Where the Fathers quote Romans 4
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1Rom 4:1
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:453C…hall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has grounds for boasting, but not before God. (Rom. 4. 1-2) 1. After he said that the world had b…
2Rom 4:2
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:235B…t length in his Epistle to the Romans, the same he says here. For if Abraham, he says, was justified by works, he has grounds for boasting, but not before God (Rom. 4:2). Do you see how this instructs them mo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:455…then he says for if abraham was justified by works he has whereof to glory but not before god having said therefore that god justifies the circumcision by faith and also the uncircumcision through faith and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:563…d a greater righteousness, which is of faith: which he also said above: "For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God" (Rom. 4:2); showing this righteousness to be grea…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:215D…f his familiarity with God. For nothing is equally as good as becoming familiar with God. For if he was justified by works, he has glory, but not before God (Rom. IV, 2). For even he who is subject to crimes,…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:467…him b vers for if abraham was justified by works he has whereof to glory but not before god for what does the scripture say abraham believed god and it was reckoned to him as righteousness…
3Rom 4:3
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1211…and c again confirming what has been said he says even as abraham believed god and it was counted to him for righteousness you know therefore that those who are of faith these are the children…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:959…he has glory but not before god what indeed does scripture say abraham believed god and it was reckoned to him for righteousness but to him who works the reward is not reckoned according to grace…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:51…through his faith in the god of all when he said and abraham believed god and it was counted to him for righteousness and that after that full observance of righteousness and after the testimony of…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1039…etter ignorance or impotence.” For here λογίζεσθαι is not to reason, but in reasoning or outside reasoning to impute something, or to credit it, as Romans IV, 3: Ἐλογίσθη αὐτῷ εἰς δικαιοσύνην, “It was credited to him f…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:243A…received circumcision, was justified by faith alone. For before circumcision, he says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness (Rom. 4:3). Why then are you proud, O Jew, in cir…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:339B…es; for this reason he is also praised by the divine Scripture: for it immediately added: Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness (Rom. iv, 3). Do you see how, even before the event…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:367D…r righteousness; for when at that time he had faith in the uncircumcised state, he heard: 'Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness'" (Rom. 4:3). When, therefore, he was already just…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:547A…eptable to God, because he believed His promise, and became superior to nature and human reasonings; and therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness (Rom. 4:3). Consider that righteousness consists…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:667B…it is written: Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness. When, therefore, was it reckoned, in circumcision or in uncircumcision?" (Rom. 4:3, 10). Thus Paul, who was of the Jews, w…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:413B…events. Furthermore, how did He justify him beforehand if He was ignorant? "For he believed," it says, "Abraham, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness" (Rom. 4. 3). 6. What, then, is this, "Now I have…
Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:855…and the slaughter was stayed and it was counted unto him for righteousness for the divine nature honored him who had rightly been moved to indignation before it and…
Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:737…galatians there are testimonies i from genesis ninth time chapter xv and abraham believed god and it was counted unto him for righteousness chapter iii ii from genesis tenth time chapter xii iii in thee shall…
Zacharias of Mytilene c. 465 - after 536PG 85:1177…count them and he said to him so shall your seed be abraham believed god and it was reckoned to him for righteousness b james likewise uses the same abraham now circumcised yet not retaining the…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433…s accounted unto him for righteousness. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Rom. iv, 3-5). And he introduces: "Therefore it is ⟦…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:389…is from faith bringing forward scripture as a witness for he says abraham believed god and it was counted to him for righteousness what then he says did abraham not have works did these not justify…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:391…worthy of these from faith alone for the scripture says he says abraham believed god and it was reckoned to him as righteousness he believed and he was justified by god to attain such great and…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:303B…For indeed, having demonstrated his faith in the time of uncircumcision, he heard: Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice (Gen. XV, 6; Rom. IV, 3). Being, therefore, in justice through…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1565…as he had been propitiated by the zeal of phinehas and it was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore and this slaying was counted by all as an eternal virtue…
Prudentius Maranus 1683-1762PG 6:51D…hrough infinite ages, inasmuch as we are sons of Abraham by similar faith. For just as he believed the voice of God and it was reckoned to him for justice [Rom. 4:3], so also we, after we have believed th…
Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:795A…hrough faith. CAP. IV. VERS. 8. — He most wonderfully joined these two testimonies: the one concerning faith, "And it was reputed to him unto justice" (Rom. iv, 3); and the other concerning works, "To w…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1251…in the mind and in the heart and to believe just as abraham believed god and it was accounted to him for righteousness because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified for…
4Rom 4:4
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:183D…) "He sheds blood who defrauds the wages of his hireling." (Eccli. vii, 22) "Do not injure a servant who works in truth, nor a hireling who gives his soul." (Rom. iv, 4) "To him who works, the reward is not r…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:391…all things a vers now to him that worketh the reward is not reckoned of grace but of debt but to him that worketh not but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly his faith is…
5Rom 4:5
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433…and abraham believed god and it was accounted unto him for righteousness but to him that worketh not but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly his faith is counted for righteousness rom iv and he…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:391…that worketh the reward is not reckoned of grace but of debt but to him that worketh not but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly his faith is counted for righteousness even as david also…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:279…what manner then does he b sub indicate this again elsewhere saying but to him that worketh not yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly his faith is reputed to justice ibid iv if the…
7Rom 4:7
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:169…sins may be forgiven us for it is written blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered clement epistle chapter clement epistle chapter…
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:313…through love our sins may be forgiven us for it is written blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin…
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:761…hast chosen and taken unto thee and whom thou findtest by seeking blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered c but to repent of sins is human and let this be…
