John 5
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After these things, there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
“> > Chap. v.2, 3, 4 After this was the feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 101
“After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.” [1. ] As in gold mines one skillful in what relates to them would not endure to overlook even the smallest vein as producing much wealth, so in the holy Scriptures it is impossible without …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 208
See also
- Deuteronomy 16:16
- Exodus 23:14–17
- Leviticus 23:2–4
- Exodus 34:23
Now in Jerusalem by the sheep gate, there is a pool, which is called in Hebrew, “Bethesda”, having five porches.
“Now there is at Jerusalem the pool which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 101
““Now there is at Jerusalem a sheep pool, called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 208
See also
- Nehemiah 3:1
- Nehemiah 12:39
In these lay a great multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, or paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water;
“In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 101
“Around this pool “lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water”; but then infirmity was a hindrance to him who desired to be healed, now each hath power to approach, for now it is not an Angel that troubleth, it …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 209
“Ben. ] Again in John v. 2, etc., on the five porches, where lay a great multitude of impotent folk, and of the pool of Siloa. 1.”
Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 424
More from the Fathers
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 208
See also
- Mark 3:1–4
- Luke 7:22
- Matthew 15:30
for an angel went down at certain times into the pool and stirred up the water. Whoever stepped in first after the stirring of the water was healed of whatever disease he had.
“For an angel of the Lord used to go down at a certain season into the pool, and trouble the water: whosoever therefore first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 101
A certain man was there who had been sick for thirty-eight years.
“> > 5, 6 And a certain man was there which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 102
“… that He went up to Jerusalem on the day of the feast, and there wrought the miracle on the man who had the infirmity of thirty-eight years standing, and who found no one by whose help he might be carried down to the pool in which people afflicted with various …”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 119
“For he lay at the pool, but this at Capernaum; and that man had his infirmity thirty and eight years, but concerning this, no such thing is mentioned; and the other was in a state destitute of protectors, but this had some to take care of him, who also took …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 293
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See also
- Acts 3:2
- Luke 8:43
- Mark 9:21
- Acts 14:8
- Luke 13:16
When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been sick for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be made well?”
“When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time,”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 102
See also
- Luke 18:41
- Hebrews 4:15
- Hebrews 4:13
- Isaiah 65:1
- John 21:17
The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I’m coming, another steps down before me.”
“> > 8 Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 104
““Yea Lord,” he saith, but “I have no man when the water is troubled to put me into the pool, but while I am coming another steppeth down before me.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 209
“Let us consider his own words; “I have no man,” he says, “when the water is moved, to put me into the pool, but while I am coming, another steppeth down.””
Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 426
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See also
- Psalm 72:12
- Deuteronomy 32:36
- 1 Corinthians 9:24
- Psalm 142:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:8–10
Jesus said to him, “Arise, take up your mat, and walk.”
“Jesus saith unto him, Rise. About the day of the holy Pentecost, Angels coming down from heaven used to trouble the water of the pool, then they would make the plash therefrom the herald of their presence. And the water would be sanctified by the holy spirits, and whoever was …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 104
““Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 213
See also
- Luke 5:24
- Matthew 9:6
- Mark 2:11
- Acts 9:34
Immediately, the man was made well, and took up his mat and walked. Now that day was a Sabbath.
“And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 104
“But he neither said nor imagined anything like this, but at once he heard and arose, and becoming whole, was not disobedient to Him that gave the command; for immediately he was made whole, and “took up his bed, and walked.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 215
See also
- Acts 3:7–8
- John 9:14
- Mark 3:2–4
So the Jews said to him who was cured, “It is the Sabbath. It is not lawful for you to carry the mat.”
“> > 10 The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day, it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 105
““It is the Sabbath day, it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed”; hear what he saith: Ver. 11.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 215
See also
- Jeremiah 17:21
- John 9:16
- Luke 6:2
- Mark 3:4
- Luke 13:14
He answered them, “He who made me well said to me, ‘Take up your mat and walk.’ ”
“And he, in defence, put the author of his healing before his censors, saying, “He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 181
““He that made me whole, the Same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 215
Then they asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your mat and walk’?”
