John 12
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Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
“Jesus therefore six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, the dead man whom He had raised from the dead.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 7passage 43
““Then Jesus, six days before the passover, came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom Jesus raised from the dead.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 456
““Then six days before the Passover He came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, and feasted with them; and Martha served, but Lazarus sat at meat.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 404
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 159
See also
- Mark 14:3–8
So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
“So they made Him a supper there: and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at meat with Him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 7passage 43
“And there they made Him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that reclined at the table.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 456
See also
- Luke 22:27
- Revelation 3:20
- Luke 10:38–42
Therefore Mary took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
“Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of spikenard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 1
“But “Mary,” the other sister of Lazarus, “took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 456
See also
- Mark 14:3–9
- John 11:2
- Luke 10:38–39
- Matthew 26:6–13
- Luke 7:37–38
Then Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
See also
- Matthew 10:4
“Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?”
“> > 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, which should betray Him, saith, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 1
“When the pious Mary had rendered this grateful service to the Lord, straightway one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was yet to betray Him, said, “Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 458
See also
- Luke 18:22
- Luke 12:33
Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.
“Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief and had the bag, and took away what was put therein.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 1
“Hearken to a true witness: “This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the money bag, and bare what was put therein.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 458
See also
- Psalm 50:16–20
- John 13:29
- James 2:6
- James 2:2
But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of my burial.
“Jesus therefore said, Let her alone: against the day of My burying hath she kept this.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 1
See also
- Matthew 26:12
For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.”
See also
- Deuteronomy 15:11
- Mark 14:7
- Matthew 26:11
- John 12:35
- John 13:33
A large crowd therefore of the Jews learned that he was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
“> > 9 A great multitude therefore of the Jews learned that He was there: and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom He had raised from the dead.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 3
“Let us listen to the other few points that remain: “Much people of the Jews therefore knew that He was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 461
“John xii. 8 “Much people of the Jews therefore knew that He was there, and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom He had raised from the dead.” [1. ] As wealth is wont to hurl into destruction those who are not …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 407
But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,
““But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 461
See also
- Luke 16:31
- Genesis 4:4–10
- Matthew 2:16
- John 11:47–53
because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.
“> > 10, 11 But the chief priests took counsel that they might put Lazarus also to death; because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 3
““But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 461
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On the next day a great multitude had come to the feast. When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
“> > 12,13 On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took the branches of the palm-trees, and went forth to meet Him, and cried out, saying: Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 3
“… the Gospel, the reading of which you have just been listening to, says: “On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet Him, and cried, Hosanna: blessed is …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 462
See also
- Mark 11:7–10
- Luke 19:35–38
- Matthew 21:4–9
they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet him, and cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!”
“when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took the branches of the palm-trees, and went forth to meet Him, and cried out, saying: Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the Name of the Lord.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 3
“… the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet Him, and cried, Hosanna: blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord as the King of Israel.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 462
“Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: the King against the tyrant; not with omnipotent power and wisdom, but with that which is accounted the foolishness of the cross, which hath reft his spoils from the serpent who is wise in wickedness.”
MethodiusOration on the Palms.passage 6
More from the Fathers
See also
- Psalm 118:25–26
- Revelation 15:3
- Matthew 21:9–11
- Luke 19:35–38
- Mark 11:8–10
Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written,
“> > 14, 15 And Jesus, having found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh unto thee, sitting on an ass's colt.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 4
“Jesus, then, “found a young ass, and sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 463
See also
- Zechariah 9:9
- Mark 11:1–7
- Matthew 21:1–7
- Luke 19:29–35
“Don’t be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey’s colt.”
“> > 14, 15 And Jesus, having found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh unto thee, sitting on an ass's colt.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 4
“Jesus, then, “found a young ass, and sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 463
“And this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Zechariah the prophet, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh to thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 589
See also
- Zechariah 9:9
- Isaiah 62:11
His disciples didn’t understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that they had done these things to him.
“> > 16 And His disciples understood not these things at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of Him, and that they had done these things unto Him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 5
““These things understood not His disciples at the first; but when Jesus was glorified,” that is, when He had manifested the power of His resurrection, “then remembered they that these things were written of Him, and they had done these things unto Him,” that is, they did nothing else but …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 463
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The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead was testifying about it.
“> > 17, 18 The multitude therefore that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 6
““The people, therefore, that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare record.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 464
For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.
“For this cause also the multitude went and met Him, for that they heard that He had done this sign.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 6
“For this cause the crowd also met Him, for that they heard that He had done this miracle.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 464
See also
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him.”
