Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews, Book III

Book III

• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.1 — Heads. 1. On the benefit of good works and mercy. 2. In works and alms, even if by smallness of power less be done, that the will itself is enough. 3. That charity and brotherly love must be religiously and…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.2 — Of the benefit of good works and mercy. In Isaiah: “Cry aloud,” saith He, “and spare not; lift up thy voice like a trumpet; tell my people their sins, and the house of Jacob their wickednesses. They seek me from day…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.3 — In works and alms, even if by smallness of power less be done, that the will itself is sufficient. 2. In works and alms, even if by smallness of power less be done, that the will itself is sufficient. In the second…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.4 — That charity and brotherly affection are to be religiously and stedfastly practised. In Malachi: “Hath not one God created us? Is there not one Father of us all? Why have ye certainly deserted every one his brother?”…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.5 — That we must boast in nothing, since nothing is our own. In the Gospel according to John: “No one can receive anything, except it were given him from heaven.” Also in the first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians:…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.6 — That humility and quietness are to be maintained in all things. In Isaiah: “Thus saith the Lord God, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is the stool of my feet. What seat will ye build for me, or what is the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.7 — That all good and righteous men suffer more, but ought to endure because they are proved. 6. That all good and righteous men suffer more, but ought to endure because they are proved. In Solomon: “The furnace proveth…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.8 — That we must not grieve the Holy Spirit, whom we have received. Paul the apostle to the Ephesians: “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in which ye were sealed in the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.9 — That anger must be overcome, lest it constrain us to sin. In Solomon in the Proverbs: “Better is a patient man than a strong man; for he who restrains his anger is better than he who taketh a city.” Also in the same…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.10 — That brethren ought to support one another. To the Galatians: “Each one having others in consideration, lest ye also should be tempted. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so ye shall fulfil the law of Christ.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.11 — That we must trust in God only, and in Him we must glory. In Jeremiah: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the strong man glory in his strength, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.12 — 11. That he who has attained to trust, having put off the former man, ought to regard only celestial and spiritual things, and to give no heed to the world which he has already renounced. In Isaiah: “Seek ye the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.13 — That we must not swear. In Solomon: “A man that sweareth much shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall not depart from his house; and if he swear vainly, he shall not be justified.” Of this same matter,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.14 — That we must not curse. In Exodus: “Thou shalt not curse nor speak ill of the ruler of thy people.” Also in the thirty-third Psalm: “Who is the man who desires life, and loveth to see good days? Restrain thy tongue…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.15 — That we must never murmur, but bless God concerning all things that happen. In Job: “Say some word against the Lord, and die. But he, looking upon her, said, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women. If we have…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.16 — That men are tried by God for this purpose, that they may be proved. In Genesis: “And God, tempted Abraham, and said to him, Take thy only son whom thou lovest, Isaac, and go into the high land, and offer him there…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.17 — Of the benefits of martyrdom. In the Proverbs of Solomon: “The faithful martyr delivers his soul from evils.” Also in the same place: “Then shall the righteous stand in great boldness against them who have afflicted…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.18 — That what we suffer in this world is of less account than is the reward which is promised. 17. That what we suffer in this world is of less account than is the reward which is promised. In the Epistle of Paul to the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.19 — That nothing is to be preferred to the love of God and Christ. In Deuteronomy: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Also in the Gospel according to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.20 — That we are not to obey our own will, but the will of God. In the Gospel according to John: “I came not down from heaven to do mine own will, but the will of Him that sent me.” Of this same matter, according to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.21 — That the foundation and strength of hope and faith is fear. In the cxth Psalm: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Of the same thing in the Wisdom of Solomon: “The beginning of wisdom is to fear God.”