But he who was healed didn’t know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a crowd being in the place.
“But he that was healed wist not Who it was: for Jesus had conveyed Himself away, a multitude being in the place.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 106
“And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed Himself away, a multitude being in that place.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 215
Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “Behold, you are made well. Sin no more, so that nothing worse happens to you.”
“But also our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, after He had loosed the paralytic from a long disease, and had miraculously made him whole, says: Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing befal thee.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 6passage 50
“John v. 14 “Afterward Jesus findeth him in the Temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole; sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.” [1. ] A fearful thing is sin, fearful, and the ruin of the soul, and the mischief oftentimes through its excess …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 218
“The words of the Lord giving health and teaching, as well curing as warning, are: “Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.””
Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 16
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- Gregory of NazianzusThe Oration on Holy Baptism.passage 19
- JeromeTreatises.passage 274
- John CassianThe Conferences of John Cassian. Part I. Containing Conferences I-X.passage 95
and 9 more passages
See also
- John 8:11
- Leviticus 26:23–24
- Psalm 118:18
- Nehemiah 9:28
- Matthew 12:45
The man went away, and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.
“> > 15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus Which had made him whole.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 107
“The man, then, after he saw Jesus, and knew Him to be the author of his healing, was not slothful in preaching Him whom he had seen: “He departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus that had made him whole.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 182
““The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus that had made him whole.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 220
For this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus and sought to kill him, because he did these things on the Sabbath.
“> > 16, 17 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus and sought to slay Him, because He was doing these things on the sabbath day.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 107
““Therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath day.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 220
“Hear how the necessity for the reply arose:— And for this cause did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He did these things on the Sabbath.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 40
But Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”
“… He Himself says, ‘I am the Truth,’ it follows that the Word is not a creature, but alone proper to the Father, in whom all things are disposed, and He is celebrated by all, as Framer; for ‘I was by Him disposing;’ and ‘My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 81
“Since how shall we understand, My Father worketh hitherto and I work?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 1passage 44
“… broke the Sabbath, and took occasion from their reproaches to declare His equality with the Father in the form of a defence, saying “my Father worketh hitherto and I work,” so here also starting from the accusations which they make He proves from these His exact likeness to the Father.”
John ChrysostomHomily on the Paralytic Let Down Through the Roof: and Concerning the Equality of the Divine Father and the Son.passage 12
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- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 4passage 103
- Athanasius of AlexandriaCircular to Bishops of Egypt and Libya. (Ad Episcopos Ægypti Et Libyæ Epistola Encyclica.)passage 16
- MethodiusFrom the Discourse on the Resurrection.passage 9
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- Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 255
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- Cyril of JerusalemThe Father.passage 3
and 15 more passages
See also
- John 9:4
- John 14:10
- Colossians 1:16
- 1 Corinthians 12:6
- Hebrews 1:3
For this cause therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
“Then Christ answered, and said: My Father worketh even until now, and I work; and thereupon says the Evangelist: For this cause therefore the Jews persecuted Jesus, because He not only brake the Sabbath, but also called God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 21
“Such also is the passage in the Gospel according to John, ‘Therefore the more did the Jews persecute Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but said also that God was His own Father, making Himself equal with God.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 74
“He says, Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill Him, because He not only had broken the Sabbath, but said also that God was His father, making Himself equal with God.”
Hilary of PoitiersHilary of Poitiers - On the Councilspassage 51
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- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 40
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 7passage 16
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- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 323
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- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 2passage 20
- John ChrysostomHomily on the Paralytic Let Down Through the Roof: and Concerning the Equality of the Divine Father and the Son.passage 12
and 1 more passage
Jesus therefore answered them, “Most certainly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things he does, these the Son also does likewise.
