Where the Fathers quote Romans 12

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Basil the GreatPG 31:1244expounds v.10“τη φιλαδελφια εις αλληλους φιλοστοργοι τη τιμη αλληλους προηγουμενοι”242. What is meant by: «Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love.» Epiphanius of SalamisPG 89:793expounds v.16“το αυτο εις αλληλους φρονουντες. μη τα υψηλα φρονουντες, αλλα τοις ταπεινοις συναπαγομενοι. μη γινεσθε φρονιμοι παρ᾿ εαυτοις.”142. Reconciling the Apostle’s «Do not be foolish» with «Do not be wise in your own estimation». Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:960expounds v.18“ει δυνατον το εξ υμων μετα παντων ανθρωπων ειρηνευοντες.”284. On «If it is possible, as far as depends on you, live peaceably with all men» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1088expounds v.18“ει δυνατον το εξ υμων μετα παντων ανθρωπων ειρηνευοντες.”On «If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1193expounds v.18“ει δυνατον το εξ υμων μετα παντων ανθρωπων ειρηνευοντες.”120. On «If it is possible, so far as it depends on you» Basil the GreatPG 31:1245expounds v.19“μη εαυτους εκδικουντες αγαπητοι αλλα δοτε τοπον τη οργη· γεγραπται γαρ· εμοι εκδικησις εγω ανταποδωσω λεγει Κυριος.”244. What is meant by: «Give place to wrath.» Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:171expounds v.20“εαν ουν πεινα ο εχθρος σου ψωμιζε αυτον εαν διψα ποτιζε αυτον· τουτο γαρ ποιων ανθρακας πυρος σωρευσεις επι την κεφαλην αυτου.”To those absent from the assembly, on the apostolic: «If your enemy hungers, feed him», and on resentment Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:385expounds v.20“εαν ουν πεινα ο εχθρος σου ψωμιζε αυτον εαν διψα ποτιζε αυτον· τουτο γαρ ποιων ανθρακας πυρος σωρευσεις επι την κεφαλην αυτου.”On St. Paul’s Exhortation: «If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his he Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:501expounds v.20“εαν ουν πεινα ο εχθρος σου ψωμιζε αυτον εαν διψα ποτιζε αυτον· τουτο γαρ ποιων ανθρακας πυρος σωρευσεις επι την κεφαλην αυτου.”Why Moses omitted angels in the creation account; and the meaning of: «For in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head» Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1297A…AME ATHANASIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA, ON PATIENCE. 1. Our teacher Paul commands us to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God (Rom. XII, 1). This is a general command, but it pro… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:361…made of skins he says therefore being obedient to the divine oracles present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god by psaltery he again means the body because of the consensus and harmony of… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1299C…ion of our bodies is more excellent than every sacrifice, while the Apostle says: "That you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God" (Rom. xii, 1)? Moreover, every sacrifice is offered… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:861C…ch you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service (Rom. xii, 1). As children of God, formed after the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1235A…mb idols, even as you were led" (I Cor. XII, 2); and on the other hand: "Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, your rational service" (Rom. XII, 1). For he who goes where he is led perfo… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1581…fulfilling throughout all that was said by the apostle at one time i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god your reasonable… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1601…god as the apostle teaches us when he says to all indeed i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing unto god your reasonable… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:493…is the rational b service of which paul wrote thus that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god your rational service and in the same way as when the apostle proclaimed that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:247A…lebrated, and you have offered a perfect sacrifice. This sacrifice Paul also requires, saying: “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God” (Rom. 12:1). And again this same prophet elsewhere… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:497…, and through the hand. Which indeed Paul also signifies, saying, "Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service" (Rom. 12:1). For the eye praises, when it does not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:623B…And what does the Scripture testify in this regard? Hear Paul: "I beseech you, brothers, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God" (Rom. 12:1). You have the first sacrifice, which i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:405…the body of christ as the apostle paul says i beseech you brethren by the mercies of god that as beloved children you walk in love just as christ also loved us and gave himself for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:627B…ngs 23:21 sqq.). And he himself was a host to God, according to what the Apostle commands: "That you present your bodies a living host, holy, pleasing to God" (Rom. 12:1). And he himself was the salvation of h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:189B…of his Son" (Rom. 1.9); and again, "I beseech you that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service" (Rom. 12.1). But when he says, "God is a Spirit,"… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:443C…ther he says this happens for the sake of the head, or because they themselves were being immolated. "Present," he says, "your members as a living host, holy" (Rom. 12:1); and, "We have been accounted as sheep… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:537A…on, not that you should sacrifice, but that I might sacrifice my own only-begotten Son for the salvation of the world, a living sacrifice, well-pleasing, holy (Rom. 12:1). So also here: "Give me to drink," not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:733D…d you yourself having presented your body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, according to the Apostle, and you shall be sent forward to eternal life (Rom. 12. 1). 2. You see that your Passover has no… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:595…eech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, your reasonable service" (Rom. 12:1). 1. Having discoursed much concerning the philanthropy of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:411C…a kingdom, and, when we offer our bodies as a sacrifice, we are made priests; "Present," he says, "your members as a living, holy sacrifice, pleasing to God" (Rom. 12:1); and we are constituted prophets besid… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:607D…d this to have been in use for him in most places of the Epistles. For in the Epistle to the Romans he says, “I beseech you therefore by the mercies of God” (Rom. 12:1); and yet there are also mercies of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:757D…beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service (Rom. XII, 1). As many, therefore, of you who are di… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:39A…d do not listen to me, I beg, but to the Apostle saying: "I beseech you therefore... that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God" (Rom. XII, 1). He who beseeches is worthy of belief,… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:197…odor of sweetness to god and paul writes in this manner c present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your rational service but one would rightly do this by mortifying the members which… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:907…prizes of temperance to seek even loftier things for he says again i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable unto god which is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:941…turn procure for us therefore paul also says c i beseech you brethren by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your reasonable service and indeed the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:667C…agrant incense. Hence also the divine Paul writes to us: "Present your members as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your rational worship" (Rom. 12:1). We ourselves, therefore, are also sto… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1245…after a little and what sacrifices does the blessed paul commemorate saying present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your rational worship he shall judge the peoples in uprightness b f b h… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:301…a host to god let him remember the blessed paul writing thus present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your reasonable service let him search diligently into his own affairs and let him… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:141…are addicted to prior sins how does paul write to us saying present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god for if bodies are given to miserable souls in the order of punishment how… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1031…his tabernacle a sacrifice of shouting paul also commanded in these words present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your reasonable service… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1033…his tabernacle a sacrifice of shouting paul also has given instruction saying present your bodies a living sacrifice holy well pleasing to god your rational service a that god did not allow those of the blood… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:535D…and—as if crying out something great and resonant—it says: “Present your members as a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, which is your rational worship” (Rom. 12:1). But I do not think that anyone, havin… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:641…and instruct us in our struggles against the flesh writing as follows i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable unto god which is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:703…we make the thing a sacrifice truly spiritual. For it is written: “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, your reasonable service” (Rom. XII, 1). 