Thomas Aquinas · Catena Aurea · Chapter 2
Passages · 222
Luke 2:1–5
- Bede on Luke 2:1–5 — The Son of God, about to be born in the flesh, as by His birth of a virgin He shewed that the grace of virginity was most pleasing in His sight, is therefore begotten in the most peaceful time of the world, because…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:1–5 — Christ is born also at a time when the princes of Judah had failed, and the kingdom was transferred to Roman governors, to whom the Jews paid tribute; and then was fulfilled the prophecy, saying, There shall not fail…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:1–5 (2) — St. Luke points out, that this taxing was either the first of those which comprehended the whole world, for before this very many parts of the earth are often mentioned as having been taxed; or first began at that…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:1–5 — He has rightly added the name of the governor, to mark the course of time. For if the names of the Consuls are affixed to the tables of prices, how much more ought the time to be noted down, of that event which was…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:1–5 (3) — Now the registration of property was so appointed by Divine guidance, that every one was ordered to go into his own country, as it follows, And they all went to be taxed, every one to his own city. Which so came to…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:1–5 — It was the Lord who directed Augustus to give this edict, that he might minister unto the coming of the Only-begotten; for it was this edict that brought Christ’s mother into her country as the prophets had foretold,…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:1–5 (2) — Now he added, a city of David, that he might declare that the promise made by God to David, namely, that from the fruit of his loins there should go before him a king for ever, (2 Sam. 7:12.) was already fulfilled.…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:1–5 — It is said that she was espoused, to imply that nothing more than espousals preceded the conception; for it was not by man’s seed that the Holy Virgin conceived.vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 2:1–5 — But the registering of the whole world when our Lord was about to be born was mystical; for He appeared in the flesh Who should write down the names of His own elect in eternity.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:1–5 (2) — There is described a secular registration, implied a spiritual, to be laid before the King not of earth but of Heaven; a registering of faith: a census of souls. For the old census of the Synagogue was abolished, a…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:1–5 (4) — And He most perfectly fulfilled what the name Augustus signifies, in that He was both desirous and able to increase (augere) His own.vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:1–5 — Because it was fit also that at Christ’s coming the worship of many Gods should cease, and one God only be worshipped, one king is described as ruling the world.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:1–5 — To those who attentively consider it, there seems to be expressed a kind of sacrament, in its being necessary that Christ should be put down in the registration of the whole world; in order that His name being…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:1–5 (5) — As at that time in the reign of Augustus and under the governorship of Cyrinus, every one went to his own city to make returns of his property; so now when Christ reigns through His teachers (the governors of the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:1–5 (3) — This was then the first public enrolment of souls to the Lord, to Whom all enrol themselves not at the voice of the crier, but of the Prophet, who says, O clap your hands, all ye people. (Ps. 47:1.) But in order that…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:1–5 (6) — Our city and country is the resting-place of the blessed, to which we ought to be travelling with daily increasing virtues. But day by day does Holy Church wait upon her Teacher, and going up from the course of…vatican.va
Luke 2:6–7
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:6–7 — St. Luke has briefly explained the manner, time, and also the place in which Christ was born in the flesh; the manner, that is, in which the espoused has conceived, a virgin has born offspring.vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:6–7 — Though coming in the form of man, yet not in every thing is He subject to the laws of man’s nature; for while His being born of a woman, tells of human nature; virginity becoming capable of childbirth betokens…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:6–7 — He condescended to become incarnate at that time, that after His birth He might be enrolled in Cæsar’s taxing, and in order to bring liberty to us might Himself become subject to slavery. It was well also that our…vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 2:6–7 — Bethlehem is by interpretation the house of bread. For it is the Lord Himself who says, I am the bread of life which came down from heaven. (John 6:53.) The place therefore where the Lord was born was before called…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:6–7 (2) — But down to the very end of time, the Lord ceases not to be conceived at Nazareth, to be born at Bethlehem, whenever any of His hearers taking of the flour of the word makes himself a house of eternal bread. Daily in…vatican.va
- Jerome on Luke 2:6–7 — From this Helvidiusd strives to prove that no one can be called firstborn who has not brothers, as he is called only-begotten who is the only son of his parents. But we thus determine the matter. Every only-begotten…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:6–7 (3) — He is also only-begotten in the substance of His divinity, firstborn in the taking upon Himself humanity, firstborn in grace, only-begotten in nature.vatican.va
- Jerome on Luke 2:6–7 (2) — Now here was no midwife, no tender anxiety of women; she wrapped the Child up in swaddling clothes, herself both mother and midwife.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:6–7 (4) — He who clothes the whole world with its varied beauty, is wrapped up in common linen, that we might be able to receive the best robe; He by Whom all things are made, is folded both hands and feet, that our hands…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:6–7 — Oh the wonderful straitening and banishment which He underwent, Who holds the whole world in His hands! From the very beginning He seeks for poverty, and ennobles it in His own person.