirmities upon the venerable cross—in accordance with what is written [Matt. viii, 17]—in order to provide a better state for…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:183…but the one leading to perdition b vers that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by esaias the prophet saying the land of zabulon and the land of nephthalim by the way of the sea…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:221…were ill that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through isaiah the prophet saying himself took our infirmities and bore our diseases in the evening and at an untimely hour they brought the sick he…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:575C…For concerning Him it is said: "Who takes away the sins of the world," ⟦John 1:29⟧ and, "He himself took up our infirmities and bore our diseases." ⟦Isa. 53:4; Matt. 8:17⟧ As for that [saying], "The Father is…
18Matt 8:18
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:1013…thew XIII: and perchance also those things which are read in Luke VIII, 33. Meanwhile, some approach Christ and declare that they wish to follow Him, Matthew VIII, 18. Afterwards, having been carried into the deep, He calms th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:345B…of the diseases; since even the fact that we are passible came from thence. And Jesus, seeing many crowds around Him, gave order to depart to the other side (Matt. 8:18). Do you see again the lack of ostentat…
19Matt 8:19
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1385…ἐρωτήσαντι, Ἀκολουθήσω σοι; To the one who asked: "Shall I follow thee?" if he said—is not present. The very learned Billius converts it, but it is Matt. viii, v. 19. But these [things] the heretics could cite erroneously, fr…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:195…to matthew the savior replied to the scribe who was saying to him master i will follow thee whithersoever thou goest answered the foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests where they…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:67…a mountebank is a crowd such was he who said to christ master i will follow thee whithersoever thou goest ibid vv did not the savior fleeing the crowd say the foxes have holes and the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:345D…, and followed with much disposition; but one man, a slave to money, and having much arrogance, approaching says: Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go (Matt. 8:19). Do you see how great the pride is? As…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:221…time he was also avoiding the envy of the jews c vers and a certain scribe came and said to him teacher i will follow you wherever you go and jesus says to him the foxes…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1329A…, I will follow you wherever you go. And Jesus says to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head [Matt. VIII, 19, 20]. By "scribe" they mean every learn…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:319D…roaches the Lord, so that, having learned the art of miracles, he might turn miracles into a profitable trade. "I will follow you," he says, "wherever you go" (Matt. VIII, 19).…
20Matt 8:20
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:525…when he replied to the one who asked shall i follow thee the son of man hath not where to lay his head the animal when he said to the one who asked i will follow…
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:713B…in all of you dwells a shallow mind. This is what that saving voice signifies: “The foxes have holes, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head” (Matth. VIII, 20; Luc. IX, 58). For, I think, it is only…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:195…saying to him master i will follow thee whithersoever thou goest answered the foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests where they may rest but the son of man hath not where…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:197…said to him master i will follow you whithersoever you go answered foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests where they may rest but the son of man has not where to…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:349…jesus said to him foxes have holes and birds of the heaven have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head h if therefore you are prepared even as i not having…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1399…jesus said to him foxes have holes and birds of the sky have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head therefore the lord seeing this scribe who promised that he would…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:875…said foxes of the field have holes and birds of the sky have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head for it was not fitting for the lord of all things…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:377B…efined inn, no tabernacle, no house." Let them learn, who construct splendid houses, wide porticos, long colonnades, that Christ had not where to lay His head (Matt. 8. 20). Why, therefore, do they ask, "Where w…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:303D…d approved, being already confirmed by his own works. Where then did he demonstrate it by works? Hear him saying: The Son of man has not where to lay his head (Matt. 8:20). Yet not content just to have said thi…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:345D…much as the birds of the air have? For the foxes," He says, "have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head" (Matt. 8:20). But these things were not of one turn…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:479…thus he who then desired to follow christ was rejected hearing that the foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests for each of these the one desiring wealth the other desiring glory…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:117…a long time so he converses how then does he say elsewhere but the son of man hath not where to lay his head luke ix but here he says come and see where i stay…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:123…head must do everything to imitate christ what then does christ say foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man hath not where to lay his head luke…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:179A…en cut away much that is necessary. Therefore He said: Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has not where to lay His head (Matt. viii, 20). Therefore He is often found in the mo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:669B…a stone beneath his head; he did not find a house, he found no lodging. For he was an image of the One who says, The Son of man has not where to lay his head (Matt. 8. 