Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series • VOLUME 14
Chrysostom — John and Hebrews
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Hebrews. St. Luke. St. Paul. All Others.
Hebrews. St. Luke. St. Paul. All Others. lambano.. 196.... 80.... 61 157 e pi - 34.... 19...... 4.... 4 para - 139...... 1.... 20.. 25 hu po - --...... 6.... --.. -- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total........... 369........... 106........... 85........... 186 The verbs employed for request or prayer are numerous, and their employm…
2,286 wordsSECTION 162The group a gapao, a gape, and a gapetos is noteworthy. They are very common in the Pauline writings, but are rare both in St. Luke and in H
The group a gapao, a gape, and a gapetos is noteworthy. They are very common in the Pauline writings, but are rare both in St. Luke and in Hebrews. In fact only one of them, a gapetos, occurs at all in the Acts, and none of them are ever used by St. Luke except in recording the words of others. So also of the Hebrews. Of the fiv…
2,206 wordsSECTION 163This leads to the third class of words--those which, embodying certain sets of ideas, are characteristic of Hebrews in distinction from othe
This leads to the third class of words--those which, embodying certain sets of ideas, are characteristic of Hebrews in distinction from other writers, especially St. Luke and St. Paul. One of these is the idea of witness, expressed by martur, martus, marturia, marturion, martureo, and marturomai. This group of words is especiall…
2,651 wordsSECTION 164More than this: he was a Levite. The particular line of argument adopted in the main part of the Epistle to the Hebrews is one which would h
More than this: he was a Levite. The particular line of argument adopted in the main part of the Epistle to the Hebrews is one which would have occurred to few, and scarcely to any who was not familiar with the temple ritual. There is no evidence that this was the case with Apollos; but with Barnabas the temple service was a mat…
2,251 wordsSECTION 165And besides this, there was something else. [2675] What now might this be? That they who were about Peter were also with Christ, and saw sig
And besides this, there was something else. [2675] What now might this be? That they who were about Peter were also with Christ, and saw signs and wonders; but he [Paul] having had the benefit of none of these, but being with Jews, suddenly deserted and became one of them. This especially promoted our cause. For while they indee…
2,203 wordsSECTION 166Homily I.
[2719] Heb. vi. 12 Homily I. Hebrews i. 1, 2 "God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the Prophets, hath at the end of the days [2720] spoken unto us by His Son whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds." [1.] Truly, "where sin abounded, grace did …
2,335 wordsSECTION 167Hast thou spoken evil of a man? What is thy gain, entangling thyself in mischief together with him? For thou hast obtained the reputation of
Hast thou spoken evil of a man? What is thy gain, entangling thyself in mischief together with him? For thou hast obtained the reputation of a slanderer. For there is not any, no not any evil, which stops at him that suffers it, but it includes the doer also. As for instance, the envious person seems indeed to plot against anoth…
1,634 wordsSECTION 168Homily II.
Homily II. Hebrews i. 3 "Who being the brightness of His Glory and the express Image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins." [1.] Everywhere indeed a reverential mind is requisite, but especially when we say or hear anything of God: Since neither can tongue sp…
2,238 wordsSECTION 169Then showing the easiness, he said, "upholding": (he did not say, governing, [2760] from the figure of those who simply with their finger mo
Then showing the easiness, he said, "upholding": (he did not say, governing, [2760] from the figure of those who simply with their finger move anything, and cause it to go round.) Here he shows both the mass of the creation to be great, and that this greatness is nothing to Him. Then again he shows the freedom from the labor, sa…
2,203 wordsSECTION 170And if a man choose, he will find that poverty affords us more resources even for pleasure. How? Because it is freed from cares, hatred, fig
And if a man choose, he will find that poverty affords us more resources even for pleasure. How? Because it is freed from cares, hatred, fighting, contention, strife, from evils out of number. Therefore let us not follow after wealth, nor be forever envying those who possess much. But let those of us who have wealth, use it ari…
889 wordsSECTION 171Homily III.
Homily III. Hebrews i. 6-8 "And again when He bringeth in the First-Begotten into the world, He saith, And let all the angels of God worship Him. And of the Angels He saith, Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever." [1.] Our Lord Jesu…
2,209 wordsSECTION 172And by this again he incidentally encourages them, saying, What fear ye? Angels are ministering to us.
And by this again he incidentally encourages them, saying, What fear ye? Angels are ministering to us. [5.] And having spoken concerning the Son, both what related to the Economy, and what related to the Creation, and to His sovereignty, and having shown His co-equal dignity, and that as absolute Master He ruleth not men only b…
2,303 wordsSECTION 173Say not, Wherefore had I not the gift of teaching? or, If I had it, I should have edified innumerable souls. Thou knowest not, if thou hadst
Say not, Wherefore had I not the gift of teaching? or, If I had it, I should have edified innumerable souls. Thou knowest not, if thou hadst it, whether it would not be to thy condemnation,--whether envy, whether sloth, would not have disposed thee to hide thy talent. Now, indeed, thou art now free from all these, and though tho…
2,057 wordsSECTION 174Homily IV.
