Where the Fathers quote Matthew 9

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John ChrysostomPG 57:357expounds v.1“Και εμβας εις πλοιον διεπερασε και ηλθεν εις την ιδιαν πολιν.”On «And entering into the ship, He passed over» (Mt 9:1): Healing the paralytic and rebuking evil thoughts John ChrysostomPG 57:361expounds v.9“Και παραγων ο Ιησους εκειθεν ειδεν ανθρωπον καθημενον επι το τελωνιον Ματθαιον λεγομενον και λεγει αυτω· ακολουθει μοι. και αναστας ηκολουθησεν αυτω.”On «And when Jesus passed on from thence» (Mt 9:9): The call of Matthew and the fasting of John's disciples Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:220expounds v.17“ουδε βαλλουσιν οινον νεον εις ασκους παλαιους· ει δε μηγε ρηγνυνται οι ασκοι και ο οινος εκχειται και οι ασκοι απολουνται· αλλα οινον νεον εις ασκους ”On the Parable: «Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins» John ChrysostomPG 57:369expounds v.18“Ταυτα αυτου λαλουντος αυτοις ιδου αρχων εις προσελθων προσεκυνει αυτω λεγων οτι η θυγατηρ μου αρτι ετελευτησεν· αλλα ελθων επιθες την χειρα σου επ᾿ αυ”On «As He was speaking these things to them, behold a ruler» (Mt 9:18): The ruler's daughter and the woman with an issue of blood Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:1052expounds v.22“ο δε Ιησους επιστραφεις και ιδων αυτην ειπε· θαρσει θυγατερ· η πιστις σου σεσωκε σε. και εσωθη η γυνη απο της ωρας εκεινης.”248. Reconciling the Apostolic saying «Signs are not for believers, but for unbelievers» with the Lord’s words «Faith...» John ChrysostomPG 57:377expounds v.27“Και παραγοντι εκειθεν τω Ιησου ηκολουθησαν αυτω δυο τυφλοι κραζοντες και λεγοντες· ελεησον ημας υιε Δαυΐδ.”On «And as Jesus passed from thence» (Mt 9:27): Healing the two blind men and avoiding vainglory Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:132expounds v.30“και ανεωχθησαν αυτων οι οφθαλμοι. και ενεβριμησατο αυτοις ο Ιησους λεγων· ορατε μηδεις γινωσκετω.”On «Their eyes were opened» and how the transgression had the power to open eyes John ChrysostomPG 63:515expounds v.37“τοτε λεγει τοις μαθηταις αυτου· ο μεν θερισμος πολυς οι δε εργαται ολιγοι.”Homily on «The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few» John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1247…is thus at that time jesus entered into a boat and crossed over and came into his own city and behold they offered to him a paralytic lying on a bed the lord departs from the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…two blind men concerning the dumb man possessed by a devil vers and he entered into a ship and passed over and came into his own city and behold they brought to him a man sick… Daniel Heinsius 1580-1655PG 43:1111…wn country"? Nonnus understood it as if it were written that Christ did indeed seek Galilee, yet did not go to Capernaum, which is called his city in Matthew IX, 1. And therefore he said: Μούνην δ' οὐκ ἐπάτησεν ἐὴν ζηλήμον… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:55A…y. And behold, they offered Him a paralytic lying on a bed; and Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, "Take heart, child, your sins are forgiven" (Matt. IX, 1-2). They are indeed inferior to the centu… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:821C…to children, one may venture to say that the Savior is the father of some: for to the paralytic He says, "Be of good courage, son, thy sins are forgiven thee" (Matt. 9, 2); and to the woman with the issue of bl… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:787C…2:9); when to deliver from death, "Talitha cumi, arise" (Marc. 5:41); when to render him free from sins, "Be of good courage, son, your sins are forgiven you" (Matth. 9:2); when to rebuke an evil demon, "Come o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1093C… (Luke 7:14)? And to the unclean spirit, I command you, be muzzled, and come out of him (Mark 1:25)? And, Be of good cheer, child, your sins are forgiven (Matt. 9:2)? For since they said, "None can forgiv… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:641… For He has granted the forgiveness of sins, He has bestowed the healing of diseases. The paralytic enjoyed these. For he heard: Thy sins are forgiven thee (Matt. 9:2), and, Take up thy bed, and go into th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:669B…d the ruined thoughts. Thus he healed that sinful woman and encouraged her to have courage; thus he braced the paralytic, saying: Your sins are forgiven you (Matt. 9:2); thus he opened paradise to the thief;… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:83A…e case of the paralytic. For when he had said to him, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven,” and they were saying within themselves, “This man blasphemes” (Mt 9:2-3), he said to them, before he restored t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:357…into the boat and crossed over and came into his own city and behold they brought to him a paralytic lying on a bed and jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic be of good… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:371C…rst, second, and third day. And therefore He brings her into the midst and says: 22. Behold, daughter; just as He was saying to the paralytic, Behold, son (Matt. 9:2). For the woman was fearful, and theref… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:145…ity, saying: I will; be thou made clean (Matt. 8:3). Arise, take up thy bed (Mark 2:11). Stretch forth thy hand (Mark 3:5). Thy sins are forgiven thee (Matt. 9:2). Hold thy peace, be thou stopped (Ma… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:207D…nt. For that one is healed in a house, this one at the pool. The manner also of the healing is different. For there he says, "Son, thy sins are forgiven thee" (Matt. 9:2); but here he heals the body first, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:211C…into the middle? For to the one whom Matthew remembers He says: Son, thy sins are forgiven thee; and to this man: Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more (Matt. 9:2). Some say that this paralytic was accu… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:355C…spirit, go out from him (Mark ix, 24); and, I will, be thou made clean (Ibid. i, 41); and, Take up thy bed (John v, 9); and, Thy sins are forgiven thee (Matt. ix, 2); and to the sea, Silence, be muzzled… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:745B…you, leper, be cleansed (Matth. 9:9 and 8:3); You, having run, wash yourself in Siloam, and receive sight (Joan. 9:7); You, paralytic, your sins are forgiven (Matth. 9:2 and 4:19); You, sea, be silent, be muzz… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:61A…But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins,"—then he says to the paralytic—"Arise, take up your bed, and go into your house" (Matt. 9. 2-6). He confirmed the intelligible by the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:47D…n the baptism to the disciples, "Go therefore, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matth. 9. 2 and 28. 19). But when Paul has laid hol… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:277C…rom spiritual sins and diseases the harlot (Luke VII, 37), and Matthew the publican (Matt. IX, 9), and the Samaritan woman (John IV, seqq.), and the paralytic (Matt. IX, 2), and even Peter himself, the leader of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1685C…infirmities. The paralyzed man enjoyed these things. For at the same time he heard, "Your sins are forgiven," and, "Take up your bed and go to your house" (Matt. IX, 2; Mark II, 2). Likewise, the sinful woma… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…to you and their eyes were opened as they were going out behold they brought to him a man who was mute and possessed by a demon and when the demon had been cast out the… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1509B…bold and senseless problem! When has Christ been seen preaching repentance? When did He say to the paralytic: "Take heart, child, your sins are forgiven you" (Matth. ix, 2)? When was the same forgiveness granted… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…into a ship and passed over and came into his own city and behold they brought to him a man sick of the palsy lying on a bed he calls capernaum his own city for he… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:365…entered into a boat crossed over and came to his own city and behold they brought to him a paralytic lying on a bed c there indeed we previously showed that this paralytic is not the… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:521B…n my Father also" (Joan. viii, 19). Item: "If any man keep my saying, he shall not see death for ever" (ibid. 51). And elsewhere: "Thy sins are forgiven thee" (Matth. ix, 2). Weighing all these things, the Jews s… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:53D…ave become healthy; sin no more; here, however, it is not so, but having first healed his soul (for He says to him: Behold, son, your sins are forgiven you [Matt. 9:2]), He then corrected the paralysis. Tha… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:55…came into his own city and behold they offered him a paralytic lying on a bed and jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic take heart child your sins are forgiven matt ix they are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:359…bring out into the middle what they were thinking and behold some of the scribes said within themselves this man blasphemeth and jesus knowing their thoughts said why do you think evil in your hearts but… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:247A…ve that first to the paralytic, but those who were present did not endure it. For when He had said, "Your sins are forgiven," they said, "This man blasphemes" (Matt. ix. 3). Do not, I beseech you, let us suffer… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:61…a for when some of the scribes said within themselves this man blasphemes jesus knowing their thoughts said why do you think evil in your hearts for which… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1253…that evil burden then we say our father who art in heaven and behold certain of the scribes said among themselves 'this man blasphemes ' d the scribes were scandalized and troubled being consumed by envy… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…showing that paralysis is mostly from sins he first looses those vers and behold certain of the scribes said within themselves this man blasphemeth and jesus knowing their thoughts said wherefore think ye evil in your… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:59B…them with arguments, how gently and modestly, and with the utmost concern. And behold, some of the scribes were saying within themselves, This man blasphemes (Matt. 9:3). They did not by any means bring forth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:781…pharisees hearing it said but in the following it is said thus and jesus knowing their thoughts said and it does not say hearing their words what then is it perhaps some said it but they… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:361B…5). Yet here He does not say, "O wretched and impostors, O envious ones and enemies of the salvation of men!" But, Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? (Matt. 9:4). It behooves us, therefore, with fairn… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…and