“… as of Him and that by Nature. > > > 19 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily verily I say unto you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do: for what things soever He doeth, these doeth also the Son likewise.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 111
“For honouring His own Father the Only-begotten saith, The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do; for what things soever He doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
Cyril of JerusalemOn the Words, the Only-Begotten Son of God, Begotten of the Father Very God Before All Ages, by Whom All Things Were Made.passage 9
“And again, it was to subdue the jealousy awakened by His speaking of God as His Father that He uttered those words, Verily, verily, I say unto you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 7passage 18
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- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passages 39, 40, 41
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- Hilary of PoitiersHilary of Poitiers - On the Councilspassage 53
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- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 370
- Gregory of NazianzusThe Fourth Theological Oration, Which is the Second Concerning the Son.passage 5
and 2 more passages
For the Father has affection for the Son, and shows him all things that he himself does. He will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.
“… diseases, but also overthrowing death and the heavily-pressing corruption (for this was what was said a little before, The Father loveth the Son and sheweth Him all things that Himself doeth and greater works than these will He shew Him, that YE may marvel; for the greater wonder is shewn …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 132
“No, verily; but the Son is with the pleasure of the Father, and, as He says Himself, ‘The Father loveth the Son, and sheweth Him all things.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 183
“For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 7passage 17
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- Basil the GreatDe Spiritu Sancto.passages 6, 17
See also
- John 3:35
- Matthew 3:17
For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires.
“> > 21 For as the Father raiseth the dead and quickeneth them, so the Son too quickeneth whom He will.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 121
“For as the Father raises up the dead and quickens them, even so the Son quickens whom He will.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 7passage 17
“But “as the Father raiseth the dead, and quickeneth them, so also the Son quickeneth whom He will.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 196
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- John ChrysostomA Commentary on the Acts of the Apostlespassage 17
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 46
- Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 331
See also
- Romans 8:11
- Deuteronomy 32:39
- John 11:25
- Acts 26:8
- Luke 7:14–15
For the Father judges no one, but he has given all judgment to the Son,
“… Father by nature, and be like Him in essence,’ who says, ‘All power is given unto Me;’ and ‘The Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son;’ and ‘The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into His hand; he that believeth in the …”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 153
“That nought of God-befitting dignities or excellences is in the Son, by participation, or from without, on the words, For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 1
“For the Churchman and the heretic alike affirm that “the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son,” but to this assertion they severally attach different meanings.”
Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 144
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- Hilary of PoitiersHomily on Psalm 1passage 19
- Augustine of HippoOur Lord’s Sermon on the Mount.passage 15
and 1 more passage
See also
- John 5:27
- Acts 17:31
- 2 Corinthians 5:10
- Matthew 28:18
- Acts 10:42
that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who doesn’t honor the Son doesn’t honor the Father who sent him.
“… and of God by Nature, and the Exact Image of Him Who begat Him, hath equal honour and glory with Him. > > > 23 That all should honour the Son even as they honour the Father: he that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father Which sent Him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 123
“For he that honoureth the Son, honoureth the Father that sent Him, and he that receiveth the Son, receiveth the Father with Him, because he that hath seen the Son hath seen the Father (Matt. x. 40; John xiv. 9).”
Athanasius of AlexandriaOn Luke x. 22. (Illud Omnia, &c.)passage 5
“Likewise according to John: “The Father judgeth nothing, but hath given all judgment to the Son, that all may honour the Son as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father who hath sent Him.””
Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 172
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- MethodiusOration on the Palms.passage 5
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 6passage 2
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and 4 more passages
See also
- 1 John 2:23
- Luke 10:16
- 2 John 1:9
- Matthew 11:27
- John 15:23–24
“Most certainly I tell you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and doesn’t come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“> > 24 Verily verily I say unto you, he that heareth My Word and believeth on Him That sent Me, hath everlasting Life, and cometh not into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 131
““Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My words, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into condemnation, but hath passed from death to life.””
Clement of AlexandriaThe Instructorpassage 11
““Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 231
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Most certainly I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God’s voice; and those who hear will live.
“> > 25 Verily verily I say unto you, the hour is coming and now is when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that hear shall live.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 131
““Verily, verily, I say unto you, That the hour cometh when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that hear shall live.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 252
“Hear what He said of Himself in the same discourse, Verily, verily, I say unto you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 21
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- Hippolytus of RomeAppendix to the Works of Hippolytus. Containing Dubious and Spurious Pieces.passage 14
- Constitutions of the Holy ApostlesBook Vpassage 6
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For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.