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:6–7 — Surely if He had so willed it, He might have come moving the heavens, making the earth to shake, and shooting forth His thunderbolts; but such was not the way of His going forth; His desire was not to destroy, but to…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:6–7 (5) — He is confined in the narrow space of a rude manger, whose seat is the heavens, that He may give us ample room in the joys of His heavenly kingdom. He Who is the bread of Angels is laid down in a manger, that He…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:6–7 — He finds man in his corrupt affections become like the beasts that perish, and therefore He is laid in the manger, in the place of food, that we changing the life of beasts, might be brought to the knowledge that…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:6–7 (6) — He who sits at His Father’s right hand, finds no room in an inn, that He might prepare for us in His Father’s house many mansions; (John 14:2.) He is born not in His Father’s house, but in an inn and by the way side,…vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 2:6–7 (2) — And that He might shew that on account of the human form which He took upon Him, He was born as in a strange country, not according to His power but according to His nature.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:6–7 (2) — On thy account then am I weak, in Himself is He strong. On thy account am I poor, in Himself is He rich. Consider not what thou seest, but acknowledge that thou art redeemed. I owe more, O Lord Jesus, to Thy…vatican.va
Luke 2:8–12
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:8–12 — Observe with what care God builds up our faith. An Angel teaches Mary; an Angel teaches Joseph; an Angel the shepherds also, of whom it is said, And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:8–12 — To Joseph the Angel appeared in a dream, as to one who might be easily brought to believe, but to the shepherds in visible shape as to men of a ruder nature. But the Angel went not to Jerusalem, sought not for…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:8–12 — No where in the whole course of the Old Testament do we find that the Angels who so constantly appear to the Patriarchs, came with light. This privilege was rightly kept for this time when there arose in the darkness…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:8–12 — They were alarmed at the miracle, as it follows, And they were afraid, &c. But the Angel dispels their rising fears. He not only soothes their terrors, but pours gladness into their hearts; for it follows, For,…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:8–12 — But that which is in the middle, namely, Christ, has reference to the adoration, and signifies not the nature, but the compound substance of two natures. For on Christ our Saviour we confess the anointing to have…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:8–12 (2) — He marks the time of our Lord’s nativity, when he says, To-day, and the place when he adds, In the city of David; and the signs thereof when it follows, And there shall be a sign, &c. Now the Angels bring tidings to…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:8–12 (2) — The infancy of the Saviour was impressed upon us, both by frequent heraldings of Angels and testimonies of Evangelists, that we might be the more deeply penetrated in our hearts by what has been done for us. And we…vatican.va
- Maximus the Confessor on Luke 2:8–12 — But if perhaps the swaddling clothes are mean in thy eyes, admire the Angels singing praises together. If thou despisest the manger, raise thy eyes a little, and behold the new star in heaven proclaiming to the world…vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 2:8–12 — It was in a mystery that the Angel appeared to the shepherds while they were watching, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, implying that they are thought worthy above the rest to see sublime things who…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:8–12 (3) — For in a mystery, those shepherds, and their flocks, signify all teachers and guides of faithful souls. The night in which they were keeping watch over their flocks, indicates the dangerous temptations from which…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:8–12 — But if we would rise to a more hidden meaning, I should say, that there were certain shepherd angels, who direct the affairs of men, and while each one of them was keeping his watch, an angel came at the birth of the…vatican.va
Luke 2:13–14
- Bede on Luke 2:13–14 — Lest the authority of a single Angel should appear small, as soon as one had revealed the sacrament of the new birth, straightway there was present a multitude of the heavenly host. Rightly has the attending Chorus…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:13–14 — Of old, indeed, Angels were sent to punish, as, for instance to the Israelites, to David, to the men of Sodom, to the valley of weeping. (Bochim. Judges 2:1.) Now on the other hand they sing the song of thanksgiving…vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 2:13–14 — At the same time they also give praises because their voices of gladness accord well with our redemption, and while they behold our acceptance, they rejoice also that their number is completed.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:13–14 (2) — They wish also peace to men, as they add, On earth peace to men, because those whom they had before despised as weak and abject, now that our Lord has come in the flesh they esteem as friends.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:13–14 — This peace has been made through Christ, for He has reconciled us by Himself to God and our Father, (2 Cor. 5:18, 19, Eph. 2:16, Col. 1:20.) having taken away our guilt, which was the ground of offence also. He has…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:13–14 (3) — For whom they ask peace is explained in the words, Of good will. For them, namely, who receive the new born Christ. For there, is no peace to the ungodly, (Isa. 57:20.) but much peace to them that love the name of…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:13–14 — But the attentive reader will ask, How then does the Saviour say, I came not to send peace on the earth, whereas now the Angels’ song of His birth is, On earth peace to men? It is answered, that peace is said to be…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 2:13–14 — For righteousness belongs to good will.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:13–14 (2) — Behold the wonderful working of God. He first brings Angels down to men, and then brings men up to heaven. The heaven became earth, when it was about to receive earthly things.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:13–14 (2) — But in a mystery, the Angels saw that they could not accomplish the work committed to them without Him Who was truly able to save, and that their healing fell short of what the care of men required. And so it was as…vatican.va
Luke 2:15–20
