Where the Fathers quote Philippians 3

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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:876expounds v.19“ων το τελος απωλεια ων ο θεος η κοιλια και η δοξα εν τη αισχυνῃ αυτων οι τα επιγεια φρονουντες!”186. On the statement «Those who set their minds on earthly things» Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:660expounds v.20“ημων γαρ το πολιτευμα εν ουρανοις υπαρχει εξ ου και σωτηρα απεκδεχομεθα Κυριον Ιησουν Χριστον”Catechesis for the Illuminandi on «And in one Lord Jesus Christ» and reading from 1 Corinthians: «For even if there are so-called gods» Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1549…reiteration of the same things for we hear him saying of himself to write the same things to you to me indeed is not grievous but for you it is safe just as we have learned… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:591B…us again chanting the same things unto the wounds of your sorrow: For "to write the same things," he says, "to me it is not grievous, but for you it is safe" (Phil. 3:1). Chapter 2: Nothing is more glori… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:749DLatin…. Quia Domini est assumptio nostra, et sancti Isruel regis nostri. Vide Davidem eadem cum Paulo prædicare et dicere, Mihi quidem non pigrum, vobis autem tutum (Philipp. 3, 1). Ecce enim in plurimis deinceps versib… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:113C…ding. And Paul also, for this reason, writing to the Philippians, used to say: "To write the same things, to me indeed is not irksome, but for you it is safe" (Phil. 3: 1). For the earth, having received the se… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:187D…se things I shall not cease to say and to urge, until I see you changed. For to say these things, "to me is not burdensome," he says, "but for you it is safe" (Phil. 3:1). Therefore, do not take my admonition… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:511D…s has already been said often—and now it will be said again: For to write the same things to you, to me indeed is not weari- some, but to you it is safe (Phil 3:1)—for I am teaching, and not showing off… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:255…and for ever and ever amen h homily x h chapter verse finally my brethren rejoice in the lord to write the same things to you to me indeed is not irksome but to you it… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:927D…These things are written by David, as they are by Paul, namely: “To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not wearisome, but for you it is safe” (Phil. iii, 1). For satiety is not created in the stu… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:903…the most wise paul writes to some in an epistle to say the same things to you to me indeed is not grievous but for you it is safe for since human a mind is corrupted… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1289…for the all wise paul writes to those who believed through him to write the same things to you to me indeed is not tiresome but for you it is safe therefore by many ways he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1489…r the all-wise Paul writes to those who believed through him: "To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe" (Phil. iii, 1). Thus, in multiplying ways, he returns to the same discour… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:9…recall paul exclaiming to those whom he was instructing in divine matters to write the same things to you to me indeed is not irksome but for you it is safe consider moreover how true his… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:471…i suppose that this task is not fruitless paul writes to some to write the same things to you to me indeed is not irksome but for you it is safe he commands the priests therefore… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:1033…is for the benefit of the hearers thus paul writes to some to write the same things to you to me indeed is not slothful but for you it is safe consider therefore he says your… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:215…being taught and on account of this the blessed paul also says to write the same things to you to me indeed is not tiresome but to you it is safe and the two disciples heard… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:563…heaven if anyone eats of this bread he will live forever b to write the same things to you to me indeed is not irksome but for you it is safe says the divine paul somewhere… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:675…said already i will say again for as the blessed paul writes to write the same things to you to me indeed is not irksome but for you it is safe there is one creator and… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:847…touch them shall be sanctified we remember that the blessed paul said to write the same things to you to me indeed is not wearisome but to you necessary the legislator seems to have the same… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:577…keeping of the superfluous things of the law h chapter iii h finally my brethren rejoice in the lord be filled with all spiritual joy to write the same things to you to me indeed is… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:903A…em from forgetting them, after the example of Paul, who says: "Brethren, to sing the same song to you constantly is not grievous to me, but is useful for you" [Philipp. iii, 1]. "And they moved from Beroth." [6.] A… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:871…epaphroditus therefore shall supply this deficiency h chapter iii h b verse finally my brethren rejoice in the lord to write the same things to you to me indeed is not tiresome and where is the… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:603…cor vestrum sed ego veritatem dico the apostle again to me it is not grievous but for you it is a safeguard therefore i exhort you let us be strengthened by every spiritual protection and if… John Pearson 1613-1686PG 5:467…it did not befit an apostolic man that which befit an apostle to write the same things to you to me it is not grievous but for you it is safe says st paul phil iii… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:923…how great his zeal was concerning these things vers from that point to write the same things to you theodore does not accept the interpretation for he wishes i am not busy with recalling my past… Hippolytus of Rome c. 170–235PG 10:913…listen also to paul speaking freely how openly he reveals these men beware of evil workers beware of the concision beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit see then how you walk… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:209…like dogs against the master touching them the blessed paul cries out beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision the prophetic word however having called them dogs says a congregation of the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1379…to the dogs that is to evil workers as the apostle says beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of those who mutilate the flesh by which are signified lascivious men nor is it without… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:665…paul knew the creator spirit he teaches that he must be served beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision for we are the circumcision who serve the spirit of god but if… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1723B…worker is worthy of his food" [1 Tim. V, 18]. But those about whom I write are here called deceitful workers; in another Epistle they are termed evil workers [Phil. III, 2]. They therefore transform themselves i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:715D…whole race of men. But in order to make what I say clearer, I will read what follows this clause. After he had said, "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers" (Phil. III, 2), and had discussed many things concern… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:845B…came dogs, and we became children. “Beware of dogs,” Paul says concerning them, “beware of evil workers, beware of the concision: for we are the circumcision” (Phil. 3:2-3). Do you see how those who were once ch… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:457B…d children, they became dogs. Therefore Paul also says: Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision; for we are the circumcision (Phil. 3:2). The Gentiles were called dogs, and th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:553D…ries out with boldness, and no one understands! And again the blessed Paul says: "Watch out for dogs, watch out for evil workers, watch out for the concision" (Phil. 3:2). "See how you walk, because the days a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557…pastors, to the voice of the Chief Shepherd: listen, for He reveals hidden wolves, and triumphs over them; listen and beware, you and the universal flock. See (Phil. III, 2), see the thieves—for he who does not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557…erning the godless heretics, calling them dogs and wolves? Just as also elsewhere Paul says: Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision (Phil. III, 2). Beware lest any man spoil you throug… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:561…as ruined your whole life; for the Judge will demand its blood from your hands. 7. Cast off every worldly anxiety; watch carefully how you walk; See the dogs (Philipp. 3:2). Again I say, see, and by saying it I… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:651C…name is empty; for it is another "concision"—for it is cut off on account of disbelief. Paul calls the synagogue "concision," saying: "Look to the concision" (Phil. 3. 2). We, indeed, are the circumcision. The… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:629D…r minds should be corrupted" (2 Cor. 11.3). And writing to the Philippians, he said: "Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision" (Phil. 3.2). But among the Romans, since it was no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:225C…o are being justified in the law, you have fallen from grace (Ibid. 5:4). And now he calls those who are corrupting them "dogs," saying, Beware of the dogs (Phil. 3:2); and now [he calls them] those whose c… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:381D…ng them to silence, he writes these things. Say, he says, to Archippus: See. This word is of one who fears everywhere, as when he says: Beware of the dogs (Phil. 3. 2); Beware lest anyone lead you away cap… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1021…i am the christ and shall deceive many and paul cries out beware of dogs beware of evil workers of the faith in the lord jesus a h fragments on the first epistle of saint john… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:519…let him again write to others about these same things saying thus beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision for we are the circumcision who worship god in the spirit and rejoice… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1055…regarding the jews who live carnally and mind earthly things paul says beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision ver they shall be holy to their god and shall not pollute his… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1017…of dogs against the master concerning these the blessed paul cries out beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision thus when the prophetic word called them dogs it said the assembly of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1249…and accusing those who taught these things he calls them dogs saying beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision for we are the circumcision who serve god in the spirit and have… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:871…which were to be endured for the sake of the preaching verse beware of dogs beware of evil workers he implies the princes of the jews concerning whom it was written all dogs dumb not able… Nicetas Stethatos c. 1005–c. 1090PG 120:1021…such seducers would rise up against you, weaving deceit for you, writes to the Philippians: "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision" (Philipp. III, 2). And again to Timothy: "In the last ti… George Pachymeres c. 1242–c. 1310PG 143:1079…ns us, he was obliquely criticizing the Emperor’s own brother, Eulogius. Perhaps also phatriarchēs is said spitefully for patriarchēs, just as at Philippians 3:2, katatomē is used for peritomē ("circumcision"), and I… John Pearson 1613-1686PG 5:467…word a few times st paul said in the place already cited beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision yet this is not what he said before to write the same things… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:791A…the law have fallen away from grace" (Gal. v, 4), he recalls us from the letter of Moses. Therefore, he speaks here of a circumcision other than the concision (Phil. iii, 2), and intends a spiritual law (Rom. vii… Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1959…and this true and apostolic and uncorrupted faith let them be anathema beware of dogs beware of evil workers beware of the concision for we are the circumcision who worship god in spirit and rejoice in… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:177…for we are he says the circumcision who serve god in spirit and have no confidence in the flesh this is one statement of paul concerning circumcision hear also another for not he who is a… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:545…that in nothing c i shall be ashamed and to the thessalonians for we are the circumcision which worship god in the spirit and rejoice in christ jesus and he therefore that despiseth despiseth not man… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:151…, 32, the Greek Bibles have of him witnesses; our author page 55 omits the word of him, as does the Alexandrian codex. Twelfth, in the Ep. to the Philippians III, 3, the Greek Bibles have, Spirit God our author contend… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:93A…worship; and again, serving the Spirit of God (Phil. 3. 