John 21:25 (WEB)
There are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they would all be written, I suppose that even the world itself wouldn’t have room for the books that would be written.
Fathers and councils · 14
Catena Aurea on Luke
- Ambrose of MilanCatena Aurea on Luke
“(John 21:25.)” — the author cites it
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Gregory of Nyssa
“…things which Jesus did, the which if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written.”” — editor's note: S. John xxi. 25
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Eusebius of Caesarea
“Why need we speak of him who reclined upon the bosom of Jesus, John, who has left us one Gospel, though he confessed that he might write so many that the world could not contain them?” — editor's note: See John xxi. 25
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Origen
- Origen, De Principiis II.6Book II
“…known to no other than the Father only; and of Him it is written, that “I do not think that the world itself could contain the books which might be written,” regarding, viz., the glory and majesty of the Son of God.” — editor's note: John xxi. 25.
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Augustine of Hippo
“At the same time, all is not recorded, as John plainly declares.” — editor's note: John xxi. 25.
Read the whole comment“For that would be contrary to what John affirms when he says that there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, the world itself could not contain the books.” — editor's note: John xxi. 25.
Read the whole comment“John tells us this, “Many other things Jesus did, the which if they should be written, I suppose that the whole world could not contain the books.”” — editor's note: John xxi. 25.
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John Chrysostom
“…contained them (for if all things “should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written”— c. xxi. 25 ), reflecting therefore on all these, he cries out, “We beheld His glory, the glory as of the Only-Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For, “If,” it saith, “they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books.” ( c. xxi. 25.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Ver.” — the author cites it
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“…be borne and cleared up hereafter, and which John the Forerunner of the Word and great Voice of the Truth declared even the whole world could not contain.” — editor's note: S. John xxi. 25. By a curious slip of the tongue S. Gregory here attributes to the Baptist words of the Evangelist.
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Catena Aurea on John
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
John appeals to his own knowledge of these events, having been witness of them: This is the disciple which testifieth of these things. When we assert any undoubted fact in common life, we do not withhold our…
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The which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written; meaning not the world had not space for them, but that the capacity of readers…
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This is said to shew the power of Him Who did the miracles; i. e. that it was as easy for Him to do them, as it is for us to speak of them, seeing He is God over all, blessed for ever.
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Cross-references · 19
Cited together in Harmony of the Gospels IV.9.
Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 21:24–25 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Church History VI.25.
Cited together in Church History VI.25.
Cited together in Church History VI.25.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Ambrose of Milan on Luke 1:1–4 (5) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.
Cited together in Ambrose of Milan on Luke 1:1–4 (5) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.
Cited together in Ambrose of Milan on Luke 1:1–4 (5) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.
Cited together in Ambrose of Milan on Luke 1:1–4 (5) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.
Cited together in Homilies on John Homily 11.