4. Therefore, especially in the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:863…of a sweet fragrance consecrates himself to god for it is written present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god your reasonable service understand then how he calls the consecration of a person a… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:781C…herefore he also said that which you desired to understand from me: "Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, well-pleasing to God, your reasonable service" (Rom. XII, 1). For he did not write these things onl… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:793…having need of them himself paul sufficiently reminds us for he says i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercy of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your rational… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1155…come with these the apostolic exhortation is in harmony i beseech you brethren by the mercies of god to present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god your rational worship for in place of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1253…paul i beseech you brethren by the mercies of god to present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god which is your rational service a for… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1267…who have become participants in grace saying thus i beseech you therefore by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable to god and he explained what the form of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1607…entirely to him b like a victim just as paul instructs us i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice holy acceptable unto god which is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1001…ecies from a genus. Thysian anaimakton ton ethnon, II, 1075: or, it indicates the sacrificial Supper, the memory of Christ who died, or the logiken, zosan (Rom. XII, 1). The former is to be preferred, see th… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1001…the sacrifices of the Old Testament in public rites; 3rd, it asserts us to God. Thysian logiken, II, 558: he understands either the worship [in spirit], from Rom. XII, 1, or, if he speaks properly about priest… Gennadius I of Constantinople Patriarch 458-471, d. 471PG 85:1719…do not bear an accusative sense h chap xii h a ver i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing unto god your reasonable… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:555…to the demons must be brought to an end hence paul says present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your rational service for he says mortify your members which are upon the earth… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1823…the lord as first fruits the apostle confirms this when he says present your bodies a living sacrifice holy well pleasing to god your reasonable service how then ought we to present our bodies a living… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1493D…g by epistle, admonishes us: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God" (Rom. XII, 1). And he says to Titus: "That the older… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1823…spirit are just as the apostle also writing to the romans says i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your reasonable… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:537…over all god blessed for ever amen h chap xii h vers i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercy of god having discoursed much concerning the philanthropy of god and having shown his ineffable providence… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:559…xxvii h d exhortation concerning virtue toward god and toward men xii i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your rational… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:497…words and by way of life h caput xii h a vers i beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of god that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing unto god your reasonable… Serapion of ThmuisPG 40:907…bears witness to a temperate body now the scripture which cries out present your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god concludes a sufficient argument for god does not approve or embrace that which is… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:721…our lord jesus christ and knowing accurately we say what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god which was made known to us through jesus that no one should perish but that all… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:977…a we hear the apostle saying do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1205…to be offered rationally is searched and examined through all its members and be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is the will… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:747A…not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Rom. XII, 2).... Be ye followers of me, even as I a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1075…was said by the apostle that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god what is the inner room into which the lord commands the one praying to enter how… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1273…was said by the apostle that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god h response h there are many things which god wills some through patience and kindness which… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1601…your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing unto god your reasonable service and be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is the good… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:77D…efore Paul, commanding us to rub away the aging that comes from this, said: "Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). When, therefore, you are made old by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:379A…and not learn the reason for the humility of such words? But Paul says that even the disciples know "what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God" (Rom. 12:2); and did the Son not know until He rec… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:597…mode do not be conformed he says to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind for the fashion of this world is base and mean and temporary and has nothing lofty nothing… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:275D…see the same person now laughing, now weeping, now anxious, now beyond measure relaxed and sluggish. Therefore Paul says, "Do not be conformed to this world" (Rom. 12:2). For we dwell in heaven, and we behave… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1037…righteousness for every fulfillment of the commandments always seeking what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god and with all your strength strive and pursue this nevertheless my son so subject your youth… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1075D…not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God' (Rom. 12:2). For since God, because of the scarcit… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:907…a living sacrifice holy acceptable unto god which is your reasonable service and be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:653…divine paul commanded us to strive to accomplish this very thing saying be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may test what is the good and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1117…everywhere the righteousness of god let us search out what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god vers god has spoken once these two things have i heard a what are you saying… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:891…writes also to those called to a renewal namely a spiritual one and be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is the will… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:935…sanctification for even the most holy paul again said do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:975…of him who created him at another time again do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:575…a be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is the good and… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:641…a living sacrifice holy acceptable unto god which is your reasonable service and be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2407…again until christ is formed in you and again do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1475…wishing us to be changed by a noble transformation he adds b be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind our most merciful lord confirming the word of… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1783…dove so that he may understand in all things what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god so that god may be glorified in all things through our pious order and sincere way… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1823…your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your reasonable service and be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind d… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1825…that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of god and again for god has revealed it to us by his… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:867…given by godly goodness to those who seek from the heart the good and acceptable and perfect will of god c teach us on each occasion what kind of moral dispositions we ought to employ which… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1169…which the great apostle paul also says studiously seeking what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god and furthermore the words of rectitude and truth which moses truly wrote concerning christ our god… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1075B…ges of objects, as he says in chapter 4 of this same century. 