Thomas Aquinas · Catena Aurea · Chapter 9
Passages · 210
Luke 9:1–6
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:1–6 — It was fitting that those who were appointed the ministers of holy teaching should be able to work miracles, and by these very acts themselves be believed to be the ministers of God. Hence it is said, Then called he…vatican.va
- Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 9:1–6 — And that through them the whole race of mankind may be sought out, He not only gives them power to drive away evil spirits, but to cure all kind of diseases at His command; as it follows, And to cure diseases.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:1–6 (2) — Mark here the divine power of the Son, which belongs not to a fleshly nature. For it was in the power of the saints to perform miracles not by nature, but by participation of the Holy Spirit; but it was altogether…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:1–6 — But after that they had been sufficiently strengthened by His guidance, and had received competent proofs of His power, He sends them out, as it follows, And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God. And here we…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nazianzus on Luke 9:1–6 — Now in sending His disciples to preach, our Lord enjoined many things on them, the chief of which are, that they should be so virtuous, so constant, so temperate, and, to speak briefly, so heavenly, that no less…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:1–6 (2) — Many things indeed He ordained hereby; first indeed it rendered the disciples unsuspected; secondly, it held them aloof from all care, so that they might give their whole study to the word; thirdly, it taught them…vatican.va
- Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 9:1–6 (2) — Wishing then that they should be free from the desire of wealth and the anxieties of life, He gave this injunction. He took it as a proof of their faith and courage, that when it was commanded them to lead a life of…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:1–6 — Of what kind then he ought to be who preaches the Gospel of the kingdom of God is marked out by these Gospel precepts; that is, he must not require the supports of secular aid; and clinging wholly to faith, he must…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:1–6 — For He sends them out as very beggars, so that He would have them neither carry bread, nor any thing else of which men are generally in want.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:1–6 — Or, the Lord did not wish the disciples to possess and carry with them these things, not that they were not necessary to the support of this life, but because He sent them thus to shew that these things were due to…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:1–6 (2) — To those also who wish it, this place admits of being explained, so as to seem only to represent a spiritual temper of mind, which appears to have cast off as it were a certain covering of the body; not only…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:1–6 (2) — Some also understand by the Apostles not carrying scrip, nor staff, nor two coats, that they must not lay up treasures, (which a scrip implies, collecting many things,) nor be angry and of a quarrelsome spirit,…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:1–6 (3) — But it may be said, How then shall necessary things be prepared for them. He therefore adds, And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart. As if He said, Let the food of disciples suffice you,…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:1–6 (3) — He pronounces it to be foreign to the character of a preacher of the heavenly kingdom to run from house to house and change the rights of inviolable hospitality; but as the grace of hospitality is supposed to be…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:1–6 — The dust is shaken off from the Apostles’ feet as a testimony of their labours, that they entered into a city, and the apostolical preaching had reached to the inhabitants thereof. Or the dust is shaken off when they…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:1–6 (4) — For it is very improbable that those who despise the saving Word, and the Master of the household, will shew themselves kind to His servants, and seek further blessings.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:1–6 (4) — Or it is a great return of hospitality which is here taught, i. e. that we should not only wish peace to our hosts, but also if any faults of earthly infirmity obscure them, they should be removed by receiving the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:1–6 (2) — But if any by treacherous negligence, or even from zeal, despise the word of God, their communion must be shunned, the dust of the feet must be shaken off, lest by their vain deeds which are to be compared to the…vatican.va
- Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 9:1–6 (3) — But when the Lord had girded His disciples as soldiers of God with divine virtue and wise admonitions, sending them to the Jews as teachers and physicians, they afterwards went forth, as it follows, And they…vatican.va
Luke 9:7–9
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:7–9 — It was not till a long time had passed that Herod took notice of the things that were done by Jesus, (to shew you the pride of a tyrant,) for he did not acknowledge them at first, as it is said, Now Herod heard, &c.vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:7–9 — Herod was the son of Herod the Great who slew the children, who was king, but this Herod was tetrarch. He inquired about Christ, who He was. Hence it follows, And he was perplexed.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:7–9 (2) — For sinners fear both when they know, and when they are ignorant; they are afraid of shadows, are suspicious about every thing, and are alarmed at the slightest noise. Such in truth is sin; when no one blames or…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:7–9 (2) — For the Jews expected a resurrection of the dead to a fleshly life, eating and drinking, but those that rise again will not be concerned with the deeds of the flesh.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:7–9 (3) — When Herod then heard of the miracles which Jesus was performing, he says, John have I beheaded, which was not an expression of boasting, but by way of allaying his fears, and bringing his distracted soul to…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:7–9 (3) — If John is alive and has risen from the dead, I shall know him when I see him; as it follows, And he sought to see him.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:7–9 — Now Luke, though he keeps the same order in his narrative with Mark, docs not oblige us to believe that the course of events was the same. In these words too, Mark testifies only to the fact that others (not Herod)…vatican.va