Pope Urban I d. 230 (pope 222-230)PG 10:131…him who is of the faith of jesus christ for david says blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered a man is therefore cleansed from sin and he who had fallen…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:965…without works blessed are they whose iniquities a are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin you see how through these…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:95…heal the incurable and that word might be fulfilled blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered ver since therefore you are righteous what will you give him but if you are…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:161…passions beyond what is right they have become like horses and mules blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered iniquities are forgiven through baptism but sins are covered through bitter repentance…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:761…hope in the lord a psalm of david of understanding psal xxxi blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord does not impute sin…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:183…and whose sins you remit they are remitted to them blessed therefore are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered the owners of the colt then said to the disciples why are you…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:673…renewed like the eagle s and blessed are they whose iniquities d are forgiven and whose sins are covered and paul too confirming that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:675…david perceiving with prophetic eyes the grace of holy baptism cried out blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven ps xxxi but those who preserved this grace and have acted according to the covenant and have…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:521…with david that spiritual canticle which is fitting for the present festivity blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:455…declares him who is thus justified to be blessed with these words blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven ps xxxi and he appears to bring forward testimony that does not fit for he did not…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:457…iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered for what is it that he says tell me that you do not receive it according…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:865…built h psalm xxxi h vers a psalm for david for understanding blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven a david setting forth his own many hardships which he endured in his repentance calls those blessed…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:899…iniquities of thy people thou hast covered all their sins and again blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin…
Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:727…vii from psalm xxxi for the third time from the psalter verse blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord hath not imputed sin…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2001…ps blessed are all they that fear the lord who walk ps blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose ps blessed is the man who hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:89…the blessedness of the man to whom god imputeth righteousness without works blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2305…the law also was most heavy but the new people hear justly blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered ps xxxi c and so again others have explained it thus the…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:815…god imputes righteousness apart from works 'blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin ' and again 'but the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:391…god reckons righteousness apart from works blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not reckon sin for if abraham he shows…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:391…the blessing upon the man unto whom god imputes righteousness without works blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:359…to us if it is understood according to an anagogical sense vers blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered since he had suffered many labors after the transgressions committed by him…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:871…peccata eorum elsewhere in the psalm the prophet called this people blessed saying blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered for he has remitted our iniquities through repentance and has covered…
Callistus Cataphygiotes fl. c. 1350–1362PG 147:889…and charity and kindness and power and wisdom and divine providence truly blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered and blessed is the man whom god shall instruct and whom he…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:359…voice when upon your being accepted unto salvation the angels shall acclaim blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered b when as stars of the church bright in body and luminous…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:371…eyes isa i that the choir of angels may shout to you blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered ps xxxi you who have lately lit the lamps of faith keep…
Timothy of Jerusalem fl. 5th-6th centuryPG 86:253…with those who are listening the words of the holy psalmist david blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered having said this the christian arose because the crowd of the faithful…
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:325…man who fell among thieves however he calls the sinner concerning these blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven etc he says that this forgiveness is through baptism…
8Rom 4:8
Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:313…blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin and in whose mouth there is no guile this blessedness comes to…
Theophilus of Antioch d. c. 190PG 6:799…say that even if they are sinners yet because they know god the lord will not impute sin to them we have as a testimony of this that one fall of david which took place because…
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1169…blessed are they whose iniquities were forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord has not imputed sin pre demonstrating that remission which is through his advent by which he…
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:1003…whose iniquities have been put away and whose sins have been covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not account sin and there is no guile in his mouth this blessing came upon…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:959…they whose iniquities have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered blessed is the man to whom the lord has not imputed sin since above he had proposed two laws one of which he named…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:965…are they whose iniquities a are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin you see how through these words it can consistently be proven that…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:275…their sins so that not even a trace of them remains vers blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin and in whose mouth there is no guile what was said above…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:161…iniquities are forgiven through baptism but sins are covered through bitter repentance blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin nor is there guile in his mouth for he is truly blessed…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:761…blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord does not impute sin nor is there guile in his mouth because i kept silence my…
Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:405…been covered this belongs to those not yet cleansed to the depths blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin this is a third class of those who sin concerning whom even…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:521…blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin ps xxxi you have heard the divine parable and understood its purpose…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:111…blessed are those whose iniquities were forgiven and whose sins were covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not account sin this blessedness therefore is upon the circumcision or also upon…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:865…many hidden things and there is need of understanding for the reader blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin a this is a third class of those who sin whose action…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:739…they whose iniquities have been remitted and whose sins have been covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin although he who is accustomed to sin says my iniquities have passed…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:899…blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin c and although the blessed paul says that this blessedness is extended…