17. Those things performed contrary to the will of God—the good, acceptable, and perfect [will] (Rom. xii, 2), which is the affection of soul toward… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:503…and conforms to the great profession of faith considering what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god and being vigilant for it for we have been taught that a virtuous way of life… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:537…manner of life according to god which has nothing of the corporeal and be not conformed to this world but… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…be transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of god a do… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:559…your bodies a living sacrifice holy pleasing to god your rational service and be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is the good… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:185…desires according to christ and having brought us into harmony with the good and acceptable and perfect will of the master present us unashamed before god in christ jesus our lord to whom be glory and… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:503…of the body but that he might well understand and do the good and acceptable and perfect will of god in a spirit of discernment and fortitude for him was never to be overcome by sin… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:497…the high priest does when he stands at the divine altar vers and be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind he proposes to us the manner by which… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:499…virtue to a greater one that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god b since he had said be renewed always becoming new he now explains to what end… Maximus Planudes c. 1255–c. 1305PG 147:1145…therefore in the spirit of your mind and understand what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of god that being rooted and grounded in love you may be able to comprehend with all the… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:139…no one be discouraged brothers i beseech you hearing us proclaim the good and acceptable and perfect will of god without adulteration nor let anyone be vexed thinking the commandments are difficult to achieve c but… Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1177…ore, above the measure of their sensation. On this account the Apostle also says: "Do not be wise beyond what you ought to be wise, but be wise unto sobriety" (Rom. XII, 3); so that by eating out of their knowle… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1497A…that is, those who are not inflamed with pride (54), but mitigate and incline themselves with humility (55), not thinking more highly than they ought to think (Rom. XII, 3). And indeed, the adversary has not ada… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:793D…ice: so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and severally members one of another; and having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us (Rom. XII, 3-6), and so forth... TO THE CORINTHIANS I.… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1167A…ection, He adds: "Not to think more highly than one ought to think, but to think so as to have sound judgment, to each as God has allotted a measure of faith" (Rom. xii, 3). QUESTION CXXVI. By what m… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1297A…himself, in the distribution of gifts, established the proper order for each of those who speak, in saying: To each as God has divided the measure of faith (Rom. XII, 3). And in the example of the members of… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1603…of god a given to me to everyone who is among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think but to think so as to think soberly as… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:829A…elf more unworthy than others, according to that apostolic precept which says: Each counting others as better than himself, never desires to appear superior (Rom. 12.3 and Phil. 2.3). For primacy seeks t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:599A…t is among you, not to be more wise than it behooveth to be wise; but to be wise unto sobriety, according as God hath dealt to every one the measure of faith” (Rom. XII, 3). Above he had said, “I beseech you by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:239…arrogance from this he hinted at in the beginning by saying thus for i say through the grace that is given to me to every one that is among you not to be more wise than… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:601…in god h another h writing again to the romans paul says for i say through the grace given to me to everyone who is among you not to think more highly than one ought to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:187…says through the grace that is given to me to everyone who is among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think but to think soberly and he does not say… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:109D…h (from whence the beginning of piety is taken) is shown to be a gift of God. Such as is that: According as God hath dealt to every one the measure of faith (Rom. xii, 3). And that: Peace to the brethren, and… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3425…sacred shrine be performed so that he might learn not to think more highly than he ought to think but bowed down earthward whence he was taken and whither in a little while he is to… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1431…his counsellor and ibid xii not to think more highly than one ought to think but to think soberly according as god hath dealt to every man the measure of faith concerning temperance in searching out… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…the present life for nothing in it is abiding or durable vers for i say through the grace of god which is given to me to every man that is among you not to think of… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:563…weakness he says but the new testament is perfect and acceptable xii for i say through the grace given to me to every one who is among you not to think of himself more highly than… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:499…done with stinginess that distribution has not attained its perfect measure ver for i say through the grace of god which is given to me to every one that is among you not to think more… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:601…ordained be excommunicated for one week being taught thereby not to think more highly than he ought to think a the divine apostle proclaims with a great voice that man is the body of christ and… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1175D…XII. "For I say, by the grace that is given me, to every one that is among you, not to be more wise than it becomes to be wise; but to be wise unto sobriety" (Rom. XII, 3).… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:793…god hath dealt to each man a measure of faith for even as we have many members in one body d and all the members have not the same office so we who are many are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:239D…rding to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, according to the proportion of faith, or ministry, in ministering, or he that teacheth, in doctrine" (Rom. 12:4-7). But that they were falling into arrog… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:187…own opinion of itself by the grace it has been given vers for as we have many members in one body but all the members do not have the same function so we being many are… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1675…at himself in each one of the brothers the apostle says just as we have many members in one body but all the members do not have the same function so we being many are one… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…yourself by your own virtue why do you puff yourself up vers for as we have many members in one body and all members have not the same office so we being many are one body… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1211…many members yet all the members do not have the same action so we being many are one body in christ but everyone members of another d arranging with the greatest order through these things the… Pachomius of Tabenna c. 292-348PG 98:1337…many members but all the members do not have the same action so we being many are one body in christ and everyone members one of another and again we who are strong ought to bear… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1453…many members but all the members do not have the same function so we being many are one body in christ but individually we are members one of another the composition of the whole body makes… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:793…all the members have not the same office so we who are many are one body in christ and severally members one of another and having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1603…many members but all the members do not have the same function so we being many are one body in christ and every one members of one another having then gifts differing according to the grace… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:829B…s granted to no one to know if he himself is better or worse. Therefore, the Apostle prudently assimilated the saints to the members of the body of the Church (Rom. 12.5). For just as a man indeed understands… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:101…e then most truly seeks his own, if he looks to the things of his neighbor; for their things are our things. We are one body, members and parts of one another (Rom. 12:5). Let us not, therefore, stand apart as… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:601…many members but all the members do not have the same action so we being many are one body in christ but specifically members of one another once again he uses the same example which he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:239…in one body all the members however have not the same operation so we being many are one body in christ and every one members one of another having then gifts different according to the grace… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:515…thing that was said by paul one body and one spirit for we being many are one body in christ for we all partake of one bread and have all been anointed in one spirit namely… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1011…with all who are of the same faith he says again thus we being many are one body in christ and everyone members one of another whence he also called it impious to reveal the shame… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:187…one body but all the members do not have the same function so we being many are one body in christ and individually members of one another the analogy is appropriate for the teaching concerning charity… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1675…one body but all the members do not have the same function so we being many are one body in christ and individually members of one another he adds but god composed the body giving greater… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…members in one body and all members have not the same office so we being many are one body in christ and every one members one of another c whence do you grow proud he says… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1189…regeneration and are of his holy body for as the apostle says we being many are one body in christ and every one members one of another and again for we are members of his body… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:261C…nd it is possible for one who is worthy not yet to be sufficient. For even if gifts are given for advantage, and not only according to the proportion of faith [Rom. xii, 6], it would be the work of a God who lov… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1207…is this good and acceptable and perfect will for i say by the grace that is given to me to all who are among you not to be more wise than it behooveth to be wise… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1211…is just and there is no injustice to be found among him according to the grace that is given to us the difference whether prophecy according to the measure of faith or ministry in ministering or… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:947…ix on the epistle to the romans no page having however gifts according to the grace that is given to us differing whether prophecy according to the measure of faith etc for from this he indeed… Archelaus of Carrhae fl. c. 262-280PG 10:1483…and nations he also set this forth in his first epistle saying according to the grace that is given to me by god that i should be the minister of christ among the gentiles sanctifying the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1087…the analogy are distinguished in each of those who believe in Christ," so that it would be apparent that the author is using the Apostle's words, Romans XII, 6: E-… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:789A…good. Caput II. ROMANS. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, according to the proportion of faith (Rom. XII, 6)... 1 CORINTHIANS. But to every man is… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:793…one body in christ and severally members one of another and having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us rom xii and so forth to the corinthians i now i beseech you… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:931A…to receive all the spiritual gifts, but according to the proportion of faith in each ⟦Rom. XII, 6⟧, the supply of the Spirit occurring in… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1603…are one body in christ and every one members of one another having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us whether prophecy let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:961…enriched by different gifts as the apostle s word reveals having gifts according to the grace that is given to us different others are enriched by different justifications and virtues performed for god alone gathering the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:557C…nothing his own, but all things the Lord's. He does this elsewhere, too. For having said, "Having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us" (Rom. 12:6), proceeding further, he enumerated ove… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:239…christ and every one members one of another having then gifts different according to the grace that is given to us whether prophecy according to the proportion of faith or ministry in ministering or he that… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:187…pride and legislates for humility vers for i say he says through the grace that is given to me to everyone who is among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:839…is a minister let him wait on his ministry item having gifts according to the grace that is given us different and yet to affect greater things beyond the counsel of god is a setting at… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…brother just as he is your member so are you his vers having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us whether prophecy let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:599…are the critics but enough of these matters however regarding the phrase having then gifts differing according to the grace given to you whether prophecy according to… Philip the Solitary fl. c. 1095PG 127:835…this reason because the receptacles of the spirit are not equal but according to the proportion of faith gifts are conferred by god upon each one for his utility whether more to this one or fewer… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:903…worthy not being participated in by one measure but distributing the energy according to the proportion of faith do you hear so that you may not think that the being of god everywhere is one and… Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1263B…y Spirit, being effective in these solemnities, fulfills the impetus of the river (Ps. XLV, 5): namely, the God-bearing men who possess doctrine in teaching (Rom. XII, 7); who, traversing the spiritual and rat… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…was in prison and ye came unto me to the romans whether ministry let us wait on our ministering or he that teacheth on teaching or he that exhorteth on exhortation he that giveth let him… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813A…is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good (Rom. XII, 7-20)... Giving no offence in any thing, tha… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:839B…ppens at times, as in the case of Achar, profitably for the people, so that they may be angry with the guilty. Hence He commands... 45 67 Ps. xxxiv, 12. 68 Rom. xii, 7. 69 I Cor. vii, 7. 70 Ps. lxxvii, 21, 2… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…us whether prophecy let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith or ministry let us wait on our ministering or he that teacheth on teaching or he that exhorteth on exhortation he wishes thereafter to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:731A…Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that its outside parts may also become clean (Matt. xxiii, 25, 26)... He who gives in simplicity (Rom. xii, 8)... Do all things without murmurings an… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…let us wait on our ministering or he that teacheth on teaching or he that exhorteth on exhortation he that giveth let him do it with simplicity he that ruleth with diligence he that sheweth mercy… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1465…which and yours will be a testimony to you hearing paul saying he that giveth let him do it with simplicity he that showeth mercy with cheerfulness and communicating to the necessities of the saints and… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…let us wait on our ministering or he that teacheth on teaching or he that exhorteth on exhortation he wishes thereafter to make them more diligent showing that they themselves provide the reasons for receiving more… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1461A…that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said: It is more blessed to give than to receive. Rom. xii, 8. — He who gives, in simplicity; he who… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:283C…you in a tumult, and will alienate you from your own goods. » TIT. XX. — Concerning those who preside: and that they ought to preside with diligence. Rom. XII, 8. — « He that ruleth, with carefulness.… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:269D…er, but one who does this with pleasure. And again elsewhere: He who gives, in simplicity; he who manages, in diligence; he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness (Rom. 12:8). This is true almsgiving, if you give… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:271A…987 (Rom. 12:8). For this is almsgiving: if you give i… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:453A…corrupt good morals,” as the poetic saying goes. But the Apostle speaks more nobly: “Be,” he says, “hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good” (Rom. XII, 9); for he who associates with the saints… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…simplicity he that ruleth with diligence he that sheweth mercy with cheerfulness let love be without dissimulation abhor that which is evil cleave to that which is good be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly… Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1597C…ds, "Thy soul hath cleaved"—the voice indicates being united; for thus also must we understand: "Abhorring that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good" (Rom. xii, 9), and, "He that is joined unto the Lord… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…simplicity he that ruleth with diligence he that sheweth mercy with cheerfulness let love be without dissimulation abhor that which is evil cleave to that which is good be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:811…dissimulation abhor that which is evil cleave to that which is good be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love in honour preferring one another… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:311A…eech of you, that you be imitators of the patriarch, and never covet the first portions, but obey the blessed Paul who says, In honor preventing one another (Rom. 12:10), and that you hold to things less than… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:703A…no evil from me, and do not think me an enemy or a plotter." Thus he fulfilled that apostolic law which commands that we outdo one another in showing honor (Rom. 12:10), and not according to the custom o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:287B…ice. Do you see a sick man, and do you increase the disease? This let us perform especially and before all things, that we may anticipate one another in honor (Rom. 12:10), and do not think that you are diminis… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:605…but when he discourses concerning his own he says in brotherly love be kindly affectioned one to another in the former case he seeks the non combatant life that we should not fight nor hate nor… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:131A…bly also honored him in the prefaces of our letter to him, fulfilling the apostolic exhortation. For the divine Apostle says, "Outdoing one another in honor," ⟦Rom. XII, 10⟧ whereas the divine Word commands us to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…dissimulation abhor that which is evil cleave to that which is good be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love in honour preferring one another not slothful in business fervent in spirit he shows that… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:369B…does he know how to show honor to such people." (Job xxxiv, 19). "Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another." (Rom. xii, 10). "As the servants of God, honor all me… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:505…to the wife said he shall be joined to his wife vers be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love i have exhorted you he says to love and d rightly… Laonicus Chalcocondyles fl. 1439–1462PG 159:1029…ned? Greatness and majesty did they manifest to you, as wise and noble men, counting the honor toward one another according to the divine Apostle (Rom. xii, 10); but not for this reason should they have appeared ignoran… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:673…good with brotherly love loving one another in honor preferring one another not slothful in business fervent in spirit serving the lord rejoicing in hope patient in d tribulation persevering in prayer pursuing hospitality communicating to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…not slothful in business fervent in spirit serving the lord rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing instant in prayer distributing to the necessity… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:983B…ling to others. Whoever, therefore, in his own place shows accurate and diligent zeal, and follows the precept of the Apostle who says, Not slothful in zeal (Rom. XII, 11), wins the praise of readiness; but if… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:727B…is far spent," says Paul (Rom. 13. 