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:15–20 — The shepherds were filled with astonishment at the things that they saw and heard, and so they left their sheep-folds, and set out by night to Bethlehem, seeking for the light of the Saviour; and therefore it is…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 — As men who were truly watching, they said not, Let us see (the child; but) the word which has come to pass, i. e. the Word which was from the beginning, let us see how it has been made flesh for us. since this very…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:15–20 — How remarkably Scripture weighs the import of each word. For when we behold the flesh of the Lord, we behold the Word, which is the Son. Let not this seem to you a slight example of faith, because of the humble…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:15–20 — But because they came in haste, and not with loitering steps, it follows, They found Mary, (i. e. her who had brought Jesus into the, world,) and Joseph, (i. e. the guardian of our Lord’s birth,) and the babe lying…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (2) — It seems to succeed in due order, that after having rightly celebrated the incarnation of the Word, we should at length come to behold the actual glory of that Word. Hence it follows: But when they saw it, they made…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:15–20 (2) — Beholding with hidden faith indeed the happy events which had been told them, and not content with marvelling at the reality of those things which at the very first they saw and embraced when the Angel told them,…vatican.va
- Glossa Ordinaria on Luke 2:15–20 — Not only do they marvel at the mystery of the incarnation, but also at so wonderful an attestation of the shepherds, men who could not have devised these unheard of things, but were with simple eloquence proclaiming…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:15–20 (2) — Esteem not the words of the shepherds as mean and despicable. For from the shepherds Mary increases her faith, as it follows: Mary kept all these sayings, and pondered them in her heart. Let us learn the chastity of…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (3) — For keeping the laws of virgin modesty, she who had known the secrets of Christ would divulge them to no one, but comparing what she had read in prophecy with what she now acknowledged to have taken place, she did…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:15–20 (3) — Whatever the Angel had said unto her, whatever she had heard from Zacharias, and Elisabeth, and the shepherds, she collected them all in her mind, and comparing them together, perceived in all one harmony. Truly, He…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 2:15–20 — But every one rejoiced in the nativity of Christ, not with human feelings, as men are wont to rejoice when a son is born, but at the presence of Christ and the lustre of the Divine light. As it follows: And the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (4) — That is to say, from the Angels, and had seen, i. e. in Bethlehem, as it was told them, i. e. they glory in this, that when they came they found it even as it was told them, or as it was told them they give praise…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (5) — To speak in a mystery, let the shepherds of spiritual flocks, (nay, all the faithful,) after the example of these shepherds, go in thought even to Bethlehem, and celebrate the incarnation of Christ with due honours.…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (6) — Again, the shepherds of the Lord’s flock by contemplating the life of the fathers who went before them, (which preserved the bread of life,) enter as it were the gates of Bethlehem, and find therein none other than…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:15–20 (2) — That was the manger which Israel knew not, according to those words of Isaiah, The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib. (Isa. 3:1.)vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (7) — The shepherds did not hide in silence what they knew, because to this end have the Shepherds of the Church been ordained, that what they have learned in the Scriptures they might explain to their hearers.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (8) — The masters of the spiritual flocks also, while others sleep, at one time by contemplation enter into the heavenly places, at another time pass around them by seeking the examples of the faithful, at another time by…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:15–20 (9) — Every one of us, even he who is supposed to live as a private person, exercises the office of shepherd, if, keeping together a multitude of good actions and pure thoughts, he strive to rule them with due moderation,…vatican.va
Luke 2:21
- Bede on Luke 2:21 — Having related our Lord’s nativity, the Evangelist adds, And after that eight days were accomplished for the circumcision of the child.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:21 — Who is this Child, but He of whom it was said, Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given? (Is. 9:6, Gal. 4:5.) For He was made under the law, that He might redeem them who were under the law.vatican.va
- Epiphanius of Salamis on Luke 2:21 — Now the followers of Ebion and Cerinthus say e, “It is enough for a disciple if he be as his Master. But Christ circumcised Himself. Be thou therefore circumcised.” But herein do they deceive themselves, destroying…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:21 — As we have died with Him at His death, and risen together with Him at His resurrection, so with Him have we been circumcised, and therefore need not now circumcision in the flesh.vatican.va
- Epiphanius of Salamis on Luke 2:21 (2) — Christ was circumcised for several reasons. First indeed to shew the reality of His flesh, in opposition to Manichæus f and those who say that He came forth in appearance only. Secondly, that He might prove that His…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:21 (2) — He was circumcised also that He might enjoin upon us by His example the virtue of obedience, and might take compassion on them who being placed under the law, were unable to bear the burdens of the law, to the end…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 2:21 — For circumcision expressed nothing else, but the stripping off of the old birth, seeing that part was circumcised which caused the birth of the body. And thus it was done at that time as a sign of the future baptism…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:21 — It was the custom on the eighth day to perform the circumcision of the flesh. For on the eighth day Christ rose from the dead, and conveyed to us a spiritual circumcision, saying, Go and teach all nations, baptizing…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:21 (3) — Now in His resurrection was prefigured the resurrection of each of us both in the flesh and the Spirit, for Christ has taught us by being circumcised that our nature must both now in itself be purged from the stain…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:21 (2) — But according to the command of the law, on the same day He received the imposition of a name, as it follows, His name was called Jesus, which is interpreted Saviour. For He was brought forth for the salvation of the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:21 (4) — That upon the day of His circumcision He also received the imposition of the name was likewise done in imitation of the old observances. For Abraham, who received the first sacrament (Gen. 17:5.) of circumcision, was…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:21 (2) — But the name of Jesus, a glorious name and worthy of all honour, a name which is above every other, ought not first to be uttered by men, nor by them be brought into the world. Therefore significantly the Evangelist…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:21 (5) — Of this name the elect also in their spiritual circumcision rejoice to be partakers, that as from Christ they are called Christians, so also from the Saviour they may be called saved, which title was given them of…vatican.va
