Thomas Aquinas · Catena Aurea · Chapter 6
Passages · 162
Luke 6:1–5
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:1–5 — Not only in the form of expression, but in His very practice and mode of action, did the Lord begin to absolve man from the observance of the old law. Hence it is said, And it came to pass that he went through the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:1–5 — For His disciples having no opportunity for eating because the multitudes thronged so, were naturally hungry, but by plucking the ears of corn they relieved their hunger, which is a mark of a strict habit of life,…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:1–5 — Now He says, on the second sabbath after the first, because the Jews called every feast a sabbath. For sabbath means rest. Frequently therefore was there feasting at the preparation, and they called the preparation a…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:1–5 — For there was a double feast; one on the principal sabbath, another on the next solemn day succeeding, which was also called a sabbath.vatican.va
- Isidore of Seville on Luke 6:1–5 — He says, On the second-first, because it was the second day of the Passover, but the first of unleavened bread. Having killed the passover, on the very next day they kept the feast of unleavened bread. And it is…vatican.va
- Epiphanius of Salamis on Luke 6:1–5 — On the sabbath day then they were seen passing through the corn fields, and eating the corn, shewing that the bonds of the sabbath were loosened, when the great Sabbath was come in Christ, Who made us to rest from…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:1–5 — But the Pharisees and Scribes not knowing the Holy Scriptures agreed together to find fault with Christ’s disciples, as it follows, And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye, &c. Tell me now, when a…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:1–5 (2) — But some say that these things were objected to our Lord Himself; they might indeed have been objected by different persons, both to our Lord Himself and His disciples, but to whomsoever the objection is made, it…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:1–5 (2) — But the Lord proves the defenders of the law to be ignorant of what belongs to the law, bringing the example of David; as it follows, And Jesus answering said to them, Have ye not read so much as this, &c.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:1–5 (2) — As if He said, Whereas the law of Moses expressly says, Give a righteous judgment, and ye shall not respect persons in judgment, (Deut. 1:16, 17.) how now do ye blame My disciples, who even to this day extol David as…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:1–5 (2) — And mark, that whenever the Lord speaks for His servants, (i. e. His disciples,) He brings forward servants, as for example David and the Priests; but when for Himself, He introduces His Father; as in that place, My…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:1–5 (2) — But he reproves them in another way, as it is added, And he said unto them, that the So of man is Lord also of the sabbath. As if he said, I am the Lord of the sabbath, as being He who ordained it, and as the…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:1–5 (3) — But Mark declares that He uttered this of our common nature, for He said, The sabbath was made for man, not, man for the sabbath. It is therefore more fitting that the sabbath should be subject to man, than that man…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:1–5 (3) — But herein is a great mystery. For the field is the whole world, the corn is the abundant harvest of the saints in the seed of the human race, the ears of corn are the fruits of the Church, which the Apostles shaking…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:1–5 (3) — For they bruise the ears in their hands, because, when they wish to bring others over into the body of Christ, they mortify their old man with its acts drawing them away from worldly thoughts.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:1–5 (4) — Now the Jews thought this unlawful on the Sabbath, but Christ by the gift of new grace represented hereby the rest of the law, the work of grace. Wonderfully has He called it the second-first sabbath, not the…vatican.va
Luke 6:6–11
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:6–11 — The Lord now proceeds to another work. For He who had determined to make the whole man safe, was able to cure each member. Hence it is said, And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:6–11 — He chiefly heals and teaches on the sabbaths, not only to convey the meaning of a spiritual sabbath, but because of the more numerous assembly of the people.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:6–11 — But He taught things far beyond their comprehension, and opened to his hearers the way to future salvation by Him; and then after having first taught them, He suddenly shewed His divine power, as it follows, and…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:6–11 (2) — But since the Master had excused by an undeniable example the breach of the sabbath, with which they charged His disciples, their object is now by watching to bring a false accusation against the Master Himself. As…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:6–11 (2) — For this is the way of the envious man, he feeds in himself his pang of grief with the praises of others. But the Lord knew all things, and searches the hearts; as it follows, But he knew their thoughts, and said to…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:6–11 (3) — But the Lord anticipating the false charge which they were preparing against Him, reproves those who by wrongly interpreting the law thought that they must rest on the sabbath-day even from good works; whereas the…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:6–11 (3) — This is a very useful question, for if it is lawful to do good on the sabbath, and there is no reason why those who work should not obtain mercy from God, cease to gather up accusation against Christ. But