Luke 9:10–17
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:10–17 — Matthew and Mark, taking occasion from what had occurred above, relate here how John was slain by Herod. But Luke, who had long before given an account of John’s sufferings, after mentioning that perplexity of…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 — But they not only tell Him what they had done and taught, but also, as Matthew implies, the things which John suffered while they were occupied in teaching, are now repeated to Him either by His own, or, according to…vatican.va
- Isidore of Seville on Luke 9:10–17 — Our Lord because He hates the men of blood, and those that dwell with them, as long as they depart not from their crimes, after the murder of the Baptist left the murderers and departed; as it follows, And he took…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 (2) — Now Bethsaida is in Galilee, the city of the Apostles Andrew, Peter, and Philip, near the lake of Gennesaret. Our Lord did not this from fear of death, (as some think,) but to spare His enemies, lest they should…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:10–17 — Now He did not depart before, but after it was told Him what had happened, manifesting in each particular the reality of His incarnation.vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:10–17 — But our Lord went into a desert place because He was about to perform the miracle of the loaves of bread, that no one should say that the bread was brought from the neighbouring cities.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:10–17 (2) — Or He went into a desert place that no one might follow Him. But the people did not retire, but accompanied Him, as it follows, And the people when they knew it, followed him.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:10–17 — Some indeed asking to be delivered from evil spirits, but others desiring of Him the removal of their diseases; those also who were delighted with His teaching attended Him diligently.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 (3) — But He as the powerful and merciful Saviour by receiving the weary, by teaching the ignorant, curing the sick, filling the hungry, implies how He was pleased with their devotion; as it follows, And he received them,…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:10–17 (2) — That you may learn that the wisdom which is in us is distributed into word and work, and that it becomes us to speak of what has been done, and to do what we speak of. But when the day was wearing away, the disciples…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:10–17 (2) — For, as has been said, they sought to be healed of different diseases, and because the disciples saw that what they sought might be accomplished by His simple assent, they say, Send them away, that they be no more…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:10–17 (3) — Now He said not this as ignorant of their answer, but wishing to induce them to tell Him how much bread they had, that so a great miracle might be manifested through their confession, when the quantity of bread was…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:10–17 (3) — But this was a command which the disciples were unable to comply with, since they had with them but five loaves and two fishes. As it follows, And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:10–17 (2) — In these words indeed Luke has strung together in one sentence the answer of Philip, saying, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, but that every one may have a little, (John 6:9.) and the…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:10–17 (4) — But that the difficulty of the miracle may be still more enhanced, the number of men is stated to have been by no means small. As it follows, And there were about five thousand men, besides women and children, (Mat.…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:10–17 (4) — Our Lord teaches us, that when we entertain any one, we ought to make him sit down at meat, and partake of every comfort. Hence it follows, And he said to his disciples, &c.vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:10–17 (3) — That Luke says here, that the men were ordered to sit down by fifties, but Mark, by fifties and hundreds, does not matter, seeing that one spoke of a part, the other of the whole. But if one had mentioned only the…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:10–17 (3) — And to make men believe that He came from the Father, Christ when He was about to work the miracle looked up to heaven. As it follows, Then he took the five loaves, &c.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:10–17 (5) — This also He did purposely for our sakes, that we may learn that at the commencement of a feast when we are going to break bread, we ought to offer thanks for it to God, and to draw forth the heavenly blessing upon…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:10–17 (4) — He distributes to them by the hands of His disciples, so honouring them that they might not forget it when the miracle was past. Now He did not create food for the multitude out of what did not exist, that He might…vatican.va
- Gregory of Nyssa on Luke 9:10–17 — For whom neither the heaven rained manna, nor the earth brought forth corn according to its nature, but from the unspeakable garner of divine power the blessing was poured forth. The bread is supplied in the hands of…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:10–17 — It is clear that the multitude were filled not by a scanty meal, but by a constant and increasing supply of food. You might see in an incomprehensible manner amid the hands of those who distributed, the particles…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:10–17 (6) — Nor was this all that the miracle came to; but it follows, And there was taken up of the fragments that remained, twelve baskets, that this might be a manifest proof that a work of love to our neighbour will claim a…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:10–17 (5) — And that we might learn the value of hospitality, and how much our own store is increased when we help those that need.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:10–17 (5) — But He caused not loaves to remain over, but fragments, that He might shew them to be the remnants of the loaves, and these were made to be of that number, that there might be as many baskets as disciples.