20). Then, brothers, sleeping, he sees h…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:381D…id not rightly: 'I will follow you wherever you go; the foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head' (Matt. 8:20). Thus He taught to possess nothing fro…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:627…his what then did he do the son of man he says hath not where to lay his head luke do you also imitate this when it was time to take food he used barley loaves…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:205…n born, and took a humble mother? Is it not for this that He said to that man who was looking toward trafficking: The Son of man has nowhere to lay his head (Matt. 8:20)? And what of the disciples? Did they n…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:387D…mptation, and holds the narrow path of life. For He Himself also walked in this way: and for this reason He said, "The Son of man has nowhere to lay His head" (Matt. 8:20). Do not therefore be grieved when…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:135D…undertook it, and says: "The Son of man hath not where to lay His head." And again He said to the disciples: "Do not possess gold, nor silver, nor two tunics" (Matt. VIII, 20 and X, 9). And Paul writing said, "As h…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:191C…t, he says, because of their extreme affliction, no city, no house, no dwelling-place: this, which Christ said, The Son of Man has not where to lay his head (Matt. 8:20). What do I mean, no dwelling-place…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:409…no house no place of shelter which christ also was saying for the son of man hath not where to lay his head why do i say they did not have shelter they were not even…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:833B…ing born, and took a lowly mother? Is it not for this that He said to that man who looked toward trafficking: But the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head (Matt. 8:20)? What then of the disciples? Did t…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:661…so much by denouncing him as by correcting him therefore he says the foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests the lord who knew all things knew that his messengers would not…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:663…a the foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:295…does the lord say to him as in a parable and riddle foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head by foxes…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:191…a xvii to paul on the verse foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests the lord…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1099…dwell in tabernacles imitating his god who says foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head but everyone b who is of the…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1317…he was reduced to such a state of destitution that he said foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man hath not where to lay his head which…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1759…heart and you shall find rest for your souls and now c the foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head vers…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:499…will rise again and to him who wished to follow he said foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head and to…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1079B…penthimou. penia eschatē toutōn, III, 1292, to those most alien from ascetic virtue. Penian he calls the poverty of Christ, I, [1583] writes ptōcheian, Matth. viii, 20. But the unworthiness of begging was ab…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1699C…ch us for our instruction. “For He fasted forty days” (Matth. IV, 2), and “He was wearied from his journey” (Joan. IV, 6), and “had not where to lay his head” (Matth. VIII, 20), and “passed the night in the prayers…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:491…have any base dwelling for a habitation as he himself testifies saying foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head nor was…
Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:677B…, humbly explain the matter to the superior. If he hears you, rejoice; if not, nevertheless give thanks, mindful of your Lord, who had nowhere to lay his head (Matt. VIII, 20). For if you bother your superior t…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:221…teacher i will follow you wherever you go and jesus says to him the foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:829…you go lord and jesus said to him foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head and he said to another follow me…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:895…his divinity c christ himself also said of this to the scribe foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head and concerning…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1329…wherever you go and jesus says to him foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head matt viii by scribe they mean every…
Arsenius of Mount Athos fl. c. 1150PG 133:1181…tetrasticha on the new testament h a on the foxes have holes but the son of man hath not where to lay his head you say o christ that you have not where to lay your…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1251D…x, 18). And to him who wished to follow: "The foxes," He says, "have holes, and the birds of the air nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay His head" (Matt. viii, 20). And this He casts into the face of th…
Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:551…had no house nor place where he might lay his head while foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests and it is possible to establish this with many other testimonies but it…
Theodore Meliteniotes fl. mid-14th c., d. 1393PG 149:909…and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head a for each of these…
Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:803…these and those like them truth itself says foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head that is in such as these the…
Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:79…of god for before he received the church he used to say the son of man hath not where he may lay his head but after he had received her she became the bed of solomon…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:39…this again he taught by works, when he spoke thus: “Foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head” (Matth. 8.20); not that he was in need, but that he…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:355D…see in what manner he exhibits it by deed, saying: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head (Matt. 8.20). Do you see his extreme poverty? He ha…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:321…to the intention training his conduct by his discourse foxes he says have holes and the birds of the air have nests but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head why do you…