…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.22 — That we must not rashly judge of another. In the Gospel according to Luke: “Judge not, that ye be not judged: condemn not, that ye be not condemned.” Of this same subject to the Romans: “Who art thou that judgest…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.23 — That when we have received a wrong, we must remit and forgive it. In the Gospel, in the daily prayer: “Forgive us our debts, even as we forgive our debtors.” Also according to Mark: “And when ye stand for prayer,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.24 — That evil is not to be returned for evil. In the Epistle of Paul to the Romans: “Rendering to no man evil for evil.” Also in the same place: “Not to be overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Of this same…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.25 — That it is impossible to attain to the Father but by His Son Jesus Christ. In the Gospel according to John: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Also in the same place:…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.26 — That unless a man have been baptized and born again, he cannot attain unto the kingdom of God. 25. That unless a man have been baptized and born again, he cannot attain unto the kingdom of God. In the Gospel…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.27 — That it is of small account to be baptized and to receive the Eucharist, unless one profit by it both in deeds and works. 26. That it is of small account to be baptized and to receive the Eucharist, unless one profit…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.28 — That even a baptized person loses the grace that he has attained, unless he keep innocency. 27. That even a baptized person loses the grace that he has attained, unless he keep innocency. In the Gospel according to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.29 — That remission cannot in the Church be granted unto him who has sinned against God (i.e., the Holy Ghost). 28. That remission cannot in the Church be granted unto him who has sinned against God (i.e., the Holy…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.30 — That it was before predicted, concerning the hatred of the Name. In the Gospel according to Luke: “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.” Also according to John: “If the world hate you, know ye that it…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.31 — That what any one has vowed to God, he must quickly repay. In Solomon: “According as thou hast vowed a vow to God, delay not to pay it.” Concerning this same thing in Deuteronomy: “But if thou hast vowed a vow to the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.32 — That he who does not believe is judged already. In the Gospel according to John: “He that believeth not is already judged, because he hath not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.33 — Of the benefit of virginity and of continency. In Genesis: “Multiplying I will multiply thy sorrows and thy groanings, and in sorrow shalt thou bring forth children; and thy turning shall be to thy husband, and he…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.34 — That the Father judgeth nothing, but the Son; and that the Father is not glorified by him by whom the Son is not glorified. 33. That the Father judgeth nothing, but the Son; and that the Father is not glorified by…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.35 — That the believer ought not to live like the Gentile. In Jeremiah: “Thus saith the Lord, Walk ye not according to the way of the Gentiles.” Of this same thing, that one ought to separate himself from the Gentiles,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.36 — That God is patient for this end, that we may repent of our sin, and be reformed. In Solomon, in Ecclesiasticus: “Say not, I have sinned, and what sorrow hath happened to me? For the Highest is a patient repayer.”…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.37 — That a woman ought not to be adorned in a worldly fashion. In the Apocalypse: “And there came one of the seven angels having vials, and approached me, saying, Come, I will show thee the condemnation of the great…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.38 — That the believer ought not to be punished for other offences, except for the name he bears. 37. That the believer ought not to be punished for other offences, except for the name he bears. In the Epistle of Peter to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.39 — That the servant of God ought to be innocent, lest he fall into secular punishment. In the Epistle of Paul to the Romans: “Wilt thou not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of it.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.40 — That there is given to us an example of living in Christ. In the Epistle of Peter to them of Pontus: “For Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye may follow His steps; who did no sin, neither was…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.41 — That we must not labour noisily nor boastfully. In the Gospel according to Matthew: “Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth, that thine alms may be in secret; and thy Father, which seeth in secret,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.42 — That we must not speak foolishly and offensively. In Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians: “Foolish speaking and scurrility, which are not fitting for the occasion, let them not be even named among you.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.43 — That faith is of advantage altogether, and that we can do as much as we believe. In Genesis: “And Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” Also in Isaiah: “And if ye do not believe,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.44 — That he who believes can immediately obtain (i.e., pardon and peace). In the Acts of the Apostles: “Lo, here is water; what is there which hinders me from being baptized? Then said Philip, If thou believest with all…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.45 — That believers who differ among themselves ought not to refer to a Gentile judge. In the first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: “Dares any of you, having a matter against another, to discuss it among the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.46 — That hope is of future things, and therefore that our faith concerning those things which are promised ought to be patient. 