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:10–17 (2) — After that she who received the type of the Church was cured of the issue of blood, and that the Apostles were appointed to preach the Gospel of the kingdom of God, the nourishment of heavenly grace is imparted. But…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 (4) — Who Himself having left Judæa, which by unbelief had bereft herself of the source of prophecy, in the desert of the Church which had no husband, dispenses the food of the word. But many companies of the faithful…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:10–17 (3) — But they who are not proud are themselves received by Christ, and the Word of God speaks with them, not about worldly things, but of the kingdom of God. And if any have ulcers of bodily passions, to these He…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 (5) — Now when the day was going down, he refreshes the multitudes, that is, as the end of the world approaches, or when the Sun of righteousness sets for us.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:10–17 (4) — Although the multitude is not as yet fed with stronger food. For first, as milk, there are five loaves; secondly, seven; thirdly, the Body of Christ is the stronger food. But if any one fears to seek food, let him…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 (6) — The Apostles had only got but the five loaves of the Mosaic law, and the two fishes of each covenant, which were covered in the secret place of obscure mysteries, as in the waters of the deep. But because men have…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:10–17 (5) — But here the bread which Jesus brake is mystically indeed the word of God, and discourse concorning Christ, which when it is divided is increased. For from these few words, He ministered abundant nourishment to the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 (7) — Now our Saviour does not create new food for the hungry multitudes, but He took those things which the disciples had and blessed them, since coming in the flesh He preaches nothing else than what had been foretold,…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:10–17 (6) — ; Not without meaning are the fragments which remained over and above what the multitudes had eaten, collected by the disciples, since those things which are divine you may more easily find among the elect than among…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:10–17 (8) — Or by the twelve baskets the twelve Apostles are figured, and all succeeding teachers, despised indeed by men without, but within loaded with the fragments of saving food.vatican.va
Luke 9:18–22
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:18–22 — Our Lord having retired from the multitude, and being in a place apart, was engaged in prayer. As it is said, And it came to pass, as he was alone praying. For He ordained Himself as an example of this, instructing…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:18–22 — Now the disciples were with the Lord, but He alone prayed to the Father, since the saints may be joined to the Lord in the bond of faith and love, but the Son alone is able to penetrate the incomprehensible secrets…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:18–22 (2) — Now His engaging in prayer might perplex His disciples. For they saw Him praying like a man, Whom before they had seen performing miracles with divine power. In order then to banish all perplexity of this kind, He…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:18–22 (2) — Rightly does our Lord, when about to enquire into the faith of the disciples, first inquire into the opinion of the multitudes, lest their confession should appear not to be determined by their knowledge, but to be…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:18–22 — Now it may raise a question, that Luke says that our Lord asked His disciples, Whom do men say that I am, at the same time that He was alone praying, and they also were with Him; whereas Mark says, that they were…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:18–22 — But it is no trifling opinion of the multitude which the disciples mention, when it is added, But they answering said, John the Baptist, (whom they knew to be beheaded;) but some say, Elias, (whom they thought would…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:18–22 (3) — But mark the subtle skill of the question. For he directs them first to the praises of strangers, that having overthrown these, He might beget in them the right opinion. So when the disciples had given the opinion of…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:18–22 (2) — In this one name there is the expression both of His divinity and incarnation, and the belief of His passion. He has therefore comprehended every thing, having expressed both the nature and the name wherein is all…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:18–22 (4) — But we must observe, that Peter most wisely confessed Christ to be one, against those who presumed to divide Immanuel into two Christs. For Christ did not enquire of them, saying, Whom do men say the divine Word is?…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:18–22 (3) — But our Lord Jesus Christ was at first unwilling to be preached, lest an uproar should arise; as it follows, And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man any thing. For many reasons He commands His…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:18–22 — Timely also was our Lord’s command that no one should tell that He was Christ, in order that when offences should be taken away and the sufferings of the cross completed, a proper opinion of Him might be firmly…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:18–22 (5) — It was the duty then of the disciples to preach Him throughout the world. For this was the work of those who were chosen by Him to the office of the Apostleship. But as holy Scripture bears witness, There is a time…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:18–22 (4) — Perhaps because the Lord knew that the disciples would believe even the difficult mystery of the Passion and Resurrection, He wished to be Himself the proclaimer of His own Passion and Resurrection.vatican.va
Luke 9:23–27
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:23–27 — Great and noble leaders provoke the mighty in arms to deeds of valour, not only by promising them the honours of victory, but by declaring that suffering is in itself glorious. Such we see is the teaching of the Lord…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:23–27 — He rightly addressed Himself to all, since He treats of the higher things (which relate to the belief in His birth and passion) apart with His disciples.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:23–27 — Now the Saviour of His great mercy and lovingkindness will have no one serve Him unwillingly and from constraint, but those only who come of their own accord, and are grateful for being allowed to serve Him. And so…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 9:23–27 — But He has left His own life for an example of blameless conversation to those who are willing to obey Him; as He says, Come after me, meaning thereby not a following of His body, for that would be impossible to all,…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:23–27 (2) — Now unless a man renounces himself, he comes not near to Him, who is above him; it is said therefore, Let him deny himself.vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 9:23–27 (2) — A denial of one’s self is indeed a total forgetfulness of things past, and a forsaking of his own will and affection.