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Daniel in the Lions' Den, Peter Paul Rubens

Daniel 3:17

Peter Paul Rubens, Daniel in the Lions' Den, c. 1614–1616 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0Peter Paul Rubens, Daniel in the Lions' Den, c. 1614–1616, National Gallery of Art, Washington

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Daniel 3:17 (WEB)

If it happens, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.

Fathers and councils · 6

Cyprian of Carthage

John Chrysostom

  • “…neither did they extend their speech to any great length, but set forth all briefly; “For there is,” say they, “a God in Heaven, who is able to deliver us,”“why showest thou me the multitude? why the furnace? why the sharpened swords? why the terrible guards? our Lord is higher and more mighty than all these.”” — editor's note: Dan. iii. 17.

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Augustine of Hippo

  • “Let us fear that death which the three men feared when they said to the king, “God is able to deliver us even from that flame; and if not,” etc. There was there the fear of that death which the Lord now threatens, when they said, But also if He be not willing openly to deliver us, He can crown us with…” — editor's note: Dan. iii. 16–18.

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