behold certain of the scribes said within themselves this man blasphemeth and jesus knowing their thoughts said wherefore think ye evil in your hearts for whether is easier to say thy sins be forgiven thee… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:59C…therefrom, for this reason, Why do you think evil things in your hearts? he says. For what is easier to say, Thy sins are forgiven, or to say, Arise and walk (Matt. 9:4-5)? He also exhibits a second demonstrati… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:359…them what is it he says easier to say thy sins are forgiven thee or to say arise and take up thy bed and walk now what he says is of this kind what seems to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:897D…μοι κ. τ. ἑ.] P. 738 (col. 696), lin. 4 post not. 4, καὶ τὸν καιρὸν καθ᾽ ὃν ϑᾶν. Ben. Etiam librarios male habuit rara constructio τὸν καθ᾽ ὃν. Euthym. ad Matth. ix, 5, ἦσαν δὲ καὶ ἄμφω τὰ περὶ ὧν ἠρώτησε, Θ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:347…sins than to raise up a body. And saying this, Christ was saying, "For what is easier to say, 'Your sins are remitted,' or to say, 'Take up your bed and walk' (Matt 9:5, 6)?" That, He says, is more difficult;… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:411…answering said to them why do you think in your hearts which is easier to say thy sins are forgiven thee or to say arise and walk you see how without waiting for them to reply… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:785…this place he expounds the meaning of a certain evangelical saying what is easier to say thy sins are forgiven thee or to say arise and walk he says that the first is easier since that… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:225…jesus knowing their thoughts said wherefore think ye evil in your hearts for whether is easier to say thy sins be forgiven thee or to say arise and walk by knowing their thoughts… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:763…answering said to them what do you reason in your hearts which is easier to say thy sins are forgiven thee or to say arise and walk but that you may know that the son of… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:483A…Who is God like you, taking away iniquities, and passing over injustices?" (Isa. XLIII, 25). And the Son said to whom he pleased: "Thy sins are forgiven thee" (Matt. IX, 5); at which time, when the Jews grumbled… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:937…answered and said unto them why think ye evil in your hearts for whether is easier to say thy sins be forgiven thee or to say arise and walk but that ye may know that the… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:59…do you think evil things in your hearts he says for what is easier to say thy sins are forgiven or to say arise and walk matt he also exhibits a second demonstration of the remission… AnonymousPG 106:1095…himself showing by their own statement that he is god says what is easier to say thy sins are forgiven thee or to say arise take up thy bed and walk and what he says is… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1169…for the sake of remission he said to the pharisees that you may know that the son of man has power to forgive sins and when he had said this he ordered the paralytic man to… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:51A…ying upon the weak body of his limbs, which was afterwards strengthened by the power of God. Thus I understand: "Take up your pallet, and go into your house." (Matt. ix, 6) For the Son of God did not descend fro… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:699…age there will be a just judgment of recompense chapter ii c but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins he saith mark ii verily i say… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:711…unto you for what the savior said for a testimony unto them but that ye may know that the son of man hath power to forgive sins on earth the son of man is lord also… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:727…law or the prophets but to fulfill them scholion but that you may know that the son of man has power to forgive sins on earth refutation since therefore the only begotten son of god calls… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1093C…not believe, from the restoration of the body see and learn also the health of the soul." Then He says to him: Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house (Matt. 9:6). And to another: Stretch out your han… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:453B…heal him (Matt. VIII, 7); when the thief, Today you shall be with me in paradise (Luc. XXIII, 43); when the paralytic, Arise, take up your bed, and walk (Matt. IX, 6); when Lazarus, Lazarus, come forth (… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:253C…led his sins: "But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, he saith unto him, Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house" (Matt. 9:6). The crowds said that he doeth all thi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:255…had made this man walk acts but how does jesus that you may know that the son of man has power to forgive sins on earth mark luke and again concerning the resurrection of the dead… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:359…can forgive sins but god alone he himself subjoined but that you may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins then he said to the paralytic arise take up thy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:95…said thy sins are forgiven thee mark and again but that you may know that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins i say to him who was paralyzed arise take up… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:275C…e with these words: "But that you may know that the Son of man has power to forgive sins on the earth"? He says to the paralytic: "Take up your bed, and walk" (Matt. 9:6). Therefore, he confirms what was said… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:423…is clearly said for he was saying to the jews that you may know that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins mark and again that you may be children of light… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:61…forgiven you ' or to say 'arise and walk' but that you may know that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins then he says to the paralytic arise take up your… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:391…as lord d and creator ix then he saith to the paralytic arise take up thy bed and go into thy house he sent forth the word and the miracle followed but why did he say… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:567…reins as god he also forgives sins as god but that you may know that the son of man has authority etc c then since in saying your sins are forgiven you there is often room… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:987…for himself the realization of this same thing saying but that you may know that the son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins then he says to the paralytic arise take up your… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1277…are forgiven ' or to say 'arise and walk' but that you may know that the son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins he said to the paralytic i say to you arise… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1441…is for god alone to forgive sins yet he says that you may know that the son of man has authority to forgive sins d again he says no one has ascended into heaven except he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:297…granted the forgiveness of sins for he says to them that you may know that the son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins he says to the man with the withered hand stretch… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:785…the sins and demonstrating the mastery of the one forgiving he adds but that ye may know that the son of man c hath power on earth to forgive sins et cetera but it was necessary… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1255…very sin from which the penalty arose is removed but that you may know that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins that you may know he says that he who seems… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:97…the act christ said in luke chapter v v but that you may know that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins he said to the paralytic i say to thee arise… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…indeed great but seems easier to you because it is invisible vers but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins then saith he to the sick of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:511…arise and take up your bed and walk d but that you may know that the son of man has power on earth to forgive sins he says to the paralytic i say to you arise… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:763…are forgiven thee or to say arise and walk but that you may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins he said to the paralytic i say to thee arise… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:483…grumbled he proved that remission by a deed saying to the paralytic arise take up thy bed and go into thy house marc ii and concerning god paul said to the king of ages tim i… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:937…say thy sins be forgiven thee or to say arise and walk but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins he said to the paralytic i say… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:519…the scribes and he raises up the paralytic c but that you may know that the son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins by these words he shows the inseparable union of the… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:59D…raise him before he said to them: But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, then he says to the paralytic, Arise and walk (Matt. 9:6); as if he were saying: The remission o… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:61A…“But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” (Matt. 9:6), it was truly his work and his concern… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:355D…ive humanity, judge these words to be of infirmity. For he is the one who says, But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins (Matt. 9.6). But because he wished to teach (now h… John VIII Xiphilinus c. 1010–1075PG 120:1257…the paralytic arise take up your bed and go to your house and he arose and departed to his house since the forgiveness of sins was invisible and lacked proof but the raising of the paralytic… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…the palsy arise take up thy bed and go unto thine house and he arose and departed to his house but when the multitudes saw it they marvelled and glorified god which had given such power… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:773A…srael" (Mark 2:12). Others were saying: "God has visited his people for good" (Luke 7:16). Others were saying: "Glory to God, who has given such power to men" (Matt. 9:8). Thus, therefore, the disciples were n… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…go unto thine house and he arose and departed to his house but when the multitudes saw it they marvelled and glorified god which had given such power unto men he commanded him to carry his… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:451A…ublican suddenly became an evangelist. How and by what means? Passing by, he says, Jesus saw Matthew sitting at the tax office, and said to him, Follow me (Matt. 9:9). O the power of the word! The hook ent… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:709A…thew a tax collector? And as Jesus was passing by, He saw him sitting at the custom house and said to him: Arise, and follow me. And he arose and followed Him (Matt. 9.9). He did not think that he was being su… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:745B…me in paradise (Luc. 23:43). You, having left the tax office, follow Me; You, do not fear, but speak, because I am with you; I say to you, leper, be cleansed (Matth. 