AnonymousPG 106:1221…to himself by the question vers if elsewhere it is said that the son of man hath not where to lay his head how does he say here come and see it did not mean that…
21Matt 8:21
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:421…as he was praying in a certain place when he ceased one of his disciples said unto him lord teach us to pray as john also taught his disciples to pray c for would a man…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:821…caput iv but he said to another follow me and he said lord suffer me first to go and to bury my father and jesus said to him let the dead bury their dead but go…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1521…speaking to each person face to face to the one saying permit me first to go and bury my father he answered leave the dead to bury their own dead but you go and proclaim the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:219C…might be permitted to bury his own father, He did not permit even that to be done, showing that the duty of following Christ must be preferred to all else (Matt. 8:21–22). But if you say, "The promise was grea…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:347D…the mouths of heretics and desiring to attract others who were present. “Another,” it says, “said to Him: Lord, permit me first to go away and bury my father” (Matt. 8:21). See the difference? And how the impud…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:255…when one of the disciples approached and said to christ master permit me first to go and bury my father he learned the way of life that is in every way holy when he immediately heard…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:1045…of those who were already perfecting themselves was approaching saying lord permit me first to go and bury my fa…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:663…rest what fellowship has light with darkness ii cor vi v permit me first to go and bury my father he had truly shown an honest and praiseworthy intention but the request to be allowed to…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1015…adds to these that when a certain disciple said lord c allow me first to go and bury my father he himself replied follow me and leave the dead to bury their own dead…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1783…and the lord said to someone follow me but he says to him lord suffer me first to go and bury my father and the lord said to him let the dead bury their own dead…
Leontius of Neapolis c. 590–c. 650PG 93:1681A…e, my children, remembering the Lord who said to the man who said: 'Allow me to go back first, and to bury my father,' 'Leave the dead to bury their own dead' (Matt. VIII, 21, 22), with an unturning mind and unshak…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:221…you and i consequently do not have rest in your soul vers and another of his disciples said to him lord permit me first to go and bury my father but jesus said to him follow…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:829…and he said to another follow me but he said lord allow me first to go and bury my father and jesus said to him leave the dead to bury their own dead but you go…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:199…of martyrdom but the monastic life and to him who said permit me first to go and bury my father what did he who taught these things say honor your father and your mother d in…
Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1111…om it He immediately returns to Judea. But as to ἀπελθεῖν, in which the whole difficulty lies, it means at times to go and to return, as in that of Matthew VIII, 21: "Lord, suffer me first to go away and bury my father." And…
AnonymousPG 106:1093…but of one reproving him verse he who says allow me lord first to go and bury my father was indeed received but he was not permitted but he heard let the dead…
22Matt 8:22
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1129A…ry of God is continent against his will, while he inveighs against the creation and the work of God. But if they use the voice of the Lord, who says to Philip (Matt. VIII, 22; Luc. IX, 60): “Leave the dead to bury…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1393…ix and to the one asking to bury his father he said follow me and let the dead bury their own dead ibid and yet both seemed to be making the most reasonable and just requests…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:313A…our servant, and Israel your holy one" (Dan. 3. 35). But if they had such power, how were they dead? And again Christ says, "Let the dead bury their own dead" (Matt. 8. 22). For this reason Paul does not call th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:721D…urch is not permitted to bury them; that is, to cover their sins for them. And what is the hindrance? The decree of God which says: Leave the dead their own (Matt. 8:22). Why? Because while trying to cover si…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:243C…comedy; just as earthly riches, when compared to that, are poverty, and this life without that is death (for he said, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead" [Matt. 8:22]); so this glory, if it be compared to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:683…hearing: but souls destitute of the sun of the knowledge of God are dead, even if they seem to live; of whom the Lord says: Let the dead bury their own dead (Matt. 8:22). But He who wrestled with the author o…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:255…of life that is in every way holy when he immediately heard follow me and let the dead bury their own dead the wonderful man paul also writes to certain ones when it pleased god to…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:509…to bury his father and care for his old age he said follow me and let the dead bury their own dead cyr but what is absurd in these things for there is certainly nothing difficult…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:935…brother marcellus have you not heard the voice of the lord saying let the dead bury their dead do not therefore seem to bury and weep for a dead man but as one living rejoice with…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:803…mother more than me is not worthy of me moreover that also follow me and let the dead bury their dead when with him who…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1215B…ness, and integral repentance, and humble prudence in the end and resolution, exist as the beneficence and provision for our pilgrimage. "Bury the dead," etc. (Matt. viii, 22). Just as he is mortified to the world…
Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:531A…oluptuous life are accustomed to provide to men. Therefore, the Lord also calls those who pursue this "dead," when He says: "Let the dead bury their own dead" (Matt. VIII, 22). He who conquers this death—that is, a…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:963…ecious cross and of divine images. Moreover, it is not unfitting to add to this answer that which is written in the Gospel: “Let the dead bury their own dead” (Matt. VIII, 22), the discourse, I think, signifying th…
Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:1047B…or when one of the disciples asked to go and bury his own father, He did not grant it, but commanded him to follow, saying, "Let the dead bury their own dead" (Matt. 8:22). Here the Lord calls those whom He des…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:201…atin: providentially⟧ He will care for those whom we leave behind for Him, through others. CHAPTER LIV What is the meaning of the saying in Matthew 8:22: "Leave the dead to bury their own dead." Now, however,…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:1005Latin…iæ, et quænam sit ejus vis ac significatio. 197 Cap. LIII. — Quod etiam Salvator ipse docuit sacra hujusmodi forma uti. 197 Cap. LIV. — Quæ sit sententia dicti Matth. VIII, 22: Sinite mortuos sepelire mortuos suos.…
23Matt 8:23
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:19D…THE SAME, THAT THIS LIFE IS LIKE THE SEA, AND CONCERNING THE PASSAGE, "WHEN JESUS WENT UP WITH HIS DISCIPLES INTO THE BOAT AND FELL ASLEEP" (Luke VIII, 22, 23; Matth. VIII, 23). Those who sail the sea, wheneve…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:391A…m caused them great grief), and that he might shine his own saving light upon the neighboring cities. From the second book of Cyril’s Commentary on Matthew (Matt. viii, 23). The disciples therefore embark…
24Matt 8:24
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:669C…that the boat was being covered by the waves; and they, coming to him, said: Lord, save us. And he rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm (Matt. 8:24–26). This was to see the works of the Lord…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:349…the ship his disciples followed him and behold a great tempest arose in the sea insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves but he was asleep now luke to excuse himself from the demand…
25Matt 8:25
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:21B…the bank—the shaper of the sands—the disciples, seeing the raging tempest, invoked Christ the most celebrated defender; saying what? Lord, save us, we perish (Matt. VIII, 25). By Economy the Lord was sleeping in t…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1019A…to your Christ-imitating beatitude that voice which the Chief of the Apostles, together with the rest, brought to Christ when the surge of the sea was rising (Matth. VIII, 25): "Save us, Archpastor of the Churc…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:939…according to matthew they were filled clearly with water vers and they came to him and awoke him saying master master we perish then he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water…
26Matt 8:26
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1461…out and have mercy lord save us we are perishing and he rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm and they cried to the lord when they were distressed and he…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:171C…e midst of the sea (Exod. XIV, 21-22). In the same manner, and much more excellently, our Savior rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm (Matth. VIII, 26; Luc. VIII, 24). Again, when Moses was…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:895…then also the waters saw him and were afraid likewise when he rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm the depths were troubled as was the multitude of the sound of…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1325…saying to them why are you fearful o you of little faith rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm and they were glad because they fell silent and he guided them…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:549…in the case of jonah and the lord raised a spirit upon the sea and there was a great tempest in the sea and the ship was in danger of breaking and in the one hundred…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:669…waves and they coming to him said lord save us and he rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm matt this was to see the works of the lord and his…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:753…why are you fearful o you of little faith and he commanded the winds and the sea and there was made a great calm in which the lord manifestly declared the power of his divinity while…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:351…no trace of the storm remained for the evangelist declared that saying and there was a great calm what had been said of the father as a great thing that he himself exhibited by his deeds…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:753…the word that i straightened paralyzed knees by my voice that i rebuked the winds and the sea and all things obeyed me in terror and from these very deeds perceiving me to be the son…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:607…madness is provided vers and the lord stirred up a spirit upon the sea and there was a great tempest in the sea and the ship was in danger of being broken up and the sailors…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:519…a h another h then rising he rebuked the wind and the sea and there was a great calm but the men marveled saying who is this for the sea and the winds obey…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1391…the sake of the times but since he who is being blasphemed rebuked the winds and the sea and gave tranquility to the tossed churches and the preaching of the apostles is being proclaimed everywhere on…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:155…indulgence to the occasion for blasphemy but after he who is blasphemed rebuked the winds and the sea and gave peace back to the churches and the preaching of the apostles is promulgated everywhere by land…
Cosmas of Jerusalem c. 675 – c. 760PG 38:455…sea christ sleeping in the boat while a tempest disturbed the disciples arose and rebuked the winds and the sea presently smoothed itself out at his command he bent the knee and to the exhausted he…