3); and the testament is twofold: I will… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:729C…at the communion of Christ. But we are the circumcision, he says, who are partakers of Christ, who worship by the Spirit of God, and do not trust in the flesh (Phil. 3:3). For the heart, stripped of all carnal… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:257…longer takes place in the body but in the heart he says and have no confidence in the flesh though i might also have confidence in the flesh what does he mean here by confidence and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:519…evil workers beware of the concision for we are the circumcision who worship god in the spirit and rejoice in christ jesus and have no confidence in the flesh for the boasting of d circumcision according… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1249…concision for we are the circumcision who serve god in the spirit and have no confidence in the flesh and lest any one might suppose that he relied on the spiritual things as being devoid of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:577…they preach circumcision and attempt to cut the body of the church for we are the circumcision which worship god in the spirit and rejoice in christ… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:579…they preach circumcision and attempt to cut the body of the church for we are the circumcision which worship god in the spirit and rejoice in christ jesus and have no confidence in the flesh he… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1009…which cleanses our old man for we are the circumcision he says which worship god in the spirit and rejoice in christ jesus and have no confidence in the flesh but he denotes the putting off… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:871…for we are the circumcision who serve god in spirit and glory in christ jesus and have no confidence in the flesh though i myself have confidence also in the flesh those who cut off all… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1179…concision but they are actual perdition and malice a and we glory in christ jesus and have no confidence in the flesh which therefore is better to glory in christ who circumcises our hearts and leads… Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1959…of the concision for we are the circumcision who worship god in spirit and rejoice in christ jesus and have no confidence in the flesh h of timothy the apollinarist bishop of berytus to homonius also… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:763…ound in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith (Philipp. III, 4-9). RULE XLIV. That the yoke of Chri… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:937B…to zeal, a persecutor of the Church; as to the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ (Phil. iii, 4-7). Indeed, I also count all things to b… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:299D…enjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, persecuting the Church; as to the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless" (Phil. 3:4-6). And then, after he shows that he abou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:565C…rying, I am compelled to make the comparison from thence; which he also does elsewhere saying, If any other thinketh to have confidence in the flesh, I more (Philipp. 3, 4). And there, it is for the sake of thos… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:257…in the heart he says and have no confidence in the flesh though i might also have confidence in the flesh what does he mean here by confidence and in the flesh boasting liberty grounds for… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1249…being devoid of the carnal b ones he reasonably added though i also have confidence in the flesh if any other thinketh to have confidence in the flesh i more and he recounts the things in… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:579…the jews through the prophet circumcise the hardness of your heart vers though i might also have confidence in the flesh but let no one think that i say these things as if i were uncircumcised… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…spirit of god to do and this glory is referred to christ if any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might glory in the flesh i more vers circumcised the eighth day of the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1179…carnal circumcision as if they were sons of abraham vers although i also have confidence in the flesh if i were from the gentiles he says one might say that i criticize circumcision because i have… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:711…himself teaches us saying circumcised on the eighth day of the race of israel of the tribe of benjamin a hebrew of hebrews he is called younger or least or small because he himself declares this… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:763…other man thinks he may have confidence in the flesh i more circumcised the eighth day of the stock of israel of the tribe of benjamin a hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:937…flesh i have more circumcised on the eighth day of the race of israel of the tribe of benjamin b a hebrew of the hebrews as to the law a pharisee as to zeal a persecutor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:859…truth i paul say this paul that man who was circumcised on the eighth day of the stock of israel a hebrew of the hebrews of the tribe of benjamin as touching the law a pharisee… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:325B…hat it is also in thee, and that from infancy thou hast known the sacred writings" (II Tim. I, 5; III, 15). And again regarding himself: "A Hebrew of Hebrews" (Phil. III, 5). And again: "Are they Hebrews? So am I… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:299…the flesh i more circumcised on the eighth day of the race of israel of the tribe of benjamin a hebrew of the hebrews as to the law a pharisee as to zeal persecuting the church… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:257…he might trust in the flesh i more and straightforwardly he added circumcised the eighth day of the stock of israel of the tribe of benjamin an hebrew of the hebrews he did not say this… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:215…flesh i have more circumcised on the eighth day of the people of israel of the tribe of benjamin… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:467…are they hebrews so am i are they israelites so am i an hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a pharisee concerning zeal persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:465…for i hear him saying for i also am an israelite a hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a pharisee but since it seems to you somehow troublesome that we should remember the apostolic… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:579…i born of proselytes but i boast that my lineage descends from israel of the tribe of benjamin and i am not one of the half servants but have sprouted from freedom from the beloved rachel… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…he hath whereof he might glory in the flesh i more vers circumcised the eighth day of the stock of israel of the tribe of benjamin an hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1289…any other man thinks to have confidence in the flesh i more circumcised the eighth day of the stock of israel of the tribe of benjamin a hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a… Suidas compiled c. 970-1000 ADPG 117:1317…etc. There were also the more strict, the admirable Essaei. Moreover, Paul testifies that he followed the Pharisaic manner of life as the best system (Philippians III, 5). The Pharisees used to sleep on small boards or thorns or… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:295…paul the apostle who was from israel who was blameless according to the righteousness which is in the law says for we also who are from israel were once disobedient foolish so not only were those… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:763…benjamin a hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a pharisee concerning zeal persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless but what things were gain to me those i counted… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:937…a pharisee as to zeal a persecutor of the church as to the righteousness which is in the law blameless but whatever gain i had i counted as loss for the sake of christ phil iii… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:271…aps quoting a passage of Paul, such as that in the Epistle to the Colossians 1, 25: "the Church, of which I became a minister." (15) According to. Philippians iii, 6. The Greek edition, like Didymus, has "the Church." The Vul… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1463…according to the shadow of the law regarding which paul writes as touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless judging all shadowy things which were formerly his gains as having been suffered as loss… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:779B…e. He will not die, indeed, yet he will not have glory. For this reason the Apostle was saying, who was a son of Abraham, who had lived blamelessly in the law (Phil. 3. 6): "We," he says, "Jews, and not sinners… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:837…the earth humbling themselves and saying with the apostle paul according to the righteousness which is in the law i lived without blame but the things which were gain to me these i have esteemed loss… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:91D…hat for what? For the old, the new. For just as there was justice and justice, According to the justice, he says, which is in the law, having become blameless (Phil. 3. 6); likewise there is faith and faith: Fr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:69A…ys that the one who works righteousness, the one who is irreproachable in all things, is he who became such according to the righteousness which is in the law (Philipp. 3: 6); and, I thank God, whom I serve from m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:299…the law a pharisee as to zeal persecuting the church as to the righteousness which is in the law found blameless phil and then after he shows that he abounds in all these things he says… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:257…for it is possible to be a pharisee and not very zealous touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless since it is possible for things to be precarious namely to do this for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:521C…deemed worthy of such philanthropy. And how is it that, saying elsewhere about himself, "According to the righteousness which is in the law, being blameless" (Phil. 3:6), he here says that he is a sinner, and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1017…paul was when he wrote that he had become blameless according to the righteousness which is in the law but to some it seems better that the things said be understood according to the first edition… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:271…the divine paul plainly says that he had been blameless according to the righteousness which is in the law he says nevertheless what things were for me gain these i count as loss for the sake… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:777B…s of Christ (2) without blame” (Luc. i, 6). And the blessed Paul also said that he too had become blameless according to the righteousness which is in the law (Philipp. iii, 6). But he who is blameless in these thin… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:467…i an hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a pharisee concerning zeal persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless but what things were gain to me those i counted… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:579…jews were but consumed by zeal for the law that i ravaged the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless he showed that legal righteousness is not perfect for this reason he did… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:793…how could he be who writing to the philippians said according to the righteousness which is in the law being blameless but he was mindful of those attempts he had made against the church thus also… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:831…sake for he said this also in the epistle to the philippians concerning zeal persecuting the church touching the justice which is in the law conversing without blame that without ceasing i have a remembrance of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…benjamin an hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a pharisee concerning zeal persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless but what things were gain to me those i counted… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1289…benjamin a hebrew of the hebrews as touching the law a pharisee concerning zeal persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless well does he use the word thinks either as implying… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:145…i am yet elsewhere he says according to the righteousness which is in the law found blameless how then does he call himself here a sinner and the first of sinners we… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1181…a according to righteousness which is in the law blameless since many show zeal for the sake of positions of authority and other causes and not for… Pseudo-Justin Martyr 2nd-4th c. (uncertainPG 6:1393…has testified these things and paul also who was blameless according to the righteousness which is in the law h response