Psalm 61:3 (WEB)
For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.
Fathers and councils · 7
Gregory of Nyssa
“…and the Life when He grants the boon of immortality, and the Way when He guides us from error to the truth; so also He is termed a “tower of strength,” and a “city of encompassing,” and a fountain, and a rock, and a vine, and a physician, and resurrection, and all the like, with reference to us, imparting…” — editor's note: Ps. lxi. 3.
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Catena Aurea on John
- BedeCatena Aurea on John
“(Ps. 61:3) In that she announced Christ’s resurrection to the disciples, all, especially those to whom the office of preaching is committed, are admonished to be zealous in setting forth to others whatever is revealed from above.” — the author cites it
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Catena Aurea on Luke
- BedeCatena Aurea on Luke
“(Ps. 61:3.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke
“(Ps. 61:3.)” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
““Thou hast led me down, because Thou hast been made my hope: a tower of strength from the face of the enemy” (ver. 3).” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“…over, and looking down upon them speaketh as though from a lofty tower: for this also hath been said of Him, “A Tower of strength from the face of the enemy:” he giveth heed therefore to them, and saith, “How long do ye lay upon a man?” (ver. 3).” — editor's note: Ps. lxi. 3.
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Ephrem the Syrian
“Blessed also be the Tiller, Who became Wheat, that He might be sown; and a Sheaf, that He might be cut! [Blessed be] the Architect Who became a Tower for our place of safety!” — editor's note: Ps. lxi. 3.
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Cross-references · 33
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Bede on Luke 8:1–3 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 8:1–3 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 14:28–33 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 14:28–33 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 14:28–33 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 14:28–33 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 14:28–33 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 14:28–33 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1 and 1 other place.
Cited together in Bede on John 20:10–18 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on John 20:10–18 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on John 20:10–18 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on John 20:10–18 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on John 20:10–18 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on John 20:10–18 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on John 20:10–18 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.
Cited together in Against Eunomius X.1.