Proclus of Constantinople c. 390 – 446PG 65:781…we may attain to the master s blessing for blessed he says is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin and in whose mouth there is no guile for upon whom he says…
Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:727…blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord hath not imputed sin ch iv viii from genesis for the second time ch xvii i…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1087…are they whose iniquities were remitted and whose sins were covered vers blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin and in whose spirit there is no guile i for my part…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:89…blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin the law he says brought punishment to those who sin but the…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:467…those whose iniquities have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not reckon sin ' having spoken of the righteousness of faith he increases and amplifies…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:815…are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin ' and again 'but the righteousness of faith speaks in this way…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:391…are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not reckon sin for if abraham he shows two things that abraham was justified by…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:481…that was about to come in time through christ therefore he says blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin ps xxxi faith without works is dead he speaks of the faith…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:391…blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered blessed is the man to whom the lord will not impute sin he who works he says receives a wage as that which is…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:1161…that was to be in christ in due times wherefore he says blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin a you see that by works a man is justified and not…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:359…law for sin is a neglect or contempt of the law vers blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin to whom for this reason he shall not ascribe sin because it…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1441…who without labor win the destruction of their offenses through baptism c blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin nor is there guile in his mouth he is truly blessed who…
John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:399…they whose iniquities have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin…
Basil of SeleuciaPG 85:411…blessed are those whose iniquities were forgiven and whose sins were covered blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin then the angel proceeds thus and in the midst of the week…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…are those whose iniquities were forgiven and whose sins were covered c blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not reckon sin the law he says brings punishment upon those who sin but the…
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:327…the phrase they are covered is assigned to repentance and that verse blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin is an explanation of they are covered he says for true repentance…
9Rom 4:9
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:723…also the unions with the mistress the begetting of genuine children and faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness she has indeed an egyptian race but she is called agar and this being interpreted is sojourning…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:965…to him who has believed because of his faith for just as faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness so too to every believer to whom faith is reckoned for righteousness sins are certainly not imputed…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:457…was in circumcision or in uncircumcision not in circumcision but in uncircumcision for we say that faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness having spoken of the scripture above for what he says does the scripture…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:89…that this is set before all and says through an interrogation vers cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision or upon the uncircumcision then again from the patriarch abraham he confirms what was proposed for we…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…this blessedness then remain upon the circumcision or also upon the uncircumcision for we say that faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness how then was it reckoned when he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:391…all the good things that come to us from god d vers cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only or upon the uncircumcision also for we say that faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…sins is this blessing then upon the circumcision or upon the uncircumcision we say that faith was reckoned to abraham as righteousness how then was it reckoned while he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision it…
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:401C…vers. 11, chairein. Luc. XV, 10. Vers. 23, "The leader of the disciples." If he means St. Peter, it is a mnemonic error; for the passage exists in Epist. ad Rom. IV, 9. Vers. 35, tois en phylakē. I Petr. I…
10Rom 4:10
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:435A…side, he observes it later when he speaks of faith, saying thus: "How then was faith reckoned to Abraham? When he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision?" (Rom. 4:10). For as long as he contends against th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:457…whether being uncircumcised or circumcised uncircumcised he says how then was it reckoned when he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision not in circumcision but in uncircumcision for we say that faith was reckoned to abraham…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…s faith was credited as righteousness how then was it credited being in circumcision or in uncircumcision not in circumcision he says but in uncircumcision and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:89…faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness vers how then was it reckoned when he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision not in circumcision but in uncircumcision he shows that faith is more ancient not only…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…that faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness how then was it reckoned when he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision not in circumcision but in uncircumcision he wishes to show that faith existed before circumcision…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:393…was credited to abraham as righteousness how then was it credited while he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision not in circumcision but in uncircumcision then he says this blessedness which was spoken of by david…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:391…also for we say that faith was reckoned to abraham for righteousness how was it then reckoned when he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…was reckoned to abraham as righteousness how then was it reckoned while he was in circumcision or in uncircumcision it is evident not in circumcision but in uncircumcision and he received the sign of circumcision as…
11Rom 4:11
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:965…was in the uncircumcision not in the circumcision but in the uncircumcision and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness of the faith which is in the uncircumcision that he might be…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:967…that faith which he had while set in uncircumcision that through this he might be the father of all who believe through uncircumcision that it might be reckoned to them for righteousness and that he might…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:969…the uncircumcision that it might be reckoned to them for justice and that he might be the father of circumcision not only to them who are of the circumcision but also to those who follow the…
Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:151…a love of power devouring all the rest out of insatiability so that he might be the father of all men and gods alike miserably eaten and then vomited forth but if they contend that these…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:243A…. And the blessed Paul calls it a sign, saying: And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal (Rom. 4:11). For that it contributes nothing to ri…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:367D…and saying regarding the patriarch: "And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had being yet uncircumcised" (Rom. 4:11). See how he taught us both things: tha…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:667B…ained the legal matters. "Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness in uncircumcision" (Rom. 4:11). Behold the complicated speculation of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:217…circumcised or before it was not after but before he was circumcised and he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while still uncircumcised and he heard…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…circumcision or in uncircumcision not in circumcision he says but in uncircumcision and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness of the faith that is in uncircumcision so that he might be…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:521…that faith which the patriarch of the race abraham had in uncircumcision that he might be the father of many nations not only he says to those of the circumcision but also to those who follow…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:89…one who had acquired righteousness by faith this he clearly teaches vers and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised circumcision he says…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:831…generation is an indication of an uncircumcised soul he received says he the sign of circumcision a seal of the justice of faith which is in uncircumcision it is truly the sign of that circumcision which…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:925…for all according to the saying of the savior paul also says and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness which he had by faith while uncircumcised that he might be the…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…sake but for the sake of those who would come after b and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised that he might…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:395…a seal and sign of the righteousness which is through faith iv and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had in uncircumcision that he might be…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:397…a namely to his seed were the promises and blessings given a seal of the righteousness of faith which had come through faith that he might be the father but why was it received at…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:1303…was given to abraham as a sign of past justification and so that he might be the father of all i a circumcised person can by human care have a foreskin rendered i why the lame…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:393…that is it belongs more to it than to the circumcision vers and he received the sign of circumcision a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised that he might…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:303A…aul calling out and saying concerning the patriarch: And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the justice of the faith which is in uncircumcision (Rom. IV, 11). See how he has taught us both things…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:831…own children and devours all the others out of insatiable greed so that he might be the father of all men and gods whom he wretchedly devoured and vomited forth but if they contend that these…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…or in uncircumcision it is evident not in circumcision but in uncircumcision and he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness of the faith that was in uncircumcision so that he might…
12Rom 4:12
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:969…are of the circumcision but also to those who follow the footprints of that faith of our father abraham which is in the uncircumcision in which he clearly declares from both peoples as we have said…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:521…circumcision but also to those who follow in the footsteps of the faith of our father abraham which he had in uncircumcision for he believed god and it was reckoned to him for righteousness not having…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:89…not to them who are of the circumcision only but to them who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father abraham which he had being yet uncircumcised for if any one springing…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…circumcision but also to those who follow in the footsteps of the faith of our father abraham which he had while still uncircumcised for this reason he says he was circumcised after faith so that the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:395…that believe through uncircumcision that righteousness might be credited also unto them and the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only but who also walk in the steps of that faith…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:397…of abraham who approach christ without wavering and without contention and doubt to them who are not of the circumcision only for just as those in uncircumcision would not on that account alone have abraham as…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:393…they be not circumcised that righteousness might be imputed unto them also and the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only but who also walk in the steps of that faith…
13Rom 4:13
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:971…he says the promise was not given to abraham by the law that he should be the heir of the world but by faith which was reckoned to him for righteousness it will undoubtedly follow that…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:459…it which strikes the greatest fear into them what promise you ask that he should be the heir of the world and that all should be blessed in him and how that promise he says is…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…of the mystery yet more subtle thus he says for the promise to abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through the righteousness of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:125A…Paul will testify, writing: “For the promise to Abraham, that he should be heir of the world, was not through the law, but through the righteousness of faith” (Rom. iv, 13). For we ascribe to ourselves Abraham a…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:833…says somewhere not through the law was the promise given to abraham that he should be the heir of the world but through the righteousness of faith for if they who are of the law are…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1323…indeed paul made clear to us saying for the promise to abraham that he should be the heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith and again so…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:91…promise received its goal through the lord christ vers for the promise was not to abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world through the law but through the righteousness of…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…to the soldier it is utterly vain and useless for the promise to abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through the righteousness of…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:397…and was afterwards circumcised for not through the law was the promise to abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world but through the righteousness of faith for if they which…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:393…but not having the faith of which circumcision is the seal vers for the promise that he should be the heir of the world was not to abraham or to his seed through the law but…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:395A…romise to Abraham was not from the law, but from the righteousness which comes of faith. What then was the promise? “That he should be the heir of the world,” [Rom. 4:13] that is, that in him all the nations o…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…which is in the uncircumcision of our father abraham for the promise to abraham or to his seed was not through the law that he should be the heir of the world but through the righteousness…
