Where the Fathers quote Psalms 15

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Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:53B…igbourothav; they begecourothav; by a in many places, Massor. minhah; they mana or mana. Psal. LXXV, 4, מִלְחָמָה, Massor. milhame; they malama. Psal. XV, 1, מִכְתָּם, Massor. Michtham; they ma… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:117…God near at hand, and not a God afar off (Jer. 23:23); and again David: I said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord; as for my goods, Thou hast no need of them (Ps. 15:2). And Paul, in declaring His lack of ne… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:129D…e and ministry from us? Does He require anything from us? Hear the Prophet saying: "I said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord, for thou hast no need of my goods" (Ps. 15:2). But the ungrateful and senseless peop… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:205A…ccipiatis, et omnia facit ut det vobis: vos autem studium non ponitis ut accipiatis. Dixi, inquit, Domino, Dominus meus es tu, quoniam bonorum meorum non eges (Psal. 15. 2). Deinde patres quidem carnis nostrae e… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:863D…he master; here, however, the service of the servant does not benefit the Lord, but rather the servant himself: "For of my goods," He says, "you have no need" (Ps. 15:2). Say to me, for what profit is there t… John Maxentius fl. 519-533PG 86:135C…omposite, being without doubt supremely simple and incomposite, and perfect in all things, as being God. For it is written of him that he needs not our goods. (Ps. xv, 2). For he conferred nothing upon it, nor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:611B…s of God of the earth were vehemently exalted" (Ps. 46:10) and again, "To the saints who are in his earth, the Lord hath made wonderful all his wills in them" (Ps. 15:3). For what greater miracle is there tha… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:709…ory he attributed it to Ignatius the martyr; and so far is he from even lightly marking it, that he even confirms it most strongly from the Psalmist, Psalm xv, v. 4, thus finally concluding seriously: “If you do not use thes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:681B…the remembrance of God, and enlightened, and having known the true God, they say concerning the vain idols: I will not remember their names through my lips (Ps. 15.4). Did you see the power of the remembra… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:363…Lord He glorifies [Ps. xv, 4; cxiv, 4]); regarding the custom of kee… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:115D…ome into your mind." Which he says elsewhere: "I will not make mention of their names with my lips," and again, "That my mouth may not speak the works of men" (Ps. XV, 4; XVI, 4). Nor is this yet a great virtu… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1469D…Who leads out those who are bound in strength; likewise those who provoke, who dwell in the tombs": for it is not permitted to linger here any longer. See also Ps. xv, 4: "Neither will I be mindful of their na… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:527B…say that to do evil is not of power, but of impotence. Therefore David also called sins weaknesses or infirmities, saying, “Their infirmities were multiplied” (Ps. xv, 4). And Paul also says, “When we were yet… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1387…ίδα, a part or portion, is called a lot or possession, inheritance, reward, or whatever falls to someone to be carried or possessed, by a Hebrew phrase, as in Ps. xv, 5, Κύριος μερὶς τῆς κληρονομίας μου, "T… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:561D…ce? Listen carefully, how He is not only inherited, but also is Himself called the inheritance. Hear David saying: The Lord is the portion of my inheritance (Ps. 15:5). God is the portion of the inheritance… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:521B…s. And I think that those words of Scripture are fitting for you: The lines have fallen to you in pleasant places; for your inheritance is excellent for you (Ps. XV, 6). Nor indeed will I concede that most p… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:353D…ine in the context of measurement, from the practices of those who use lines for measuring—as when he says: “The lines have fallen to me in the best [places]” (Ps. XV, 6)—he means to say: “It was measured to m… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:139B…at [His] right hand, although as having become man He says: "I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for He is at my right hand, that I should not be moved" (Ps. xv, 8). For from this it is also plainly… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:869C…f a Christian? To love one another, just as Christ also loved us (Eph. V, 2). What is the characteristic of a Christian? To foresee the Lord before him always (Ps. XV, 8). What is the characteristic of a Chris… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1299C…of mind in which that chosen David was, who said at one time, I foresaw the Lord in my sight always, because he is at my right hand, that I may not be moved (Ps. XV, 8); but at another time, My eyes are eve… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1403D…υ στήσεται τὴν δεξιάν; "From the metaphor of those standing in battle array, 'at thy right hand shall He stand'." Theodoret joins this with the other passage, Psalm xv, 8: Προωρώμην τὸν Κύριον ἐνώπιον μου διὰ… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:899…sight always, for He is at my right hand, that I might not be moved"; and, "Let all the earth fear, and let all the inhabitants of the world be moved by Him" (Ps. 15:8)... and of injuries unto death, and