h it is one thing to be blameless and another to be free from sin… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:383…time at the feet of gamaliel who had walked irreproachably according to the righteousness which is in the law is not entrusted with the care of the jews but that of the gentiles while the mandate… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:419C…d Law, he shows that circumcision is henceforth useless, taking the example from himself and saying: "All these things I count as loss for the sake of Christ" (Phil. III, 7). Wherefore, he also blames those who s… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:763…persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless but what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:715…about those who were introducing jewish doctrines untimelily he brought in saying but what things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yet indeed i will also count all things to be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:869B…the Law, that he might receive that which is from faith; and he cries out saying, "Whatever gains I had, these I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ" (Phil. III, 7). If you offer your gift, he says,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:299…after he shows that he abounds in all these things he says but what things were gain to me these i counted loss for christ ibid v he does this here too saying i speak with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:259…but what things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ a paul having embraced a life account so exquisite and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:263…unto the ages of ages amen a h homily xi h v but what things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yes doubtless and i count all things but loss for… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:357…regarding the boasts of the law which he had in himself says but what things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yet i indeed also count all things to be loss… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:317…blessed paul who speaks as follows concerning the boastings in the law but what things were gain to me these i have counted as loss for christ for he did not desire to hold a righteousness… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:467…persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless but what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:809…having been blameless according to the righteousness that is in the law but what things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1247…to the philippians h he speaks concerning the boastings in the law what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:109…body similar again is that which was said by the same author but what things were gain to me these i have counted as loss for christ nay i count all things to be but refuse… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:111…body similar to this again is that which was said by him but what things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things to be dung… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1251…the church having thus recounted all things that seemed honorable he added but what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ and i count all things to be dung that i may… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:399…believed from among the gentiles were preaching he says this elsewhere also but what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ and again yea doubtless and i count all things but dung… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:579…he in no way boasts on account of them and says vers but what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ by the comparison of the better things he called those that… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1557…for what things were gain to me those i have counted loss for christ as the blessed paul says a ver tell me o thou… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…persecuting the church touching the righteousness which is in the law blameless but what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1181…have persecuted for any human reason and not because of divine zeal but what things were gain to me those i have counted loss for christ yes doubtless and i count all things to be loss… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:851…given up all and suffered loss acquires for whose sake paul says i have suffered the loss of all things that i may win christ calling all things the good pearls and that i may win… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:853…with that which is in part when anyone is able to contain the excellency of the knowledge of christ having been previously exercised in the knowledges which are if i may so call them surpassed by… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1409…having cut away from himself all the promptings of the flesh says for whom i have suffered the loss of all things that i may win christ and reign with him having food and covering with… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:763…what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:937…of the surpassing knowledge of christ jesus our lord on account of whom i have suffered the loss of all things and count them to be refuse that i may gain christ for if i may… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1545…power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if by any means I may attain to the resurrection from the dead" (Philipp. iii, 8-11). And a little later, teaching us to th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1557C…be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ Jesus, the righteousness which is from God” (Philipp. iii, 8, 9). The judgment regarding human t… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1607…yea indeed i deem all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have suffered the loss of all things and count them to be dung… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:151…wever, it is burdensome to anyone, let him pass over these things and skip to the others which I shall add below. Therefore, first, in the Ep. to the Philippians III, 8, the Greek Bibles have, Christ Jesus my Lord; the Alexand… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:273…things a loss because of the surpassing knowledge of jesus christ b my lord for whom i have suffered the loss of all things and count them as refuse that i may gain christ and to… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1463…as having been suffered as loss and i count them but dung for the excellency of the knowledge of god in some manuscripts it is written negotiations signifying that one has become far removed from every… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:263…were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yes doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have suffered… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:265…of superiority he demonstrates the appropriation of the knowledge for whom i suffered the loss of all things and do count them to be refuse that i may gain christ b refuse it is not yet… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:135…the surpassing worth of knowing christ jesus my lord for his sake i have suffered the loss of all things and count them as refuse in order that i may gain christ and be found in… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:217…the surpassing worth of knowing christ jesus my lord for his sake i have suffered the loss of all things and count them as refuse in order that i may gain christ and be found in… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:357…i indeed also count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have suffered the loss of all things and count them as refuse that… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:1049…loss for the sake of the surpassing knowledge of jesus christ our lord for whom i have suffered the loss of all things and i count them but as dung… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:511…christ has shone forth paul demonstrates saying concerning it for whose sake i have suffered the loss of all things obviously the boastings in the law and i consider them to be rubbish that i may… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:467…what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:809…things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord c b he said… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1247…what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:111…things were gain to me these i have counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things to be dung that i may win christ similar to this is also that i am crucified… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:399…were gain to me those i counted loss for christ and again yea doubtless and i count all things but dung that i may win christ not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of god… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:579…who have partaken of solid food he says this more clearly vers yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:927C…es no more for things present than for things absent, or for those which do not exist at all; having entered into solitude, he will count all things as refuse (Phil III, 8). But if he grieves over being in need… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1215D…nowledge, and the burning and communication of the Holy Spirit: and it is called opportune, because it makes one esteem all things as dung for the sake of God (Phil. iii, 8), just as he is called importunate who.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…what things were gain to me those i counted loss for christ yea doubtless and i count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my lord for whom i have… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1341C…eb. ii, 13), who fought well, who are manly, who are lovers of Christ rather than lovers of the flesh, counting all things as dung that they might gain Christ (Phil. iii, 8), having offered all their members to C… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:15…e the words in chapter 7 of the first part: "What [is] to her (Maria) the glory of the kingdom, which, although she considered all things, as the Apostle says (Phil. III, 8), as refuse (stercora), she chose to ga… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1181…were gain to me those i have counted loss for christ yes doubtless and i count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of jesus christ my lord here the heretics who… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1183…a for whom i have suffered the loss of all things referring to the things of the present world but if we accept that this… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:763…things and do count them but dung that i may win christ and be found in him not having mine own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of christ… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1545…even consider all things to be dung that i may gain christ and be found in him not having my own righteousness which is from the law but that which is through faith in jesus christ… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1557…things and i count them as rubbish that i may gain christ and be found in him not having my own righteousness which is from the law but that which is through faith in christ jesus… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1607…things and count them to be dung that i may gain christ and be found in him not having my own justice which is of the law but that which is by the faith of christ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:565…he confirms them again from the scriptures moses writes he says the righteousness which is of the law what he says is this moses shows us the righteousness which is of the law what kind it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:263…things and do count them but dung that i may win christ and be found in him not having mine own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of christ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:265…anywhere nor to receive a blow but surrounds it on every side and be found in him not having a righteousness of mine own that which is of the law if he who possessed righteousness because… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:135…and count them as refuse in order that i may gain christ and be found in him not having a righteousness of my own that which comes from the law but that which is through faith… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:217…and count them as refuse in order that i may gain christ and be found in him not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law but that which comes through faith in… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:357…all things and count them as refuse that i may gain christ and be found in him not having my own righteousness which is from the law but that which is through faith in jesus christ… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1423…that were in the law as dung that he might gain christ and be found in him not having his own righteousness which is that of the law but that which is through faith in jesus… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:511…and i consider them to be rubbish that i may gain christ and be found in him not having my own righteousness which is from the law but that which is through faith in jesus christ… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:671…suffered the loss of the legal justice that he might gain christ and be found in him not having his own justice which is of the law but that which is through the faith of jesus… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:467…things and do count