“> > 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Do ye see how ye prevail nothing?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 6
““The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after Him.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 409
“The Pharisees, therefore, said among themselves: Perceive ye that we prevail nothing?”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 464
See also
- Acts 17:6
- Acts 4:16–17
- Psalm 22:27
Now there were certain Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.
“> > 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 6
See also
Therefore, these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”
“> > 21, 22 These therefore came to Philip which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 8
““And there were certain Gentiles among them that had come up to worship at the feast: the same came therefore to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 464
See also
- Matthew 2:2
- Luke 19:2–4
Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.
“Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 464
Jesus answered them, “The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
“> > 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come that the Son of man should be glorified.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 8
“Jesus is told of their desire to see him; and he answers, “The hour is come that the Son of man should be glorified;” and he goes on to speak of his death as giving life to the world.”
Clement of AlexandriaThe Stromata, or Miscellaniespassage 119
“Let us listen, then, to the voice of the Cornerstone: “And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come that the Son of man should be glorified.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 464
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of JerusalemOn the words, Crucified and Buried.passage 3
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 3passage 9
- Hilary of PoitiersHilary of Poitiers - On the Councilspassage 49
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 473
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 409
See also
- John 13:31–32
- John 17:1–5
- Mark 14:41
Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
“"Verily I say to you, that if a grain of wheat fall not into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit."”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 146-156passage 2
“Thus in John first, He saith, “Except the corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit;” but here more abundantly working it out, not concerning Himself only doth He bring forward the statement that it is meet …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 494
“… follow Him, and had predicted His own passion in this way, that unless a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit; and also had stirred up those who wished to follow Him to the kingdom of …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 468
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 9
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 464, 473
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 409
- Augustine of HippoExpositions on the Book of Psalms.passage 1142
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 677
- John ChrysostomHomilies on First Corinthians.passage 423
See also
- 1 Corinthians 15:36–38
- Hebrews 2:9–10
- Isaiah 53:10–12
- John 12:32–33
- Revelation 7:9–17
He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
“> > 25 He that loveth his life will lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 10
“And again: “He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he who hateth his life in this world, shall keep it unto life eternal.” 6.”
Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 131
“John xii. 25, 26 “He that loveth his life shall lose it, and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 413
More from the Fathers
- Cyprian of CarthageThe Epistles of Cyprian.passages 144, 244
- Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 188
- Cyril of JerusalemOn the Words, And in One Holy Catholic Church, and in the Resurrection of the Flesh, and the Life Everlasting.passage 11
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.passage 168
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 465, 468
See also
- Matthew 10:39
- Luke 9:23–24
- Mark 8:35
- Luke 17:33
- Matthew 16:25
If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
“In no sense, therefore, was it of this class of servants that the Lord said, “Where I am, there shall also my servant be,” and “If any man serve me, him will my Father honor;” for we see that Judas, who served in this way, became an object of reprobation …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 466
“… what Christ saith to bring us in to this, “He that loveth his life shall lose it, and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal; if any man serve Me let him follow Me”; and, “Where I am, there is My servant also.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 413
“… doubt that in that eternal world he will be partner of him, whose servant and minister he chose to make himself here: according to that saying of our Lord which says “If any man serve Me, let him follow Me, and where I am, there shall My servant also be.””
John CassianThe Conferences of John Cassian. Part I. Containing Conferences I-X.passage 10
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 468
See also
- Colossians 3:24
- 1 Samuel 2:30
- Galatians 1:10
- John 17:24
- John 10:27
“Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this time’? But I came to this time for this cause.
“> > 27, 28 Now is My soul troubled; and what, shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour. But for this cause [came I] unto this hour.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 12
““Or how can He be the natural and true Power of the Father, who near upon the season of the passion says, ‘Now is My soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour; but for this came I unto this hour.”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 153
“Listen, then, to what He adds to the words, “Now is my soul troubled.” “And what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 469
More from the Fathers
See also
- John 12:23
- Hebrews 5:7
- Isaiah 38:15
- Matthew 26:42
- John 13:21
Father, glorify your name!” Then a voice came out of the sky, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.”
“Father, glorify Thy Name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 153
“> (From the Greek) > > > There came therefore a voice out of heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 16
““Then came there a voice from heaven, [saying], I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 469
More from the Fathers
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 415
See also
- John 13:31–32
- Matthew 26:42
- Revelation 5:9–14
- John 11:40–44
Therefore the multitude who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.”
““The people therefore that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to Him.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 470
See also
- Job 37:2–5
Jesus answered, “This voice hasn’t come for my sake, but for your sakes.