Cosmas of Jerusalem c. 675 – c. 760PG 38:529…crashing against the hull the disciples standing around awakened jesus who arising rebuked the winds and the sea and there was immediate calm nor do hairs possess slight strength regarding those who have long beards and…
Nicetas Stethatos c. 1005–c. 1090PG 120:1029A…his humanity sleeping in the boat. Behold his divinity, as the evangelist says: "Then rising, he commanded the winds and the sea, and there came a great calm" (Matt. viii, 26). XIX. This is the sixth universal co…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:223…then also resolves the tempest of the sea vers then rising he rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm but the men marveled saying what manner of man is this that…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:919…prophesying b vers and the lord stirred up a great wind on the sea and there was a great tempest in the sea and the ship was in danger of being broken and the sailors were…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:787…at the time the boat was being submerged having been awakened he rebuked the winds and the sea and they were afraid and were calmed then also the abysses of the sea were disturbed by the…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1065…a breeze and its waves were silent for he rebuked he says the winds and the sea and there was a great calm for a breeze is a gentle and calm breath ver and they rejoiced…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1511…saw christ when the boat was being submerged and he being awakened rebuked the winds and the sea and they were afraid and became calm and then the depths of the sea were also troubled by…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:847…and the sea shall be calm for you here however he himself rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm and that one was cast into the belly of a whale this…
27Matt 8:27
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:695…at which time those who were looking on were amazed saying who is this that even the winds and the sea obey him but this was also a symbol of another greater sea being understood in…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1335…him in the surging of the sea when the apostles said who is this that even the winds and the sea obey him concerning b whom the prophet also spoke in the book of psalms and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:789…too the earth, seeing the Savior possessing divine power and giving orders to the winds and the sea, says: "Who is this, that the sea and the winds obey him?" (Matt. 8: 27). Just as the earth, then, being astoni…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:439B…as known and glorified as God. The Savior, therefore, stunned the disciples, and they said, "What manner of man is this, that the winds and the sea obey Him?" (Matt. VIII, 27). He first showed the elements obeying…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:755…man is this for even the winds and the sea obey him a this power of the dominical word and the amazement of those who were in the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:351…thought nothing great of him for they were marveling saying what kind of man is this that even the wind and the sea obey him but christ did not reproach them for saying that he was…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:507…the boat then the wind ceased before this they said what kind of man is this that even the winds and the sea obey him but now it is not so for those in the boat…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1261…inspired disciples seeing both the sea and the winds subject unto him marvelled saying what manner of man is this for it was not of a mere man to be able to do such things therefore…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:51…they had seen the miracle that happened on the sea they said what manner of man is this that even the sea and the winds obey him for this reason the lord also said to them…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:73…the boat after the greatest miracle of the calm saying what kind of man is this that even the sea and the winds obey him eran this indeed has been demonstrated but tell me that the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:223…the sea and there was a great calm but the men marveled saying what manner of man is this that the winds and the sea obey him what was seen was of man but the works…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:935…psalmic harp had foretold this the disciples not understanding said in wonder what manner of man is this that even the winds and the sea obey him saying this not in interrogation but as a statement…
Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:973…is about the calming of the storm at sea takes those words what manner of man is this that the winds and the sea obey him not interrogatively but affirmatively he takes it in this way…
John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:459…miracle were astonished and cried out with a loud voice saying who is this that even the winds and the sea obey him but although they saw infinite miracles that exceeded the nature of things they…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:269…the fear to the disciples and they marveled he says the disciples saying what manner of man is this that even the winds and the sea obey him from the things of which they were afraid…
Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:387…rebuked the sea and the winds and they obeyed him for both the winds and the sea obey him with trembling and there was a great calm at another time again a woman afflicted by me…
28Matt 8:28
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1027…therefore speaks of the two in this way and when he had come to the other side into the country of the gerasenes there met him two demoniacs coming out of the graves exceedingly fierce luke…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:223…when he had come to the other shore b into the region of the gergesenes there met him two demoniacs while those in the boat were doubting what manner of man he was because the winds…
29Matt 8:29
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:957…son of god some without the addition of truly as the demoniacs saying what have we to do with you son of god and others with the addition of truly as those in the boat who…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:323…man possessed by an unclean spirit and he cried out saying ah what have we to do with thee jesus of nazareth art thou come to destroy us i know thee who thou art the son…