14Rom 4:14
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:971…a for if they which are of the law be heirs faith is made void and the promise made of none effect for the law…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:285…grace. And Paul, explaining this, said: For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void (Rom. 4. 14); for the law worketh wrath (ibid. 15…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…world was not through the law but through the righteousness of faith for if they which are of the law be heirs faith is made void and the promise made of none effect for the law…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:833…righteousness of faith for if they who are of the law are heirs faith is made void and the promise is made of no effect since therefore the seed of abraham is reckoned as in isaac…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:91…law he received the promise of the blessing of the nations vers for if they which are of the law be heirs faith is made void and the promise made of none effect for if those…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…is achieved d for if those who are of the law are heirs faith is made void and the promise made of no effect for the law works wrath yet where there is no law there…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:397…should be heir of the world but through the righteousness of faith for if they which are of the law be heirs faith is made void and the promise made of none effect for the law…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:399…a heavenly and earthly goods of faith he says for if they which are of the law and so on for anyone who clings to the law as if it were what saves…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:393…to his seed through the law but through the righteousness of faith for if they which are of the law…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:395…a are heirs faith is made void and the promise is made of none effect he has already shown that righteousness is not of the law…
Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:823…what this inheritance is, has been declared previously, where the discourse was about this: For if they who are of the Law be the heirs, faith is made void (Rom. iv, 14). VERS. 18. — I consider this to be a…
15Rom 4:15
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:971…faith is made void and the promise made of none effect for the law worketh wrath for where no law is there is no transgression if he says the promise was not given to abraham by…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:749A…d is irreproachable, converting souls" (Ps. 18:8); but that of which it is said, "The law worketh wrath: for where there is no law, there is no prevarication" (Rom. 4:15). For how was it worthy to be kept, whi…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:39A…d and the Jews and the Greeks. But when the Law existed, not only were they not dissolved, but they even grew greater: "For the law," he says, "worketh wrath" (Rom. 4:15). So just as there, in saying, "the law…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…faith is made void and the promise made of none effect for the law worketh wrath for where no law is there is no transgression therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:91…the law to punish those who transgress it for he called punishment wrath for where no law is there is no transgression for the law punishes those who transgress for observance and transgression are conjoined with…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:977B…things longed for. Ergazetai hēttan hē ponēria (wickedness works defeat), I, 511 init. : through it they are deserving, that they might be conquered. Compare Rom. IV, 15. Ho nomos orgēn katergazetai (the law…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:397…faith is made void and the promise made of none effect for the law worketh wrath for where no law is there is no transgression it is a wonderful thing he says thus he says circumcision…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:395…but through faith as it is written and abraham believed god vers because the law worketh wrath for where no law is there is no transgression now he establishes how it is that the promise is…
16Rom 4:16
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:973…believes in the son he knows he has believed in the father therefore it is of faith that the promise may be firm to all the seed not to that which is of the law only…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:285…that the promises might not fail and he says for this cause it is of faith that it might be by grace to the end the promise might be sure ibid for this cause by grace…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:459…is from faith that it might be according to grace and that the promise might be sure to all the seed not only to that which is of the law but also to that which is…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…law worketh wrath for where no law is there is no transgression therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed not…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:457…he a creature d also paul says somewhere again about our forefather abraham who is the father of us all as it is written 'i have made you a father of many nations' before god who…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:841…as follows for where there is no law there is no transgression therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace so that the promise might be sure to all the seed not…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:91…due to sloth do not hesitate to transgress it without fear vers therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed not…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433A…" "Now it was not written for his sake alone, but for us also, to whom it shall be imparted, if we believe on Him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead" (Rom. iv, 16, 23-24). "Therefore being justified by…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…works wrath yet where there is no law there is neither transgression therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace so that the promise might be sure to all the seed not…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:873…win christ and be found in him not having mine own righteousness which is of the law but that which is through the faith of christ the righteousness which is of god by faith b because…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:401…promise may be firm to all the seed not only to that which is of the law but also to that which is of the faith of abraham who is the father of all of us…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:395…to punishment how i ask is he worthy of the inheritance vers therefore it is of faith that it might be by grace to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed not…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:639…he not be a creature paul says somewhere else regarding our forefather abraham who is the father of us all as it is written i have made thee a father of many nations before god whom…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…punish transgressors for where there is no law neither is there transgression therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace so that the promise might be firm to all the seed not…
17Rom 4:17
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:973…it is written 'i have made you the father of many nations' before him whom he believed even god who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that are not as though they…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:977…subsequent verses saying b as it is written because i have set thee a father of many nations before god whom he believed if therefore he is promised to be the future father of many nations…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:859…no longer be called abram but abraham shall be thy name for i have made thee a father of many nations what this implies in its meaning would be a long discourse but it suffices to…
Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1081D…ing which truly is will be the principle for all things to exist, as the Apostle says: "who calls those things which are not as those things which are" (Rom. iv, 17).…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:613…was nothing he made the earth which before was nothing and he calleth those things which be not as though they were and indeed they are made things and creatures for this reason they have a…
Macarius of Magnesia fl. c. 400PG 10:1391B…od produced all things from most free will, and indeed from nothing, by command alone, by which he called that which was not so that it might be (Apoc. IV, 11; Rom. IV, 17). To this return those words of our Mag…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:475C…console those who are cast down and afflicted; just as when Paul says, Who vivifies the dead and again, Who calls things that are not as though they were (Rom. IV, 17), stating His peculiar office; so here…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:487…said," He shows the facility; as Paul also indicates when he says: "Who gives life to the dead, and calls those things which do not exist as though they did" (Rom. 4:17): indicating to us the facility by the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:399D…they would have been driven away by the tumult of those who were fishing. But His word descended, Who calleth those things which be not as though they were (Rom. 4:17); it went down into the depth; and a gr…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:241B…o that you may learn that for him non-existent things are as if they were existing, just as Paul says: "Who calls the things that are not as though they were" (Rom. 4. 17). For as if the table were ready and pr…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:459A…"Before God whom he believed," he did not stop here, but added: "Who gives life to the dead, and calls those things which do not exist as though they did" (Rom. 4:17); when he had already begun to treat of…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…of the faith of abraham who is the father of us all as it is written i have made thee a father of many nations before him whom he believed even god who quickeneth the dead…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1325…seed and it was said by god to the divinely inspired abraham i have made thee a father of many nations therefore as if a multitude were already gathered from the nations and worshiping christ he…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1225A…Concerning Abraham he says: “In the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls the things that are not as though they were” (Rom. IV, 17). Since, therefore, the ability to give…
Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:727…sin ch iv viii from genesis for the second time ch xvii i have made thee a father of many nations ibid c ix from genesis for the third time ch xv so shall thy seed…
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:961…the inheritance of the gentiles for concerning them it is said for i have made thee a father of many nations when moses and aaron that is the law and the prophets for these bear the…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:463…were not made of things which do appear d and again who calleth those things which be not as though they were and he who wrote the account of the world's origin has clearly taught what…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1007D…an these. kalapodi [anvils/lasts], IV, 719, forms of shoes, Leisten. kalei ta me onta ho Theos [God calls the things that are not], I, 13, he creates; as Rom. iv, 17. kalei martyra [he calls as witness],…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1007D…m, applying comparison to them. kalein eis archen tou einai [to call to the beginning of being], is attributed to gennesei [generation], nativity, V, 2, as Rom. iv, 17. kalein symmachian [to call for help]…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:201C…ally. Without name and above name. "Without name," he says, instead of: God is called by no notion: For He calls things which are not as things which are (Rom. iv, 17), just as Cyrus so long before his time…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:239…the epistle to the romans he cries as it is written 'i have made thee a father of many nations ' before the god in whom he believed who gives life to the dead and calls…
Anastasius I of Antioch d. 598PG 89:1311D…beginning and the end, and the Alpha, he says, and the Omega (Apoc. I, 8), as the Theologian said who taught the Theologian; who makes things which are, to be (Rom. IV, 17), and things which are not yet, to take…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1571…to pass as if they were for he calleth says the apostle those things which be not as though they were but if he ought not out of goodness to have created those who were to…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:471…for those who are justified not for those who are cursed because i have made thee a father of many nations before god whom he believed b of those nations clearly of which abraham is the…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:153…receives the paternal honor not for that generation only but also thereafter as it is written i have placed you as a father of many nations before the god in whom he believed and observe accurately…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:401…the faith of abraham who is the father of all of us as it is written i have made thee a father of many nations b before him whom he believed even god who quickeneth the…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:395…of the faith of abraham who is the father of us all as it is written i have made thee a father of many nations before him whom he believed even god b because the law…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:397…therefore he says now who quickeneth the dead and the phrase who calleth those things which be not as though they were he added that he might show that it is not impossible for god to…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:855…god thus also in another place he speaks regarding god who calls those things which be not as though they were that is those who are outside of him and therefore not existing he makes them…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:639…else regarding our forefather abraham who is the father of us all as it is written i have made thee a father of many nations before god whom he believed who quickeneth the dead b since…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 131:51…before god in whom he believed who quickens the dead and calls those things which be not as though they were and in the first epistle to the corinthians but if christ be preached that he…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1323…seen were not made of things which do appear and again who calleth those things which be not as though they were furthermore moses who wrote the history of the generation of the world taught which…
Pseudo-Justin Martyr 2nd-4th c. (uncertainPG 6:1347…and of the power of god who vivifies the dead and calls those things which be not as though they were we however are circumcised with the circumcision of christ through baptism putting off adam through…
Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:951B…the things that are, but he also created all things with the greatest ease, inasmuch as all things subsist by his word. For this has the same meaning as that (Rom. IV, 17): "Who calleth those things which are n…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…the faith of abraham who is the father of all of us as it is written i have made you a father of many nations in the presence of him in whom he believed the god…
18Rom 4:18
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1049…faith of uncircumcision that both testaments might be pre figured in him that he might become the father of all who follow the word of god and endure the pilgrimage in this world that is of…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:979…before god because the wisdom of this world is foolishness before god who against hope believed in hope that he might become the father of many nations according to that which was said to him so…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:981…all it is said is charity therefore abraham believed in hope against hope that he might become the father of many nations which were to be as the stars of heaven not only in multitude but…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:963C…nyone for righteousness, or wisdom, or knowledge, or gentleness and humility, or at least if, for every believer, faith is reckoned for righteousness." Then in Rom. iv, 18, no. 6, p. 531: "I think that the first…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:413…and his name was changed to abraham because he was to be the father of many nations according to the faith which was in uncircumcision he received circumcision after he had been justified in the flesh…
Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:653…who devours all the other gods and then brings them forth again that he might become the father of gods and men let these things be pressed upon the marvelous listeners of this theology and let…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:501A…wly. Wherefore Paul also proclaims him with a bright voice, saying thus: Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations (Rom. 4:18). What is against hope in hope? Again…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:343…man too deceive him yet that also turned out for the best that he might become the father of many children but did he wish to plot against him yet this also turned out for the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:459…the patriarch b and says who contrary to hope in hope believed that he might become the father of many nations according to that which was spoken so shall thy seed be…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:565…consequence he might be heard exalting the nature of faith he says who against hope believed in hope that he might become the father of many nations and being not weak in faith he considered not…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:475C…on. Therefore Paul also, recounting those things which concern his birth from the barren one, when he had said that his father "against hope believed in hope" (Rom. iv, 18), and had not been weakened in faith wh…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:211…and nephthalim furthermore lia joining her own handmaid zelpha to him so that he might become the father of two other sons brought about the birth of gad and aser but what then ruben went he…
Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:747…called abraham by a change of name because he was to be the father of many nations according to the faith he had in uncircumcision after he was justified he received circumcision in the flesh so…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:93…also teaches the excellence of abraham s faith vers who contrary to hope believed in hope that he might become the father of many nations according to what was said so shall your seed be and…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:239…and calls those things which do not exist as though they did who against hope believed in hope that he might become the father of many nations according to what was said 'so shall thy seed…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:187…and calls those things which do not exist as though they existed who against hope believed in hope so that he might become the father of many c nations according to what was said to him…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:469…according to the flesh would not hate the faith of abraham and that he might become the father of both through faith first of the nations inasmuch as he possessed faith in uncircumcision second of those…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:471…believed and have given grounds for abraham to be called their father who against hope believed in hope that he might be made the father of many nations according to that which was said so shall…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:317…and his name was changed to abraham because he was to be the father of many nations according to the faith which he had in uncircumcision he took after he had been justified circumcision in the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:403…iv who contrary to hope in hope believed so that he became the father of many nations according to that which was spoken so shall thy seed be and not being weak in faith he did…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:397…him to bring into the nature of things those which are not who against hope believed in hope that he might become the father of many nations b do not think he says that abraham was…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…dead and calls those things which are not as though they were who against hope believed in hope so that he might become the father of many nations according to what was said so shall your…
19Rom 4:19
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:713B…ith, giving glory to God, most fully knowing that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform. And therefore it was reputed to him unto justice (Rom. iv, 19-22). That he who does not believe the Lord…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:715…s: "He considered his own body as dead, and the dead womb of Sarah; yet he did not waver in the promise of God out of unbelief, but was strengthened by faith" (Rom. IV, 19). Nature and age, he says, cast him int…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:501A…he was young, the workshop of nature was useless, since the woman was barren. Wherefore Paul also, pointing this out, says: And the deadness of Sarah's womb (Rom. 4:19); he did not say the deadness of Sarah…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:501A…d not through unbelief, but was strengthened by faith, giving glory to God, and being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform (Rom. 4:19-21)ᾱ. What he says is such as this: Leapi…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:271D…n Isaac about to be born, and thus received the promise. For what does he say? "And he did not weaken in faith, nor did he regard his own body now grown dead" (Rom. 4:19). Great is the power of faith. Just as…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:271D…was before his eyes, he saw with the eyes of faith, not with the eyes of the body. Therefore he did not look at old age, nor at "the deadness of Sarah's womb" (Rom. 4:19). Here he indicates to us the sterility…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:461…you may learn that he speaks of these hear what follows a and being not weak in faith he considered not his own body now dead when he was about an hundred years old neither yet…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:565…believed in hope that he might become the father of many nations and being not weak in faith he considered not his own body now dead and the deadness of sarah s womb and he was…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:371C…ess of Sarah’s womb, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, most fully knowing, that whatsoever He had promised, He was able also to perform" (Rom. IV, 19-21)—that is, to bring it about that a livi…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1253…many nations according to what was said so shall your seed be and being not weak in faith he did not consider his own body already dead being then about a hundred years old and the…
20Rom 4:20
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:715…and the deadness of sarah s womb yet he did not waver at the promise of god through unbelief but was strengthened by faith nature and age he says cast him into despair but faith held…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:321B…id not waver in unbelief, but was strengthened by faith, giving glory to God, and being fully persuaded that what He had promised, He is able also to perform (Rom. 4: 20-21). What further is, Having the same Spi…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:273A…een promised, the power of the One who promised. For this reason, "He did not waver in the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened by faith" (Rom. 4:20). For faith is a strong staff and a sur…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:461…the womb of sarah this is the third and the fourth and he staggered not at the promise of god through unbelief for god gave no proof nor performed a sign but they were bare words…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:153…not exist as though they did and again he did not waver at the promise of god through unbelief but was strengthened by faith giving glory to god do you see who he was that spoke…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:403…old and the deadness of sarah's womb but he did not waver at the promise of god through unbelief but was strengthened in faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he had…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:397…the deadness of sarah s womb but he did not waver in the promise of god through unbelief but was strengthened in faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what god hath promised…
21Rom 4:21