“Besides, our Lord Jesus Christ Himself says that this was not the voice of God the Father, and moreover shews that He needs no interpretation from another to be able to learn the Father's will saying, This voice came not because of Me, but for your sakes.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 1passage 39
“Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 470
““This voice came not because of Me, but for your sakes.””
Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 380
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Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.
“We have heard You clearly saying, when You were like to us, "Now is the judgment of this world: now will the prince of this world be cast out.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 146-156passage 2
“… from which the teachings that were good were derived by the Greeks: “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them who are perfect; but not the wisdom of this world, or of the princes of this world, that come to nought; but we speak the wisdom of God hidden in a mystery.””
Clement of AlexandriaThe Stromata, or Miscellaniespassage 230
““Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the prince of this world be cast down.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 415
More from the Fathers
See also
- 2 Corinthians 4:4
- 1 John 3:8
- 1 John 5:19
- John 14:30
- Ephesians 6:12
And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.
“For what else did He signify by His lifting up, than His suffering on the cross, an explanation which the evangelist himself has not omitted; for he has appended the words, “And this He said signifying what death He should die.” 12.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 473
“But this they said, “that the saying of the Lord might be fulfilled, which He spake, signifying by what death He should die.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 518
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The multitude answered him, “We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?”
“> > 34 The multitude therefore answered Him, We have heard out of the Law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest Thou, The Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 19
““The people answered Him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest Thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? And who is this Son of man?””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 473
“John xii. 34 “The people answered Him, We have heard out of the Law that Christ abideth for ever; and how sayest thou, The Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” [1. ] Deceit is a thing easily detected, and weak, though it be …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 418
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 475
See also
- Ezekiel 37:24–25
- Isaiah 9:7
- Daniel 7:14
- Psalm 110:4
- Daniel 2:44
Jesus therefore said to them, “Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn’t overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn’t know where he is going.
“Jesus then said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you: walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 1passage 72
““Walk, then, while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.” Walk, draw near, come to the full understanding that Christ shall both die and shall live for ever; that He shall shed His blood to redeem us, and ascend on high to carry His redeemed along with Him.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 473
“And again: “He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.””
Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 121
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 20
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 5passage 23
- Augustine of HippoTen Homilies on the First Epistle of John.passages 4, 15, 20, 51
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 418
- Cyprian of CarthageTreatises Attributed to Cyprian on Questionable Authority.passage 20
See also
- John 12:46
- John 16:16
- Ephesians 5:8
- 1 John 1:6–7
- John 8:12
While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become children of light.” Jesus said these things, and he departed and hid himself from them.
“And as long as He was upon earth according to the Incarnation, He was Light in the world, as He said Himself, ‘While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light;’ for ‘I,’ says He, ‘am come a light into the world.’ 19.”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 199
“The Lord saith, While ye have light, believe in the Light, that ye may be the children of light.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 1passage 72
““These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide Himself from them.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 474
More from the Fathers
See also
- Ephesians 5:8
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5
- John 8:59
But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn’t believe in him,
“> > 37 But though He had done so many signs before them, yet they believed not on Him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 21
“The evangelist thereafter brings forward what has formed the brief subject of to-day’s reading, and says, “But though He had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on Him: that the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 475
““Though He had done so many miracles, they believed not on Him.” [2. ] What “so many”?”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 419
See also
- Luke 16:31
that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke: “Lord, who has believed our report? To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
“> > 38, 39, 40 That the word of Isaiah might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 21
“… to-day’s reading, and says, “But though He had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on Him: that the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 475
““That the saying of Esaias might be fulfilled which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report, and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 419
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See also
- Isaiah 53:1
- Romans 10:16
- Romans 10:20
- 2 Corinthians 4:3–6
- 1 Corinthians 1:24
For this cause they couldn’t believe, for Isaiah said again:
“And farther on he putteth this very thing more positively, saying, “Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 420
“… Gospel also, that follow, are still more pressing, and start a question of more profound import: for He goes on to say, “Therefore they could not believe, because that Isaiah said again, He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 477
“Therefore, they could not believe, because Isaiah said again, He hath blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, that they might not see with their eyes and understand with their heart and be converted, and I should heal them.”
Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 228
“He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart, lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, and would turn, and I would heal them.”
“For this cause they could not believe, for that of old Isaiah said, He hath blinded their eyes, and He hardened their heart; lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 21
“… of more profound import: for He goes on to say, “Therefore they could not believe, because that Isaiah said again, He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 477
“… prophet: “For the heart of this people is blinded, and their ears are dull of hearing and their eyes have they closed: lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and be converted and I should heal them.””