Homily IV. Hebrews ii. 5-7 "For unto Angels He hath not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man that Thou art mindful of him, or the son of man that Thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the Angels." [1.] I could have wished to know for …
2,323 wordsSECTION 175"For it became Him for whom are all things and by whom are all things in bringing many sons to glory, to make the Captain of their salvation
"For it became Him for whom are all things and by whom are all things in bringing many sons to glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings." For (he means) it became Him who taketh tender care, and brought all things into being, to give up the Son for the salvation of the rest, the One for the many. …
2,257 wordsSECTION 176For the present, then, I advise you: but as time goes on, I shall treat the matter more seriously: for indeed I am greatly afraid that by th
For the present, then, I advise you: but as time goes on, I shall treat the matter more seriously: for indeed I am greatly afraid that by this practice some grievous disease may make its way into the Church. The case of the wailings then we will hereafter correct. And meanwhile I charge and testify, both to rich and poor, both t…
1,689 wordsSECTION 177Homily V.
Homily V. Hebrews ii. 16-17 "For verily He taketh not hold of Angels, but of the seed of Abraham He taketh hold. [2800] Wherefore in all things it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren." [1.] Paul wishing to show the great kindness of God towards man, and the Love which He had for the human race, after saying: "Foras…
2,217 wordsSECTION 178"Whose" [i.e.] God's "house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." Here again he encourage
"Whose" [i.e.] God's "house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." Here again he encourages them to press forward nobly, and not to fall: for we shall be the "house" of God (he says), as Moses was, "if we hold fist our confidence and our rejoicing firm unto the end." He however (…
2,282 wordsSECTION 179Homily VI.
Moreover he wishes us to have around us a breastplate and a buckler. For desire is a wild beast which easily springs forth, and we shall have need of walls and fences innumerable, to overcome, and to restrain it. And for this cause God has built this part [of our body] especially with bones, as with a kind of stones, placing aro…
2,264 wordsSECTION 180Now what he says is to this effect. They also heard, as we hear: but no profit came to them. Do not suppose then that by "hearing" what is p
Now what he says is to this effect. They also heard, as we hear: but no profit came to them. Do not suppose then that by "hearing" what is proclaimed ye will be profited; seeing that they also heard, but derived no benefit because they did not believe. Caleb then and Joshua, because they agreed not with those who did not believ…
2,241 wordsSECTION 181Homily VII.
For if when we go out into a plain, and there see the soldiers' tents fixed with curtains, and the spears, and helmets, and bosses of the bucklers glittering, we are lifted up with wonder; but if we also chance to see the king himself running in the midst or even riding with golden armor, we think we have everything; what thinke…
2,327 wordsSECTION 182[5.] But he attributes not all to the Priest, but requires also what is [to come] from us, I mean our profession. For "having," he says, "a
[5.] But he attributes not all to the Priest, but requires also what is [to come] from us, I mean our profession. For "having," he says, "a great High Priest, who is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession" [or "confession" [2837] ]. What sort of profession does he mean? That there is a Res…
2,222 wordsSECTION 183[10.] But may ye not be such, O young men! for not even for you is there the excuse for sinning. Why so? Because it is possible to be old in
[10.] But may ye not be such, O young men! for not even for you is there the excuse for sinning. Why so? Because it is possible to be old in youth: just as there are youths in old age, so also the reverse. For as in the one case the white hair saves no one, so in the other the black is no impediment. For if it is disgraceful for…
1,015 wordsSECTION 184Homily VIII.
Homily VIII. Hebrews v. 1-3 "For every high priest taken from among men, is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: who can have compassion on [2846] the ignorant and on them that are out of the way, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity; and by reason …
2,374 wordsSECTION 185[5.] At all events observe him continually travailing to introduce the discourse concerning the High Priest, and still putting it off. For h
[5.] At all events observe him continually travailing to introduce the discourse concerning the High Priest, and still putting it off. For hear how he began: "Having a great High Priest that is passed into the heavens" ( c. iv. 14 ); and omitting to say how He was great, he says again, "For every High Priest taken from among men…
2,340 wordsSECTION 186Homily IX.
Do you know indeed who said these things, a prophet or a historian, or an apostle, or an evangelist? For my own part I do not think you do, except a few. Yea and these themselves again, if we bring forward a testimony from some other place, will be in the same case as the rest of you. For see, I repeat the same statement express…
2,226 wordsSECTION 187"And of laying on of hands." For thus did they receive the Spirit, "when Paul had laid his hands on them" ( Acts xix. 6 ), it is said.