9:9 and 8:3); You, having run, wash yoursel… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:277C…). He did this, moreover, when He delivered not only from bodily but also from spiritual sins and diseases the harlot (Luke VII, 37), and Matthew the publican (Matt. IX, 9), and the Samaritan woman (John IV, seq… Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:797B…when my strength fails, do not forsake me, O God my Savior, for my song is always in you" (Ps. 70:19). XLI. The Lord says to you, as to Matthew, "Follow me" (Matt. 9:9). You, therefore, eagerly following you… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:131…follow me," and standing up he followed him (Matt. IX, 9). Just as the thief brought his word, s… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1211…and as he passed by he saw levi the son of alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom and said unto him follow me and he arose and followed him photius he saw he says matthew… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:761…a man sitting at the tax office named matthew and said to him follow me and he arose and followed him mark chapter ii verse narrates the same in this way and he went out again… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…a man the greatest b of all might behold the miracle vers and as jesus passed forth from thence he saw a man named matthew sitting at the receipt of custom and he saith unto him… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:763…after these things he went forth and saw a publican named levi sitting at the receipt of custom and he said to him follow me and leaving all things he arose and followed him and levi… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:83A…think that a certain Levi was one of the apostles. But this is achieved if Levi, in Mark II, 14 and Luke V, 27, is taken as a different person, not as Matthew (Matt. IX, 9). Therefore, Origen, oblivious of Luke,… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:393B…and I find a small, very lowly little man by the name of Zacchaeus. And entering into him, I established him as a publican; and I had great comfort in him. Matth. IX, 9.… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:777A…are sick. But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (23) (Matt. ix, 10-13). LUKE. And all the publicans and sinne… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:429C…idently with him through the towns, intending to reap the greatest fruit from it if you look only at him. If you see him eating with fornicators and publicans (Matth. IX, 10, 11), do not be moved in the least, nor… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…work of god to convert him by a word alone vers and it came to pass as jesus sat at meat in the house behold many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:777…publicans and sinners came and sat down with jesus and his disciples and when the pharisees saw it they said unto his disciples why eateth your master with publicans and sinners but when jesus heard that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:833B…a physician, but they that are ill. But go and learn what it is: I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the just, but sinners to repentance (Matt. IX, 11-13)... But seeing the crowds, he had compa… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples and when the pharisees saw it they said unto his disciples why eateth your master with publicans and sinners matthew rejoicing that jesus had… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:401A…and M. Vers. 6, a fin. H. St. 2, de tautēn. Vers. 5, a fin. eudokei, the same. Vers. 3, a in. ta rhēmata. Joan. XIV, 10. Page 621, vers. 11, ti estin. Matth. IX, 11, 35, gar kai ho theoph. Ignatius, epi… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:621…the word and to rescue them from death for they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick since it is not the will before the father that one of the little… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:693…on this account said they that are strong have no need of a physician but they that are sick b with those therefore who have been excommunicated by you on account of sin associate and dwell… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:167…of this fasting for they that are whole have no need of a physician but they that are sick we were wounded through sin let us be healed through repentance but repentance without fasting is idle… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:745…publicans and sinners and jesus answering said unto them they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick luke v timothy no man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:777…said unto his disciples why eateth your master with publicans and sinners but when jesus heard that he said unto them they that be whole need not a physician but they that are sick but go… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:833…publicans and sinners but jesus hearing said they that are in health need not a physician but they that are ill but go and learn what it is i desire mercy and not sacrifice for i… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:865B…eases of souls, for the acquisition of health and perseverance in Christ. Caput XVII MATTHEW. They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick (Matt. IX, 12). ROMANS. We then that are strong ought… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:921…and to thrive in health for they that are whole he says need not a physician but they that are sick xvii truly blessed and d worthy of envy on account of their mode of life… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1111…or do you not know that it is written they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick matt ix mark ii luke v you when i wish i find and you… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1113D…r was it proper for you to think such things. Or do you not know that it is written: 'They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick' (Matt. 9:12)? I find you when I will, and you me. A… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1215B…ne who corrects. And yet this is not our word, but the word of the Divine mouth that said, "They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick" (Matt. IX, 12). For in heaven, the disease that comes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:421A…your absence did not trouble me, but, secure in you, I awaited the remedy of my illness. "For the healthy have no need of a physician, but those who are ill" (Matt. 9:12). For even if I delayed with you for a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:363C…worthy of a thousand praises. Then, lest He seem to shame him who was called, when He said: "They that are whole need not a physician, but they that are sick" (Matt. 9:12), see how He softens that, while He reb… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:365…first from common reasoning and then from the scriptures for having said they that be whole need not a physician but they that are sick and having secretly shown himself to be the physician he then… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:591A…proach you and say, "Why do you eat and drink with sinners?" answer him in turn, saying: They that are in health need not a physician, but they that are ill (Matt. 9:12), that I may convert the sinners. The L… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:661C…who says, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance," and, "Those who are healthy have no need of a physician, but those who are ill" [Matt. 9.12, 13]), takes Pharaoh, already being gui… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:741D…likeness of the flesh of sin, without sin, he condemned sin (Rom. 8:3), showing that those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick (Matt. 9:12). He therefore healed our bodies from t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:647B…re infirm they were, by so much the more did He care for them, and cried out saying: They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick (Matt. 9:12). And He deemed those tax collector… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:265…said at one time they that are whole have no need of a physician but they that are sick and at another time i came not to call the just but sinners to repentance a yet… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:545…them from their disastrous condition for he himself says they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick he taught therefore in the synagogues with great boldness for this he had also… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:621…all benefit and salvation for them for he said they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick for the law given through moses forbade you to associate with the wicked lest… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:711A…ctice more vigorously to those who are more gravely ill? For as He Himself says somewhere, "They that are whole need not a physician, but they that are sick." ⟦Matth. ix, 12⟧ Therefore, while the Pharisee invites… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:693…of sin wherefore he also said to them again they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick d therefore before the resurrection from the dead he mingled without distinction with both… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:75…a physician but they that are sick and i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and through ezechiel the prophet… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:153…to their weakness and exhorting them to perfection for they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick he binds the young women by an oath… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:155…to their weakness and exhorting them to perfection for they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick he binds the young women by an oath she urges the young women if… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1763…witness of this saying to the jews they that are in health need not a physician but they that are ill i came not to call the just but sinners to repentance therefore gathering the publican… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:551B…and the words of benevolence: "I came not to call the just, but sinners to repentance. For they that are whole need not the