Where the Fathers quote Sirach 3

26 citations across the Patrologia Graeca — from the printed citations of the English pass; every reference opens the page with its facsimile one tap away. · trace across the Tradition ›

John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1257A…«Whoever honors his father will make atonement for sins.» Eccli. iii, 3. «It is the Lord's good pleasure to a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:291A…father, to do all that their father commanded them, there shall not fail a man of the sons of Jonadab to stand before my face all the days of the earth. » Eccli. III, 3-15. — « He that honors his father atones f… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:619B…o God and to his parents begets such children, with God granting it, by whom he may be refreshed: for he who honors his father will be honored by his children (Eccli. 3.6): but those who are stubborn, or agains… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:597B…nts toward their children. For such honor is a recompense for birth pains. For this reason, some wise man also says: "Serve your parents as you would masters" (Eccli. 3:8). Then he also adds the reason, saying:… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:289A…onored the good, and punished the evil. And, The blessing of a father strengthens the houses of children, but the curse of a mother roots up the foundations (Eccli. iii, 11). You see the equality of the legislati… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1255B….» Eccli. iv, 5. — «Do not give occasion to a man to curse you. 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 fou… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:303B…1), how much more so will the honor of the Son become the honor of the Father? For if you also accept this: "Son, do not glory in the dishonor of the father" (cf. Eccli. iii, 12), then neither is the Father glorified… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:595…abuse. The wise man also warns of this, saying: Do not pride yourself on the abuse of your father, for there is no glory for you in the abuse of your father (Eccli. 3:12). But neither did he know this; rather,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:611C…her who is liable to a thousand evils, he covers them all. Do not glory in the dishonor of your father, it says; for it is not a glory to you, but a shame (Eccli. III, 12). For even if he lacks prudence, have m… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:305A…o act more moderately, lest he suffer something more grievous. Wherefore, someone rightly admonishes us, saying: Do not glory in the dishonor of your father (Eccli. III, 12). For glory and dishonor, honor and dis… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:251…o descend to this, will you not blush, and will you not think that he should be hidden in darkness? "For a father without honor is a disgrace to his children" (Eccli. III, 13). What then? Was he to have perished fr… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:803C…ering that paternal praise reflects back on the glory of the son, according to the words of the Wise One: "The glory of a man is from the honor of his father" (Eccli. III, 13). Not that for this reason, as someone… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:263A…es spoils with arrogance." Ps. xxviii, 14. — "Blessed is the man who fears all things because of reverence; but he who is hard of heart shall fall into evils." Eccli. iii, 17. — "My son, perform thy works in mansue… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:293D…ng eagles shall eat it.” Prov. xxiv, 24. — “He that casteth away his father or mother and thinketh he sinneth not, he is a companion of the impious man.” Eccli. iii, 18, 19. — “How bad is the fame of him who… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1175…so much the more humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and you will find grace; for the power of the Lord is great, and he will be glorified by the humble (Eccli. III, 18-20). The Lord has cast down the throne… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1093D…ignorant? For if it is written: Do not seek things deeper than you, and do not examine things stronger than you; contemplate what has been commanded to you (Eccli. 3:21–22); for there is no need of the hidden th… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:691B…ings that are above us, as the Wisdom of Sirach advises: “Do not seek things that are too high for you, and do not search out things that are deeper than you” (Eccli. III, 22). But it orders us to learn what we are… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:857B…ing for us the investigation of deeper things. For "what is commanded to you," it says, "that meditate upon, and do not seek things that are too high for you" [Eccli. III, 22]. You, therefore, O Jew, understand… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1255D…ulness, I will be gracious to him, says the Lord.» Sap. xii, 19. — «You have made your children to be of good hope, because you give repentance for sins.» Eccli. iii, 23. — «Water will quench a flaming fire;… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1403B…ble heart, and to a sinner that goeth on two ways." Eccli. i, 36.—"Come not to him with a double heart." Eccli. xxvii, 12.—"The fool changeth as the moon." Eccli. iii, 28.—"A heart that goeth two ways shall not… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:811A…ake vengeance, they not only do not abstain from idolatry and turn to the true God, but they daily add more sins, as Solomon says: A sinner shall add to sin (Eccli. 3. 29). Furthermore, all animals, however wil… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:361B…not be innocent.” (Eccli. xi, 10.) “He who pursues business deals will fall into judgments.” (Eccli. xxix, 27.) “A hard heart shall be burdened with sorrows.” (Eccli. iii, 29.) “A merchant is with difficulty freed… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1457D…my counsel be pleasing to you: redeem your sins by alms, and your iniquities by mercies to the poor.” Sap. x, 12. — “Piety is stronger than everything.” Eccli. iii, 30. — “Water will quench a flaming fire; a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:291B…, let us cleanse its filth with generous alms, and by them let us extinguish the flame of our sins. For water quenches a burning fire, and alms cleanse sins (Eccli. III, 33). Not even the fire of Gehenna can prev… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:763D…esert you; bind them around your neck, and you will find grace. Dan. iv, 24. — Redeem your sins with alms, and your iniquities with mercies for the poor. Eccli. iii, 33. — Water shall extinguish a burning fir… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1559C…CXXXVI, 5. "If I should forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten." Wis. VI, 21. "It is a matter of prudence, too, to know whose the gift is." Eccli. III, 34. "He who returns favors keeps them in m…