if it be…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:6–11 (2) — But the law by things present prefigured the form of things future, among which surely the days of rest to come are to be not from good works but from evil. For although secular works may be given up, yet it is no…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:6–11 — Aug. de Qu. Ev. l. iii. qu. 7.) But though our Lord was healing the body, He asked this question, “is it lawful to save the soul or to lose it?” either because He performed His miracles on account of faith in which…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:6–11 (2) — But it may be questioned how Matthew came to say, that they asked the Lord, whether it was lawful to heal on the sabbath, when Luke in this place states that they rather were asked of the Lord. We must therefore…vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 6:6–11 — When the eyes of all were, as it were, riveted together, and their minds also fixed upon the consideration of the matter, he said to the man, Stretch forth thy hand; I command thee, Who created man. But he who had…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:6–11 — And as Matthew relates, they go out to take counsel, that they should kill him.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:6–11 (4) — Thou perceivest, O Pharisee, a divine Worker, and Him Who delivers the sick by His heavenly power, and out of envy thou breathest forth death.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:6–11 (4) — The man represents the human race, withered by the unfruitfulness of good works, because of the hand in our first parent stretched forth to take the apple, which was healed by the innocent hand stretched forth on the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:6–11 (3) — You have heard then the words of Him who says, Stretch forth thy hand. That is a frequent and common cure, and thou that thinkest thy hand is whole, beware lest it be contracted by avarice or sacrilege. Stretch it…vatican.va
Luke 6:12–16
- Glossa Ordinaria on Luke 6:12–16 — When adversaries rose up against the miracles and teaching of Christ, He chose Apostles as defenders and witnesses of the truth, and prefaces their election with prayer; as it is said, And it came to pass, &c.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:12–16 — Let not thy ears be open to deceit, that thou shouldest think that the Son of God prays from want of strength, that He may obtain what He could not perform; for being Himself the Author of power, the Master of…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:12–16 — Let us examine then in the actions which Jesus did, how He teaches us to be instant in prayer to God, going apart by ourselves, and in secret, no one seeing us; putting aside also our worldly cares, that the mind may…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:12–16 (2) — Every where also He prays alone, for human wishes comprehend not the wisdom of God; and no one can be a partaker of the secrets of Christ. But not every one who prays ascends a mountain, he only who prays advancing…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:12–16 — Rise then thou also at night time. The soul is then purer, the very darkness and great silence are in themselves enough to lead us to sorrow for our sins. But if thou lookest upon the heaven itself studded with stars…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:12–16 (3) — But what does it become thee to do when thou wouldest commence any work of piety, when Christ, about to send out His disciples, first prayed? for it follows, And when it was day, he called his disciples, &c. whom…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:12–16 (2) — But mark the great carefulness of the Evangelist. He not only says that the holy Apostles were chosen, but he enumerates them by name, that no one should dare to insert any others in the catalogue; Simon, whom he…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:12–16 — He not only surnamed Peter first, but long before this, when he was brought by Andrew, it is said, Thou shall be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, a stone (John 1:42.). But Luke, wishing to mention the names…vatican.va
- Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 6:12–16 — The two next are James and John, as it follows, James and John, both indeed sons of Zebedee, who were also fishermen. After them he mentions Philip and Bartholomew. John says Philip was of Bethsaida, of the city of…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:12–16 (2) — Matthew places himself after his fellow-disciple Thomas, from humility, whereas by the other Evangelists he is put before him. It follows, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon who is called Zelotes.vatican.va
- Glossa Ordinaria on Luke 6:12–16 (2) — Because in truth he was of Cana in Galilee, which is interpreted zeal; and this is added to distinguish him from Simon Peter. It follows, Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:12–16 — With respect to the name of Judas the brother of James, Luke seems to differ from Matthew, who calls him Thaddæus. But what prevented a man from being called by two or three names? Judas the traitor is chosen, not…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:12–16 (3) — But in a mystical sense the mountain on which our Lord chose His disciples represents the loftiness of justice in which they were to be instructed, and which they were to preach to others; so also the law was given…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:12–16 (3) — But if we may learn the interpretation of the Apostles’ names, know that Peter means, “loosening or knowing;” Andrew, “glorious power,” or “answering;” but James, “apostle of grief;” John, “the grace of the Lord;”…vatican.va
Luke 6:17–19