12). A partaking of the sacred body is ignited; that is, through ignited and fervent zeal. "Fervent in Spirit," he says (Rom. 12. 11); and "I came to cast fire upon the ear… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:605…he builds up love from every side and how might we become not slothful in business fervent in spirit do you see how throughout he seeks intensity for he did not say give only but with… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:539…affectioned one to another with brotherly love in honour preferring one another not slothful in business fervent in spirit he shows that virtue is of no use unless it is accompanied by… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:605…benevolent toward one another for brotherly love preferring one another in honor not slothful in business fervent in spirit serving the lord rejoicing in hope patient in tribulations instant in prayers endowed with such sincerity that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:223C…maketh not ashamed" (Rom. V, 3). Wherefore we are also commanded by the same Apostle in another place to be "patient in tribulation" and to "rejoice in hope" (Rom. XII, 12). Hope, therefore, is what causes j… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…not slothful in business fervent in spirit serving the lord rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing instant in prayer distributing to the necessity of saints given to hospitality bless them which persecute you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:645…ne who neither feared God nor respected men—moved him by coming frequently (Luc. 18. 3-5). How do we also find Paul exhorting us, saying, "Praying constantly" (Rom. 12. 12), and again, "Pray without ceasing" (1… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:201…e in danger without persistent prayer; much less will He give it to you. For this reason, Paul everywhere asks for prayers, writing, "Be persistent in prayer" (Rom. 12:12). For a pure life is not sufficient if… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:717B…spiritual. Bodily joy is laughter, jesting, and other carnal delights. Spiritual joy is hope, as the Apostle says: "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation" (Rom. 12:12). Do you see that it is possible for us… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:605…showing how the flame of the spirit might be kindled he says rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing instant in prayer for all these things are the kindling wood of that fire since therefore he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:189…divine things for this is what he added serving the lord verse rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing steadfastly in prayer for he who is fervent in spirit serves the lord readily and expects the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:541…for nothing so stirs one to manliness as a good hope d patient in tribulation continuing instant in prayer distributing to the necessities of the saints given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:555…and service to every virtue being fervent in spirit serving the lord rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing steadfast in prayer we might thus be able to overcome the vain and accursed glory and that… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…the lord rejoicing in hope patient in tribulation continuing instant in prayer distributing to the necessity of saints given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and curse not rejoice with them that do rejoice… Nicetas the Paphlagonian c. 885 – after 963PG 105:499B…ith those who suffered, and bringing aid to the needy; fervent in the study of prayer, and as the Apostle says, communicating in the necessities of the saints (Rom. XII, 13), he was thus preparing himself to cont… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1577B…that "revilers will not inherit the kingdom of God" (1 Cor. vi, 10); and we read: "Pray for those who curse you" (Matth. v, 44); and: "Bless and do not curse" (Rom. xii, 14). We also know this: "Being reviled, we… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…instant in prayer distributing to the necessity of saints given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and curse not rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:587B…ontradict this interpretation, beloved: for that is not the true and exact meaning. For how would the Lord have cursed it, who says, "Bless, and do not curse" (Rom. 12:14)? And how would he have cursed and with… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:541…in prayer distributing to the necessities of the saints given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and curse not rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1255B…For if he curses you in the bitterness of his soul, He who made him will hear his prayer.» Eccli. iii, 11. — «A mother’s curse roots out the foundations.» Rom. xii, 14. — «Bless those who persecute you; ble… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:571…easy xii distributing to the necessities of the saints given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and curse not rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the… Theophanes of Nicaea d. c. 1381PG 150:347A…epay with blessings and praises not only those who love you, but also those who hate you. For bless, He says, those who persecute you; bless and curse not (Rom. XII, 14). But before these things, beloved, you… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and curse not rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the same mind one toward another mind not high things… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:279…do the same yourself therefore paul also advises rejoice with them that rejoice and weep with them that weep… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:607…in our sins, so also we rejoice with them in their virtuous deeds. Thus also Paul commanded to rejoice with them that rejoice, and to weep with them that weep (Rom. XII, 15). But to weep with them that weep is in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:653A…n with her, and at the same time we are filled with that joy today. Thus Paul also commands: "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep" (Rom. 12:15). This must be done not only for those… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:435…those who mourn and are afflicted with sorrow (Ezech. 9. 4). Therefore Paul also used to say, Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep (Rom. 12. 15). If you can do nothing else, he says,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:211B…made partakers of the good things prepared for him who acts rightly. Therefore, Paul encourages: Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep (Rom. 12:15); that we may report a great gain from… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:717…l in a time of cheerfulness, and sullen in a time of grief, as Paul says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice, fast with those who fast, weep with those who weep" (Rom. 12:15). For this is what Paul says: "Whether… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:593D…facilius reddit paupertas. Quod si nihil habeas, sed condolentem tantum animam: hujus quoque rei tibi merces reponetur. Ideo jussit Paulus flere cum flentibus (Rom. 12. 15), et cum vinctis simul vinctos esse. Ne… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:609…us to treat them well with our deeds rejoice with them that rejoice and weep with them that weep since it is possible to bless and not to curse but not to do so out of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281…says with those who are well regarded which is what paul says rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep from this comes no envy from this comes no pride for it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:377D…ho would grieve with me, and he existed not" (Ps. 68:21). For this reason Paul also says: "To rejoice with them that rejoice, and to weep with them that weep" (Rom. 12:15). Increase the pleasure; if you see you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:605…alamities gives us much boldness before God. 4. Hear what divine Scripture philosophizes concerning Job; hear also what Paul says: Weep with them that weep (Rom. 12:15); and again, Condescending to the lowl… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:601B…uffer with their friends when they are doing badly, but they no longer rejoice with them when they are in good repute. For to "rejoice with those who rejoice" (Rom. 12:15) is no small achievement, but it is muc… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:787B…ter He commanded to bless them above, progressing further, He also exhorts us to perform deeds: "Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep" (Rom. 12:15). For since it is possible that someone… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:837C…its own dignity in the time of calamity; so you do likewise. For this reason Paul exhorts to rejoice with those who rejoice, and to weep with those who weep (Rom. 12. 