physician, but they that are sick" (Matth. IX, 12, 13). But if they say that these things… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1525…cruelly wounded me certainly lord thou thyself hast said they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick d having prayed in this way he will raise you up as he did… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:453…to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick and he said that he had come to seek and to save that which… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:947A…ates — In navigation one must obey the helmsman; in life, one who has the capacity for reasoning most excellently. SERMON L. Concerning Physicians Matt. IX, 12 — They that are whole need not a physic… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:109A…XXVI, 75⟧ — “Peter remembered the word of Jesus which he had said to him: Before the cock crow, you will deny me thrice. And going forth, he wept bitterly.” ⟦Matth. IX, 12⟧ — “They that are in health need not a… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:877…and bestow them upon me for you have said they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick therefore as i am ill in body and soul visit me o lord i… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…the disciples away from him accused the banquet of the publicans vers but when jesus heard that he said unto them they that be whole need not a physician but they that are sick but go… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1407…would have no need of this fasting now for they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick since therefore we did not fast then the fast is rightly prescribed to us… Matthaeus Cantacuzenus Imp. CP c. 1325 - c. 1391PG 152:1195A…d of Litai—sitting in council, and the most God-beloved imperial officials being present. + "The healthy have no need of a physician, but those who are sick" (Matt. IX, 12); although the saying is evangelical, t… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:57A…o flee them or leap away from them—which is exactly what he retorted to them, saying: Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick (Matt. 9. 12). Therefore, so that they might not… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:371…Non est opus valentibus medicum, sed male habentibus. (Matth. IX, 12.) The publican was ailing; therefore [C… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:825…but they that are ill. Go then and learn what this meaneth: I will have mercy, and not sacrifice. For I am not come to call the just, but sinners to penance" (Matt. ix. 12-13). "I say to you, that even so there sh… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:689…greater sinners than all sin in order to show that he did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance then he made it manifest that he is the son of god but who… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:705C…r he came not to call the just, but sinners to repentance." For he came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Barnabas, cap. 5, compared with Matt. ix, 13. The same, cap. 6: "Let us attend there… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:709…wicked than every sin so as to show that he came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance then he made it manifest that he is the son of god he writes other following… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:735B…stles who were to preach His Gospel, who were sinners beyond all sin, that He might show that He did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Matth. 9, 13), then He manifested Himself to be the… Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:349…impious the incontinent and the unjust for he said thus i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance for the heavenly father desires the repentance of the sinner rather than his punishment… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:859…no need of a physician but those who are sick i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance how then will those who are unwell be strengthened and how will sinners do… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:157…again the form of the image of god because the savior did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance matthew was a tax collector and certainly his likeness was like the devil but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:725…as if there were some who were righteous he says i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance jesus therefore was to die for the nation that it might not perish and… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:1377C…all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. XI, 28). And again: “I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” (Matt. IX, 13). And He adds the reason, saying: “For… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:277…no need of a physician but those who are sick i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and indeed he was present being observed by his own angels those very ones… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:285…need of a physician but those who are sick i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance the savior of all was calling then saying come unto me all you who labor and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:135…plucking the ears of corn if ye had known what this is i will have mercy and not sacrifice matth xii for he blamed them for being idle on the sabbath because they did not have… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:777…that be whole need not a physician but they that are sick but go ye and learn what that meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i am not come to call the righteous… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1201…and we shall fulfill the law of christ who said i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and who imposed this law upon us if your brother sins go rebuke him… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:379…no need of a physician but those who are sick i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance what therefore is your excuse or that of anyone else when… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:355…jesus who took our infirmities and bore our diseases who came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance who desires mercy rather than sacrifice d who forgives sins seventy times seven how blessed would… Nectarius of Constantinople c. 335-397PG 39:1833C…faith fail thee" (Prov. III, 3); and again: "Mercy and truth shall go before" (cf. Psal. LXXXVIII, 15); and elsewhere: "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice" (Matt. IX, 13; XII, 7); and: "He that hath pity on th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:437B…saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4). And He Himself said to the Jews: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Matt. 9:13); and again through the prophet: I des… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:747…such as these that he calls for i came not he says to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and here too he speaks of those who are burdened those who have labored those who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:397…here, but the providence of God securing it. Were you a sinner? God does not send you away; for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Matt. 9. 13). A harlot was saved, because she grasp… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:795…freed all mortals from error, and led them back to the truth: and he cries out in the Gospel, saying: "I came not to call the just, but sinners to repentance" (Matt. IX, 13). What he therefore willed, he accompli… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:363…matt see how he softens that while he rebukes them and says i will have mercy and not sacrifice hosea he was saying this however charging them with ignorance of the scriptures wherefore he speaks more… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:365…having secretly shown himself to be the physician he then said go and learn what that meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice a thus also paul does having first established his argument from common… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:565…fled to him then you also flee who said i came not to call the righteous but sinners who said they who are well have no need of a physician but they who are ill who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:661…physician all wise for he is the physician who says i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and those who are healthy have no need of a physician but those who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:721…into paradise that i may persuade the world that i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance to christ himself be glory for ever and ever amen h admonition on the following sermons… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:721D…who sees does not wish to see, but the blind [does]. For thus the Master says in the Gospels: I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Matt. IX, 13). Consistently, Paul also said: Christ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:741…he may invisibly place upon you the saving medicine for he did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance he came to you who are lying down rise up then take up your… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:271A…shed by us. Therefore, He says elsewhere: "A good word is better than a gift" (Eccli. XVIII, 16, 17). And He Himself says: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice" (Matt. IX, 13). For because it is the custom to love… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:731D…ho is present and wishes to be taken in the hunt, why did I seek the place of capture? But, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" [Matth. 