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:17–19 — When the ordination of the Apostles was accomplished, and great numbers were collected together from the country of Judæa, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, (who were idolaters,) he gave the Apostles their…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:17–19 — By the sea coast he does not refer to the neighbouring sea of Galilee, because this would not be accounted wonderful, but it is so called from the great sea, and therein also Tyre and Sidon may be comprehended, of…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:17–19 — That is, for the cure of their souls; and that they might be healed of their diseases, that is, for the cure of their bodies.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:17–19 (2) — But after that the High Priest had made publicly known His choice of Apostles, He did many and great miracles, that the Jews and Gentiles who had assembled might know that these were invested by Christ with the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:17–19 — But observe all things carefully, how He both ascends with His Apostles and descends to the multitude; for how could the multitude see Christ but in a lowly place. It follows him not to the lofty places, it ascends…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:17–19 (2) — You will scarcely find any where that the multitudes follow our Lord to the higher places, or that a sick person is healed on a mountain; but having quenched the fever of lust and lit the torch of knowledge, each man…vatican.va
Luke 6:20–23
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:20–23 — After the ordination of the Apostles, the Saviour directed His disciples to the newness of the evangelical life.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:20–23 — But being about to utter His divine oracles, He begins to rise higher; although He stood in a low place, yet as it is said, He lifted up his eyes. What is lifting up the eyes, but to disclose a more hidden light?vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:20–23 — And although He speaks in a general way to all, yet more especially He lifts up His eyes on His disciples; for it follows, on his disciples, that to those who receive the word listening attentively with the heart, He…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:20–23 (2) — Now Luke mentions only four blessings, but Matthew eight; but in those eight are contained these four, and in these four those eight. For the one has embraced as it were the four cardinal virtues, the other has…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:20–23 (2) — In the Gospel according to St. Matthew it is said, Blessed are the poor in spirit, that we should understand the poor in spirit to be one of a modest and somewhat depressed mind. Hence our Saviour says, Learn from…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:20–23 — But not every one oppressed with poverty is blessed, but he who has preferred the commandment of Christ to worldly riches. For many are poor in their possessions, yet most covetous in their disposition; these poverty…vatican.va
- Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 6:20–23 — But when the celestial kingdom is considered in the many gradations of its blessings, the first step in the scale belongs to those who by divine instinct embrace poverty. Such did He make those who first became His…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:20–23 (3) — After having commanded them to embrace poverty, He then crowns with honour those things which follow from poverty. It is the lot of those who embrace poverty to be in want of the necessaries of life, and scarcely to…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:20–23 (2) — That is, blessed are ye who chasten your body and subject it to bondage, who in hunger and thirst give heed to the word, for then shall ye receive the fulness of heavenly joys.vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 6:20–23 — But in a deeper sense, as they who partake of bodily food vary their appetites according to the nature of the things to be eaten; so also in the food of the soul, by some indeed that is desired which depends upon the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:20–23 (3) — Plainly instructing us, that we ought never to account ourselves sufficiently righteous, but always desire a daily increase in righteousness, to the perfect fulness of which the Psalmist shews us that we can not…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 6:20–23 (2) — For to those who hunger and thirst after righteousness He promises abundance of the things they desire. For none of the pleasures which are sought in this life can satisfy those who pursue them. But the pursuit of…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:20–23 (4) — But poverty is followed not only by a want of those things which bring delight, but also by a dejected look, because of sorrow. Hence it follows, Blessed are ye that weep. He blesses those who weep, not those who…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:20–23 — But godly sorrow is a great thing, and it worketh repentance to salvation. Hence St. Paul when he had no failings of his own to weep for, mourned for those of others. Such grief is the source of gladness, as it…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:20–23 (2) — But He promises laughing to those who weep; not indeed the noise of laughter from the mouth, but a gladness pure and unmixed with aught of sorrow.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:20–23 (4) — He then who on account of the riches of the inheritance of Christ, for the bread of eternal life, for the hope of heavenly joys, desires to suffer weeping, hunger, and poverty, is blessed. But much more blessed is he…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:20–23 (2) — Great and little are measured by the dignity of the speaker. Let us enquire then who promised the great reward. If indeed a prophet or an apostle, little had been in his estimation great; but now it is the Lord in…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:20–23 (3) — Again, great has sometimes a positive signification, as the heaven is great, and the earth is great; but sometimes it has relation to something else, as a great ox or great horse, on comparing two things of like…vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 6:20–23 — Those things which may be measured or numbered are used definitely, but that which from a certain excellence surpasses all measure and number we call great and much indefinitely; as when we say that great is the…vatican.va
- Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 6:20–23 (2) — He then fortifies His disciples against the attacks of their adversaries, which they were about to suffer as they preached through the whole world; adding, For in like manner did their fathers to the prophets.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:20–23 (3) — For the Jews persecuted the prophets even to death.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:20–23 (5) — They who speak the truth commonly suffer persecution, yet the ancient prophets did not therefore from fear of persecution turn away from preaching the truth.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:20–23 (4) — In that He says, Blessed are the poor, thou hast temperance; which abstains from sin, tramples upon the world, seeks not vain delights. In Blessed are they that hunger, thou hast righteousness; for he who hungers…vatican.va
Luke 6:24–26
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:24–26 — Having said before that poverty for God’s sake is the cause of every good thing, and that hunger and weeping will not be without the reward of the saints, he goes on to denounce the opposite to these as the source of…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:24–26 — For this expression, woe, is always said in the Scriptures to those who cannot escape from future punishment.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:24–26 — But although in the abundance of wealth many are the allurements to crime, yet many also are the incitements to virtue. Although virtue requires no support, and the offering of the poor man is more commendable than…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:24–26 — Woe to you that are full, for ye shall be hungry. That rich man clothed in purple was full, feasting sumptuously every day, but endured in hunger that dreadful “woe,” when from the finger of Lazarus, whom he had…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:24–26 — Now it is plain that the rule of abstinence is necessary, because the Apostle mentions it among the fruits of the Spirit. (Gal. 5:23.) For the subjection of the body is by nothing so obtained as by abstinence,…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:24–26 (2) — In another way. If those are happy who always hunger after the works of righteousness, they on the other hand are counted to be unhappy, who, pleasing themselves in their own desires, suffer no hunger after the true…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:24–26 (2) — Whereas the Lord reproves those who laugh now, it is plain that there will never be a house of laughter to the faithful, especially since there is so great a multitude of those who die in sin for whom we must mourn.…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:24–26 (2) — But tell me, why art thou distracting and wasting thyself away with pleasures, who must stand before the awful judgment, and give account of all things done here?vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:24–26 (3) — But because flattery being the very nurse of sin, like oil to the flames, is wont to minister fuel to those who are on fire with sin, he adds, Woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:24–26 (3) — What is said here is not opposed to what our Lord says elsewhere, Let your light shine before men; (Matt. 5:16.) that is, that we should be eager to do good for the glory of God, not our own. For vain-glory is a…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:24–26 (4) — By the false prophets are meant those, who to gain the favour of the multitude attempt to predict future events. The Lord on the mountain pronounces only the blessings of the good, but on the plain he describes also…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:24–26 (2) — And mark, that Matthew by rewards called the people to virtue and faith, but Luke also frightened them from their sins and iniquities by the denunciation of future punishment.vatican.va
Luke 6:27–31
- Bede on Luke 6:27–31 — Having spoken above of what they might suffer from their enemies, He now points out how they ought to conduct themselves towards their enemies, saying, But I say to you who hear.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:27–31 — Having proceeded in the enumeration of many heavenly actions, He not unwisely comes to this place last, that He might teach the people confirmed by the divine miracles to march onward in the footsteps of virtue…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:27–31 — It is indeed the part of an enemy to injure and be treacherous. Every one then who does harm in any way to any one is called his enemy.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:27–31 — But this way of life was well adapted to the holy teachers who were about to preach throughout the earth the word of salvation, and if it had been their will to take vengeance upon their persecutors, had failed to…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:27–31 — But He says not, Do not hate, but love; nor did He merely command to love, but also to do good, as it follows, Do good to them which hate you.vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:27–31 (2) — But because man consists of body and soul, to the soul indeed we shall do this good, by reproving and admonishing such men, and leading them by the hand to conversion; but to the body, by profiting them in the…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:27–31 (2) — For they who pierce their own souls deserve tears and weeping, not curses. For nothing is more hateful than a cursing heart, or more foul than a tongue which utters curses. O man, spit not forth the poison of asps,…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:27–31 (2) — But the question is fairly raised, how it is that in the prophets are to be found many curses against their enemies. Upon which we must