15). But as I was saying, observe how Paul… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1355C…ncerns my own, and who am mindful of the apostolic precept which commands us not only to rejoice with those who rejoice, but also to weep with those who weep? ⟦Rom. XII, 15⟧ And the very severity of this tragedy… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:619C…he cadaver among themselves. For the Law, under a mask, strives to introduce that which is said: “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep” [Rom. XII, 15]. But if anyone, following avarice, has… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1045C…e together with him in the things in which he grieves; thus fulfilling the word of the Apostle: Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep (Rom. XII, 15). 92. Our mind is in the middle, ea… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:541…given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and curse not rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the same mind one toward another mind not high things… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:73…speak it in its own time ephes v rejoice with them that rejoice and weep with them that weep see therefore how you walk not as unwise but as wise redeeming the time for the days… Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:641…deeds otherwise how would the oracle be fulfilled rejoice with them that rejoice and weep with them that weep h chapter xxix h how the evangelist received the book from the hand of the angel b… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:571…given to hospitality bless them which persecute you bless and curse not rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the same mind one toward another mind not high things… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1261…and understands but the god of patience and consolation grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to jesus christ that unanimously with one mouth you may honor god and the father… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1263…where he says to be of the same mind one toward another added according to jesus christ for it could happen that some even in malice might unanimously… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the same mind one toward another mind not high things but condescend to men of low estate be not wise in your… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1071D…o rightly takes vengeance on him by whom you were harmed. Remember the sacred teachings of Paul, Be not wise in your own conceits, nor rendering evil for evil (Rom. 12:16, 17). It is not honorable to be an aven… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:65A…n his own eyes; there is more hope for a fool than for him (Prov. 26. 12). Paul also makes this same charge again, saying: Be not wise in your own opinions (Rom. 12. 16); and again: If anyone seems to be wis… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:609…to rejoice with them for this is much more than not envying be of the same mind one toward another mind not high things but condescend to the lowly b once again he manifests great concern… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:627D…"Woe to those who are prudent in their own eyes, and intelligent in their own sight" (Isa. 5:21); and Paul himself again, "Do not be wise in your own opinion" (Rom. 12:16).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:235B…hly say that this evil is heavier than folly? For, he says, "a fool has more hope than he." Therefore, Paul also said: "Do not be wise in your own estimation" (Rom. 12:16). Tell me, in bodies, which do we say a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:1423…to say these things to you but for you it is necessary be not wise in your own conceits nor stretch yourselves to those things that exceed your measure for god resists the proud let us… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:875A…er to restrain those who insolently exalt themselves against their brothers, he spoke in this manner: “Do not mind high things, but associate with the humble” (Rom. 12:16), not that he prohibited them from cont… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1263…with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice and to be of the same mind one toward another and to consider the prosperity of our neighbor as our own joy b h interpretation of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1717…who rejoice and to weep with those who weep and desire to be of the same mind one toward another for by observing the lord of all with such a way of life we shall enjoy… Gennadius I of Constantinople Patriarch 458-471, d. 471PG 85:1725…ver now the god of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to christ jesus that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the god… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1577…you glory in your arrogances all such glorying is evil likewise paul be not wise in your own conceits and isaiah woe to you that are wise in your own eyes and prudent in your own… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1001…for this reason the great apostle paul says in a certain place mind not high things but condescend to the lowly he calls the patient man good not the one who on account of a pusillanimity… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:943C…N XLIX Concerning humility and modesty of mind. Luke XIV, 11. — Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled; and he who humbles himself shall be exalted. Rom. XII, 16. — Do not set your mind on high things,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:541…rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the same mind one toward another mind not high things but condescend to men of low estate for indeed before the things… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:543…begrudge him who has been approved but also rejoices with him b be not wise in your own conceits vers recompense to no man evil for evil this means do not think you are sufficient for… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:419…our iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers, saith the Lord.” II Cor. x, 18. — “For not he who commendeth himself is proved, but whom God commendeth.” Rom. xii, 16. — “Be not wise in your own conceits.”… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:571…rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep be of the same mind one toward another mind not high things but condescend to men of low estate be not wise in your… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:573…they because of their city were captured and held by this affliction be not wise in your own conceits that is do not suppose yourselves to be wise and lacking no intelligence for the scripture says… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:133C…o be wise in his own sight; there is more hope for a fool than for him" (Prov. 26:12). For this reason also Paul says: "Do not be wise in your own estimation" (Rom. 12:16). For even if you are ten thousand time… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:761B…eath. Vers. 5. — The evangelist adds to these things that Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus, to show the virtue of men who share in this same sentiment (Rom. xii, 16). Vers. 6. — Let us inquire in what pl… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1177A…"Be not high-minded, but condescend to the lowly" (Rom. XII, 16). "In humility, let each esteem others… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1223…said vengeance is mine i will repay says the lord a providing things honest in the sight of all men a person provides things honest in the sight of all men even if he does not… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:59B…have indeed brought a little reproach upon him, but you have destroyed yourself through the violation of the commandment: “Rendering to no man evil for evil.” ⟦Rom. XII, 17.⟧ Did you see how the bee casts away it… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:773B…of all men. If it be possible, as much as in you consisteth, having peace with all men; not revenging yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath (Rom. xii, 17-19)... But the servant of the Lord mus… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…to men of low estate be not wise in your own conceits recompense to no man evil for evil provide things honest in the sight of all men a if it be possible as much as… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1101C…eed; but the good man cannot simulate anything evil. "Providing for honest things," he says, "not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men" (Rom. XII, 17). INTERROGATION XXIX In what way c… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:685…r, he did not even allow it to grow in the first place. Why? "For we take thought," he says, "for what is good, not only before the Lord, but also before men" (Rom. 12:17). Such diligence, or rather even greate… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:651B…and let everyone traduce me." But she fulfilled that apostolic law which commands us to provide for good things not only before the Lord, but also before men (Rom. 12:17). And in every way she warded off the s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:313C…om we associate with. I urge these things both to women and to virgins. "Providing for," he says, "good things, not only before the Lord, but also before men" (Rom. 12. 17). Therefore, let us do all things so th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:685B…thy. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself (1 Cor. 11:29). See, brethren, that none render evil for evil (Rom. 12:17). Let not the sun go down upon your an… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:45D…avarice" (1 Thess. 2:3). Did you see the blamelessness? And again, "Providing honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men" (Rom. 12:17). Then after these, "I die daily, by ou… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:191…and of a state of mind almost void of all perturbation providing things honest in the sight of all men so also elsewhere give no offense either to the jews or to the greeks or to… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1589…do not reproach a man for turning away from sin but rather provide things honest in the sight of the lord and of men let us therefore beloved keep our heart steadfast so as not to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:543…rejoices with him b be not wise in your own conceits vers recompense to no man evil for evil this means do not think you are sufficient for yourselves for nothing so puffs up and separates… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1141A…but as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me. Rom. XII, 17. — Recompense to no man evil for evil.… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:275…right on and let thy eyelids go before thy steps ps iii provide things honest in the sight of all men ps xx he that walketh in his integrity in justice shall leave behind him blessed… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:277A…works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matt. V, 16). "Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men." (Rom. XII, 17). "Let us walk honestly, as in the day… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:571…to men of low estate be not wise in your own conceits recompense to no man evil for evil provide things honest in the sight of all men if it be possible as much as lieth… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:573…are wise in their own eyes and prudent in their own sight recompense to no man evil for evil for if he who does evil is blameworthy and miserable why do you not flee from the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:83A…m and Lot did. Ver. 10. For this reason if I come, I will bring his works to mind which he does. If it has been commanded not to render evil for evil (Rom. xii. 17), how does this man threaten such thing… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1223…those things that are honest please them or whether they do not if it be possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men knowing that peace among those with whom it is… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:773…evil for evil providing good things in the sight of all men if it be possible as much as in you consisteth having peace with all men not revenging yourselves my dearly beloved but give place… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…for evil provide things honest in the sight of all men a if it be possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men dearly beloved avenge not yourselves but rather give place… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:707D…harm; flee only, and do not fight, nor contend; thus Paul advises with these words: "If it be possible, as much as lies in you, living at peace with all men" (Rom. 12:18). You are a servant of the God of peace… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:87C…im, when I wish to benefit him, how am I an enemy to him? Therefore Paul was saying: "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men" (Rom. 12:18). Let us, therefore, bring forward… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:605…h homily xxi h it speaks as follows if it be possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men he says but when he discourses concerning his own… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:191A…sincere things, in order that you may not receive any spurious doctrine under the pretext of love. Why then does he say elsewhere, "Be at peace with all men" (Rom. 12:18)? He does not mean by this that you sho… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:495D…ng elsewhere: Si fieri potest, quantum in vobis est, cum omnibus hominibus pacem habete (If it be possible, as much as in you lies, have peace with all men) (Rom. XII, 18). For to those things which we wish to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:209D…with all men, he says. Therefore even with those who do evil. This he says also elsewhere: If it be possible, as much as in you, living in peace with all men (Rom. 12.18). For your part, he says, be at peace,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:665…there is enmity for the sake of religion wherefore also paul says if it be possible as much as lies in you living peaceably with all men h cap iv h who taught me d see… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:255…himself desiring to perform that which in every way becomes the saints if it be possible as much as is in you have peace with all men for speech is sometimes harsh and full of arrogance… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1013…who wishes us to have peace with all saying also through paul if it be possible as much as is in you have peace with all men much more wishes us to be placable toward our… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:191…jews or to the greeks or to the church of god verse if it be possible as much as lieth in you living peaceably with all men the addition is made advisedly if it be possible… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:773…with all men he said this also when writing to the romans if it be possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men do what is yours show readiness of spirit and… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3391…one strove to keep peace with all according to him who said if it be possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men but the other embraced the war which is fought… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1005…only with the facts themselves for this is that which is said if it be possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men even if he is not peaceable and do not… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:541…his wife a c when he speaks of those outside he says if it be possible as much as depends on you live peaceably with all men but when he speaks of those of his own… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:543…that we might not offer an excuse to men against us vers if it be possible as much as lies in you living peaceably with all men not defending yourselves beloved c he well says if… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1195D…deliver you to the officer, and the officer cast you into prison. Amen I say to you, you shall not depart thence, until you have paid the very last mite. » Rom. xii, 18. — « If it be possible, as far as depen… Nicetas David of Paphlagonia fl. c. 880-920sPG 38:831B…good, despise the bad. I think this quatrain is similar to that apostolic command: "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men" (Rom. XII, 18). It is just to make a fitting return t… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:571…evil for evil provide things honest in the sight of all men if it be possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men dearly beloved avenge not yourselves but rather give place… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:573…with not cursing those who persecute but he even commanded to bless if it be possible as much as lieth in you for there is a time when it is not possible where the discourse is… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:511…without offense for many are those who observe us and ours verse if it be possible as much as lies in you living peacefully with all men he spoke well if it be possible for sometimes… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:375…but even toward enemies. For with all, he says, both Greeks and Jews and enemies. For "as much as is in you," he says, "live peaceably with all men" (Rom. XII, 18). If you have this sort of purpose, you will not be fainthe… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1147…passage avenge not yourselves beloved but give place unto wrath and that vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord i became as a man that heareth not and in whose mouth are no reproofs… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1223…him who said vengeance is mine i will repay says the lord a providing things honest in the sight of all men a person provides things honest… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men dearly beloved avenge not yourselves but rather give place unto wrath for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:657…those who act unjustly d therefore not avenging yourselves he says but give place unto wrath for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord for the long suffering of christ did… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:497C…nobly, knowing that the Master of all will not overlook us, if only we show our own gratitude. "For vengeance is Mine," He says; "I will repay, says the Lord" (Rom. 12:19 and Deut. 32:35). For this reason Jacob… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:691…commit the judgment to him for it is written through the prophet vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord but i have not forsaken thy commandments because i approached almost to death from the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:613…ldren daily, when they suffer persecution, saying: "If they shall persecute you in this city, flee into another" (Matth. 10. 23); and, "Give place unto wrath" (Rom. 12. 19). Jacob begat twelve apostles in spirit… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:247D…une? When we do it while taking revenge for ourselves. Which Paul, prohibiting, said: Not revenging yourselves, my dearly beloved, but give place unto wrath (Rom. XII, 19). When we litigate about money. For He… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:285C…How and in what way? Because if you do not avenge, you make God his enemy; but if you avenge, no longer. For vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord (Rom. 12. 19; Deut. 32. 