Luke 2:22–25
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:22–25 — Next after the circumcision they wait for the time of purification, as it is said, And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were come.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 — If you diligently examine the words of the law, you will find indeed that the mother of God as she is free from all connexion with man, so is she exempt from any obligation of the law. For not every woman who brings…vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 2:22–25 — Therefore the Evangelist has well observed, that the days of her purification were come according to the law, who since she had conceived of the Holy Spirit, was free from all uncleanness. It follows, They brought…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 2:22–25 — But when was the Lord hid from His Father’s eye, that He should not be seen by Him, or what place is excepted from His dominion, that by remaining there He should be separate from His Father, unless brought to…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (2) — On the thirty-third day after His circumcision He is presented to the Lord, signifying in a mystery that no one but he who is circumcised from his sins is worthy to come into the Lord’s sight, that no one who has not…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:22–25 — Where are they who deny that Christ proclaimed in the Gospel the law to be of God, or can it be supposed that the righteous God made His own Son under a hostile law which He Himself had not given? It is written in…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (3) — By the words, opening the womb, he signifies the first-born both of man and beast, and each one of which was, according to the commandment, to be called holy to the Lord, and therefore to become the property of the…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:22–25 — Now this commandment of the law seems to have had its fulfilment in the incarnate God, in a very remarkable and peculiar manner. For He alone, ineffably conceived and incomprehensibly brought forth, opened the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:22–25 — For no union with man disclosed the secrets of the virgin’s womb, but the Holy Spirit infused the immaculate seed into an inviolate womb. He then who sanctified another womb in order that a prophet should be born, He…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:22–25 (2) — But the offspring of this birth is alone seen to be spiritually male, as contracting no guilt from being born of a woman. Hence He is truly called holy, and therefore Gabriel, as if announcing that this commandment…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:22–25 (2) — For among those that are born of a woman, the Lord Jesus alone is in every thing holy, who in the newness of His immaculate birth experienced not the contagion of earthly defilement, but by His Heavenly Majesty…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:22–25 (2) — Oh the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! (Rom. 11:33.) He offers victims, Who in each victim is honoured equally with the Father. The Truth preserves the figures of the law. He who as God is the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (4) — Now this was the victim of the poor. For the Lord commanded in the law that they who were able should offer a lamb for a son or a daughter as well as a turtle dove or pigeon; but they who were not able to offer a…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:22–25 (3) — But let us see what these offerings mean. The turtle dove is the most vocal of birds, and the pigeon the gentlest. And such was the Saviour made unto us; He was endowed with perfect meekness, and like the turtle dove…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (5) — Or the pigeon denotes simplicity, the turtle dove chastity, for the pigeon is a lover of simplicity, and the turtle dove of chastity, so that if by chance she has lost her mate, she heeds not to find another. Rightly…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 2:22–25 (2) — He ordered two things to be offered, because as man consists of both body and soul, the Lord requires a double return from us, chastity and meekness, not only of the body, but also of the soul. Otherwise, man will be…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (6) — But while each bird, from its habit of wailing, represents the present sorrows of the saints, in this they differ, that the turtle is solitary, but the pigeon flies about in flocks, and hence the one points to the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (7) — Or the pigeon which flies in flocks sets forth the busy intercourse of active life. The turtle, which delights in solitariness, tells of the lofty heights of the contemplative life. But because each victim is equally…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:22–25 (3) — Not only did Angels and Prophets, the shepherds and his parents, bear witness to the birth of the Lord, but the old men and the righteous. As it is said, And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:22–25 (4) — Well is he called righteous who sought not his own good, but the good of his nation, as it follows, Waiting for the consolation of Israel.vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:22–25 (3) — It was not surely worldly happiness that the prudent Simeon was waiting for as the consolation of Israel, but a real happiness, that is, a passing over to the beauty of truth from the shadow of the law. For he had…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:22–25 (5) — He desired indeed to be loosed from the chains of bodily infirmity, but he waits to see the promise, for he knew, Happy are those eyes which shall see it. (Job 6.)vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 2:22–25 — Hereby also we learn with what desire the holy men of Israel desired to see the mystery of His incarnation.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (8) — To see death means to undergo it, and happy will he be to see the death of the flesh who has first been enabled to see with the eyes of his heart the Lord Christ, having his conversation in the heavenly Jerusalem,…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:22–25 (2) — If thou wilt touch Jesus and grasp Him in thy hands, strive with all thy strength to have the Spirit for thy guide, and come to the temple of God. For it follows, And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, (i.…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:22–25 (4) — How blessed was that holy entrance to holy things through which he hastened on to the end of life, blessed those hands which handled the word of life, and the arms which were held out to receive Him!vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:22–25 (9) — Now the righteous man, according to the law, received the Child Jesus in his arms, that he might signify that the legal righteousness of works under the figure of the hands and arms was to be changed for the lowly…vatican.va