observe, that the prophets in the imprecations they uttered foretold the future,…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:27–31 (2) — Now the old law commanded us not to injure one another; or if we are first injured, not to extend our wrath beyond the measure of the injurer, but the fulfilling of the law is in Christ and in His commands. Hence it…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:27–31 (3) — For physicians also, when they are attacked by madmen, have then most compassion on them, and exert themselves to restore them. Have thou also a like consideration towards thy persecutors; for it is they who are…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:27–31 (3) — But we almost all of us offend against this command, and especially the powerful and rulers, not only if they have suffered insult, but if respect is not paid them, accounting all those their enemies who treat them…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:27–31 (3) — But the Lord would moreover have us to be despisers of property. As it follows, And him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also. For this is the soul’s virtue, which is altogether alien from…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:27–31 (4) — Now He said not, Bear humbly the rule of thy persecutor, but, Go on wisely, and prepare thyself to suffer what he desires thee to do; overcoming his insolence by thy great prudence, that he may depart with shame at…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:27–31 — He says not, To him that seeketh give all things, but give what you justly and honestly can, that is, what as far as man can know or believe, neither hurts you, nor another: and if thou hast justly refused any one,…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:27–31 (5) — Herein however we do not lightly err, when not only we give not to those who seek, but also blame them? Why (you say) does he not work, why is the idle man fed? Tell me, dost thou then possess by labour? but still if…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:27–31 (6) — Every thing we have we receive from God. But when we speak of “mine and thine,” they are only bare words. For if you assert a house to be yours, you have uttered an expression which wants the substance of reality.…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:27–31 (2) — He says this of garments, houses, farms, beasts of burdens, and generally of all property. But a Christian ought not to possess a slave as he does a horse or money. If a slave is more honourably governed by thee than…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:27–31 (7) — Now we have a natural law implanted in us, by which we distinguish between what is virtue, and what is vice. Hence it follows, And as ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also to them. He does not say,…vatican.va
Luke 6:32–36
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:32–36 — The Lord had said that we must love our enemies, but that you might not think this an exaggerated expression, regarding it solely as spoken to alarm them, he adds the reason, saying, For if you love them which love…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:32–36 — But he not only condemns as unprofitable the love and kindness of sinners, but also the lending. As it follows, And if ye lend to those from whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:32–36 — Now philosophy seems to divide justice into three parts; one towards God, which is called piety; another towards our parents, or the rest of mankind; a third to the dead, that the proper rites may be performed. But…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:32–36 (2) — Whereby thou wilt confer more upon thyself than him. For he is beloved by a fellow servant, but thou art made like unto God. But it is a mark of the greatest virtue when we embrace with kindness those who wish to do…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 6:32–36 — But man ought to shun that baneful anxiety with which he seeks from the poor man increase of his money and gold, exacting a profit of barren metals. Hence he adds, And lend, hoping for nothing again, &c. If a man…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:32–36 — Now this mode of avarice is rightly called in the Greek τόκος, from producing, because of the fruitfulness of the evil. Animals in course of time grow up and produce, but interest as soon as it is born begins to…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:32–36 (3) — Observe the wonderful nature of lending, one receives and another binds himself for his debts, giving a hundred fold at the present time, and in the future eternal life.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:32–36 (2) — How great the reward of mercy which is received into the privilege of divine adoption! For it follows, And ye shall be the sons of the Highest (Ps. 82:6.). Follow then mercy, that ye may obtain grace. Widely spread…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:32–36 (2) — Either by giving them temporal gifts, or by inspiring His heavenly gifts with a wonderful grace.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:32–36 — Great then is the praise of mercy. For this virtue makes us like unto God, and imprints upon our souls certain signs as it were of a heavenly nature. Hence it follows, Be ye then merciful, as your heavenly Father…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 6:32–36 — That is to say, that we beholding His mercies, what good things we do should do them not with regard to men, but to Him, that we may obtain our rewards from God, not from men.vatican.va
Luke 6:37–38