“… ‘Were delivered’ do not shew that once He had them not, we may conclude from a similar passage, and in like manner concerning them all; for the Saviour Himself says, ‘As the Father hath life in Himself, so hath He given also to the Son to have life in Himself.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 161
“> > 26, 27 For as the Father hath life in Himself, so gave He to the Son too to have life in Himself, and gave Him authority to execute judgment also because He is the Son of Man.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 133
“… Father hath, as it is written: “For as the Father hath life in Himself, so hath He given to the Son also to have life in Himself;” that is to say, He hath given it to Him, as to His Son, through begetting Him—not by grace, as to one indigent. …”
Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 361
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- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passages 387, 401
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- Hilary of PoitiersHilary of Poitiers - On the Councilspassages 13, 14, 17
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- Cyril of JerusalemOn the Words, the Only-Begotten Son of God, Begotten of the Father Very God Before All Ages, by Whom All Things Were Made.passage 5
and 3 more passages
See also
- John 11:26
- John 1:4
- John 14:6
- Exodus 3:14
- John 17:2–3
He also gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.
“> > 26, 27 For as the Father hath life in Himself, so gave He to the Son too to have life in Himself, and gave Him authority to execute judgment also because He is the Son of Man.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 133
“To the Son; namely, to whom He gave to have life in Himself, to the same hath He given authority to execute judgment. “Because He is the Son of man.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 205
““Hath given Him authority to execute judgment, ‘because’ He is the Son of Man.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 232
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 206, 238, 239, 253, 631
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passages 449, 450, 451, 452
- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 362
- Augustine of HippoExpositions on the Book of Psalms.passage 622
See also
- Acts 10:42
Don’t marvel at this, for the hour comes in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voice
“> > 28, 29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear His Voice and shall come forth; they that have done good unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 134
““Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 206
““Marvel not [that He is the Son of Man, ] for the hour is coming in the which they that are in the tombs shall hear His voice and shall go forth, they that have done good to the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil to the …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 233
More from the Fathers
See also
- Revelation 20:12
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14–17
- Isaiah 26:19
- John 11:24–25
- 1 Corinthians 15:42–54
and will come out; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life; and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.
“… > 28, 29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear His Voice and shall come forth; they that have done good unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of doom.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 134
“… declares: “The hour shall come, in which all the dead which are in the tombs shall hear the voice of the Son of man, and shall come forth; those that have done good to the resurrection of life, and those that have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.” 2.”
Irenaeus of LyonsAgainst Heresies: Book Vpassage 26
“… own time in the glory of the Father to judge every soul in righteousness, when “all that are in the graves shall hear His voice, and shall come forth, they that have done good unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation.””
Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 107
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 7passage 24
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 12passage 81
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 207, 253, 393, 440
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 453
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 233
- Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 103
- JeromeTreatises.passage 261
- Basil the GreatThe Letters.passage 80
- Gregory of NazianzusOn His Father's Silence, Because of the Plague of Hail.passage 5
See also
- Daniel 12:2–3
- Romans 2:6–10
- Acts 24:15
- Matthew 25:31–46
- Luke 14:14
I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and my judgment is righteous, because I don’t seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.
“… of Equal Might in Operation unto all things as God of God. > > > 30 I can of Mine Own Self do nothing: as I hear, I judge, and My Judgment is just, because 1 seek not Mine Own Will, but the Will of the Father Which sent Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 136
““I can of Mine own self do nothing; as I hear I judge, and My judgment is just, because I seek not Mine own will, but the will of Him which sent Me.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 233
“For this is similar to what He said of Himself, “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 631
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See also
- John 6:38
- John 5:19
- John 4:34
- John 14:10
- Matthew 26:39
“If I testify about myself, my witness is not valid.
“> > 31, 32 If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true: there is another that beareth witness of Me, and I know that the witness which He witnesseth of Me is true.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 142
“And indeed in many instances He replies to the secret thoughts of them that come unto Him; as when He saith, “We worship we know what;” and, “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 562
““Jesus answered and said to them, Though I bear witness of myself, my witness is true; because I know whence I came and whither I go.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 332
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 333
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 454
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passages 239, 240, 516
- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 418
See also
- Proverbs 27:2
It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true.