"And of laying on of hands." For thus did they receive the Spirit, "when Paul had laid his hands on them" ( Acts xix. 6 ), it is said. "And of the resurrection of the dead." For this is both effected in baptism, and is affirmed in the confession. "And of eternal judgment." But why does he say this? Because it was likely that, …
2,305 wordsSECTION 188Let us begin therefore, I entreat you, one with making his prayers intense: another with continual weeping: another with downcast [2892] cou
Let us begin therefore, I entreat you, one with making his prayers intense: another with continual weeping: another with downcast [2892] countenance. For not even is this, which is so small, unprofitable: for "I saw" (it is said) "that he was grieved and went downcast, and I healed his ways." ( Isa. lvii. 17, 18.) But let us al…
1,223 wordsSECTION 189Homily X.
Homily X. Hebrews vi. 7, 8 "For the Earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God. But if it bear [2893] thorns and briars it is rejected, and nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned." [1.] Let us hear the oracles of God…
2,216 wordsSECTION 190"That ye may not become dull." [2900] Still [2901] "become"; and yet he said above, "seeing ye are become dull [2902] of hearing." ( c. v. 1
"That ye may not become dull." [2900] Still [2901] "become"; and yet he said above, "seeing ye are become dull [2902] of hearing." ( c. v. 11.) Ob serve however how he limited the dullness to the hearing. And here he hints the very same thing; instead of that ye may not continue in it,' he says [this]. But again he leads on to t…
2,244 wordsSECTION 191Homily XI.
[2906] e leemosune, "mercifulness." or "almsgiving." [2907] e leemosune, "mercifulness." or "almsgiving." [2908] e leemosune, "mercifulness." or "almsgiving." [2909] to dikaioma tes boetheias [2910] a nchomenous Homily XI. Hebrews vi. 13-16 "For when God made promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no greater, He sw…
2,214 wordsSECTION 192[6.] And other sacrifices also there are, which are indeed whole burnt-offerings, the bodies of the martyrs: there both soul and body [are o
[6.] And other sacrifices also there are, which are indeed whole burnt-offerings, the bodies of the martyrs: there both soul and body [are offered]. These have a great savor of a sweet smell. Thou also art able, if thou wilt, to bring such a sacrifice. For what, if thou dost not burn thy body in the fire? Yet in a different fir…
2,225 wordsSECTION 193Homily XII.
[2911] o ligopsuchian [2912] e mesiteusen [2913] This observation seems to be suggested by the words "the hope set before us" : i.e. this is another instance of obtaining a future blessing by patient waiting. The next clause bears on the Apostle's statement that this oath was made "that we might have consolation," we, "now," a…
2,205 wordsSECTION 194How is it then that Paul says, "not of him that willeth," if it depend on ourselves also "nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth m
How is it then that Paul says, "not of him that willeth," if it depend on ourselves also "nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy." ( Rom. ix. 16.) In the first place, he did not introduce it as his own opinion, but inferred it from what was before him and from what had been put forward [2942] [in the discussion]…
1,935 wordsSECTION 195Homily XIII.
Homily XIII. Hebrews vii. 11-14 "If therefore perfection were by [2950] the Levitical priesthood; (for under it the people have received the law' [2951] ) what further need was there that another priest should arise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? For the priesthood being changed, th…
2,420 wordsSECTION 196What is "to the uttermost"? He hints at some mystery. Not here [2971] only (he says) but there [2972] also He saves them that "come unto God
What is "to the uttermost"? He hints at some mystery. Not here [2971] only (he says) but there [2972] also He saves them that "come unto God by Him." How does He save? "In that He ever liveth" (he says) "to make intercession for them." Thou seest the humiliation? Thou seest the manhood? For he says not, that He obtained this, by…
2,251 wordsSECTION 197Give (He says) to the poor out of what thou hast. Is this burdensome? But in this case also heathen condemn us who for vainglory only have e
Give (He says) to the poor out of what thou hast. Is this burdensome? But in this case also heathen condemn us who for vainglory only have emptied out their whole possessions. Use not filthy communication. Is this difficult? For if it had not been enjoined, ought we not to have done right in this, to avoid appearing degraded? F…
1,306 wordsSECTION 198Homily XIV.
Homily XIV. Hebrews viii. 1, 2 "Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an High Priest; who is set down on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens: a minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord pitched, and not man." [1.] Paul mixes the lowly things with …
2,219 wordsSECTION 199[6.] ( Ver. 11, 12 ) "And they shall not teach" (he says) "every man his neighbor, [3007] and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord:
[6.] ( Ver. 11, 12 ) "And they shall not teach" (he says) "every man his neighbor, [3007] and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know Me from the least to the greatest. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more." Behold also another sign.…
2,214 wordsSECTION 200[2992] hu thlon
[2992] hu thlon [2993] tes axias tou Theou [2994] lipainei [2995] That is, lest the belief of His Godhead should undermine our belief in His true manhood. [2996] hu podeigmati ... latreuousi. i.e. "do service to and minister in that system which is a sample and shadow." [2997] e sphagmenos, see Rev. v. 6, 9, 12; xiii. 8 [2…
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