them but dung that i may win christ and be found in him not having mine own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of christ… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:581…out christ but once he appeared it became henceforth superfluous a vers and be found in him not having my own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through faith in christ the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2693…things in the law to be rubbish that he might gain christ and be found in him not having his own righteousness that is the one in the law but that which is through faith in… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…things and do count them but dung that i may win christ and be found in him not having mine own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of christ… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1183…appeared there is no need to remain sitting by its letter vers and be found in him not having my own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of christ… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:123…not that which is through works not that which is through words but that which is through the faith of jesus christ for the holy scriptures lead man to believe in christ who procures salvation for… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:615…spirit he says is spirit therefore also paul says that i may be found in him not having my own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of christ the… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1251B…(79) Eum. The last letter is omitted in the manuscript. But we think it should be read eumabes (easily learned). (80) The power of... the communion. See Phil. iii, 10. (81) Compendium. Epitome should b… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:529…christ the righteousness from god d based on faith that he might know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings being conformed to his death if by any means he… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1545…through faith in jesus christ the righteousness from god in faith to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings being conformed to his death if by any means i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:715…is by faith of jesus christ then he says of what faith that i may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings what is the power of his resurrection… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:717A…reasoning can set forth such and so great miracles, but that faith alone can teach and make them clear, said: "in order to know the power of His resurrection" (Phil. 3:10). For if reasoning cannot demonstrate a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:639…death (Rom. 6:4). But concerning the baptism of martyrs, he does not speak merely of being buried with Him, but that we are made conformable unto His death (Phil. 3:10). Therefore, the mother brought her da… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:263…the faith of christ the righteousness which is of god by faith that i may know him and the power of his resurrection we must apply a keen mind to these struggles against heretics and be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:265…through faith in christ the righteousness which is from god by faith that i may know him and the power of his resurrection and the communion of his sufferings being conformed to his death if by… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:581…god but what is this that i may know him through faith and the power of his resurrection that is to know through faith that he is the god and creator of all and that he… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…between the two is as great as that between man and god that i may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings being made conformable unto his death if… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1183…just as the grain exceeds the chaff b vers in faith to know him and the power of his resurrection therefore knowledge comes through faith for what reasoning will demonstrate the resurrection to us none only… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1137…example for us in all things that as the apostle says we may know him and the power of his resurrection and be conformed to his death c so that we might meet in the resurrection… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:587…then to show the contentiousness of the jews he does not say if by any means i might persuade but if by any means i might provoke to emulation so that i might save some and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:265…sufferings being conformed to his death if by any means i may attain unto the resurrection of the dead being conformed he says to his death that is sharing in it for just as he suffered… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1073…a says to the philippians if by any means i may attain unto the resurrection of the dead not that i have already received or am already perfected but i press on if so be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…and the fellowship of his sufferings being made conformable unto his death if by any means i might attain unto the resurrection of the dead not as though i had already attained either were already perfect… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1295…of men am dying this is to die also for christ a if by any means i might attain if by any means he says do you see him even after so much still feeling uncertainty… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:51…says being made conformable unto his death if by any means we might attain unto the resurrection of the dead and to the thessalonians for if we believe that jesus died and rose again even so… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:997…disciples for you shall see greater things than these and paul says not as though i had already attained or were c already justified or were already perfect for we know in part and we prophesy… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:833…thing when he says not that i have already attained or am already perfect but i follow after if i may by any means apprehend in which i am also apprehended by christ brethren i do… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:243…these he added saying not that i have already received or am already perfect but i follow after if i may in any way apprehend and again elsewhere i discipline my body and bring it into… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:783C…he seizing by which he was seized by the Lord, writes these things: "I follow after, if that I may apprehend, that for which also I was apprehended by Christ" (Phil. III, 12). How, therefore, is one apprehended by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:457C…own, showing that he did not run to Him, but was called first. Thus also he says elsewhere: “I press on, if I may lay hold, for which I was also laid hold of” (Phil. 3. 12). He did not say, I laid hold, but, “I… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:669B…nd does not allow himself to be led by the devil upon the temple. Such was also he who says: "Not that I have already attained, or am already justified," etc. (Phil. 3:12; 1 Cor. 4:4). If, therefore, Paul feare… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:267…castaway cor ix not that i have already attained b or am already perfect but i follow after if that i may apprehend that for which also i was apprehended by jesus christ not that i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:665…elsewhere, says, "I shall know, even as I have been known" (1 Cor. 13:12); and again, "If I may apprehend, for which I have been apprehended by Christ Jesus" (Phil. 3:12). We were apprehended first, and th… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1145…from you theodotion edited paul also demonstrates such a persecution to us but i follow after if that i may apprehend that for which also i am apprehended the gentiles therefore as david says of the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:581…resurrection ver not that i have already attained or am already perfected but i follow after if that i may apprehend that for which i was also apprehended by christ jesus he himself first apprehended me… Diadochus of Photice c. 400 – c. 486PG 65:1195…ve opined, misinterpreting that of John the Evangelist, "And the darkness did not comprehend it"; and how Paul interpreted this in his Epistle to the Philippians III, 12. Those who say that two persons, namely the spirit of gra… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…by any means i might attain unto the resurrection of the dead not as though i had already attained either were already perfect but i follow after if that i may apprehend that for which also… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:647…urges itself on for the better which the apostle demonstrating it says not as though i had already attained or were already perfect but i follow after if i may by any means apprehend wherein i… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1295…the death of christ or that i am already perfect from this but i follow after if that i may apprehend i pursue he says the prize if by chance i may apprehend it c see… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:493…in it which same thing he again indicated when he wrote thus i follow after if that i may apprehend that for which i am also apprehended of christ jesus wherefore i pray you attend to… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:587A…into His friendship, He Himself urges and pursues us, as David also says: "Your mercy shall pursue me" (Ps. xxii, 6); and Paul, "I was apprehended by Christ" (Philipp. iii, 12). But when, on the contrary, it concern… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:787B…lled perfect; but as he relates to Him who is truly perfect, he is not perfect. Therefore he says, 'Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected' (Philipp. iii, 12). And a little later he says: 'Let… Hippolytus of Rome c. 170–235PG 10:597B…or as we always progress in virtue and arrive at better things, or, according to the voice of blessed Paul, "stretching forward to the things that are before" (Philipp. iii, 13), we are always striving toward a more… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1665D…by us. Ruæus. Ibid. C, line 4, to the things before. Origen here, as at the end of the little book, and De principiis iv, 2, reads the Apostle's words in Phil. iii, 13-14 inversely, where in the editions they a… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:591…present life and according to the apostle's example forgetting those things that are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before we are extended in the resurrection of the dead but as star differs… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:839…but rather he who stretches forth to those things which are before forgetting those things which are behind and very much land is left and yet he had previously said and the land ceased from war… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1091…to me that the same apostle thinking this wrote in another place forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before teaching by these things that those which are past… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:853…greater labor for progress constantly repeating to himself the saying of paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before and he was also mindful of the voice of… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1501…to the greater and the apostle teaches this that we must forget those things which are behind and reach forth unto those things which are before it is right then that those who have attained the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:41C…ccording to the progress that leads to God; such as Paul was, stretching forth himself to those things which are before, and forgetting those which are behind (Phil. iii, 13). This is the increase, the acquisition… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:731C…things that are behind, and stretching forth myself to those that are before, I press towards the mark, to the prize of the supernal vocation in Christ Jesus (Philipp. iii, 13, 14). That the commandments of God… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:863…matter refuse his command may be rebuked d h chapter xiv h forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:865…minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing (Philippians III, 13-16). Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversa… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1163…of saying i do not consider that i have reached it but one thing i do forgetting those things which are behind and stretching forth to those that are before d i press toward the goal… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1737…of the adversary if you run so run that you may comprehend forgetting those things which are behind and to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1739A…press toward the goal, according to the words of the Apostle (Phil. 3:13). If you are struggling, fight against… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:347…a life previously led well but to progress further every day says forgetting those things which are behind and stretching forth myself to those that are before i press towards the mark for the prize of… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1247A…if hungry, he is always reaching out to what lies ahead, saying, "Not that I have already obtained or am already perfected; but I run so that I may lay hold" (Philipp. iii, 13). For let it be granted to us, for… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1379…of the Apostle, impelled by desire to extend oneself to those things that are before, as the Apostle says, and always to fly upward to higher things. Philippians III, 13, τοῖς δὲ ἔμπροσθεν ἐπεκτεινόμενος, extending myself to tho… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:715D…id when writing to the Corinthians, "We know in part" (I Cor. XIII, 9), but not the whole; and now he adds, "Brethren, I do not count myself to have attained" (Phil. III, 13). What is clearer than this voice? He s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:717B…ed those, too, to the power of faith; then, having stirred up all this discourse, as he went on he said: "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended" (Phil. 3:13). He did not say, "I do not count mysel… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:479B…, he possessed a fresh alacrity, and signified this, saying: "Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before" (Phil. iii, 13). And when death was expected, he calle… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:499D…d casts himself down in this very thing by saying: "We know in part, and we prophesy in part" (1 Cor. 13:9). And, "I do not think myself to have comprehended" (Phil. 3:13). And, "If any man think that he knowet… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:339…have reached forth to that. Which Paul also signifying said, Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before (Philipp. 