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 9:23–27 — A man also denies himself when by a sufficient alteration of manners or a good conversation he changes a life of habitual wickedness. He who has long lived in lasciviousness, abandons his lustful self when he becomes…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 9:23–27 (3) — Now a desire of suffering death for Christ and a mortification of one’s members which are upon the earth, and a manful resolution to undergo any danger for Christ, and an indifference towards the present life, this…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:23–27 — By the cross, He speaks of an ignominious death, meaning, that if any one will follow Christ, he must not for his own sake flee from even an ignominious death.vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 9:23–27 — In two ways also is the cross taken up, either when the body is afflicted through abstinence, or the mind; touched by sympathy.vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 9:23–27 — He rightly joins these two, Let him deny himself, and let him take up his cross, for as he who is prepared to ascend the cross conceives in his mind the intention of death, and so goes on thinking to have no more…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 9:23–27 (4) — Herein then stands a man’s perfection, that he should have his affections hardened, even towards life itself, and have ever about him the answer (ἀποκρίμα.) of death a, that he should by no means trust in himself. (2…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:23–27 (3) — We are bid then to take up the cross of which we have above spoken, and having taken it, to follow our Lord who bore His own cross. Hence it follows, And let him follow me.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 9:23–27 (2) — He assigns the cause of this when He adds, For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; that is, whosoever will according to the present life keep his own soul fixed on things of sense, the same shall lose it,…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:23–27 (2) — But that incomparable exercise of the passion of Christ, which surpasses the delights and precious things of the world, is alluded to when he adds, What is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world and lose…vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 9:23–27 (2) — Since then the holy Church has one time of persecution, another time of peace, our Lord has noticed both times in His command to us. For at the time of persecution we must lay down our soul, that is our life, which…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:23–27 (2) — He is ashamed of Christ who says, Am I to believe on Him that is crucified? He also is ashamed of His words who despises the simplicity of the Gospel. But of him shall the Lord be ashamed in His kingdom, in the same…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:23–27 (3) — Now he strikes fear into their hearts, when He says that He will descend from heaven, not in His former humility and condition proportioned to our capacities for receiving Him, but in the glory of the Father, with…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:23–27 — Now our Lord while He ever raises us to look to the future reward of virtue, and teaches us how good it is to despise worldly things, so also He supports the weakness of the human mind by a present recompense. For it…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:23–27 (3) — That is, the glory in which the righteous shall be. Now He said this of His transfiguration, which was the type of the glory to come; as if He said, There are some standing here, Peter, James, and John, who shall not…vatican.va
- Gregory the Great on Luke 9:23–27 (3) — Or, by the kingdom of God in this place, is meant the present Church; and some of His disciples were to live in the body up to that time, when they should behold the Church of God built and raised up against the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:23–27 (2) — If then we also wish not to fear death, let us stand where Christ is. For they only cannot taste death who are able to stand with Christ, wherein we may consider from the nature of the very word, that they will not…vatican.va
Luke 9:28–31
- Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 9:28–31 — Our Lord, when He made known to His disciples the great mystery of His second coming, that it might not seem that they were to believe in His words only, proceeds to works, manifesting to them, through the eyes of…vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 9:28–31 — Matthew and Mark indeed say that the transfiguration took place on the sixth day after the promise made to the disciples, but Luke on the eighth. But there is no disagreement in these testimonies, but they who make…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:28–31 — Or, Peter went up, who received the keys of the kingdom of heaven; John, to whom was committed our Lord’s mother; James, who first suffered martyrdom. (Acts 12:1.)vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:28–31 — Or, He takes these with Him as men who were able to conceal this thing, and reveal it to no one else. But going up into a mountain to pray, He teaches us to pray solitary, and going up, into stooping to earthly things.vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 9:28–31 (2) — Servants however pray in one way; our Lord prayed in another. For the prayer of the servant is offered up by the lifting up of the mind to God, but the holy mind of Christ, (who was hypostatically [ὑπόστασιν] united…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:28–31 — Not as though His body changed its human form, but a certain glistening glory overspread it.vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 9:28–31 (3) — Now the devil, seeing His face shining in prayer, recollected Moses, whose face was glorified. But Moses indeed was arrayed with a glory, which came from without; our Lord, with that which proceeded from the inherent…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:28–31 — Or else this took place because the multitude said He was Elias or Jeremias, to shew the distinction between our Lord and His servants. And to make it plain that He was not an enemy of God, and transgressor of the…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:28–31 (2) — The mystery, namely, of His incarnation, also the life-giving Passion accomplished on the sacred cross.