Hebrews 6:13

• §2810Article 3 · The Seven PetitionsRead at vatican.va

  “In the promise to Abraham and the oath that accompanied it,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Heb 6:13.

Ambrose of Milan

• Ambrose of Milan, Exposition of the Christian Faith II.8Book II

  “Thus he saith, “When God rewarded Abraham with His promise, He swore by Himself, forasmuch as He had none other that was greater, saying, Surely with blessing will I bless thee, and with multiplying will I multiply thee.”” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 13, 14.

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Augustine of Hippo

• Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 95

  “By Himself: for He hath no greater by whom to swear.” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 13.

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John Chrysostom

• John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews Homily 11

  “Hebrews vi. 13–16” — the author cites it

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Clement of Alexandria

• Clement of Alexandria, The Stromata, or Miscellanies II.22Book II

  “And we desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope,” down to “made an high priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.”” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 11–20.

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• Exodus 15:1

  Cited together in Catechism §2810.

• Exodus 19:5

  Cited together in Catechism §2810.

• Exodus 19:6

  Cited together in Catechism §2810.