3:13). And this is the manner of the anagoge… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:659D…I do not know the end" (1 Cor. IX, 26)? "Forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth to those things which are before, I press toward the goal" (Phil. III, 13-14). Why do you labor, or why do you run?… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:729D…ey? Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the goal for the prize of the high calling (Phil. 3:13, 14). The loins, therefore, are girded… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:271…hings which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are before, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Phil. III, 13-14). See how, by saying this, he indic… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:711D…e done all things, say, We are unprofitable servants" (Luke 17:10); and likewise the teacher of the world, saying, "I do not count myself to have apprehended" (Phil. 3:13). He who persuades himself that he has… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:981…of the streets that they may be seen by men d and forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are before for he who is thus disposed is not so… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:395B…d Paul: "Forgetting the things that are behind, and stretching forth to those that are before, I press toward the mark, to the prize of the supernal vocation" (Philipp. iii, 13-14). When, therefore, we set out spiritual… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:669…and rightly spoken to us by the voice of the blessed paul forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before therefore let what has passed by be buried in… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1543…so that the end may be happier which you will attain if forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are before you do not imagine that once crowned you should… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:581…what they had already achieved curbing their conceit but this one thing forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are before ver i press toward the goal for the prize… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:721…a forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before he pressed toward the mark for the prize of… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:815…according to that which paul says but i do this one thing forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth to those things which are before i press toward the mark for the prize of… John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1937…paul appointed teacher of the gentiles and of the church forgetting the things which are behind and reaching forth to those that are before clothed in a corruptible body yet wrestling with incorporeal powers he who… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1579…spirit for the letter killeth but the spirit giveth life and again i count not myself to have apprehended but this one thing i do forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:569…that now is and of that which is to come and again brethren i count not myself to have apprehended but this one thing i do forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1083A…In Psalm 115.—He who does not humble his mind, nor say in imitation of the Apostle: "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended" (Phil. 3:13); but rather scrutinizes the apprehensi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:227A…ho comes to you in the name of the Lord, wavering in nothing, and you shall receive grace; for it is God who works. TIT. II. — On spiritual progress. Philipp. 3:13, 14. — «Brethren, I do not consider… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1295…and what is that which i count myself to have apprehended that forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before i press toward the goal and so forth for… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1297…before him and far distant from him and he ran toward it and reaching forth unto those things which are before the expression reaching forth signifies a sustained race as if he had said i am… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:651B…lessed man hastened according to the Apostle Paul, who says, "forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before" (Phil. iii, 13). But men, looking at him, said, some:… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:445…for the pursuit of reaching perfection he was fulfilling that apostolic imperative forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before i press toward the mark for the prize of… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:625D…in her role as superior, she continued to hold fast to the way that leads to God, "reaching forward to those things which are before, as the divine Paul says" (Phil. iii, 13), "and forgetting those things which ar… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1185…the race that he said when he was near death vers but one thing i do forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead i do one thing d… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:333…the philippians brethren i do not count myself to have apprehended but one thing i do forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead i press toward the goal… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:389…d having become a man he did not cease from activity but forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are before he pressed toward the mark for the prize of… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:343…he says i do not consider myself to have attained it but one thing i do forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are before d and what follows then… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:311…and extending myself to those which are before i pursue according to the mark for the prize of the upward calling in christ jesus and he considers himself perfect in that he has been delivered from… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1441…behalf threw wide the gates to all and again paul pressing towards the mark for the prize of the high calling was caught up through it as far as the third heaven and having seen the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1351…a i press on toward the mark for the prize of the high calling do you see the saints being given wings for these words truly give them… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:865…i press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of god in christ jesus let us therefore as many as be… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:347…and stretching forth myself to those that are before i press towards the mark for the prize of the heavenly vo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:231B…s never to despair, but as long as we are here, to have good hope and to lay hold of the things before and to press toward the prize of the upward call of God (Phil. III, 14). Let us do this, therefore, and let us… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:729…forth unto those things which are before i press toward the goal for the prize of the high calling phil the loins therefore are girded with truth according to the apostle ephes for thus you shall… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:153A…paths for thy feet, and direct thy ways" (Prov. IV, 26). For those who honor straight paths run toward the goal, to the prize of the upward calling in Christ (Philipp. III, 14); but those who have disregarded the ap… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:721…behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before he pressed toward the mark for the prize of the high calling therefore the guardians of the divine laws do not define the praise of men… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:815…which are behind and reaching forth to those things which are before i press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of god in christ jesus nor ought it to be thought that… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:569…which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before i press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of god in christ jesus let us therefore as many as be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:227…lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead i press on toward the mark for the prize of the upward call of god cor so i run not as uncertainly so i fight not as… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:203B…every desire of the body and every will of his own heart, so that he might attain to the friendship of Jesus and to the partaking of a more perfect knowledge ⟦Phil. III, 14⟧. Thence pursuing and laying hold of t… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:445…which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before i press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling for since philosophy may be viewed in two ways not only by… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1289B…peace and good things (Nahum I, 15)—such as the feet of Paul were, along with the other apostles. He himself also says of himself: I pursue toward the mark (Philipp. III, 14); and he exhorts others with these word… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:375A…efore, the peace of the Lord, and pursue it. But you shall pursue it in no other way than by running according to the goal for the prize of the upward calling [Phil. III, 14]. For true peace exists in the things a… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:389…behind and reaching forward to those things which are before he pressed toward the mark for the prize of the high calling change therefore is the inward man being renewed day by day since then he… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:865…for the prize of the high calling of god in christ jesus let us therefore as many as be perfect be thus minded and if in anything ye be otherwise minded god shall reveal even this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:641A…ant, God will extend a hand to us; which Paul also said to the Philippians: And if in anything you are differently minded, God shall reveal even this to you (Phil. 3:15). But when we are not willing to perfor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:271C…shall take the palm from heaven. "Whoever therefore are perfect," he says, "let us think this: and if you think otherwise, God will also reveal this to you" (Phil. III, 15). What is this? Surely, that the things… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:569…for the prize of the high calling of god in christ jesus let us therefore as many as be perfect be thus minded and again c for our conversation is in heaven from whence also we… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1297…is impossible to complete this race even if we should desire it let us therefore as many as be perfect be thus minded and if in anything ye be otherwise minded god shall reveal even this… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:865…anything ye be otherwise minded god shall reveal even this unto you nevertheless whereto we have already attained let us walk by the same rule let us mind the same thing philippians iii be thou an… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1419A…darkness into his admirable light" ⟦I Pet. II, 9.⟧; at another time they testify: "Nevertheless, to that to which we have attained, let us also remain in it" ⟦Philipp. III, 16.