Eustathius of Antioch c. 270 - c. 337PG 18:659…d for demons tormented by christ cry out unwillingly with these words what have we to do with thee son of god hast thou come to destroy us before the time but to send for souls…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:235…from this side and that they would cry out leave us alone what have we to do with thee jesus son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time but if a…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:433…held and urged them on they confessed crying out let us alone what have we to do with thee thou son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time we know c…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:399…age pierced by these darts the demons once said leave us alone what have we to do with you son of god have you come here to torment us before the time b that the beloved…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:683…before the face of the fire cried out saying let us alone what have we to do with thee thou son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time for the invisible…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1157…they knew who he was crying out and saying let us alone what have we to do with thee son of god we know who thou art the holy one of god for from the voice…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:911…demons shall be crushed the demons themselves seeing him will cry out what have we to do with thee jesus of nazareth hast thou come here before the time to destroy us opposing powers in his…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1333…the authority and power of his eternal divinity they cried out away what have we to do with thee jesus christ son of god hast thou come before the time to destroy us and they were…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:969…the demons in the region of the gergesenes persuade you crying out what have we to do with thee son of god hast thou come hither before the time to torment us let the demons persuade…
Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:551B…who thou art, the Son of God' (Mark I, 24). And again: 'What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?' (Matt. VIII, 29). Three, therefore, bear witness to me:…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:633…your heresiarch macedonius and after macedonius marathonius what have we they say to do with thee jesus thou son of the living god art thou come hither before the time to torment us and james also…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:83…behold he says two demoniacs very fearsome coming out of the tombs cried out saying what have we to do with thee jesus son of god because thou hast come before the time to torment us…
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:85…and dwelt in the tombs and was crying out let us be what have we to do with thee jesus son of god hast thou come before the time to torment us and jesus asked him…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:19B…clare the coming of the Savior? Episc. When they cried out: "We know thee, who thou art, the Holy One of God; why did you come before the time to torment us?" (Matt. 8.29). You see how they knew before not only…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:211…a are you come hither to torment us before the time if things were so then when he arrives and the powers of the heavens shall be…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:271D…, and we see Him everywhere punishing the devil (Matt. 13:30). The demons themselves confess this, saying: Have you come here before the time to torment us? (Matt. 8:29). Consequently, even if things that occ…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:691…they said permit us to depart into the herd of swine and what have we to do with thee o son of god hast thou come to torment us before the time now regarding i will…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:421B…ither the Seraphim? Become at least a disciple of the demons. The demons saw the Savior, and they say to Him: "Away, what have we to do with You, Son of God?" (Matt. 8.29). The demons acknowledge the Son, and y…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:787C…word, cried out: 'What have we to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come here to torment us before the time? We know you, that you are the Son of God' (Matt. 8. 29). The demons felt my power, and you, ho…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:825C…hen he was established in the body, saying: What have we to do with thee, Jesus, Son of the most high God? Art thou come here to torment us before the time? (Matt. 8.29), how will they be able to withstand th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:351…follows for the demons just as wicked fugitives seeing their lord were saying what have we to do with you jesus son of god have you come here before the time to torment us because the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:623C…id this? Truly, the demons themselves confess that there is a Gehenna; they were shouting, therefore, saying: Have you come here before the time to torment us (Matt. 8:29)? How, therefore, do you not fear and s…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:627…nd a retribution. But are humans not enough? Ask the demons themselves, and you will hear them saying, "Why have you come here before the time to torment us?" (Matt. 8:29). And having gathered all these things,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:291C…daring to contradict or accuse the apostles, nor Christ. There, they say: "We know who you are"; and, "Why have you come here before the time to torment us?" (Matt. VIII, 29); and again, "I know who you are, the S…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:635C…e uttered this? For even they confess that there is a Gehenna; wherefore they were crying out, saying: "Have you come here before the time to torment us?" (Matt. 8:29). If while the demons are confessing it…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:675B…and a retribution. Do men not suffice? Question the demons themselves, and you will hear them crying: "Why have you come here before the time to torment us?" (Matt. 8:29). By gathering all these things, persua…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:401…penalty anyone who wishes may grasp without difficulty hearing them crying out what have we to do with you jesus of nazareth have you come here to torment us before the time since therefore christ had…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1145…truth they are troubled to such a degree that they cry out what have we to do with thee those who formerly were held in error and worshiped the creature instead of the creator being like…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:369…upon them most grievous torments