9, 13]. Therefore I say to you: "Her sins are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:737D…whom Christ calls, having come upon the earth: the righteous, or sinners? For He says thus: "I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" (Matt. 9:13). I am a sinner, he says, and how shall… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:759B…to confess your sins." I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart. For I heard you saying: I came not to call the just, but sinners to repentance (Matt. IX, 13). The words of the blessed Paul are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:633C…God desires that even those who do not believe in Him be saved by changing; as He Himself says: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Matt. 9: 13). And when, even after enjoying such gr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:925…the truth tim especially those who turn from sin for you did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance for those who are whole have no need of a physician but those who… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:193…of his descent from heaven for i have not come he says to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and those who are well have no need of a physician but those who are sick… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:1017…to save sinners and he himself also says somewhere i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance therefore christ gathered those whom satan having crushed them through sin had rendered languid and unable… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:621…evil way to choose the path of eternal life he came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance the sun illuminating the whole earth under heaven is not defiled even when it shines upon… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:607…will he prove himself truthful when he says to us i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance what then shall we say to these things the grace of the savior is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:709…the manner of his own mission he would sometimes say i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and again those who are well have no need of a physician but those… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:875…and grants the remission of internal vices for he said i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and again… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:321…are sick he says since as he himself says again i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:75…a physician but they that are sick and i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and through ezechiel the prophet do i at all desire he saith the death of the… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1841…the sinner but that he return and live and again i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance if therefore it is so and we believe it to be so let us… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1519…members of his body and who hear from him that i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance let us strive through repentance to entreat the god who forgets past wrongs so… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:453…toward one another for this reason he cried out i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and they that are whole need not a physician but they that are sick and he… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:765B…e your virginity"; but what? Be merciful, as your Father in heaven is merciful (Luc. vi, 36). For I desire mercy, he says, and not sacrifice (Osee vi, 6; Matth. ix, 13). Things that we wish to obtain from G… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1001…may work salvation in you through all things he comes who did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance that he may recall those who are wanderers through sin do not be afraid… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1459B…rform alms, let not your left hand know what your right hand does; that your alms may be in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matth. IX, 13. — Go and learn what it is: I desire me… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:109…physician but they that are ill go then and learn what this meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i came not to call the just but sinners to repentance luc xv what woman… Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1309…unbelief and are voluntarily blinded for i came not says the lord to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and we know that repentance is born of nothing other than a voluntary b choice for… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1197…returns the love of and acknowledges those who know and love him for i am not come to call the just but sinners to penance photius the saying i am not come to call the just… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:809…and not these sinners what then is the meaning of i have not come to call the righteous but sinners it means that i have come to call the entire human race which has fallen short… Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:575…that this is so the lord himself teaches us saying i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:751B…cy' (Matt. V, 7). And again: 'Be merciful, just as your heavenly Father is merciful' (Luke VI, 36). And again: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice' (Osee VI, 6; Matt. IX, 13). And that: 'Break thy bread to the hun… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:765…occasion to the pharisees murmuring about that banquet christ replied i did not come to call the righteous but sinners why therefore can we not suspect that james son of alph us who follows immediately after… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:913A…ollower of the Christians, a disciple of Christ, as your Master says somewhere in His own words: 'I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance' (Matt. IX, 13); and how He reclined at table with tax… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 86:3109A…sly do, if anything else, and value it more than any other work, if the following words of that cult touch us: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice' (Osee vi, 6; Matt. ix, 13)." When Angulas, stirred by this, w… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1171…in heaven over one sinner who repents and again i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance luke v and he says also through the prophet as i live says the lord i… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:151…he was born of them he might sanctify them for he did not come to call the righteous but sinners b ver phares begot esrom esrom begot aram aram begot aminadab aminadab begot naasson naasson begot… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:227…that be whole need not a physician but they that are sick but go ye and learn what that meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i am not come to call the righteous… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:253…he defended himself to those blaming him stating the reason i did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance yet christ did not neglect the harsh way of life having lived in the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:515…no need of a physician but those who are ill i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance b after fulfilling the miracle of the paralytic the lord goes out to the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:765…no need of a physician but those who are sick i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance matthew does not conceal his own name but openly proclaims it saying jesus saw… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:357…to his economy and he answered those who complained saying i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance nor yet did he neglect the harsh way of life having lived in the… Manuel I Komnenos c. 1118–1180PG 133:715…subject fortress attalia but by the benevolence of god who came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance i came to the recognition of my sins and received holy baptism through the conversion of… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:145…bowed the heavens and descended for he himself said i came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance ps xvii he therefore who does not receive one who repents from sin does something contrary… Matthew Blastares fl. c. 1335PG 145:17…salvation of sinners bowed the heavens and descended who said he had not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance whose mercy forgives all our sins who also said through the prophet speak you… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:45…he did not come then and when he did come he did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance and it is for them especially that he who takes away the sin of… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:193…but he taught repentance for our sake for he says i have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance therefore he did not refuse to eat and drink with publicans and sinners and… Prudentius Maranus 1683-1762PG 6:51C…st or the modest to repentance, but the impious and the unchaste and the unjust. For thus He says: I came not to call the just, but sinners to repentance” [Matt. 9:13]. He pronounces that Christians were ca… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:433A…n of necessary things, but the latter live in the want of them. But since the physician of souls did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Matt. IX, 13), he placed first in the call, in each… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:401C…2, kauëssetai. Page 641, vers. 8, a fin. H. St. 2, aristous, logadas. Page 644, vers. 7, H. St. 2, toutestin, hapan to anthr. Vers. eodem, hamartōlous. Matth. IX, 13. Page 645, vers. 32, al. katadyontai.… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:825…physician but they that are ill go then and learn what this meaneth i will have mercy and not sacrifice for i am not come to call the just but sinners to penance matt ix i… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:725D…the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast (Matt. ix, 14, 15), etc. Therefore, brethren, not fol… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:365…this they returned to their former envy what then do they say why do we and the pharisees fast often but thy disciples fast not this is the disease which christ was long ago cutting away… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:413…with the jews about purifying and they came to him and said why do we and the pharisees fast much but your disciples fast not for they were not yet knowing who christ was but suspecting… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:117A…s, behold, he is baptizing, and all are coming to him" (John III, 26). And again, these appear accusing Him: "Why do we fast, and your disciples do not fast?" (Matt. IX, 14). But those who were better than the ot… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:169D…lory. This led them to jealousy; this stirred up again those who had rested a little; wherefore, they also approaching Jesus say: "Why do thy disciples fast?" (Matt. 9.14). Let us flee therefore, beloved, this… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…a ver then the disciples of john came to him saying why do we and the pharisees fast often but thy disciples do not fast the disciples of john envying the glory of christ… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:785…john and the jews concerning purification and approaching him again they said why do we and the pharisees fast often but thy disciples do not fast for not yet knowing who christ was but suspecting him… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1197…fast on those days so that what is written might be fulfilled when the bridegroom shall be taken from them then shall they fast he returns to the same point which augustine relates a little differently… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1051D…ermore, he introduces Jews, who separately bring forward the cause for why they believe that the coming of Christ is yet to be. Phil. II, 5. Hebr. II, 15; Matth. IX, 15.… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:249…these foods the sons of the bridegroom cannot fast nor suffer famine as long as the bridegroom is with them furthermore in the subsequent matters that the land of the priests of the egyptians was not… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:527…to whom he answered that the sons of the bridegroom cannot fast as long as the bridegroom is with them let those therefore who have lost the bridegroom fast we having the bridegroom with us cannot… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1497…with a heavenly voice saying can the children of the bridegroom fast as long as the bridegroom is with them marc ii nor did he reject circumcision but rather he himself took the cause of circumcision… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:741…a defense for them saying can the sons of the bridechamber fast as long as the bridegroom is with them the bridegroom shall be taken away from them and then they will fast do you see… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1291…should fast on these days so that the saying might be fulfilled when the bridegroom shall be taken from them then shall they fast in those days and this is not so that we might confer… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:391…i not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread and can the children of the bridechamber fast as long as the bridegroom is with them but where there is famine and thirst there also… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:725…do we and the pharisees fast oft but thy disciples fast not and jesus said unto them can d the children of the bridechamber mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them but the days… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:365…vainglorious and superfluous men but with gentleness he discusses with them saying can the children of the bridechamber fast as long as the bridegroom is with them for when the discourse was on behalf of others… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:367…things when they became stronger just as he says here also d the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them and then shall they fast therefore let us not require everything… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:457D…also elsewhere: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up (John 2. 19); and, The days shall come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them (Matt. 9. 15); and here, There shall no sign be give… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:993…words the heretics try to interpret maliciously and craftily hear him saying can the children of the bridechamber fast as long as the bridegroom is with them which is to say it is not possible it… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1773…any d pecuniary spoliation iv the sons of the bridegroom cannot fast as long as the bridegroom is with them to kill oneself iii bastards and illegitimate persons are ignominious and are not admitted to honors… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:45…“Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast” (Matt. ix. 15, 16). Therefore, let us understand the… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1713…fast silenced them saying can the children of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them but the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them and then they shall fast… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:923…of those who are saved said can the children of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them do you hear what he says do not condemn yourself through your mourning to a… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…whereas christ is virtue itself as being god ver jesus said to them can the children of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them but the days will come when the bridegroom… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:765…said to them can you make the sons of the bridechamber fast as long as the bridegroom is with them but the days will come and when the bridegroom is taken away from them then they… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1315…they would be therefore he said can the children of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them but the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken from them and then… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:171…breathless in the tomb according to the voice of the lord saying when the bridegroom shall be taken from them then shall they fast he therefore who does contrary to these things if he is a… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:109D…from us and is hidden in the heavens, we expect Him with firm hope. For He says: "When the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then shall they fast" (Matt. ix, 15). Hence it is clear that those who are… Nicholas Cabasilas c. 1322–c. 1391PG 150:415…it is not fitting for the children of the bridechamber to fast as long as the bridegroom is with them but only to venerate and praise him since even the hymn of the angels such as… Antonius Augustinus Touttée 1677-1718PG 33:259B…ous miracle: and shall we not confess that he has much more bestowed his body and blood to be enjoyed by the sons of the bridal chamber (that is, the apostles, Matt. ix, 15)? First, he says plainly that wine was… Antonius Augustinus Touttée 1677-1718PG 33:259B…f his divine power upon the apostles, his companions and friends, and participants in his own spiritual nuptials (for these are the sons of the bridal chamber, Matt. ix, 15). In the Calvinistic opinion, it is a g… Antonius Augustinus Touttée 1677-1718PG 33:259C…ly for the sons of the bridal chamber." He makes the guests at Cana the sons of the bridal chamber, who are the apostles, Christ himself being the interpreter, Matt. 9, 15; and by this interpretation he takes aw… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:243…rule of fasting for the b children of the bridechamber cannot fast as long as the bridegroom is with them but when the bridegroom is taken away then they will fast with authority the same related… AnonymousPG 106:1097…of my way of life is a cause of joy for them the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them what is it that he says that no one puts a… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:153A…what the Lord Savior himself was signifying in the Gospel, when he denied that new wine could be put into old wineskins, but ordered new wineskins to be made (Matt. 9:16, 17), that is, for men to walk in the n… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1401D…reasoning from this very drop. Col. 1006 D. Neither could it easily. We have added here many things passed over by the interpreter from the recited Gospel. Matth. IX, 16, and Mark II, 21, up to the end of this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:283A…rmity; for they are not yet able to receive my boasting. I have learned, however, from my Lord, that a piece of new cloth is not to be put into an old garment [Matt. 9:16]; therefore I have spoken in this way.… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:441…said which he stated again as if in a form of examples no man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment neither do men put new wine into old bottles else the bottles… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…hunger and thirst showing the imperfection of the disciples he adds ver no man putteth a piece of raw cloth unto an old garment for it taketh away the fulness thereof from the garment and the… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1459…our lord jesus christ spoke of these by parables no man can put new wine into old bottles else the bottles break and the wine runneth out but new wine must be put into new bottles… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:441…no man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment neither do men put new wine into old bottles else the bottles break and the wine runneth out but they put new wine into… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…from the garment and the rent is made worse neither do they put new wine into old bottles otherwise the bottles break and the wine runneth out and the bottles perish but new wine they put… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:517…the old and the rent is made worse and no man putteth new wine into old bottles else the new wine doth burst the bottles and the wine is spilled and the bottles will be marred… Michael Choniates c. 1138–c. 1222PG 140:325D…same force as, Save, I beseech. Yet, the miracle did not turn those who were uncircumcised in heart into infants: for they were old and rotten wineskins (Matth. IX, 17), nor could they contain the wine of gr… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:829B…in ruler came up, and adored him, saying: My daughter is even now dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus rising up, followed him (Matth. ix, 18, 19)... And as Lydda was near to Joppe,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:373D…d, assuring those who were watching, so as to pave the way through sight for the faith in the resurrection. For the father was saying, Lay thy hand upon her (Matt. 9. 18); but He does something more; for He do… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:393A…like a torn garment or old bottles, cannot receive the new teaching. ⟦Cyril from the second book of the commentary on Matthew, on the daughter of the priest (Matt. IX, 18).⟧ For who would not be astonished to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…was speaking these things unto them behold a certain ruler came up and worshipped him saying my daughter is even now dead but come lay thy hand upon her and she shall live and jesus rising… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1197B…r like a chain, 77. There are two ways: one, the broad one, whose leader is a demon; the other, the narrow one, whose leader is a good angel, 95. New wine in Matt. ix, 19, what does it signify? 137. The Psalmis… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:601A…pened. LXXX. The holy man was being carried out, borne by the hands of holy men; and there was an eagerness in each person: one to lay hold of the hem (Matt. IX, 20), another of the shadow (Acts V, 15), a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:197D…rments, shows that his garments also were full of grace. So, at least, the woman with the issue of blood stopped the streams of blood, having touched the hem (Matt. 9:20). Whether this or that is to be accepte… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:371…and behold a woman who suffered from an issue of blood for twelve years came behind him and touched the hem of his garment for she said within herself if i shall but touch his garment… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:575C…ng the woman's soul: nevertheless, she found faith the reconciler of the aggression. When Jesus had approached from behind, she touched the hem of his garment (Matt. 9.20, 21). For she was saying within herself… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:463D…nd yet gained nothing: but she who labored with the issue of blood, even without touching his body, but only the hem, stopped long-standing fountains of blood (Matth. IX, 20). And it is terrible against diseases.… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:393…is concerned in the humiliation and nature of his flesh ix she came behind him and touched the hem of his garment it is shown c that no one who suffers from an involuntary disease is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…christ to compassion c ver and behold a woman who was troubled with an issue of blood twelve years came behind him and touched the hem of his garment for she said within herself if i… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1039…with the eyes of her heart and believed him to be god and touched the hem of his garment with faith she was liberated he however said who touched me not because he was ignorant but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:923…who coming from behind and touching the fringe of his garment because she said within herself if i only touch his garment i shall be saved for note the conformity c in the things concerning the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:371…twelve years came behind him and touched the hem of his garment for she said within herself if i shall but touch his garment i shall be healed why did she not approach him confidently because… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:19…for twelve years coming up behind touched the hem of his garment for she said within herself if i only touch i shall be saved for this one she says is the physician who has arrived… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…twelve years came behind him and touched the hem of his garment for she said within herself if i shall touch only his garment i shall be healed but jesus turning and seeing her said be… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:331…reward for she was saying as another evangelist says that if i but touch his garment i shall be saved but for what reason does she not approach openly as the canaanite woman did or the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1413…may receive my sight he said to him go thy way thy faith hath made thee whole and the savior on the one hand said to him go thy way but he the blind man has… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:821C…says, "Be of good courage, son, thy sins are forgiven thee" (Matt. 9, 2); and to the woman with the issue of blood, "Daughter, thy faith has made thee whole" (Matt. 9, 22). And now to the disciples He says, "Li… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:759C…disciples; He bound the unfruitful fig tree with its roots withered, and He loosened the woman who was bowed down, saying to her: Be of good heart, daughter (Matt. IX, 22), thou art loosened from thy infirmity… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:229…jesus turning and seeing her said be of good heart daughter thy faith hath made thee whole and the woman was made whole from that hour since this woman was unclean by reason of her infirmity… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:665B…’ it will be done" (Matt. XXI, 21). And: "All things whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive" (Matt. XXI, 22). And: "Your faith has saved you" (Matt. IX, 22). The holy Isaac also writes: "Faith is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:371…flutists and the crowd tumultuously crying he said depart for the girl is not dead but sleepeth and they derided… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1287…stands written concerning the daughter of the ruler of the synagogue that when the people were put forth he went in and took her by the hand and the maid arose why i ask when he… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:231…all that she was dead vers but when the crowd was cast forth he went in and took her hand and the damsel arose and this fame went abroad into all that land b where there… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53CLatin…idisti, fiat tibi. » Ibid. 14. — « Et cum venisset Jesus in domum Petri, vidit socrum ejus febricitantem: et tetigit manum ejus, et dimisit eam febris. » Matth. ix, 27-33. — « Transeunte Jesu, secuti sunt eum d… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1399…upon him as he says to the blind man do you believe that i am able to do this for you and concerning the epileptic he says if you believe it happens the savior demands this… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:191A…Jesus Christ first requires faith from those who call upon Him, as He says to the blind man: "Do you believe that I am able to do this for you?" (Matth. IX, 28) and to the lunatic He says: "If you be… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:869D…ore, from the operations comes knowledge, and from knowledge comes worship. "Believest thou that I am able to do this? I believe, Lord; and he worshipped Him" (Matth. 9, 28). Thus, worship follows faith, and fait… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:219D…asked by him, why did He not seek faith from any of them? Nor, indeed, did He say what He is narrated to have said later: Do you believe that I can do this? (Matt. 9:28)? Because He had not yet given proofs o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:377…and saying have mercy on us o son of david and when he was come into the house the blind men came to him and jesus saith to them do you believe that i can do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:209A…2. But why does he not require faith from these, as he did in the case of the blind men, saying: Do you believe that I am able to do this? (Matt. 9. 28) Because they did not yet know clearly… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:601…a great benefit for this reason the savior says dost thou believe that i am able to do this and he says yes lord and the savior says be it done unto thee according to thy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:779C…little later, when the Lord saw them illuminated in mind, having received the luminaries of faith, He asks them, saying: 'Do you believe that I can do this?' (Matt. 9. 28). What then, the blind? Progressing, th… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:87…own power at one time saying to the blind do you believe that i am able to do this and demanding their assent at another time commanding with authority and saying i will be clean why… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:231…would come from the seed of david vers and when he had come into the house the blind men came to him and jesus says to them do you believe that i can do this they… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:511…has saved you and he asks the blind man do you believe that i am able to do this and to another he says as you have believed so let it be done to you how… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:679…ut after all Judea knew Him, He sold the benefits of healings for the worthy price of faith, saying to each one, Be it done unto thee according to thy faith (Matt. 9:29). Yet not to all, but to those whom in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:377…can do this they say to him yea lord then he touched their eyes saying according to your faith be it done to you and their eyes were opened why does he make them cry out… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:521…been redeemed, Your resurrection. Saying these things, let us persevere, so that our Master Christ may say to us: "According to your faith be it done to you" (Matt. IX, 29). And you, who are about to enjoy the g… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:783B…healing even from a sinner. For to each is grace given according to faith. For the Lord said to those approaching: “According to your faith be it done to you” (Matt. 9:29). Believe in the name of the Lord to wh… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…can do this they say to him yes lord then he touched their eyes saying according to your faith be it done to you and their eyes were opened as they were going out behold they… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:227A…s a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward (Matt. 10:41). And again the Lord says: According to your faith let it be done to you (Matt. 9:29). You, then, act in such a way that you… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:231…they believe showing that faith accomplishes everything c vers then he touched their eyes saying according to your faith be it done to you and their eyes were opened he heals in the house and in… Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:73…will give you rest your voice is sweet saying to the blind according to your faith be it unto you your voice is sweet saying to the paralytic arise take up your bed and go unto… Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:285A…tomb, I bring forth the power: Lazarus, come forth (John xi, 43); if a blind man laments the loss of light: According to your faith let it be done to you (Matt. ix, 29). But if someone asks for a throne, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:191D…alt to Him, He did not return a blow, but excuses Himself to the one who had struck (John XVIII, 22-23); and when He was called a demoniac, He cast out demons (Matt. IX, 32 sqq.); and when He was called a deceive… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:377…should even command it to be done but when they were gone out behold they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil for the affliction was not from nature but the plot of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:53…done to you and their eyes were opened as they were going out behold they brought to him a man who was mute and possessed by a demon and when the demon had been cast out… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:233…glory of god should be esteemed vers and as they went out they brought to him a dumb man possessed by a demon and the demon being cast out the dumb man spoke the affliction was… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:187A…aid: Never was it seen thus in Israel. And they were amazed, he says, because he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes and Pharisees (Matt. IX, 33; VII, 28-29). Consideration of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:551D…ng: "This man is not of God, but he seduceth the crowd" (John 7:12); others a sorcerer, using these words: "By the prince of the devils He casteth out devils" (Matt. 9:34); and they kept repeating these things,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:683D…, a glutton, and a false prophet. They said, Behold a man who is a glutton and a wine-drinker (Luke VII, 34), and: By the prince of demons He casts out demons (Matt. IX, 34). What when they were leading Him to be… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1219…he was assailed with such reproaches as thou hast a devil and he casteth out devils through the prince of the devils and behold a man c gluttonous and a winebibber did he therefore revile them… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:385C…he himself [gave] light to them..." NOTE. ...Hell is prince and the devil the primary administrator. We have manifest mention of the prince of demons in Matt. IX, 34; XII, 24; XXV, 41; Mark III, 22; Luke X… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:887…in the river jordan and he remained with us in the world preaching the gospel of the kingdom of the heavens and healing every sickness and every infirmity among the people until he became thirty two… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:339…to his own city where having