⟧, and not rashly rush into those thing… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:581…contest will show them to us ver nevertheless to what we have attained let us walk by the same rule let us be of the same mind again in regard to the harmony d… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:905B…as each was able, strove to express this mystery, and who begged pardon from their hearers through a reasonable defense, saying: "As far as we have attained" (Phil. III, 16). And if men look for something greater… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:875…is exactly as we have taught ver nevertheless to the degree that we have already attained let us walk by the same rule let us be of the same mind even if we wait he says… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1339…wherever each of us may be let us hold the same opinion let us walk by the same rule giving no offense in anything that the ministry may not be blamed but in all things showing… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1297…be otherwise minded god shall reveal even this unto you nevertheless whereunto we have already attained let us walk by the same rule let us mind the same thing c let us be thus minded what… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1187…not think themselves to be perfect c nevertheless to the degree that we have already attained let us walk by the same rule let us be of the same mind thus far he says what we… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:847B…ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them (Matt. VII, 15, 16)... Be followers of me, brethren, and observe those who walk so, as you have our model (Philipp. III, 17). That those who rightly handle the wo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:285…oneself as an example in all exhortations just as elsewhere he says as ye have us for an ensample and again here those things which ye have both learned and received that is ye were taught… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:873A…who think on higher things, and who imitate Him, as far as it is permitted to men, as Paul says: Be followers of me, as I also am of Christ [1 Cor. iv, 16 / Phil. iii, 17]. But the oblation itself is celebrated… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:269…glorify god at the table concerning these the divine paul has said they are the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:223…those who weep and writing to the galatians philippians he wept for the enemies of the cross of christ and what need is there to mention jeremiah weeping or ezekiel writing the lamentations of the princes… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:259…drawn from the depths of the heart never cease paul wept for the enemies of the cross of christ jeremiah wept over those of the people who were perishing and since natural tears were not enough… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:981…beseech you that the lord may not deliver us away forever to the enemies of the cross of christ but that he may guard his own churches until the time of peace which he himself the… Pseudo-Ignatius fl. c. 375-380PG 5:901…a father does over his own children see therefore the wicked workmen the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose glory is in their own shame c see the dogs those mute… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:731…have lied to Him, and their time shall be for the ages. Which enemies? Those of whom Paul spoke: The enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction (Phil. 3:18-19). And therefore, he threatened that the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:501A…with me, so that the prey of truth may not escape you. For the Jews, concerning whom Paul says, "the enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction" (Phil. 3:18-19), will immediately object, and sometime… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:275D…soldier? Therefore Paul also says, "For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ" (Phil. 3:18). Since there were some who were preten… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:333…imitating the glorious zeal of the fathers and conducting ourselves manfully against the enemies of the cross of christ and preaching the true faith and teaching in the churches not to be added to the impieties… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:839C…etermined counsel of Providence. But the inventors of impious dogmas, the "enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly" (Phil. iii, 18-19), thinking mean and groveling thoughts… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1153…chose to have enmities with god and with those whom paul calls the enemies of the cross of christ they dwell however in the land of the jews in the old testament and those who dwell… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:583…follow these if they deliver the same doctrine as we do vers for many walk of whom i have told you often and now tell you even weeping that they are the enemies of the cross… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:949…themselves but in god overcoming the infidel peoples and bringing to nothing the enemies of the cross of christ on the following feast of blessed dionysius the silver vessel having been opened in which the body… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:875…note those who so walk as you have us for a pattern for many walk of whom i have told you often and now tell you even weeping that they are the enemies of the cross… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1333B…denly. For as a snare shall it come upon all that sit upon the face of the whole earth. Jac. v, 5. — You have feasted your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. Phil. iii, 18-19. — The enemies of the cross of Christ;… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:579…much more for brothers and fellow believers hence the apostle wept for the enemies of the cross of christ praying with constant anguish of soul hence jeremiah left behind the lamenting of the stock of israel… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:425…things is therefore the impiety of these men not detected in how the enemies of the cross of christ pretend to venerate the cross while they undermine and destroy the very type of the cross along… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:431…which we have been saved is portrayed to us what then will the enemies of the cross of christ do here it is necessary for them to do one of two things either while adoring the… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:435…with the precious wooden beams and construct them it is worthy for the enemies of the cross of christ b everywhere to be told that christ even when seen in an image is a burden to… Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1311…of whom i often told you and now even weeping i say the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is the belly and whose glory is in their shame and… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1299…those who so walk even as you have us for an example for many walk of whom i often told you now however i say it even weeping the enemies of the cross of christ whose… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:417…to the gods that you may not die miserably b plato said i have told you often and now i tell you that i am a worshiper of the living god and i cannot abandon his… Menologium of Basil II compiled under Basil II, r. 976-1025PG 117:243…him rise quickly and taking my relics convey them to constantinople for the enemies of the cross of christ are about to set foot on this island b and lay waste these places therefore his relics… Menologium of Basil II compiled under Basil II, r. 976-1025PG 117:473…him arise quickly and taking my relics transport them to constantinople for the enemies of the cross of christ are about to land on this island and will lay these places waste his relics were therefore… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1187…offered himself as an example since this too is of perfect doctrine for many walk of whom i have told you often and now tell you even weeping he does not censure them by name lest… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:1077…of the glory of christ whose children living in luxury and licentiousness the enemies of the cross of christ whose god is the belly were led into captivity by the romans because the things they had… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:849…of his power the enemies of the lord have lied to him the enemies of the cross of christ according to the great paul are the jews and they lied to him calling him rabbi and… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:641A…aul: For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction (Phil. III, 18, 19). Keep the noble deposit of the fai… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:21…the entire christian people and to the increase of the trophy against the enemies of the cross of christ just as not without a moderate d… Bessarion of Nicaea c. 1403-1472PG 161:543…and those derisions and opprobria by which we are continuously afflicted by the enemies of the cross of christ are removed they who mock us contemn us and hold us for naught because while we are… Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1365…the churches throughout the whole world and held even by the jews the enemies of the cross of christ in admiration this the man who is bold and unbridled in his audacity interpreting it according to… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:407…those men who have trusted in their belly whose god is the belly and whose glory is in their shame who set their minds on earthly things the apostle did not foretell good things for these… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:409…who have set their trust in the belly whose god is the belly and whose glory is in their shame who mind earthly things the apostle prophesied no good for them saying whose end is destruction… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:269…paul has said they are the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame who set their minds on earthly things but… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1639…he who disobeys it is destroyed along with those who are gluttons whose god is their belly and whose glory is that of the world and whose aim is to please men do not fast the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:73B…, 23). But no one who makes anything else besides God into a god can adore God in his holy court. Some make a god of their belly, of whom the God is the belly (Phil. iii, 19); others of silver; others are addicted… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:419…of god for both parties are enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame who mind earthly things do you see that… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:137B…have subjected themselves, and in their minds have been blinded. Just as he says in another place: "Whose God is the belly, and their glory is in their shame" (Philipp. III, 19). And the Lord in the Gospel says: "You… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:25C…fast by the naval throng, bearing away the shameful glory, about which the Apostle foretold, whose glory is in their shame, adding: "Who mind earthly things" (Philipp. 3. 19); and he is lodged in the dwellings of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:73D…nature fall from the life-giving wheat to Hades, as if separated through holes: some flowing out as if through the hole of gluttony, whose god is their belly (Philipp. 3:19); others through the enticements of ple… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:529…lly rejoices the more, and so much the more as the slavery he exhibits is more shameful: and that Apostolic saying which says, Whose glory is in their shame (Phil. 3:19), is shown forth then through their dee… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:769…ets, many among the Jews were saying this. But that the Jews should say these things—those whose God is their belly and whose glory is in their shame (Philipp. 3:19)—is nothing to be wondered at. But that, after grace, after… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:257A…h, whose father and mother we know? How then does he say, I have come down from heaven?" 1. "Whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame" (Phil. III, 19), Paul says in writing to the Philippia… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:555…books who have abandoned the word of god and serve your belly whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame philip iii who abuse the milk and wool and flesh of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557B…ones, who say that these things are not said in the divine Scriptures: Whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things (Phil. III, 19)? These things Paul exhorts and teaches… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:727C…aten only roasted with fire, with intense zeal alien to pleasure. The love of pleasure is alien to the love of God, as Paul says: and "Whose god is the belly" (Phil. 3. 