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:28–31 (2) — Now in a mystical manner, after the words above said, is exhibited the transfiguration of Christ, since he who hears the words of Christ, and believes, shall see the glory of His resurrection. For, on the eighth day…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:28–31 — For as He rose from the dead after the seventh day of the Sabbath, during which He lay in the tomb, we also after the six ages of this world, and the seventh of the rest of souls, which meanwhile is passed in another…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:28–31 (3) — But Matthew and Mark have related that He took them with Him after six days, of which we may say after 6000 years, (for a thousand years in the Lord’s sight are as one day;) but more than 6000 years are reckoned. We…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:28–31 (2) — Hence He ascends the mountain to pray and be transfigured, to shew that those who expect the fruit of the resurrection, and desire to see the King in His glory, ought to have the dwelling place of their hearts on…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:28–31 (4) — I should think that in the three who are taken up into the mountain, was contained in a mystery the human race, because from the three sons of Noah sprung the whole race of man; I did not perceive that they were…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:28–31 (3) — Now the transfigured Saviour shews the glory of His own coming, or our resurrection; who as He then appeared to His Apostles shall in like manner appear to all the elect. But the raiment of the Lord is taken for the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:28–31 (5) — Or else, according to your capacity is the word either lessened or increased to you, and unless you ascend the summit of a higher wisdom, you behold not what glory there is in the word of God. Now the garments of the…vatican.va
Luke 9:32–36
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:32–36 — While Christ is engaged in prayer, Peter is heavy with sleep, for he was weak, and did what was natural to man; as it is said, But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep. But when they awake, they…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:32–36 — Or, by the word sleep, he means that strange maze that fell upon them by reason of the vision. For it was not night time, but the exceeding brightness of the light weighed down their weak eyes.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:32–36 — For the incomprehensible brightness of the Divine nature oppresses our bodily senses. For if the sight of the body is unable to contain the sun’s ray when opposite to the eyes which behold it, how can the corruption…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:32–36 — For perhaps holy Peter imagined that the kingdom of heaven was at hand, and therefore it seemed good to him to abide on the mount.vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 9:32–36 — It were not good for thee, Peter, that Christ should abide there, for if He had remained, the promise made to thee would never receive its accomplishment. For neither wouldest thou have obtained the keys of the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:32–36 (2) — But Peter distinguished not only by earnest feeling, but also by devout deeds, wishing like a zealous workman to build three tabernacles, offers the service of their united labour; for it follows, Let us make three…vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 9:32–36 (2) — But the Lord ordained thee not the builder of tabernacles, but of the universal Church. Thy words have been brought to pass by thy disciples, by thy sheep, in building a tabernacle, not only for Christ, but also for…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:32–36 (2) — He knew not what he said, for neither was the time come for the end of the world, or for the Saints’ enjoyment of their promised hope. And when the dispensation was now commencing, how was it fitting that Christ…vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 9:32–36 (3) — It behoved Him also not to confine the fruit of His incarnation to the service of those only who were on the mount, but to extend it to all believers, which was to be accomplished by His cross and passion.vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 9:32–36 — Peter also was ignorant what he said, seeing that it was not proper to make three tabernacles for the three. For the servants are not received with their Lord, the creature is not placed beside the Creator.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:32–36 (3) — Nor does the condition of man in this corruptible body allow of making a tabernacle to God, whether in the soul or in the body, or in any other place; and although he knew not what he said, yet a service was offered…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:32–36 (2) — Or else Peter heard that it was necessary Christ must die, and on the third day rise again, but he saw around him a very remote and solitary place; he supposed therefore that the place had some great protection. For…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:32–36 — Now in what Luke here says of Moses and Elias, And it came to pass as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here, he must not be thought contrary to Matthew and Mark, who have…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:32–36 (2) — But while Peter spake, our Lord builds a tabernacle not made with hands, and enters into it with the Prophets. Hence it is added, While he thus spake there came a cloud and overshadowed them, to shew that He was not…vatican.va
- Basil the Great on Luke 9:32–36 — For the obscurity of the Law had passed away; for as smoke is caused by the fire, so the cloud by light; but because a cloud is the sign of calmness, the rest of the future state is signified by the covering of a cloud.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:32–36 (4) — For it is the overshadowing of the divine Spirit which does not darken, but reveals secret things to the hearts of men.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 9:32–36 — Now His disciples being unable to bear this, fell down, humbled under the mighty hand of God, greatly afraid since they knew what was said to Moses, No man shall see my face, and lice. Hence it follows, And they…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:32–36 (5) — Now observe, that the cloud was not black from the darkness of condensed air, and such as to overcast the sky with a horrible gloom, but a shining cloud, from which we were not moistened with rain, but as the voice…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:32–36 (3) — How then should men suppose Him who is really the Son to be made or created, when God the Father thundered from above, This is my beloved Son! as if He said, Not one of My sons, but He who is truly and by nature My…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:32–36 (3) — Lest in truth any one should suppose that these words, This is my beloved Son, were uttered about Moses or Elias.