and thus they shouted out saying ah what have we to do with thee jesus of nazareth hast thou come hither before the time to destroy us h verse all the…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:391…when he who could do all things was present with them viii and behold they cried out saying what have we to do with thee jesus son of god art thou come hither to torment us…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1439…bear the sight of him approaching but immediately fled now crying out what have we to do with you o son of god have you come to torment us before the time and now i know…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:993…mind of terrible evil thinking listen if you will to the demons saying what have we to do with thee son of god hast thou come to torment us before the time and who i ask…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1377…of this turmoil and fear of the demons for we hear them saying what have we to do with thee son of god hast thou come to torment us before the time god is in his…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:971…for their paths shall be made desolate thus the demons cried out what have we to do with thee jesus son of god hast thou come to torment us before the time and again i adjure…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1887…these shall be destroyed thus the demons cried out leave us alone what have we to do with you jesus son of god have you come to torment us before the time and again i adjure…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:449…the victory having learned who he was he cries out without ambiguity what have we to do with you son of god have you come here to torment us before the time and in the city…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:473…angels and the demons themselves clearly know this hence they cried out what have we to do with you son of the most high god have you come to torment us before the time and again…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1073…abandoned their own shrines therefore when he appeared they cried out away what have we to do with thee son of god hast thou come hither before the time to torment us and others again besought…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:79…of him approaching but immediately took to flight now indeed crying out what have we to do with you son of god why have you come here to torment us before the time and now i…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:587…god extended against the impious hence they uttered such voices leave us what have we to do with you son of god have you come to torment us before the time furthermore they were consumed with…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2043…power of the spirit the race of demons was shattered so that they cried out saying what have we to do with you son of god have you come to torment us before the time i…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:55…in an unclean spirit and he cried out saying let us alone what have we to do with thee jesus of nazareth art thou come to destroy us and jesus threatened him saying speak out and…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:629…from what they were suffering even against their will they cried out what have we to do with thee jesus son of god d art thou come hither to torment us before the time for the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:223…away from here as was the soul of the rich man vers and behold they cried out saying what have we to do with thee jesus son of god hast thou come here before the time…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:503…a man with an unclean spirit and he cried out saying ah what have we to do with thee jesus of nazareth art thou come to destroy us i know thee who thou art the holy…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:753…unclean demon and he cried out with a loud voice saying ha what have we to do with thee jesus of nazareth have you come to destroy us i know you who you are the holy…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1009…the power of the lord so as to say let us alone what have we to do with thee son of god and they shall be weakened in their course when they are cast down with…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1185…sides and the demons were indeed troubled in the presence of christ saying what have we to do with thee and they begged him not to send them into the abyss which was their place of…
Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1203C…suffered, being invisibly tormented, gave them faith in Christ's divinity ; and consequently they said: What have we to do with thee, Jesus, Son of God? (Matth. VIII, 29). The Jews, however, when they had hear…
Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1407…him whence they also said i know who thou art and again what have we to do with thee thou son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time d and these…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:225…to precede fire. For the demons, as they were going out, cried out: "What have we to do with Thee, Son of God? Hast Thou come to torment us before the time?" (Matt. VIII, 29). Et ignis a facie ejus exardescet (…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:939…down before him and with a loud voice said what have i to do with thee jesus thou son of god most high i beseech thee torment me not in the exposition d…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1155…lost the victory already taught who he was he exclaims without doubt what have we to do with thee jesus son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time and the philippians…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1257…his generation furthermore those beings also having discovered this would cry out what have we to do with thee jesus son of god art thou come hither before the time to torment us for they having…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1351…christ rebuked even the demons themselves saying what have we to do with thee jesus son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time a paul…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1399…a prelude to fire for the driven out demons were crying out what have we to do with you son of god have you come to torment us before the time and fire from his presence…
Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:1119…demons also call christ the son of god with a piercing voice saying what have we to do with you son of god and i know who you are the son of god will you therefore…
John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:683A…author and parent of this impiety conceals the truth; but just as he who spoke with him and through him confessed, “What have we to do with you, Son of God?” ⟦Matt. viii, 29; Mark i, 23; Luc. iv, 41⟧ so too does h…