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:37–38 — The Lord added, that we must not readily judge others, lest when conscious of guilt thyself, thou shouldest be compelled to pass sentence upon another.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:37–38 — Judge not thy superior, that is, thou a disciple must not judge thy master, nor a sinner the innocent. Thou must not blame them, but advise and correct with love; neither must we pass judgment in doubtful and…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:37–38 — He here expresses that worst inclination of our thoughts or hearts, which is the first beginning and origin of a proud disdain. For although it becomes men to look into themselves and walk after God, this they do…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:37–38 (2) — You will not easily find any one, whether a father of a family or an inhabitant of the cloister, free from this error. But these are the wiles of the tempter. For he who severely sifts the fault of others, will never…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 6:37–38 — Be not then rash to judge harshly of your servants, lest ye suffer the like. For passing judgment calls down a heavier condemnation; as it follows, Condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned. For he does not forbid…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:37–38 — Now in a short sentence he concisely sums up all that he had enjoined with respect to our conduct towards our enemies, saying, Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven, wherein he bids us forgive injuries, and shew…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:37–38 (2) — But that we shall receive more abundant recompense from God, who gives bountifully to those who love him, he explains as follows, Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall they give…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:37–38 — As if he says, As when you wish to measure meal without sparing, you press it down, shake it together, and let it pour over abundantly; so the Lord will give a large and overflowing measure into your bosom.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:37–38 — But he says, shall they give, (Mat. 10:42.) because through the merits of those to whom they have given even a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, shall they be thought worthy to receive a heavenly reward.…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:37–38 — For according to the same measure with which each one of you metes, that is, in doing good works or sinning, will he receive reward or punishment.vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:37–38 (2) — But some one will put the subtle question, “If the return is made overabundantly, how is it the same measure?” to which we answer, that He said not, “In just as great a measure shall it be measured to you again, but…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:37–38 (3) — But the Apostle explains this when he says, He who sows sparingly, (that is, scantily, and with a niggardly hand,) shall also reap sparingly, (2 Cor. 6:9.) (that is, not abundantly,) and he who sows blessings, shall…vatican.va
Luke 6:39–42
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:39–42 — The Lord added to what had gone before a very necessary parable, as it is said, And he spake a parable to them, for His disciples were the future teachers of the world, and it therefore became them to know the way of…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:39–42 — Or else, If thou judgest another, and in the very same way sinnest thyself, art not thou like to the blind leading the blind? For how canst thou lead him to good when thou also thyself committest sin? For the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:39–42 — Or the sense of this sentence depends upon the former, in which we are enjoined to give alms, and forgive injuries. If, says He, anger has blinded thee against the violent, and avarice against the grasping, how canst…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:39–42 — Or, He has added the words, Can the blind, lead the blind, in order that they might not expect to receive from the Levites that measure of which He says, They shall give into thy bosom, because they gave tithes to…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:39–42 (2) — But the Lord introduces another parable taken from the same figure, as follows, But why seest thou the mote (that is, the slight fault) which is in thy brother’s eye, but the beam which is in thine own eye (that is,…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:39–42 (2) — Now this has reference to the previous parable, in which He forewarned them that the blind cannot be led by the blind, that is, the sinner corrected by the sinner. Hence it is said, Or, how canst thou say to thy…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:39–42 (2) — As if He said, How can he who is guilty of grievous sins, (which He calls the beam,) condemn him who has sinned only slightly, or even in some cases not at all? For this the mote signifies.vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 6:39–42 (3) — But these words are applicable to all, and especially to teachers, who while they punish the least sins of those who are put under them, leave their own unpunished. Wherefore the Lord calls them hypocrites, because…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:39–42 (3) — That is to say, first shew thyself clean from great sins, and then afterwards shalt thou give counsel to thy neighbour, who is guilty only of slight sins.vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:39–42 — In truth, self knowledge seems the most important of all. For not only the eye, looking at outward things, fails to exercise its sight upon itself, but our understanding also, though very quick in apprehending the…vatican.va
Luke 6:43–45
- Bede on Luke 6:43–45 — Our Lord continues the words which He had begun against the hypocrites, saying, For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; i. e. as if He says, If thou wouldest have a true and unfeigned righteousness, what…vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 6:43–45 — But take not these words to thyself as an encouragement to idleness, for the tree is moved conformably to its nature, but thou hast the exercise of free will; and every barren tree has been ordained for some good,…vatican.va