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:32–36 (6) — They then departed, when our Lord’s manifestation had begun. There are three seen at the beginning, one at the end; for faith being made perfect, they are one. Therefore are they also received into the body of…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:32–36 (4) — Now those things which began from the Word, end in the Word. For by this he implies that up to a certain time the Law and the Prophets appear, as here Moses and Elias; but afterwards, at their departure, Jesus is…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:32–36 — And mark, that as when our Lord was baptized in Jordan, so also when He was glorified on the Mount, the mystery of the whole Trinity is declared; for His glory which we confess at baptism, we shall see at the…vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 9:32–36 (2) — Now Jesus wishes not those things which relate to His glory to be spoken of before His passion. Hence it follows, And they kept it close. For men would have been offended, especially the multitude, if they saw Him…vatican.va
- John Damascene on Luke 9:32–36 (4) — This also our Lord commands, since He knew His disciples to be imperfect, seeing that they had not yet received the full measure of the Spirit, lest the hearts of others who had not seen should be prostrated by…vatican.va
Luke 9:37–43
- Bede on Luke 9:37–43 — Certain places accord with certain events. On the Mount our Lord prays, is transfigured, reveals the secrets of His glory to His disciples; as He descends to the lower parts, He is received by a large concourse. As…vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 9:37–43 — It seems indeed to me that this was a wise man. For he said not to the Saviour, “Do this or that,” but, Look on my son, for this suffices for His salvation; as the prophet said, Look on me, and have mercy on me; and…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:37–43 — But that this man was much weakened in faith, the writings of the Gospel shew us in several places. In that place where he says, Help thou my unbelief; (Mark 9:21, 23.) and, If thou canst. And in that where Christ…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:37–43 (2) — Hence it seems to me more correct to account the father of the demoniac unbelieving, because he also casts reproach upon the holy Apostles, saying that they could not subdue the evil spirits. But it were better to…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:37–43 (3) — Now He does not direct His words to him alone, but to all the Jews, lest He should cause him to doubt. For it must have been that many were offended.vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:37–43 — By the word perverse, He shews that this wickedness in them was not originally or by nature, for by nature indeed they were upright, being the seed of Abraham, but became perverted through malice.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:37–43 — As if not knowing how to continue in the right beginnings. Now Christ disdains to dwell with those who are thus disposed. Hence He says, How long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Feeling troubled with their…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:37–43 (4) — Hereby also He shews that His departure was desired by Him, not because the suffering of the cross was grievous, but rather their conversation.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:37–43 (2) — Not that weariness has overcome His patience, but after the manner of a physician, when he sees a sick man acting contrary to his commands, he says, ‘How long shall I come to thy house, when I order one thing, you do…vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 9:37–43 (2) — He might indeed have healed him by His simple command, but He makes his sufferings public, bringing the weak in faith to the sight of things present. Then the devil, when he perceived our Lord, rends and dashes the…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:37–43 (5) — The Lord however does this not for display, but for the father’s sake, that upon seeing the devil disturbed at the mere summons, he might thus at least be led to the belief of the future miracles; of which it…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:37–43 (2) — Now before not his father but the devil possessed him, but now the Evangelist adds that the people were astonished at the greatness of God, saying, And all were amazed at the mighty power of God, which he says,…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:37–43 (3) — Now in a mystical manner in proportion to their deserts docs our Lord daily ascend to some men, seeing that the perfect and those whose conversation is in heaven, He glorifies by exalting higher, instructing them in…vatican.va
Luke 9:43–45
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:43–45 — Every thing that Jesus did claimed admiration from all men for a peculiar and divine light reflected upon each of His works, according to the Psalms, honour and majesty wilt thou lay upon him. (Ps. 21:5.) Although…vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 9:43–45 — While all thus were wondering at the miracles, He foretels His passion. For miracles do not save, but the cross conveys the benefit. Hence he adds, For the Son of man shall he delivered into the hands of men.vatican.va
- Origen on Luke 9:43–45 — But it is not clearly expressed by whom He is to be delivered, for one says, that He is to be delivered up by Judas, another by the devil; but Paul says, that God the Father delivered Him up for us all; (Rom. 8:32.)…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:43–45 — Now our Lord in condescension to their infirmities and governing them with a kind of economy, did not permit them to understand what was said of the cross; as it follows, But they understood not.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:43–45 — This ignorance of the disciples proceeds not so much from slowness of understanding as from affection, for since they were yet carnal and ignorant of the mystery of the cross, they could not believe that He whom they…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:43–45 (2) — Now some one perhaps will say, How were the disciples ignorant of the mystery of the cross, seeing that it was touched upon in several places by the shadows of the Law? But as Paul relates, Even unto this day, when…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:43–45 (2) — Mark also the reverence of the disciples in what follows, And they feared to ask him of that saying. For fear is the first step to reverence.vatican.va
Luke 9:46–50