John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:659…because they were unable to hide the truth and thus they said what have we to do with thee son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time now mahomet appears worse…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:697…grace and truth whom the demons trembling addressed saying let us alone what have we to do with thee jesus thou son of the living god h vii h the son of god therefore is by…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:273…the demons not bearing the lightning of his presence raised a clamor what have we to do with thee jesus they are disturbed by the appearance of the flesh ignorant of the divinity hidden within the…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:275…the other evangelist recounted the voices of the demons what have we to do with thee jesus thou nazarene they did not call him the creator of men but a citizen of nazareth…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:287…he worshipped Him (John ix, 36). From thence it happened that a demon was driven out, crying: "What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?" (Matt. viii, 29). Unwillingly…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1367…and the demons dared to deny when they said to the savior what have we to do with thee jesus thou son of god art thou come hither to torment us before the time this judgment…
Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1979…unable to bear it any longer openly and plainly shouted the truth what have we to do with you jesus have you come to torment us before the time i know who you are the son…
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:401D…ness." See Theoph. lib. II Contra Autolycum. Vers. 5, Dabid. Psal. CXXXII, 20. Vers. 37, "For I know that not." Rom. VII, 18. Vers. 3, a fin. basanistēn. Matth. VIII, 29. Vers. ult. phrissousi. Jacob. II, 19…
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John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:463B…so console you. For surely no one except God has permitted this trial to be brought upon you. For if not even the most wicked demons dared to attack the swine (Matt. 8.30 seqq.) unless He had first permitted it…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:969B…s neither antecedently nor consequently; He permits them to [our] free will. For what is done by force is neither reasonable nor virtuous. ⟦Note: 1 Tim. ii, 4. Matth. viii, 30 seqq.⟧ God provides for all of creation…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…of the world they are permitted to struggle against us a vers and there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding and the devils besought him saying if thou cast…
31Matt 8:31
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:571A…e had received leave. For he has no power even against swine. Hear how the Legion begged him, saying: "If you cast us out, permit us to depart into the swine" (Mt. 8:31; Mk. 5:12). If he could do nothing agai…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1261…christ is at once god and man and the demons he says besought him saying if thou cast us out send us into the herd of swine and he said to them go to provide for…
Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1315C…riefest moment, he would have long since overturned and ruined all things. But indeed he did not have power even over swine, as we have heard from the Gospels (Matth. viii. 31), unless by God's permission. But when…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding and the devils besought him saying if thou cast us out suffer us to go away into the herd of swine and he said unto…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1335B…that demons have power by nature not only over men, but not even over brutes, is evident from the fact that at the command of Christ they went into the swine (Matth. viii, 31 seqq.). But in very truth Paul also…
32Matt 8:32
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:85…us out of men send us into the swine and they rushed into the sea and perished in the waters and they who were feeding them fled and reported it in the city and whereas in…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:519…begged him saying if you cast us out from here send us into the herd of swine and jesus said to them go and coming out they went into the swine and behold the whole herd…
Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:274Latin…novit sufficere ad castigationem, non quantum ipsi volunt. Vix enim parcerent hominibus, qui ne brutis quidem pepercerunt, ut sacra docent Evangelia (Matth. VIII, 32). Conspiciamur ergo per hanc disciplinam sensum accipere eo…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…him saying if thou cast us out suffer us to go away into the herd of swine and he said unto them go the demons ask this so that by choking the swine they might grieve…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:539…spirits went out and entered into the swine and the herd rushed down a steep place into the sea and they were about two thousand and were suffocated in the sea and they that fed the…
33Matt 8:33
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…down a steep place into the sea and perished in the waters and they that kept them fled and went their ways into the city and told every thing and what was befallen to the possessed…
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Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:177…they did indeed marvel at the divine sign yet matthew said that the whole city came out to meet jesus and when they saw him they requested that he would depart from their borders and yet…
Nonnus of Panopolis fl. c. 400-470PG 43:781…all that ever i did so when the samaritans were come unto him they besought him that he would tarry with them and he abode there two days and many more believed because of his own…
Ammonius of Alexandria fl. c. 500PG 85:1427…life to the faithful vers and when the samaritans were come unto him they besought him that he would tarry with them and he abode there two days the samaritans request christ to stay with them…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…every thing and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils and behold the whole city came out to meet jesus and when they saw him they besought him that he would depart out of…
539Matt 8:539
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1415A…n one ought especially to be pricked in heart. 70 [71], in Matth. VII, 655. — Montf. VII, 686. Savil. II, 442. Duc. I, 753. Then, when? When Peter said. 56, in Matth. VIII, 539. — Montf. VII, 555. Savil. II, 349. Duc…