- Isidore of Seville on Luke 6:43–45 — He does not then exclude repentance, but a continuance in evil, which as long as it is evil cannot bring forth good fruit, but being converted to virtue, will yield abundance. But what nature is to the tree, our…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:43–45 — But although the fruit is caused by the tree, yet it brings to us the knowledge of the tree, because the distinctive nature of the tree is made evident by the fruit, as it follows, For every tree is known by its fruit.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:43–45 — Each man’s life also will be a criterion of his character. For not by extrinsic ornaments and pretended humility is the beauty of true happiness discovered, but by those things which a man does; of which he gives an…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:43–45 — On the thorns of this world the fig cannot be found, which as being better in its second fruit, is well fitted to be a similitude of the resurrection. Either because, as you read, The fig trees have put forth their…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:43–45 (2) — Or, I think the thorns and bramble are the cares of the world and the prickings of sin, but the figs and the grapes are the sweetness of a new life and the warmth of love, but the fig is not gathered from the thorns…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:43–45 (2) — But having shewn that the good and the bad man may be discerned by their works as a tree by its fruits, he now sets forth the same thing by another figure, saying, A good man out of the good treasure of his heart…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:43–45 (3) — The treasure of the heart is the same as the root of the tree. He therefore who has in his heart the treasure of patience and perfect love, brings forth the best fruits, loving his enemy, and doing the other things…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:43–45 — The quality of the words shews the heart from which they proceed, plainly manifesting the inclination of our thoughts. Hence it follows, For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:43–45 (2) — For it is a natural consequence when wickedness abounds within, that wicked words are breathed as far as the mouth; and therefore when you hear of a man uttering abominable things, do not suppose that there lies only…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:43–45 (4) — By the speaking of the mouth the Lord signifies all things, which by word, or deed, or thought, we bring forth from the heart. For it is the manner of the Scripture to put words for deeds.vatican.va
Luke 6:46–49
- Bede on Luke 6:46–49 — Lest any one should vainly flatter himself with the words, Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh, as if words only and not rather works were required of a Christian, our Lord adds the following, But…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:46–49 — But Lordship both in name and reality belongs only to the Highest Nature.vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 6:46–49 — This is not then the word of man, but the Word of God, manifesting His own birth from the Father, for He is the Lord Who is born of the Lord alone. But fear not the duality of Persons, for they are not separate in…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:46–49 (2) — But the advantage which arises from the keeping of the commandments, or the loss from disobedience, he shews as follows; Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, he is like to a man who built his house upon a…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:46–49 (2) — The rock is Christ. He digs deep; by the precepts of humility He plucks out all earthly things from the hearts of the faithful, lest they should serve God from regard to their temporal good.vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 6:46–49 — But lay your foundations upon a rock, that is, lean upon the faith of Christ, so as to persevere immoveable in adversity, whether it come from man or God.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:46–49 (3) — Or the foundation of the house is the resolution to live a good life, which the perfect hearer firmly lays in fulfilling the commandments of God.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 6:46–49 — Or, He teaches that the obedience to heavenly precepts is the foundation of all virtue, by means of which this our house can be moved neither by the torrent of pleasures, nor by the violence of spiritual wickedness,…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:46–49 (4) — A flood comes in three ways, either by unclean spirits, or wicked men, or the very restlessness of mind or body; and as far as men trust in their own strength they fall away, but as long as they cling to the…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 6:46–49 — The Lord also shews us that faith profiteth a man nothing, if his manner of life be corrupt. Hence it follows, But he that heareth and doeth not, is like a man, that without a foundation, built an house upon the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 6:46–49 (5) — The house of the devil is the world which lieth in wickedness, (1 John 5:19.) which he builds upon the earth, because those who obey him he drags down from heaven to earth; he builds without foundation, for sin has…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 6:46–49 (3) — Or they build upon the earth without foundation, who upon the quicksand of doubt, which relates to opinion, lay the foundation of their spiritual building, which a few drops of temptation wash away.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 6:46–49 — Now this long discourse of our Lord, Luke begins in the same way as Matthew; for each says, Blessed are the poor. Then many things which follow in the narration of each are like, and finally the conclusion of the…vatican.va
Scripture cited · 21 verses
Exodus 17:4 · Exodus 20:23 · Deuteronomy 1:16 · 1 Kings 13:5 · Psalm 17:15 · Psalm 82:6 · Psalm 112:9 · Song of Songs 2:13 · Matthew 5:16 · Matthew 10:42 · Matthew 25:46 · John 1:42 · John 5:17 · Acts 14:17 · Romans 12:17 · 1 Corinthians 1:11 · 2 Corinthians 6:9 · Galatians 5:23 · Titus 1:15 · 1 Peter 2:5 · 1 John 5:19