19), to them God Himself is not God. Nor a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:759D…and gain, pursuing the most shameful things, about whom it is fitting to say these words of Paul: "Whose god is the belly, and whose glory is in their shame" (Phil. III, 19). Do not join in these things, do not t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:675D…on: "For they that are such," he says, "serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly." Writing to the Philippians, he said: "Whose god is their belly" (Phil. 3:19). Here, however, he seems to me to indi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:697…ose concerning whom the Apostle, demonstrating them to be atheists, said: Whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things (Phil. iii, 19)? Hear again how God provides in advan… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:139D…regarding money and other things. “13. Foods for the belly.” He calls not the belly, but gluttony, the belly here: as when he says, “Whose god is their belly” (Phil. iii, 19); speaking not of this member, but of v… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:293D…g: "Can he also provide bread?" (Ps. 77:20?), and, "What sign do you show us? Our fathers ate the manna in the desert" (John 6:31). "Whose god is their belly" (Phil. 3:19). Since therefore they were testing him… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:283…moderation be known unto all men he had said a little before whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame who mind earthly things since therefore it was likely that the philippians… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:287C…orld” He did not mean all men who dwell upon the earth—for all, both good and bad, are in this world—but He named “world” rather those who mind earthly things (Philipp. III, 19), and those who have subjected their ow… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:811…pleasures of these i think paul says somewhere who mind earthly things whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame these men might rightly say as if performing some highly commendable act… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:481…unrestrained madness hiring men and setting them up as accusers men c whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame as the blessed paul says were preparing them to become a nuisance… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:543B…elf, without any instruction, in those very things over which he should rather blush and mourn, so that Paul might justly say: "Whose glory is in their shame" (Phil. 3:19). And the blessed prophet, marvelin… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:839…the inventors of impious dogmas the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is their belly phil iii thinking mean and groveling thoughts about him cast down the glory of the… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1147…fruit because they live in gluttony and of them it is said whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame neither do their minds which are as it were the trees of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:223A…belly. From this it is manifest that the discourse is about the Jews; for he always accuses them of gluttony, and elsewhere says, “Whose God is their belly” (Phil. iii, 19). And by sweet talk and blessings they… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:583…even weeping that they are the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame he called them enemies of the cross as… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:61…reprobate concerning the faith and again concerning others whose god is the belly and whose glory is in their shame and the rest eran what occasion for reviling therefore have i given you orth is it… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1445…rightly therefore does the apostle write to the successors of such people whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame who mind earthly things again meats for the belly and the belly… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:327…who are truly carnal and children of flesh alone strangers to grace whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame whose memory of unbelief perished with a sound but as i said… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1129D…arily kills the Word that inhabits it for those who love it, just as the beauty of the created things—not [directed] toward the glory of Him who made them... (Philipp. iii, 19. II Cor. iii, 6.) ⟦alt-version omitted… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:875…even weeping that they are the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame who set their mind on earthly things for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1333…of slaughter phil iii the enemies of the cross of christ c whose end is destruction whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame hebr xii lest there be any fornicator or… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:615…of thoughts buried in the pits of vices whose end is destruction and whose glory is in their shame but our life is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:545…shadows of banquets and parasites they seek a reward for their belly whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame they are surely slaves of the belly and captives of carnal pleasures… Peter of Sicily 9th–10th c.PG 104:1311…now even weeping i say the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is the belly and whose glory is in their shame and he adds who mind earthly things for… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1299…i say it even weeping the enemies of the cross of christ whose end is destruction whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame who mind earthly things be imitators together of… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1301…we shall die for even there he was speaking about the gluttonous and whose glory is in their shame many say that he indicated circumcision through these words but it is not so but rather he… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1305…be known to all men because he had earlier rebuked some those whose god is their belly and whose glory is in their shame it was likely that the faithful would behave in a hostile manner… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:119B…e a paradise to you, in the middle of which the tree of life is still planted, accessible to all in equal measure, except for the one whose god is his belly ⟦ Philipp. III, 19⟧; for the Apostle considers such a one… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1289C…ought in of this word theomanein (the belly), that is to say, making it a god, who, speaking of those who live in delights, says: Whose god is their belly (Philipp. III, 19). For those who serve the belly more th… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:105…desires did not only destroy the dragon through the cake disdaining them whose god is their belly and whose strength is in their loins and the navel of the belly but also not eating desirable bread… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1157…out from its dominion and again to the philippians he says but our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus who shall transfigure d the body of our… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:685B…forth offspring after the manner of spirits, and he who hoped to call upon the name of the Lord [Gen. iv, 26], looking upward, whose citizenship is in heaven [Phil. iii, 20]: him the world cannot contain. LV. Up… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:419…this statement can by no means apply to him who said but our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus how therefore could i rightly call that c… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:207…so as to kindle her love all the more. The soul departs and journeys away from the body, having its conversation in heaven through the word of the bridegroom (Phil. III, 20). I sought him, and I did not find hi… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1489…our minds on earthly things but that our conversation ought to be in heaven from whence also we look for the savior our lord jesus christ and because it is not safe for us to know… Eustathius of Antioch c. 270 - c. 337PG 18:679…us more clearly by writing to the philippians our conversation he says is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body that it may… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1081…an instrument of the words of christ for our conversation he says is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ for who while waiting does not celebrate in hope… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1099…releases the trumpets of his voice exclaiming in his writings our citizenship is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ to this he adds the case of men saying… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:959D…r it is fitting that you be carried higher than earthly things, so that as you were born, so you may arrange your own life. Let your conversation be in heaven (Phil. III, 20), your true fatherland is the Jerusalem… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1011…liteias tou Israēl, "alienated from the conversation of Israel;" which elsewhere the apostles call anastrophē (I Peter 3:2), or politeuma, as in Philippians 3:20. Therefore, the prior version was rightly amended by a most… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:541B…the earth puts forth every luxury and displays sumptuous tabernacles (for "our conversation is in heaven, from whence also we look for the Savior, the Christ" [Phil. III, 20]). Do not do so even if dances, and rev… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:921A…with the life of this world, as if migrating through a disposition of the soul to another world—according to him who said, "For our conversation is in heaven" ⟦Philipp. III, 20⟧—it is impossible for us to attain the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:939B…xviii, 127). And, to sum up, it is the translation of the human heart to the heavenly life, so that we may be able to say: "For our conversation is in heaven" (Philipp. iii, 20). And, what is most important, it is th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1551A…so that he may be able to say with truth and boldness that which is in Christ: "For our conversation is in heaven" (Phil. iii, 20). And again he brings in: "For he that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1117…earth should bring forth every h delight h and exhibit sumptuous tents for our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the saviour christ nor if dances and revels and drunkneness and tables… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:663A…another age, and with the heart to be in the world above, which is of the Godhead, as it is written: Our conversation is in heavens [Phil. iii, 20]. II. But this can by no means be achi… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:731C…rom the Lord with labor and desire the heavenly food, and the increase and work of Christ, according to that which is said: "For our citizenship is in heaven" (Phil. iii, 20); not, however, in type and figure, as… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:813A…the world, so that his soul may pass in its understanding to another world and age, according to the Apostle: "For our conversation," he says, "is in heaven" (Phil. III, 20). And again: "Walking in the flesh, we… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:525…ee, which is our mother" (Gal. IV, 26). A Christian has no earthly profession, but belongs to the polity above; for "our citizenship," he says, "is in heaven" (Phil. III, 20). A Christian has as his kin and fellow… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:449…mind on the things that are above," he says, "where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God" (Col. 3. 1). And again: "But our citizenship exists in heaven" (Phil. 3. 20). "He hath humbled my life to the earth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:751…en, nor ear heard, nor entered into the heart of man, which God has prepared for those who love him" (1 Cor. 2:9). For "our citizenship is in heaven" (Phil. 3:20). "And his throne as the days of heaven." Here you may thin… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:297B…s, "is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, who will reform the body of our lowness, made like to the body of his glory" (Philipp. 3. 20, 21): this mortal flesh will be transfi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:679…stand on the earth, speak of the earth: but if you speak of heaven, stand in heaven, so that you may say with the Apostle: For our conversation is in heaven (Phil. 3:20). But that people which hears the justi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:755A…rsation of the Church to be not earthly, or of this age, but heavenly, according to what the holy Apostle reports, saying: But our conversation is in heaven (Phil. 3. 20). The sea is understood as this age… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:587D…" When you now hear of the city, do not look around below, but look to the Jerusalem which is above, to the heavenly seat: for "our conversation is in heaven" (Phil. 3:20). "In the morning Jesus returning to th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:731C…e, prepared and girded souls flee worldly solicitations to hasten on the journey, that they may run to heaven. For "our conversation," he says, "is in heaven" (Phil. 3:20). Faith in Christ is hope. A lamp is li… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:507D…ed. Moreover, it takes very little account of the things of this life, but does everything for the sake of heavenly things. For "our citizenship is in heaven" (Phil. III, 20), and our life is also there. For it is… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:11…You see heaven everywhere, nowhere earth, nor things on earth. And again: "Our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also await the Savior, the Lord Jesus" (Phil. 3:20). "In Christ Jesus." That is, through C… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:77…his time with you and gives you an incentive for zeal. And indeed, this man is even more removed than that one. For, he says, "our commonwealth is in heaven" (Phil. 3:20). But that he is the more removed, hear… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:165B…And he signifies two things: both that we must depart from Egypt, and that we must remain as in a strange land; "For our citizenship," he says, "is in heaven" (Philipp. 3. 