performed some healings he went around all the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and many other things happen after this before matthew notes the time of pascha moreover… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:683…boat and their father followed him and jesus went about all galilee teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing all sickness and all disease among the people and his fame… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:825…him h chapter xii h matthew and jesus went about all galilee teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease matt iv… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:677…ps that is all meat of doctrine nourishing the soul d teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom it is one thing to teach another to preach the gospel for he taught them saying to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:377…does the opposite for after these insults and revilings it says he went about all the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1405…for the savior entered the synagogues of his own accord teaching them preaching the gospel of the kingdom and curing every disease and every infirmity among the people as it is written for what has not… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:925…a cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:331…the church he proclaimed his own coming in many ways performing wonders and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people as it is written therefore the lord… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:145…matthew declares this very thing with these words and jesus went about the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and curing every disease and every infirmity as if… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:513…by the devil and having conquered the tempter he came into galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom and having called the disciples who believed and received the preaching of piety he went up with them… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:99…retreating toward him but he himself approach them and visit them for jesus went about all the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and healing every disease and every infirmity and he did not merely… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:341…in the desert and having conquered the tempter he came into galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom and he commanded the disciples who had believed and accepted the proclamation of piety to go up with… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:185…quite naturally followed him imitating them and jesus went about all galilee teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom to show that he is not contrary to the law he enters the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:233…on the contrary rather increases diseases and separates one from god vers and jesus went about all the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1213…a all the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and healing every disease and every infirmity he did not however merely heal them and… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:249…in its own time but the lord before his passion and resurrection preaching the gospel of the kingdom and showing his disciples that the election of those worthy of the faith and of the eternal inheritance… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1209B…II.—Of anarchy, or a people that lacks a shepherd. Habac. I, 14.—"You will make men like the fish of the sea, and like creeping things that have no leader." Matt. IX, 36.—"When Jesus had come, He saw a great c… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:573B…ne among those who seem to be interceding with God for them—but, according to what is written, We have become just like sheep, for whom there is no shepherd (Matt. ix, 36). For iniquity, having grown old and st… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1317…of the lord spoken prophetically is fulfilled for i remember he said the harvest truly is plenteous but the laborers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he will send forth laborers… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:173B…ady passed his 52nd year of age. He takes the subject of the discourse from this saying of the Gospel: The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few (Matt. IX, 37). But he proves that both old and young… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:519B…phizing about human nature, and the Lord of them all, Jesus, speaking to the disciples and saying: "The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few" (Matt. IX, 37). Come then, if you please, by bringing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:949…delivered in the church of the Apostle, after a bishop had preached for a short time, on the text, "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few" (Matt. 9:37). Old age is useful in the Church; how… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:955A…Homily X, delivered in the church of the Apostles, after the bishop had spoken shortly, on the text, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few (Matt. 9:37). — Old age in the Church is useful; ho… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:99…reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto life eternal and again elsewhere the harvest truly is plenteous but the labourers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he will send forth labourers… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:393…man who has died he possesses his good things in security ix the harvest truly is plenteous but the laborers are few he calls his disciples laborers whom though they were few in number he sent… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1083B…ps, to whom the Lord said: "The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few; pray to the Lord of the harvest that He may send laborers into His harvest" (Matt. 9:37), to whom even the mystery of the w… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1145C…, that they are white already for harvest” (Joan. IV, 35), and “the reaper receives wages.” And again: “The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few” (Matth. IX, 37), and what follows. And concerning… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:413…indeed great but the laborers are few and therefore they should beseech the lord of the harvest that he may send laborers into his harvest laborers that is to say who may apply the sickle bringing… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:1317…he said the harvest truly is plenteous but the laborers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he will send forth laborers into his harvest behold then now those things which were… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:417…added to you and pray for those who abuse you and beseech the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest and pray that you may not enter into temptation and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:777…harvest indeed is plentiful but the laborers are few pray therefore to the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest b since celsus also called the apostles of jesus unspeakable… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1285…you wish to enter into life as for instance pray therefore to the lord of the harvest that he may send out laborers into his harvest for you shall ask send out from where and if… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:475…harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few pray therefore to the lord of the harvest that he may send out laborers into his harvest c in addition to these the apostle names seed the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:817…his disciples the harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest luke and when day was come he… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1723B…workers. True apostles, workers without any adjective, are spoken of in the passage: "Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out workers" [Matt. IX, 38]; and further: "The worker is worthy of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:379…the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few pray therefore to the lord of the harvest that he may send out laborers into his harvest see again how he is free from vainglory for in… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:291…harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few pray therefore to the lord of the harvest that he may send out laborers into his harvest by the harvest i think he meant the spiritual multitude… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:99…again elsewhere the harvest truly is plenteous but the labourers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he will send forth labourers into his harvest c when therefore the rain has been… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:537…the disciples the harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest by harvest he meant nothing other than… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:845…harvest is indeed plentiful but the laborers are few pray therefore to the lord of the harvest that he may send laborers into his harvest but while he referred the designation of the reapers to the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1261…his disciples the harvest indeed is great but the labourers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he send forth labourers into his harvest and having called together his twelve disciples he… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1023…the disciples the harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest which explaining in deed he called together… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1083…the harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few pray to the lord of the harvest that he may send laborers into his harvest to whom when he also believed the mystery of the word… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:293…again the harvest truly is great but the laborers are few pray therefore the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest and elsewhere lift up your eyes and look on… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1811…hearing of the word of the lord we should therefore pray to the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest indeed such laborers who rightly divide and handle the word… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:233…disciples the harvest indeed is plentiful but the laborers are few ask therefore the lord of the harvest that he may send out laborers into his harvest he calls the multitude that was in need of… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:833…them the harvest indeed is great but the laborers are few pray therefore the lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into his harvest go behold i send you as lambs in the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:933…his disciples the harvest indeed is great but the labourers are few pray ye therefore the lord of the harvest that he may send forth labourers into his harvest and having called together his twelve disciples…