Luke 2:28–32
- Origen on Luke 2:28–32 — If we marvel to hear that a woman was healed by touching the hem of a garment, what must we think of Simeon, who received an Infant in his arms, and rejoiced seeing that the little one he carried was He who had come…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:28–32 — When he says Lord, he confesses that He is the very Lord of both life and death, and so acknowledges the Child whom he held in his arms to be God.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:28–32 (2) — As if he said, “As long as I held not Christ, I was in prison, and could not escape from my bonds.”vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 2:28–32 — If you examine the words of the righteous, you will find that they all sorrow over this world and its mournful delay. Alas me! says David, that my habitation is prolonged. (Ps. 120:5.)vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:28–32 — Observe then that this just man, confined as it were in the prison house of his earthly frame, is longing to be loosed, that he may again be with Christ. (Phil. 1:23.) But whoso would be cleansed, let him come into…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:28–32 — Simeon blessed God also, because the promises made to him had received their true fulfilment. For He was reckoned worthy to see with his eyes, and to carry in his arms the consolation of Israel. And therefore he…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:28–32 — For since Christ has destroyed the enemy, which is sin, and has reconciled us to the Father, the removal of saints has been in peace.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:28–32 (3) — But who departs from this world in peace, but he who is persuaded that God was Christ reconciling the world to Himself, (2 Cor. 5.) who has nothing hostile to God, having derived to himself all peace by good works in…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:28–32 (2) — But it had been twice promised to him that he should not sec death before he should sec the Lord’s Christ, and therefore he adds, to shew that this promise was fulfilled, For mine eyes have seen thy salvation.vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:28–32 (2) — Blessed are the eyes, both of thy soul and thy body. For the one visibly embrace God, but the others not considering those things which are seen, but enlightened by the brightness of the Spirit of the Lord,…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:28–32 — But Christ was the mystery which has been revealed in the last times of the world, having been prepared before the foundation of the world. Hence it follows, which thou hast prepared before the face of all men.vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 2:28–32 — That is to say, the salvation wrought by Christ for the whole world. How then was it said above that he was watching for the consolation of Israel, but because he truly perceived in the spirit that consolation would…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:28–32 (3) — Mark the wisdom of the good and venerable old man, who before that he was thought worthy of the blessed vision, was waiting for the consolation of Israel, but when he obtained that which he was looking for, exclaims…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:28–32 (2) — By these words, Before the face, he signifies that our Lord’s incarnation would be visible to all men. And this salvation he says is to be the light of the Gentiles and the glory of Israel, as it follows, A light to…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 2:28–32 (2) — For the Gentiles before the coming of Christ were lying in the deepest darkness, being without the knowledge of God.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:28–32 (2) — But Christ coming was made a light to them that sat in darkness, being sore oppressed by the power of the devil, but they were called by God the Father to the knowledge of His Son, Who is the true light.vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:28–32 (3) — Israel was enlightened though dimly by the law, so he says not that light came to them, but his words are, to be the glory of thy people Israel. Calling to mind the ancient history, that as of old Moses after…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:28–32 (4) — He said therefore, of thy people, signifying that not only was He adored by them, but moreover of them was He born according to the flesh.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:28–32 — And well is the enlightening of the Gentiles put before the glory of Israel, because when the fulness of the Gentiles shall have come in, then shall Israel be safe. (Rom 11:26.)vatican.va
Luke 2:33–35
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:33–35 — The knowledge of supernatural things, as often as it is brought to the recollection, renews the miracle in the mind, and hence it is said, His father and mother marvelled at those things which were said of him.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 — Both by the angel and the multitude of the heavenly host, by the shepherds also, and Simeon.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:33–35 — Joseph is called the father of the Saviour, not because he was (as the Photinians say) His real father, but because from regard to the reputation of Mary, all men considered him so.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 2:33–35 — He however might be called His father in that light in which he is rightly regarded as the husband of Mary, that is, not from any carnal connection, but by reason of the very bond of wedlock, a far closer…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — But they who look deeper into the matter may say, that since the genealogy is deduced from David to Joseph, therefore lest Joseph should seem to be mentioned for no purpose, as not being the father of the Saviour, he…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — Having given praise to God, Simeon now turns to bless them that brought the Child, as it follows, And Simeon blessed them. He gave to each a blessing, but his presage of hidden things he imparts only to the mother,…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:33–35 — Behold what abundant grace is extended to all men by the birth of the Lord, and how prophecy is withheld from the unbelievers, not from the righteous. Simeon also prophesies that Christ Jesus has come for the fall…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 (3) — They who explain this simply, may say that He came for the fall of unbelievers, and the rising again of believers.