John CassianThe Conferences of John Cassian. Part II. Containing Conferences XI-XVII.passage 47
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See also
- Isaiah 6:10
- Matthew 13:13–15
- Luke 8:10
- Mark 4:12
- Isaiah 57:18–19
Isaiah said these things when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
“… it was the Father Who appeared to him, but the evangelist John refers the prophecy to our Lord, saying, touching those of the Jews who did not believe the words uttered by the prophet concerning the Lord, “These things said Esaias, when he saw His glory and spoke of Him.””
Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 149
“And if you, in your heresy, do not know that it was God the Only-begotten Whom the prophet saw in that glory, listen to the Evangelist:— These things said Esaias, when he saw His glory, and spoke of Him.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 5passage 27
See also
- Isaiah 6:1–5
- Isaiah 6:9–10
- John 1:14
Nevertheless, even many of the rulers believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn’t confess it, so that they wouldn’t be put out of the synagogue,
“… their work----when we are told by the Evangelist that nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; and again: For the Scribes and Pharisees had agreed already, that if any …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 10passage 105
““Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on Him; but, because of the Pharisees, they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 481
“John xii. 42, 43 “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.” [1. ] It is …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 423
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for they loved men’s praise more than God’s praise.
“… men, and he hath not worn out his " body with all this work for the sake of God, and his soul is " empty of work through the pleasure of him that doeth it, for " he hath loved the praise of men more than the praise of God."”
Pachomius the GreatThe Asketikon (The Rule of Pachomius at Tabenna)passage 42
“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.passage 16
“… there were others, belonging to the chief rulers, who had not the boldness to confess their faith, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; and whom the evangelist has branded with the words, that “they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God “(ver. 43).”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 482
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Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.
“> > 44, 45 And Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on Me, believeth not on Me, but on Him that sent Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 8passage 23
See also
- Matthew 10:40
- John 5:24
- John 13:20
- Mark 9:37
- John 7:28
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.
“And again; ‘I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on Me, should not abide in darkness.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 108
“Attend to what follows: “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 484
“Nor is it right to believe that He denied we were to believe on Him, since He Himself said: “That whosoever believeth on Me should not abide in darkness;” and in another place again: “For this is the will of My Father that sent Me, that every one that seeth …”
Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 418
More from the Fathers
- Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 198
See also
- John 8:12
- Psalm 36:9
- John 9:5
- Isaiah 42:7
- John 12:35–36
If anyone listens to my sayings and doesn’t believe, I don’t judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
“And, if any one hear My words and observe them not, I judge him not; for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 198
““If any man hear not Me, and believe not, I judge him not, for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.” [2. ] For lest they should think, that for want of power He passed by the despisers, therefore spake He the, “I came not …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 424
See also
- John 3:17
- John 8:15–16
- John 12:48
- 1 Timothy 1:15–16
He who rejects me, and doesn’t receive my sayings, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke will judge him in the last day.
“But see also what He says of that future judgment in the end: “He that despiseth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 485
“… you in this city flee to the other '';^ and again, ** He that scorneth me and receiveth not my words hath one that judgeth him; the word that I have spoken it shall judge him in the last day";* and again, ** If they have persecuted me they will …”
Severus of AntiochThe Sixth Book of the Select Letters of Severus, Patriarch of Antioch, Vol. II (Translation) Part I (tr. E. W. Brooks, 1903)passage 195
““If the Father judgeth no man, and thou art not come to judge the world, who judgeth him?” “The word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 424
See also
- Luke 10:16
- Hebrews 9:27–28
- Romans 2:16
- 2 Thessalonians 1:8
- John 11:24
For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me gave me a commandment, what I should say and what I should speak.
“… above, that is of God the Father, saying, All things that I heard of My Father, these will I declare unto you, and again, For I spake not of Myself, but the Father which sent Me, He gave Me a commandment what I should say and what I should speak.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 22
““For I have not spoken of Myself, but the Father which sent Me, He gave Me a commandment what I should say, and what I should speak.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 424
““But the Father who sent me, He gave me a commandment what I should say, and what I should speak.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 485
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See also
- John 14:10
- John 5:30
- John 8:26
- John 17:8
- Deuteronomy 18:18
I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak.”
“And I know that His commandment is life eternal: the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto Me, so I speak.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 1
““And I know that His commandment is life everlasting; whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto Me, so I speak.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 425
Psalm numbers in the cross references are OpenBible.info's, the Hebrew numbering, which differs from the Septuagint for most of the Psalter.