35). For if we have servants… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:145…a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living god for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord and again the lord shall judge his people we shall fall… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:445…a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living god for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay says the lord and again the lord shall judge his people we shall fall… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1071D…o those who do these things transgress the law, when the Lord has said through the prophet: 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord' (Deut. XXXII, 35; Rom. XII, 19); and in the Gospels: 'Judge not, and y… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1071D…els: 'Judge not, and ye shall not be judged' (Luc. VI, 37); and the Apostle: 'Judge not before the time' (1 Cor. IV, 5); and again: 'Not defending yourselves' (Rom. XII, 19); and again: 'Who art thou that judgest… Mark the Hermit fl. c. 400–430PG 65:1107…his works and another prophet speaking from the person of god says vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord b iv but why do i mention these things one by one when both the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:409…since this too was known to the lord of all he says vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord d… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:411…this too was known to the lord of all he says a vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord blessed paul himself also when struck by one of the high priests found no other… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:191…harbor within himself verses not avenging yourselves beloved but give place to wrath for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay says the lord therefore if your enemy hunger feed him if he thirst… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:543…or when the struggle is on behalf of those suffering injustice but give place unto wrath for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord what wrath does he speak of if… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1565B…e vindication of His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He have patience with them? I say to you, that He will perform their vindication speedily." Rom. XII, 19. — "Do not defend yourselves, beloved,… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:387…up all punishments and penalties against that shameless and imprudent head for vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord how then is he humane how is he compassionate how is he a benefactor who… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:571…possible as much as lieth in you live peaceably with all men dearly beloved avenge not yourselves but rather give place unto wrath for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:511…against the impiety verse not avenging yourselves beloved but give place to wrath for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay says the lord give place he says to the wrath of god against… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:435…mute and silent because i hoped to obtain vengeance from thee for vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord thou shalt hear me o lord my god and because thou c understandest all such… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:775…'let not the sun go down upon your wrath ' and 'dearly beloved avenge not yourselves but rather give place unto wrath ' and 'be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good ' and… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:839…thing he says to fall into the hands of the living god for it is written vengeance is mine i will repay and again the lord will judge his people and elsewhere upon sinners his wrath… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:1223…the judgment of god much heavier penalties than we could inflict but if thine enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…is written vengeance is mine i will repay saith the lord but if thine enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good rom xii… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1115D…example, when the Apostle says: “If your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in doing this, you shall heap coals of fire upon his head” (Rom. XII, 20); and David: “Coals shall fall upon the… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1243…perhaps indicate chastisements as in this passage if thy enemy be hungry feed him if he thirst give him drink for in doing this thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head and that coals… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:571D…course is about tolerating injuries, he adopted the same path of counsel. For having said, "If your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him to drink" [Rom. 12:20]: he who was commanding so great a thin… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:571D…; he defines the recompense only by the loss of the one by whom you have been injured. For, he says, by doing this, you shall heap coals of fire upon his head [Rom. 12:20]. Why then did he use that type of cons… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:863A…y be hungry, feed him. 171-172 HOMIL. against those who did not come to the gathering, and on that saying of the Apostle, If thy enemy be hungry, feed him (Rom. 12. 20), and on the remembrance of enmities. —… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:693…had first asked you. For Solomon says: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him: for in doing this, you shall heap coals of fire upon his head" (Prov. 25. 21, 22 and Rom. 12. 20). What is heaping coals of fire other t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:349D…mn us, that this happens because we are lacking in some of our duties. "Feed," he says, "your enemy; for doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head" (Rom. 12:20). And yet, even while this is the case,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:209C…es, not exhort them from the fear of God, but also from the expectation of retribution? “For in so doing,” he says, “you shall heap coals of fire on his head” (Rom. 12:20). For the time being he desires that vi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:173…hat He says: "If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink; and he added: For in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head" (Rom. 12. 20). And again, that if you despise wealth, then you shall att… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:391…the punishments of enemies then you surpass them hear what he said if thine enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink and he added for in doing this thou shalt heap coals of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:853D…ir enemies, not urge them from the fear of God, but from the expectation of vengeance? For by doing this, he says, "you will heap coals of fire upon his head" (Rom. 12.20). For a time, he desires this, that vir… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:873B…says: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink"; and He added: "For in doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head" (Rom. 12:20). And again, that if you despise wealth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1385A…e. 2, in II ad Tim. XI, 665. — Montf. XI, 605. Savil. IV, 334. Duc. VI, 543. Nothing, as it seems, have we profited. In eos, qui ad synaxin non venerunt, et ad Rom. XII, 20: Si esurierit inimicus. Translated by F… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:169A…e, epist. 268. 279. Affairs should be managed with gentleness, in the manner of a physician. Below, epist. 346. 280. Grace is gained by repaying good for evil. Rom. 12:20: “So you shall heap coals of fire upon… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:1499C…ing to heal the wounds, destroy the patient. CCLXXX. — TO PETER. Grace is begun by returning good for evil; "so shalt thou heap coals of fire upon his head." (Rom. XII, 20. See above, epist. 23.) Although it is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:191…vengeance is mine i will repay says the lord therefore if your enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire upon his head having… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:543…even more he added the testimony of scripture vers but if your enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink for in doing this you shall heap coals of fire upon his head he… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 101:1267…divine paul exhorting if thy enemy be hungry give him to eat if he thirst give him drink for doing this thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head how shall we understand that thou… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:573…the testimony vengeance is mine that is vengeance belongs to me xii therefore if thine enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1185C…ttarum instar penetrant, et carbonum, hoc est, ardentium prunarum instar incendunt, et virtutem delent: quasque ipse etiam Apostolus carbones ignis appellavit (Rom. XII, 20). Deinde rursus sermo est ex persona su… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:179C…nd cries out through his epistles, when he sees those caught by anger, by the memory of injuries, and oppressed by passions: If your enemy is hungry, feed him (Rom. XII, 20); if you do this or that, you will over… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:813…if thine enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good rom xii giving no offence in any thing that the ministry be not blamed… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:21…an evil? And where is that evangelical saying: Let not the sun go down upon your wrath (Eph. IV, 26)? And where is the apostolic: Overcome evil with good (Rom. XII, 21)? And where is the prophetic: If I hav… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:373A…; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men (1 Thess. 5:15). And again: "Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good" (Rom. 12:21). Did you see how it mounts up to the v… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:611…heap coals of fire upon his head do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good d for what do i say he asks that one should live in peace for i command you… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1051B…531: let them bring forth truer and more certain things, let them refute those false ones. nikōmenous (being conquered), I, 725: induced to sin. Compare with Rom. xii, 21. nikōntōn tas cheiras (of those conqu… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1593…one another and toward all and again do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good and the lord love your enemies do well to those who hate you bless those who curse you… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:543…vengeance but you shall heap coals of fire upon his head vers be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1141…evil for evil provide things honest in the sight of all men be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good galat v but if ye bite and devour one another take heed that ye… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1575A…ugh the king has a sting, he does not use it for revenge. Let Christians hear, to whom it is forbidden to render evil for evil, but to overcome evil with good (Rom. XII, 21). Imitate that which is peculiar to the… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:573…in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good d not only he says live in peace and do not take vengeance but… Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:775…avenge not yourselves but rather give place unto wrath ' and 'be not overcome of evil but overcome evil with good ' and this indeed is said concerning mutual reconciliation h of slipping and repentance h…