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:33–35 — As the light though it may annoy weak eyes, is still light; in like manner the Saviour endures, though many fall away, for His office is not to destroy; but their way is madness. Wherefore not only by the salvation…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:33–35 — Mark the nice distinction here observed. Salvation is said to be prepared before the face of all people, but the falling and raising is of many; for the Divine purpose was the salvation and sanctification of every…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 (4) — The careful interpreter will say, that no one falls who was not before standing. Tell me then, who were they who stood, for whose fall Christ came?vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — But by this he signifies a fall to the very lowest, as if the punishment before the mystery of the incarnation, fell far short of that after the giving and preaching of the Gospel dispensation. And those spoken of…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:33–35 (3) — Now from these words, you may perceive through the agreement of men’s minds on the word of prophecy, that one and the same God and lawgiver hath spoken both in the Prophets and the New Testament. For the language of…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 (5) — There is also a deeper meaning aimed against those who raise their voices against their Creator, saying, Behold the God of the Law and the Prophets of what sort He is! He says, I kill, and I make alive. (Deut.…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — That is, to distinguish the merits of the just and the unjust, and according to the quality of our deeds, as a true and just Judge, to decree punishment or rewards.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 (6) — But we must take care lest by chance the Saviour should not come to some equally for the fall and rising again; for when I stood in sin, it was first good for me to fall, and die to sin. Lastly, Prophets and Saints…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — The resurrection is a new life and conversation. For when the sensual man becomes chaste, the covetous merciful, the cruel man gentle, a resurrection takes place. Sin being dead, righteousness rises again. It…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 2:33–35 — The sign which is spoken against is called in Scripture, the cross. For Moses, it says, made a brazen serpent, and placed it for a sign. (Numb. 21:8.)vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:33–35 (4) — He has joined together honour and dishonour. For to us Christians this sign is a token of honour, but it is a sign of contradiction, inasmuch by some indeed it is received as absurd and monstrous, by others with the…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — For a sign betokens something marvellous and mysterious, which is seen indeed by the simple minded.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 (7) — But all the things which history relates of Christ are spoken against, not that those who believe on Him speak against Him, (for we know that all the things which are written of Him are true,) but that every thing…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:33–35 (5) — Though these things are said of the Son, yet they have reference also to His mother, who takes each thing to herself, whether it be of danger or glory. He announces to her not only her prosperity, but her sorrows;…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — No history tells us that Mary departed this life by being slain with the sword, therefore since not the soul but the body is killed with iron, we are left to understand that sword which is mentioned, And a sword in…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:33–35 (3) — Or it shews the wisdom of Mary, that she was not ignorant of the heavenly Majesty. For the word of God is living and strong, and sharper than the sharpest sword. (Heb. 4:12.)vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 2:33–35 (2) — Or by this is signified that Mary also, through whom was performed the mystery of the incarnation, looked with doubt and astonishment at the death of her Lord, seeing the Son of God so humbled as to come down even to…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:33–35 (6) — But it is not meant that she alone was concerned in that passion, for it is added, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. The word that marks the event; it is not used causatively; for when all these…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:33–35 (3) — But now even down to the close of the present time, the sword of the severest tribulation ceases not to go through the soul of the Church, when with bitter sorrow she experiences the evil speaking against the sign of…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:33–35 (8) — But the evil thoughts of men were revealed, that He Who died for us might slay them; for while they were hidden, it was impossible to utterly destroy them. Hence also when we have sinned we ought to say, Mine…vatican.va
Luke 2:36–38
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:36–38 — Simeon had prophesied, a woman united in marriage had prophesied, a virgin had prophesied, it was meet also that a widow should prophesy, that there might lack no sex or condition of life, and therefore it is said,…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:36–38 — The Evangelist dwells some time on the account of Anna, mentioning both her father’s tribe, and adding, as it were, many witnesses who knew her father and her tribe.vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:36–38 — Or because at that time there were several others who were called by the same name, that there might be a plain way of distinguishing her, he mentions her father, and describes the quality of her parents.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:36–38 (2) — Now Anna, both from the duties of her widowhood and her manner of life, is found to be such that she is thought worthy to announce the Redeemer of the world. As it follows, She was of a great age, and had lived with…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:36–38 — For the Holy Spirit dwelt not by chance in her. For the highest blessing, if any can possess it, is the grace of virginity, but if this cannot be, and it chance to a woman to lose her husband, let her remain a widow,…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:36–38 (2) — From which it is plain that she possessed a multitude of other virtues; and mark how she resembles Simeon in his goodness, for they were both in the temple together, and both counted worthy of prophetic grace, as it…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:36–38 (2) — That is, returned thanks for seeing in Israel the Saviour of the world, and she confessed of Jesus that He was the Redeemer and the Saviour. Hence it follows, And she spoke of him to all, &c.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:36–38 (3) — But because Anna’s words were nothing remarkable, and of no great note respecting Christ, the Gospel does not give the particulars of what she said, and perhaps for this reason one may suppose that Simeon anticipated…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:36–38 — According to the mystical meaning, Anna signifies the Church, who at present is indeed a widow by the death of her Husband; the number also of the years of her widowhood marks the time of the Church, at which…vatican.va
