Hebrews 6:18 (WEB)
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.
Fathers and councils · 9
Cyril of Jerusalem
“The mere purpose of the Father was sufficient for surety: but the mode of assurance is twofold, namely that with the purpose there follows the oath also, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong encouragement for our faith, who receive Christ Jesus as the Son of God.” — editor's note: Ib. vi. 18.
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“For He who forbids others to swear confirmed the immutability of his counsel by an oath, “that by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to lie we might have a strong consolation who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us.”” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 18
Read the whole comment“That things of this kind are impossible in the case of God, the divine Apostle also both perceived and laid down, for in his Epistle to the Hebrews he says, “that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie we might have a strong consolation.”” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 18
Read the whole comment“Let them accuse even the Apostle who says “That by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to lie.”” — editor's note: Hebrews vi. 18
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Athanasius of Alexandria
“But there is no disagreement whatever, far from it, neither can the Father, Who is truth, lie; ‘for it is impossible that God should lie,’ as Paul affirms.” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 18.
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John Chrysostom
“Ver.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“…but even shows His great power; since in another place Paul saith of the Father, “That by two immutable things in which it was impos sible for God to lie” ( Heb. vi. 18 ): and again, “If we deny Him — He abideth faithful,” for “He cannot deny Himself.” ( 2 Tim. ii. 12, 13.)” — the author cites it
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Ambrose of Milan
“The Apostle also says: “Ye have a strong consolation.”” — editor's note: Heb. vi. 18.
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Clement of Alexandria
“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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Cross-references · 10
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.
Cited together in Letters Letter 145.