“> > 31, 32 If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true: there is another that beareth witness of Me, and I know that the witness which He witnesseth of Me is true.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 142
“… 31, 32 “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true; there is another that beareth witness of Me, and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of Me is true.” [1. ] If any one unpracticed in the art undertake to work a mine, he will …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 239
You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
““Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 240
“For this reason He had more understanding than all His teachers, because He studied the testimonies of God, which, as concerning Himself, He knew better than they, when He spoke these words: “Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.”
Augustine of HippoExpositions on the Book of Psalms.passage 1014
But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.
“Our second book then ended with, But I receive not testimony from man; but these things I say, that YE might be saved.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 2
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 2passage 144
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
“And again it is said of the holy Baptist, I have ordained a lamp for My Christ, and, He was a burning and a shining light, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 1passage 64
“By a lamp we seek the day; because John himself was called a lamp, the Lord saying, “He was a burning and a shining light; and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light: but I have greater witness than John.” 9.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 15
“Both which things Christ declared, when He said, “He was a burning (and a shining) light, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 90
More from the Fathers
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 241
See also
- 2 Peter 1:19
- John 1:7–8
But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father gave me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.
“> > 36,37 But I have greater witness than that of John; for the works which the Father hath given Me to finish, the very works that I do, bear witness of Me that the Father hath sent Me: and the Father Which sent Me HE hath borne witness of …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 7
“The Son speaks thus:— For the works which the Father has given Me to finish, the same works which I do, bear witness of Me that the Father has sent Me; and the Father Himself which has sent Me has borne witness of Me.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 6passage 26
“… of them admit this suspicion; therefore He added this second testimony, saying, “The works which the Father hath given Me to finish, the same works that I do bear witness of Me that the Father sent Me.” [3. ] In this place He also meeteth the accusation respecting the violation …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 242
More from the Fathers
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 19
See also
The Father himself, who sent me, has testified about me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.
“Being then such, the Saviour Himself troubled the Jews with these words, ‘The Father Himself which hath sent Me, hath borne witness of Me; ye have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His Form; and ye have not His Word abiding in you; for whom He hath …”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 145
“… is an exposure of the Jews as not understanding the words darkly uttered by Moses. > > > 38 Ye have neither heard His Voice at any time nor seen His Form and ye have not His Word abiding in you, for Whom HE hath sent, Him YE believe not.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 9
“… works which the Father has given Me to accomplish, the very works that I do, bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me, and the Father which sent Me, He has borne witness of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 19
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passages 1, 12, 13, 15
- Cyril of JerusalemConcerning the Unity of God. On the Article, I Believe in One God. Also Concerning Heresies.passage 3
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 6passage 26
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passages 243, 451
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 20
You don’t have his word living in you, because you don’t believe him whom he sent.
“… Himself troubled the Jews with these words, ‘The Father Himself which hath sent Me, hath borne witness of Me; ye have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His Form; and ye have not His Word abiding in you; for whom He hath sent, Him ye believe not.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 145
“… also The Face of God: for He is the Image of the Father's Substance: thus did He call Himself to the Jews, saying respecting God the Father, Nor have ye seen His Face and ye have not His Word abiding in you, for Whom He sent, Him ye believe not.”
Cyril of AlexandriaScholia on the Incarnationpassage 37
“And you have not His word abiding in you, for Whom He sent, Him ye believe not.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 19
See also
- 1 John 2:14
- Deuteronomy 6:6–9
- John 12:44–48
“You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
“And again; Search the Scriptures: for in them you think that you have eternal life; and it is they that testify of Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 81-88passage 25
“Ben. ] On the words of the Gospel, John v. 39, “Ye search the Scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life,” etc. Against the Donatists. 1.”
Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 462
“John v. 39, 40 “Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of Me.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 246
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passages 15, 16
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 47-56passage 40
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 1passage 8
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passage 463
- John ChrysostomThe Commentary and Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Galatians and Ephesians.passage 112
- Irenaeus of LyonsAgainst Heresies: Book IVpassage 20
- Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 150
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.passage 5
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 248
See also
- Luke 24:27
- Luke 24:44
- 2 Peter 1:19–21
- Acts 26:22–23
- Proverbs 8:33–34
Yet you will not come to me, that you may have life.