Luke 2:39–41
- Bede on Luke 2:39–41 — Luke has omitted in this place what he knew to have been sufficiently set forth by Matthew, that the Lord after this, for fear that He should be discovered and put to death by Herod, was carried by His parents into…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:39–41 — Bethlehem was indeed their city, their paternal city, Nazareth the place of their abode.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 2:39–41 — Perhaps it may strike you as strange that Matthew should say that His parents went with the young Child into Galilee because they were unwilling to go to Judæa for fear of Archelaus, when they seem to have gone into…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:39–41 — Or again, Luke is here describing the time before the descent to Egypt, for before her purification Joseph had not taken Mary there. But before they went down into Egypt, they were not told by God to go to Nazareth,…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:39–41 (2) — Now our Lord might have come forth from the womb in the stature of mature age, but this would seem like something imaginary; therefore His growth is gradual, as it follows, And the child grew, and waxed strong.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:39–41 (2) — We must observe the distinction of words, that the Lord Jesus Christ in that He was a child, that is, had put on the condition of human weakness, was daily growing and being strengthened.vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 2:39–41 — But if as some say the flesh was changed into a Divine nature, how did it derive growth? for to attribute growth to an uncreated substance is impious.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:39–41 — Rightly with the growth in age, St. Luke has united increase in wisdom, as he says, And he was strengthened, (i. e. in spirit.) For in proportion to the measure of bodily growth, the Divine nature developed its own…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:39–41 (3) — For if while yet a little child, He had displayed His wisdom, He would have seemed a miracle, but together with the advance of age He gradually shewed Himself, so as to fill the whole world. For not as receiving…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:39–41 (3) — Wisdom truly, for in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, (Col. 2:19.) but grace, because it was in great grace given to the man Christ Jesus, that from the time He began to be man He should be perfect…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:39–41 — At the feast of the Hebrews the law commanded men not only to observe the time, but the place, and so the Lord’s parents wished to celebrate the feast of the Passover only at Jerusalem.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 2:39–41 (2) — But it may be asked, how did His parents go up all the years of Christ’s childhood to Jerusalem, if they were prevented from going there by fear of Archelaus? This question might be easily answered, even had some one…vatican.va
Luke 2:42–50
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:42–50 — The Evangelist having said before that the Child grew and waxed strong, verifies his own words when he relates, that Jesus with the holy Virgin went up to Jerusalem; as it is said, And when he was twelve years old, &c.vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:42–50 — His indication of wisdom did not exceed the measure of His age, but at the time that with us the powers of discernment are generally perfected, the wisdom of Christ shews itself.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:42–50 — Or the twelfth year was the commencement of our Lord’s disputation with the doctors, for this was the number of the Evangelists necessary to preach the faith.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:42–50 — We may also say, that as by the seventh number, so also by the twelfth, (which consists of the parts of seven multiplied alternately by one another,) the universality and perfection of either things or times is…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:42–50 (2) — Now that the Lord came up every year to Jerusalem at the Passover, betokens His humility as a man, for it is man’s duty to meet together to offer sacrifices to God, and conciliate Him with prayers. Accordingly the…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:42–50 (2) — The feast having been celebrated, while the rest returned, Jesus secretly tarried behind. As it follows, And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:42–50 — But we must not wonder that they are called His parents, seeing the one from her childbirth, the other from his knowledge of it, deserved the names of father and mother.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:42–50 (3) — But some one will ask, how was it that the Son of God, brought up by His parents with such care, could be left behind from forgetfulness? To which it is answered, that the custom of the children of Israel while…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:42–50 (2) — But as when the Jews plotted against Him He escaped from the midst of them, and was not seen; so now it seems that the Child Jesus remained, and His parents knew not where He was. As it follows, And not finding him,…vatican.va
- Glossa Ordinaria on Luke 2:42–50 — They were on their way home, one day’s journey from Jerusalem; on the second day they seek for Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance, and when they found Him not, they returned on the third day to Jerusalem, and…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:42–50 (3) — He is not found as soon as sought for, for Jesus was not among His kinsfolk and relations, among those who are joined to Him in the flesh, nor in the company of the multitude can He be found. Learn where those who…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:42–50 (2) — After three days He is found in the temple, that it might be for a sign, that after three days of victorious suffering, He who was believed to be dead should rise again, and manifest Himself to our faith, seated in…vatican.va