to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:885A…taught both to think and to say the opposite: "I foresaw," he says, "the Lord always before my face, that He is at my right hand, that I should not be moved" (Ps. xv, 8). Vers. 13, 14. And He said to me:… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:573C…ion, "Pray without ceasing," 1 Thess. v, 17, he taught it to the common Church, and to the Prophet David, who says: "I foresaw the Lord always before my face," Ps. xv, 8, saying, indeed, as the great Gregory c… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:599A…it was in the beginning during the transformation. PAMPHILUS. But also in the fifteenth psalm, explaining that verse: Moreover my flesh shall rest in hope (Ps. XV, 9): he says this concerning the flesh of… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:339B…ife of Ambrose, at the end; Jerome, epistle 22, chapter 2; book against Jovinian, last chapter; epistle 50, chapter 7 and 8; book against the Pelagians; and on Psalm XV, 10; LXI, 13; LXIV, 14; CXVII, 56; CXXIV, 6… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1155…world. For this is that which was said through the prophets: "Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, nor wilt thou give thy holy one to see corruption" (Psal. XV, 10). Therefore the Lord also said: "No one takes it from me, b… Amphilochius of Iconium c. 340 – after 394PG 39:89B…tion, and we no longer fear corruption, lest it should prevail over incorruptibility. "For you will not allow," it says, "your holy one to see corruption" (Ps. xv, 10). And perhaps the Jews and Greeks mock… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:721A…etention, just as the Lord also spoke concerning that rich man in the case of Lazarus. In like manner also David says: "Thou shall not leave my soul in Hades" (Ps. XV, 10). And: "O Lord, thou hast brought up my… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:819C…t when he was about to rise again, see how he foretold this, saying: You will not abandon my soul to hell, nor will you give your holy one to see corruption (Ps. 15:10); in another way also Isaiah declares t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:583C…me in a lower pit" (Ps. LXXXVII, 7). Tell of his resurrection: "Because you will not leave my soul in hell, nor will you give your holy one to see corruption" (Ps. XV, 10). Tell also of his ascension: "God asce… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:907C…and it spiritually concerning Christ. Such is what Peter says in the Acts, interpreting: And thou shalt not give thy holy one to see corruption (Acts 2. 27 and Ps. 15. 10): for he could not have been speaking o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:671B…s draw the prophecy: "Because you will not abandon my soul in hell, nor will you give your holy one to see corruption." "You will not abandon my soul in hell" (Ps. 15. 10). Did hell detain God? Did corruption d… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:325B…he wound, to show Him light (Isa. LIII, 10); and David before him: You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will you give your Holy One to see corruption (Ps. XV, 10). For this reason, Paul also sends you… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1075A…d the point of being given to the tomb, did not undergo corruption, according to the Prophet who says: "Neither will you give your holy one to see corruption" (Ps. xv, 10). For, being preserved by the Divinity,… Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:711A…round with his mouth agape; but although he sharpened his teeth, he was not able to taste the flesh of the spotless One. For his flesh did not see corruption. (Ps. XV, 10; Acts II, 31). For the Lamb slew the wo… Theodore Abu Qurrah c. 755-830PG 97:1519C…er death, which David the father of God prophesied in song, saying: "Thou wilt not leave my soul in Hades, nor wilt thou give thy holy one to see corruption." (Ps. xv, 10). Why then should I present what has b… Michael Choniates c. 1138–c. 1222PG 140:323D…ose who dwell in the sepulchers. Let Lazarus now sing with David: You have not left my soul in hell, nor have you given your holy one to see corruption (Ps. XV, 10), and, You have filled me with gladnes… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:33C…o, in tenebris et in umbra mortis (Ps. 87. 6). Et resurrectionem: Non enim derelinques animam meam in inferno, neque dabis sanctum tuum videre corruptionem (Ps. 15. 10). Et ascensionem: Ascendit Deus in jub… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:301…rm any miracle through that blood poured forth from His divine flesh. As for that which you bring forward: "Thou wilt not give thy holy one to see corruption" (Psal. xv, 10), know that corruption is the total abo… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:917B…its own Lord." VERS. 18, 19. — He says "to know" instead of "to enjoy," meaning true knowledge, as in the Psalm: "You have made known to me the ways of life" (Ps. xv, 11), as if to say: "You have established m… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:985D…om the dead is Christ, so he first brought flesh to heaven"; and a little later: "This is on account of that which was said: For my flesh shall rest in hope (Ps. xv, 19). In what hope? Not only because it ris… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…1173 On Psalm VII 1177 On Psalm VIII 1182 On Psalm IX 1196 On Psalm X 1191 On Psalm XI 1199 On Psalm XII 1203 On Psalm XIII 1205 On Psalm XIV 1207 On Psalm XV 1210 On Psalm XVI 1215 On Psalm XVII 1223 On Psalm XVIII 1259 O… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…Psalm VI, 901 on Psalm VII, 905 on Psalm VIII, 913 on Psalm IX, 919 on Psalm X, 931 on Psalm XI, 941 on Psalm XII, 945 on Psalm XIII, 947 on Psalm XIV, 953 on Psalm XV, 955 on Psalm XVI, 965 on Psalm XVII, 971 on…