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:46–50 — The devil lays plots of various kinds for them that love the best way of life. And if indeed by carnal allurements he can gain possession of a man’s heart, He sharpens his love of pleasure; but if a man has escaped…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:46–50 — Now it seems that this feeling was excited by the circumstance of their not being able to cure the demoniac. And while they were disputing thereupon, one said, It was not owing to my weakness, but another’s, that he…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:46–50 — Or, because they saw Peter, James, and John, taken apart to the mount, and the keys of the kingdom of heaven promised to Peter, they were angry that these three, or Peter, should have precedence over all; or because…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:46–50 (2) — But our Lord, Who knew how to save, seeing in the hearts of the disciples the thought that had risen up thereupon as it were a certain root of bitterness, plucks it up by the roots before it received growth. For when…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:46–50 (2) — Now herein He either teaches, that the poor of Christ are to be received by those who wish to be greater simply for His honour, or He persuades men that they are children in malice. Hence when He said, Whoever shall…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:46–50 — For he who receives the followers of Christ, receives Christ; and he who receives the image of God, receives God; but because we cannot see the image of God, it has been made present to us by the incarnation of the…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:46–50 (3) — Now He still more plainly conveys the meaning of the preceding words, saying, For he that is least among you all, the same shall be great; in which He speaks of the modest man who from honesty thinks nothing high of…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:46–50 (2) — Because then our Lord had said, He who is least among you all, the same shall be great, John feared, lest perhaps they had done wrong in hindering a certain man by their own power. For a prohibition does not shew the…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:46–50 (2) — For John loving much, and therefore much beloved, thinks that they should be excluded from the privilege who did not practise obedience.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:46–50 (4) — But we ought to consider not so much the worker of the miracles, as the grace which was in him, who, by the power of Christ, performed miracles. But what if there should be both those which be numbered together with…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:46–50 (3) — Now John is not blamed, because he did this from love, but he is taught to know the difference between the strong and the weak. And therefore our Lord though He rewards the stronger, yet does not exclude the weak; as…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:46–50 — For in the other place when He said, He that is not with me is against me, He shews the Devil and the Jews to be opposed to Him; but here He shews that he who in Christ’s name cast out devils, is partly on their side.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:46–50 (5) — As if He said, On the side of you who love Christ, are all they who wish to follow those things which conduce to His glory, being crowned with His grace.vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:46–50 (3) — Marvel then at the power of Christ, how His grace works by means of the unworthy and those who are not His disciples: as also men are sanctified through the priests, although the priests be not holy.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:46–50 (4) — Now why does He in this place say that they are not to be hindered, who by the imposition of hands can subdue the unclean spirits, when according to Matthew, He says to these, I never knew you? (Matt. 7:23.) But we…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:46–50 (3) — Therefore in heretics and false catholics, it becomes us to abhor, and forbid not the common sacraments in which they are with us, and not against us, but the divisions contrary to peace and truth, wherein they are…vatican.va
Luke 9:51–56
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:51–56 — When the time was near at hand in which it behoved our Lord to accomplish His life-giving Passion, and ascend up to heaven, He determines to go up to Jerusalem, as it is said, And it came to pass, &c.vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 9:51–56 — Because it was necessary that the true Lamb should there be offered, where the typical lamb was sacrificed; but it is said, he stedfastly set his face, that is, He went not here and there traversing the villages and…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:51–56 — Let then the Heathen cease to mock the Crucified, as if He were a man, who it is plain, as God, both foresaw the time of His crucifixion, and going voluntarily to be crucified, sought with stedfast face, that is,…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:51–56 (2) — And He sends messengers to make a place for Him and His companions, who when they came to the country of the Samaritans were not admitted, as it follows, And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:51–56 — Mark that He was unwilling to be received by those who He knew had not turned to Him with a simple heart. For if He had wished, He might have made them devout, who were undevout. But God calls those whom He thinks…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:51–56 — But if one understands that they did not receive Him for this reason, because He had determined to go to Jerusalem, an excuse is found for them, who did not receive Him. But we must say, that in the words of the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:51–56 (2) — Or the Samaritans see that our Lord is going to Jerusalem, and do not receive Him. For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans, (John 4:9.) as John shews.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:51–56 (3) — But our Lord, Who knew all things before they came to pass, knowing that His messengers would not be received by the Samaritans, nevertheless commanded them to go before Him, because it was His practice to make all…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:51–56 (2) — For they knew both that when Phineas had slain the idolaters it was counted to him for righteousness; (Numb. 25:8, Ps. 107:31) and that at the prayer of Elijah fire came down from heaven, that the injuries of the…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:51–56 (3) — For holy men who well knew that that death which detaches the soul from the body was not to be feared, still because of their feelings who feared it, punished some sins with death, that both the living might be…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:51–56 (3) — But let him be avenged who fears. He who fears not, seeks not vengeance. At the same time the merits of the Prophets are likewise shewn to have been in the Apostles, seeing that they claim to themselves the right of…vatican.va