But I know you, that you don’t have God’s love in yourselves.
See also
- 1 John 4:20
- 1 John 3:17
- Romans 8:7
- 1 John 2:15
- John 2:25
I have come in my Father’s name, and you don’t receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him.
“> > 43 I am come in My Father's Name, and ye receive Me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 17
“… him who cometh in wickedness, rejected the true Messiah, and wait for the deceiver, themselves deceived; herein also the Saviour being found true, who said, I am come in My Father’s name, and ye receive Me not: but if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.”
Cyril of JerusalemOn the words Incarnate, and Made Man.passage 1
“… lying signs, that instead of Christ he may introduce Antichrist into the world; of whom the Lord Himself warned the Jews beforehand in the Gospels, “Because I am come in My Father’s Name, and ye received Me not, another will come in his own name, and him ye will receive.””
RufinusA Commentary on the Apostles' Creed.passage 37
More from the Fathers
- Irenaeus of LyonsAgainst Heresies: Book Vpassage 54
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 298, 462
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passages 462, 465
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 247
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.passages 309, 327
- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 158
- Augustine of HippoExpositions on the Book of Psalms.passage 935
- Basil the GreatThe Letters.passage 300
- Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 157
See also
- Matthew 24:5
- John 10:25
- John 17:4–6
- Hebrews 5:4–5
- John 8:28–29
How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you don’t seek the glory that comes from the only God?
“This He is found also in another place saying unto them; "How can you believe, who receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that comes from the one God."”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 110-123passage 4
“Whence Christ also said to them, “How can ye believe, which receive glory one of another, and seek not the glory which cometh of God only?””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Paul's Epistle to the Romanspassage 223
“” And the Lord, rebuking the Pharisees, says, “How can ye believe, who receive glory from one another, and seek not the glory which comes from God alone?””
John CassianThe Twelve Books on the Institutes of the Cœnobia, and the Remedies for the Eight Principal Faults.passage 111
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 5passages 84, 134
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 135-145passage 12
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 18
- John ChrysostomHomilies on Second Corinthians.passage 111
- Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 131
- JeromeThe Letters of St. Jerome.passage 56
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passage 21
See also
- John 12:43
- Romans 2:29
- Philippians 2:3
- Matthew 23:5
- Romans 8:7–8
“Don’t think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, even Moses, on whom you have set your hope.
“> > 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father; there is that accuseth you, Moses, in whom YE have hoped.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 18
““Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father; there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 248
“Do not think that I accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, on whom ye hope.”
Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 150
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- Galatians 3:10
- Romans 3:19–20
For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote about me.
“And indeed Christ said somewhere when conversing with the Jews, Had ye believed Moses ye would have believed Me, for of Me he wrote.”
Cyril of AlexandriaFive Tomes Against Nestorius - Book 3passage 39
“But how gently does He reprove them, saying, ‘Had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed Me, for he wrote of Me.’”
Athanasius of AlexandriaLetters of Athanasius with Two Ancient Chronicles of His Life.passage 81
“For if ye had believed Moses, ye would also believe me: for he wrote of me.”
Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 150
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 81-88passage 25
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 124-134passage 36
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passages 19, 20, 23
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 47-56passage 31
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 135-145passage 26
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 10passage 94
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 182, 404
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passages 466, 467
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passages 248, 349, 356
- Augustine of HippoExpositions on the Book of Psalms.passage 778
and 5 more passages
See also
- Deuteronomy 18:15
- Deuteronomy 18:18–19
- John 1:45
- Luke 24:27
- Numbers 24:17–18
But if you don’t believe his writings, how will you believe my words?”
“> > 47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe My Words?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 3passage 23
“But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?” 19.”
Cyprian of CarthageThe Treatises of Cyprian.passage 150
“But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe My words?””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 248
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See also
- Luke 16:31
Psalm numbers in the cross references are OpenBible.info's, the Hebrew numbering, which differs from the Septuagint for most of the Psalter.