- Glossa Ordinaria on Luke 2:42–50 (2) — Or because the advent of Christ, which was looked for by the Patriarchs before the Law, was not found, nor again, that which was sought for by prophets and just men under the Law, but that alone is found which is…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:42–50 (4) — Because moreover He was the Son of God, He is found in the midst of the doctors, enlightening and instructing them. But because He was a little child, He is found among them not teaching but asking questions, as it…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:42–50 (4) — To shew that He was a man, He humbly listened to the masters; but to prove that He was God, He divinely answered those who spake.vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:42–50 (3) — He asks questions with reason, He listens with wisdom, and answers with more wisdom, so as to cause astonishment. As it follows, And they who saw it were astonished.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 2:42–50 — The Lord truly did no miracle in His childhood, yet this one fact St. Luke mentions, which made men look with wonder upon Him.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:42–50 (5) — For from His tongue there went forth divine wisdom, while His age exhibited man’s helplessness, and hence the Jews, amid the high things they hear and the lowly things they see, are perplexed with doubts and…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:42–50 (4) — But the ever-wonderful mother of God, moved by a mother’s feelings, as it were with weeping makes her mournful enquiry, in every thing like a mother, with confidence, humility, and affection. As it follows, And his…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:42–50 (5) — The holy Virgin knew that He was not the Son of Joseph, and yet calls her husband His father according to the belief of the Jews, who thought that He was conceived in the common way. Now to speak generally we may…vatican.va
- Glossa Ordinaria on Luke 2:42–50 (3) — Or they feared lest Herod who sought Him in His infancy, now that He was advanced to boyhood might find an opportunity of putting Him to death.vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:42–50 (5) — But the Lord Himself sets every thing at rest, and correcting as it were her saying concerning him who was His reputed father, manifests His true Father, teaching us not to walk on the ground, but to raise ourselves…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:42–50 (6) — He blames them not that they seek Him as their son, but compels them to raise the eyes of their mind to what was rather due to Him whose eternal Son He was. Hence it follows, Knew ye not? &c.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:42–50 (3) — There are two generations in Christ, one from His Father, the other from His mother; the Father’s more divine, the mother’s that which has come down for our use and advantage.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:42–50 (2) — He says this then by way of shewing that He surpasses all human standards, and hinting that the Holy Virgin was made the handmaid of the work in bringing His flesh unto the world, but that He Himself was by nature…vatican.va
- Epiphanius of Salamis on Luke 2:42–50 — Let Ebion know that at twelve years old, not thirty, Christ is found the astonishment of all men, wonderful and mighty in the words of grace. We can not therefore say, that after that the Spirit came to Him in…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:42–50 (6) — This is the first demonstration of the wisdom and power of the Child Jesus. For as to what are called thea acts of His childhood, we can not but suppose them to be the work not only of a childish but even of a…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:42–50 (7) — It follows, And they understood him not, that is, the word which He spoke to them of His divinity.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:42–50 (6) — Or they knew not whether when He said about my Father’s business, He referred to the temple, or something higher and more edifying; for every one of us who doeth good, is the seat of God the Father; but whoso is the…vatican.va
Luke 2:51–52
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:51–52 — All that time of the life of Christ which He passed between His manifestation in the temple and His baptism, being devoid of any great public miracles or teaching, the Evangelist sums up in one word, saying, And he…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:51–52 — Jesus frequently went down with His disciples, for He is not always dwelling on the mount, for they who were troubled with various diseases were not able to ascend the mount. For this reason now also He went down to…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:51–52 (2) — Sometimes by His word He first institutes laws, and He afterwards confirms them by His work, as when He says, The good shepherd layeth down his life for his sheep. (John 10:11) For shortly after seeking our salvation…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:51–52 — For what is the teacher of virtue, unless he fulfil his duty to his parents? What else did He do among us, than what He wished should be done by us?vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 2:51–52 (2) — Let us then also ourselves be subject to our parents. But if our fathers are not, let us be subject to those who are our fathers. Jesus the Son of God is subject to Joseph and Mary. But I must be subject to the…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:51–52 — Further, since the young have not yet perfect understanding, and have need to be led forward by those who have advanced to a more perfect state; therefore when He arrived at twelve years, He is obedient to His…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 2:51–52 — But from His very first years being obedient to His parents, He endured all bodily labours, humbly and reverently. For since His parents were honest and just, yet at the same time poor, and ill supplied with the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 2:51–52 — And can you wonder if He who is subject to His mother, also submits to His Father? Surely that subjection is a mark not of weakness but of filial duty. Let then the heretic so raise his head as to assert that He who…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 2:51–52 (2) — The Virgin, whether she understood or whether she could not yet understand, equally laid up all things in her heart for reflection and diligent examination. Hence it follows, And his mother laid up all these things,…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:51–52 — Not that He became wise by making progress, but that by degrees He revealed His wisdom. As it was when He disputed with the Scribes, asking them questions of their law to the astonishment of all who heard Him. You…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 2:51–52 — But the Eunomian Hereticsb say, “How can He be equal to the Father in substance, who is said to increase, as if before imperfect.” But not because He is the Word, but because He is made man, He is said to receive…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 2:51–52 (3) — He increased then in age, His body growing to the stature of man; but in wisdom through those who were taught divine truths by Him; in grace, that is, whereby we are advanced with joy, trusting at last to obtain the…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 2:51–52 (2) — He says before God and men, because we must first please God, then man.vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 2:51–52 (2) — The word also increases in different degrees in those who receive it; and according to the measure of its increase a man appears either an infant, grown up, or a perfect man.vatican.va
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