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:501…not through unbelief but was strengthened by faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform rom what he says is such as this leaping…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:321…waver in unbelief but was strengthened by faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he is able also to perform rom what further is having the same spirit of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:461…faith itself giving glory to god he says and being fully assured that what he had promised he was able also to perform therefore not to play the busybody is to glorify god just as to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:565…staggered by unbelief but was strengthened in faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform and he showed that it needs both power and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:331B…o demand an accounting for what He does. Thus also did Abraham give glory to God: Fully persuaded that what He had promised, He was able also to perform (Rom. IV, 21). He did not ask even about the future;…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:93…waver through unbelief but was strengthened by faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he has promised he is also able to perform for he did not look to the weakness of…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:239…waver through unbelief but was strengthened in faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was also able to perform therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness now…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:189…waver through unbelief but was strengthened by faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was also able to perform therefore it was also accounted to him for righteousness…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:475…a just man saying that abraham was fully persuaded that what god had promised he was able also to perform second from the grace which was bestowed third from tribulation for it is sufficient to raise…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:403…god through unbelief but was strengthened in faith giving glory to god and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was also able to perform therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness of…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:371…in faith giving glory to god most c fully knowing that whatsoever he had promised he was able also to perform rom iv that is to bring it about that a living son should be born…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1255…was strengthened in faith giving glory to god and being fully convinced that what he had promised he was also able to perform therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness and it was not written…
22Rom 4:22
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:399…vers and therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him…
23Rom 4:23
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:941…believed god and it was reckoned to him as righteousness c but it was not written for his sake alone the apostle says but for our sake because god reckons faith not knowledge to men as…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…wise paul again confirms for us adding to what i just said now it was not written for his sake alone that it was credited to him for righteousness but for us also to whom it…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:283…hear paul writing thus with confidence to the romans concerning abraham for it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him but for us also to whom it shall be imputed…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1405…father h c li the divine paul writes concerning the forefather abraham it was not written for his sake alone that faith was reckoned to him as righteousness but also for our sake to whom it…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:93…the law he turns his discourse to the subject at hand vers now it was not written for his sake alone that faith was accounted to him for righteousness but also for us to whom it…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:239…also able to perform therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness now it was not written for his sake alone that it was accounted to him but also for us to whom it shall be…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433…law but to that also which is of the faith of abraham now it was not written for his sake alone but for us also to whom it shall be imparted if we believe on him…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:189…able to perform therefore it was also accounted to him for righteousness now it was not written for his sake alone that it was accounted to him but also for us to whom it shall be…
Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:153…who bestowed grace upon us but the same for he adds but it was not written for his sake alone but also for us to whom it shall be reckoned to those who believe on the…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:405…iv but it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him but for our sakes also to whom it shall be…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:399…vers and therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him for righteousness but for us also to whom it…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1233…one else than he who granted us grace for he adds but it was not written for his sake alone but also for our sake to whom it will be reckoned if we believe in him…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:371C…dies: then, from that faith, in order to lead us to this one, he added: "It was not written only for his sake, that it was reckoned to him; but for ours also" (Rom. IV, 23-24). For what? "To whom it shall be reckon…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1255…able to perform therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness and it was not written for his sake alone that it was accounted to him for righteousness but also for us to whom it shall…
24Rom 4:24
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:113…for his sake alone that it was credited to him for righteousness but for us also to whom it shall be credited if we believe on him that raised up jesus our lord from the dead…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:283…not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him but for us also to whom it shall be imputed if we believe on him that raised up jesus our lord from…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433…faith of abraham now it was not written for his sake alone but for us also to whom it shall be imparted if we believe on him that raised up jesus our lord from the dead…
Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:189…us to whom it shall be accounted who believe in him who raised up jesus our lord from the dead who was delivered up because of our offenses and was raised because of our justification b…
Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 118:405…sake alone that it was imputed to him but for our sakes also to whom it shall be imputed if we believe in him who raised jesus our lord from the dead who was delivered up…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:399…for his sake alone that it was imputed to him for righteousness but for us also to whom it shall be imputed if we believe on him that raised up jesus our lord from the dead…
Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:371…to whom it shall be reckoned he says if we believe in him that raised up jesus our lord from the dead that which he says is of this sort he raised isaac from dead bodies…
25Rom 4:25
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:115A…for our transgressions, and was raised for our justification (Rom. IV, 25). Therefore, the gift of divine kindnes…
Nicetas Stethatos c. 1005–c. 1090PG 120:1023C…ought not to have been buried. Be silent, dog: bite with your tongue, wicked dog; for Christ truly died for our offenses, and rose again for our justification (Rom. IV, 25), the first fruits of them that sleep (…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:399…believe on him that raised up jesus our lord from the dead who was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our justification a having said many great things about abraham lest someone should…
Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1203A…or this reason, He is said to have been sent by Him. Just as He is also said to have been delivered by the Father: He was delivered, he says, for our sins (Rom. IV, 25). But it is also written that He delive…