20); and that we must always be prepared f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:271C…e spirit; for otherwise that height cannot be attained. With the body one must hasten there; for it is allowed, as he says: "For our citizenship is in heaven" (Phil. III, 20); there is the palm. You see those who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:277C…om whence, he says, we also await a Savior, the Lord Jesus, who will transfigure the body of our humiliation to become conformable to the body of his glory (Phil. 3:20–21). By little and little he has broug… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:551D…triment of others. Let us, therefore, come to our senses, let us be awake, let us exhibit a heavenly life on earth; let us say, Our citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20), and let us show forth our struggles o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:755C…by the devil's fraud. For when anyone keeps the commandments of God, he then dwells in the heavens, and the Apostle says, "For our conversation is in heaven" (Phil. 3:20). He descended from glory into ignominy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:125…They dwell, in fact, on earth, just as they did in paradise. But that did not prevent this; for they are heavenly even so. "And our citizenship is in heaven" (Phil. 3:20), even though we dwell here. But "the h… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1049A…avenly places—since they are, as Paul says, "spiritual wickedness in heavenly places" [Eph. 6:12]—attempt to catch there those whose conversation is in heaven [Phil. 3:20] within the nets of pride; by which pas… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1469…his own glory and paul testifies to this saying for our citizenship is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body that it may… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:875A…, “Who mind earthly things.” The Apostle, O most wise man, when he rebuked those who mind earthly things, used these words: “For our citizenship is in heaven” (Phil. 3:20), opposing those who do great and noble… Gelasius of Cyzicus d. c. 450PG 85:1317…the word that says our citizenship he says exists in the heavens from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ who shall change the body of our humiliation that it may be… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:141…out more clearly in the epistle to the philippians for having said for our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus christ he subjoined who will reform the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:583…for which they ought to feel shame who mind earthly things vers for our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:165…even after the ascension hear then the apostle teaching for our citizenship is in heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus who shall change our vile body that it may be… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:175…us more clearly by writing to the philippians our conversation he says is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:177A…who shall change the body of our lowliness, that it may be made conformable to the body of his glory" (Phil. iii, 20, 21). But if, while transforming the lo… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:525…taught these things to the philippians also for our citizenship he said is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus and likewise to the thessalonians for the lord himself he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1385…nce also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change the body of our lowliness, that it may be made conformable to the body of His glory" (Phil. iii, 20, 21). And he did not say, "to His glory… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:147…be manifest with him in glory and elsewhere the same paul teaches our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ who will transform our humble body that… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:707A…postle say: "The world is crucified to me, and I to the world" [Gal. VI, 14]. For although we are on earth in body, nevertheless our conversation is in heaven [Phil. III, 20]. The substance of the divine fire chan… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:83B…(Deut. X, 14). The great apostle Paul also has used this idiom, thus crying out: "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour" (Phil. III, 20), having begun in the plural, but ended… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:177…if he were to say in heaven and again for our citizenship is in heaven from whence also we await the savior the lord jesus christ who will transform the body of our lowliness so that… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:299…whosoever therefore are perfect let us be thus minded and again but our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior our lord jesus christ who will reform the body of our… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:341…hat is, that which is above it. Paul also used this idiom, crying out: But our conversation is in heaven, from whence also we look for the Saviour (Philipp. iii, 20); where he began in the dual and finished in the singular,… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:369A…e blasphemy rebound upon their own heads! For our Apostle says, "Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus" (Phil. iii, 20); as if to say, "I refer to those heave… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:569…therefore as many as be perfect be thus minded and again c for our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus who shall change our vile body that… Isaac of Nineveh c. 613-c. 700PG 86:819B…xication will not be stirred up in him, and he will not feel that consolation of which the Apostle was comforted when he said: Our conversation is in heaven [Phil. iii, 20]. And again: I live, now not I, but Ch… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1225…for marriages or the procreation of children for the divine apostle says our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus who will reform the body of our humility… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:177…mon life, and by the cultivation of virtue migrate, as it were, to another world, according to him who said, “Our commonwealth exists in the heavens” (Philippians iii, 20), it is impossible for us to attain what is proposed to us;… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:495C…g to it as to a fortress: "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our vile body" (Philipp. iii, 20-21); and they say: "Lo, the Apostle openly… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:587…zeal of human kindred what is more blessed and sublime than this our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior our lord jesus christ who shall change the body of our… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:615…is destruction and whose glory is in their shame but our life is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ whom may we be worthy also to behold as… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:587…jesus christ is lord to the glory of god the father and for our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1301…earthly things for those who seek rest and luxury mind earthly things for our conversation is in heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1189…their god those who understand nothing spiritual or heavenly but our citizenship is in heaven from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ b therefore we must mind the things above and… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:149D…is, seated at the right hand of God" (Col. III, 1-2), where "the forerunner has entered on our behalf" (Heb. VI, 20); and: "But our commonwealth is in heaven" (Phil. III, 20). What need is there, then, for us to b… Gennadius Scholarios, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1473PG 160:365C…it is said, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matt. vi, 21), and again, as the divine Apostle says, "Our conversation is in heaven" (Philipp. iii, 20). If, therefore, the body of Christ wer… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1233A…e flesh and communion of life, as if migrating to another world through meditation, following the counsel of Him who said, "For our conversation is in heaven" (Phil. III, 20), it is utterly impossible that we hold… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1785A…rruptible should put on incorruptibility." ⟦ 1 Cor. xv, 53⟧ And again: "Christ shall reform the body of our lowliness, made like to the body of His glory." ⟦ Phil. III, 21⟧ Why so? The same Christ answers: "He t… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:565B…rom the earthly body (61), but from every body; for whom it does not happen, even with any distraction or pulling aside, to lay down the "body of humiliation" (Phil. III, 21), when time permits, through what is co… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1601B…me; test my reins and my heart" (Ps. xxv, 2). For no one is crowned unless he has contended lawfully here on earth in this body of humiliation (II Tim. ii, 5; Phil. iii, 21). Furthermore, we do not pay the honor… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1639A…όρφους τῆς δόξης, omitting τῆς εἰκόνος. Origen, being in a hurry, certainly confuses these words of Paul with similar ones, συμμορφον τῷ σώματι τῆς δόξης (Phil. 3:21), and adapts them to his own subject. B… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1105…and knowledge col ii but a joint heir of christ when he shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body philip iii but also when he shall deserve to… Eustathius of Antioch c. 270 - c. 337PG 18:679…from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like or conformed unto his glorious body if therefore he transforms the humble… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1017C…postle understand what manner of body of Christ’s glory he spoke of, nor how he taught that our own bodies would be made conformable to that body, saying: Who [Phil. iii, 21] shall change the body of our humility,… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1547…who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to his glorious body according to the working by which he is able even to subdue all things to himself and so we shall always… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:531…and with it the whole creation; which he also said more clearly elsewhere: Who will change our lowly body, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory (Phil. 3:21). And elsewhere again he writes thus:… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:339C…body of our humility, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the operation by which he is able also to subject all things to himself" (Phil. III, 21). Then he also used correction, saying:… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:355B…t need of arguments. Wherefore, when he had said elsewhere, "He will transfigure the body of your humility, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory" (Phil. 3:21), and had shown something more than mer… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:475B…now impassible and immortal, he will come to judge the world. To which dignity we also shall proceed, when our body is made conformed to the body of his glory (Phil. 3:21). Since, therefore, he urged them… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:481…of our lowliness to be conformed to the body of his glory according to the working whereby he is able even to subject all things to himself sit at my right hand the father says somewhere… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1423…says that it may be conformed to the body of his glory according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things to himself so that death may no longer rule over him… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1469…from whence also we look for the savior the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body he therefore who voluntarily took the form of… Gelasius of Cyzicus d. c. 450PG 85:1317…the lord jesus christ who shall change the body of our humiliation that it may be fashioned like unto the body of his glory for in this way our body must be glorified just as the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:355…says that he himself has done this for when he had said who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body he added according to the working of his… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:583…from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body according to the working whereby he is able… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:617…the image of his son and in the epistle to the philippians who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body vers where there is neither greek nor jew… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:165…heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned b like unto his glorious body it has not therefore been changed into… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:217B…achievement, according to his divinity, that is to say: "According to the nature of his operation, by which he is also able to subject all things to himself" (Phil. III, 21). Behold in one person the divinity and… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:569…heaven from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body and again looking for that blessed hope and… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:587…our lord jesus christ who shall change the body of our lowliness that it may be fashioned like unto the body of his glory according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:587…from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like b unto his glorious body truly these things are to be admired… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:1301…from whence also we look for the saviour the lord jesus christ who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body according to the working whereby he is able… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:1189…will put on incorruption for by refashioning understand a change from corruption that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body since he says it was made like unto him through the communion of sufferings… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:355D…so also the end. And indicating this more clearly Paul said: Who will transform the body of our humility, that it may be conformed to the body of his glory (Phil. 3.21). If, therefore, it is conformed, it wi… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:1009A…hall be made conformable to Christ the Lord in the future: "For He will transfigure the body of our humility, to be made conformable to the body of His glory" (Philipp. iii, 21); and, "As is the earthly, such are the…