- Titus of Bostra on Luke 9:51–56 (2) — They thought it much juster that the Samaritans should perish for not admitting our Lord, than the fifty soldiers who tried to thrust down Elijah.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:51–56 (4) — But the Lord is not moved against them, that He might shew that perfect virtue has no feeling of revenge, nor is there any anger where there is fulness of love. For weakness must not be thrust out, but assisted. Let…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:51–56 (4) — The Lord blames them, not for following the example of the holy Prophet, but for their ignorance in taking vengeance while they were yet inexperienced, perceiving that they did not desire correction from love, but…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:51–56 (5) — For we must not always punish the offender, since mercy sometimes does more good, leading thee to patience, the sinner to repentance. Lastly, those Samaritans believed the sooner, who were in this place saved from fire.vatican.va
Luke 9:57–62
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 — Although the Almighty Lord is bountiful, He does not grant to every one absolutely and indiscriminately heavenly and divine gifts, but to those only who are worthy to receive them, who free themselves and their souls…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 — He dared also to match himself with the incomprehensible power of the Saviour, saying, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest; for to follow the Saviour simply to hear His teaching is possible to human nature,…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (2) — In another respect also our Lord deservedly gives him a refusal, for He taught that to follow the Lord, a man must take up his cross, and renounce the affection of this present life. And our Lord finding this lacking…vatican.va
- Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 9:57–62 — For having seen our Lord drawing much people to Him, he thought that he received reward from them, and that if he followed our Lord, he might obtain money.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:57–62 — Therefore it is said to him, Why do you seek to follow Me for the riches and gain of this world, when so great is My poverty that I have not even a place of rest, and take shelter under another man’s roof.vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:57–62 — See how our Lord sets forth by his works the poverty which he taught. For him was no table spread, no lights, no house, nor any such thing.vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (3) — Now under a mystical signification He applies the name of foxes and birds of the air to the wicked and crafty powers of evil spirits. As if He said, Since foxes and birds of the air have their abode in thee, how…vatican.va
- Athanasius of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (2) — Or herein our Lord teaches the greatness of His gift, as if He said, All created things may be confined by place, but the Word of God has incomprehensible power. Say not then, I will follow thee whithersoever thou…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:57–62 — Or, He compares foxes to heretics, because they are indeed a wily animal, and, ever intent upon fraud, commit their robberies by stealth. They let nothing be safe, nothing be at rest, nothing secure, for they hunt…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:57–62 (2) — He did not refuse the discipleship, but his wish was, having fulfilled the filial duty of burying his father, to follow Christ more freely.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:57–62 (2) — But the Lord calls those upon whom He has compassion. Hence it follows, And Jesus said, Let the dead bury their dead. Since we have received as a religious duty the burial of the human body, how is it thus that the…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:57–62 (2) — But what more necessary than the burial of his father, what more easy, seeing that there would not be much time given to it? We are then hereby taught that it becomes us not to spend even the slightest portion of our…vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:57–62 (3) — The performance of a father’s burial is not then prohibited, but the observance of religious duty is preferred to the ties of relationship. The one is left to those in like condition, the other is commanded to those…vatican.va
- John Chrysostom on Luke 9:57–62 (3) — By thus saying, their dead, he shews that this man’s father was not his dead, for I suppose that the deceased was of the number of the unbelieving.vatican.va
- Ambrose of Milan on Luke 9:57–62 (4) — Or because the throat of the ungodly is an open sepulchre, their memory is ordered to be forgotten whose services die together with their bodies. Nor is the son recalled from his duty to his father, but the faithful…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (4) — Or else, his father was borne down with years, and he thought he was doing an honourable act in proposing to pay the kind offices which were due to him, according to Exodus, Honour thy father and thy mother. (Exod.…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:57–62 — Our Lord spoke this to the man to whom He had said, Follow me. But another disciple put himself forward, to whom no one had spoken any thing, saying, I will follow thee, O Lord; but let me first go and bid them…vatican.va
- Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (5) — Now this promise is worthy of our admiration and full of all praise, but to bid farewell to those who are at home, to get leave from them, shews that he was still somehow divided from the Lord, in that he had not yet…vatican.va
- Augustine of Hippo on Luke 9:57–62 (2) — As if he said to him, The East calls thee, and thou turnest to the West.vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:57–62 (3) — : To put one’s hand to the plough, is also, (as it were by a certain sharp instrument,) by the wood and iron of our Lord’s passion, to wear away the hardness of our heart, and to open it to bring forth the fruits of…vatican.va
- A Greek expositor on Luke 9:57–62 — For the frequent looking upon the things which we have forsaken, through the force of habit draws us back to our past way of life. For practice has great power to retain to itself. Is not habit generated of use, and…vatican.va
- Bede on Luke 9:57–62 (4) — But if the disciple about to follow our Lord is reproved for wishing even to bid farewell at home, what will be done to such as for no advantage-sake frequently visit the houses of those whom they have left in the world?vatican.va
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