45. That hope is of future things, and therefore that our faith concerning those things…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.47 — That a woman ought to be silent in the church. In the first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: “Let women be silent in the church. But if any wish to learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home.” Also to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.48 — That it arises from our fault and our desert that we suffer, and do not perceive God's help in everything. 47. That it arises from our fault and our desert that we suffer, and do not perceive God’s help in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.49 — That we must not take usury. In the thirteenth Psalm: “He that hath not given his money upon usury, and has not received gifts concerning the innocent. He who doeth these things shall not be moved for ever.” Also in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.50 — That even our enemies must be loved. In the Gospel according to Luke: “If ye love those who love you, what thank have ye? For even sinners love those who love them.” Also according to Matthew: “Love your enemies, and…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.51 — That the sacrament of faith must not be profaned. In Solomon, in the Proverbs: “Say not anything in the ears of a foolish man; lest, when he hears it, he may mock at thy wise words.” Also in the Gospel according to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.52 — That no one should be uplifted in his labour. In Solomon, in Ecclesiasticus: “Extol not thyself in doing thy work.” Also in the Gospel according to Luke: “Which of you, having a servant ploughing, or a shepherd, says…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.53 — That the liberty of believing or of not believing is placed in free choice. In Deuteronomy: “Lo, I have set before thy face life and death, good and evil. Choose for thyself life, that thou mayest live.” Also in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.54 — That the secrets of God cannot be seen through, and therefore that our faith ought to be simple. 53. That the secrets of God cannot be seen through, and therefore that our faith ought to be simple. In the first…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.55 — That no one is without filth and without sin. In Job: “For who is pure from filth? Not one; even if his life be of one day on the earth.” Also in the fiftieth Psalm: “Behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.56 — That we must not please men, but God. In the fifty-second Psalm: “They that please men are confounded, because God hath made them nothing.” Also in the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians: “If I wished to please men, I…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.57 — That nothing that is done is hidden from God. In the Wisdom of Solomon: “In every place the eyes of God look upon the good and evil.” Also in Jeremiah: “I am a God at hand, and not a God afar off. If a man should be…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.58 — That the believer is amended and reserved. In the cxviith Psalm: “The Lord amending hath amended me, and hath not delivered me to death.” Also in the eighty-eighth Psalm: “I will visit their transgressions with a…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.59 — That no one should be made sad by death; since in living is labour and peril, in dying peace and the certainty of resurrection. 58. That no one should be made sad by death; since in living is labour and peril, in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.60 — Of the idols which the Gentiles think to be gods. In the Wisdom of Solomon: “All the idols of the nations they counted gods, which neither have the use of their eyes for seeing, nor their nostrils to receive breath,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.61 — That too great lust of food is not to be desired. In Isaiah: “Let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we shall die. This sin shall not be remitted to you even until ye die.” Also in Exodus: “And the people sate down to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.62 — That the lust of possessing, and money, are not to be sought for. In Solomon, in Ecclesiasticus: “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver.” Also in Proverbs: “He who holdeth back the corn is cursed…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.63 — That marriage is not to be contracted with Gentiles. In Tobias: “Take a wife from the seed of thy parents, and take not a strange woman who is not of the tribe of thy parents.” Also in Genesis, Abraham sends his…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.64 — That the sin of fornication is grievous. In the first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: “Every sin whatsoever a man doeth is outside the body; but he who committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Ye are…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.65 — What are those carnal things which beget death, and what are the spiritual things which lead to life. 64. What are those carnal things which beget death, and what are the spiritual things which lead to life. Paul to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.66 — That all sins are put away in baptism. In the first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: “Neither fornicators, nor those who serve idols, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor the lusters after mankind, nor thieves, nor…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.67 — That the discipline of God is to be observed in Church precepts. In Jeremiah: “And I will give to you shepherds according to my own heart; and they shall feed the sheep, feeding them with discipline.” Also in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.68 — That it was foretold that men should despise sound discipline. Paul, in the second to Timothy: “There will be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine; but according to their own lusts will heap to themselves…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.69 — That we must depart from him who lives irregularly and contrary to discipline. Paul to the Thessalonians: “But we have commanded you, in the name of Jesus Christ, that ye depart from all brethren who walk disorderly,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.70 — That the kingdom of God is not in the wisdom of the world, nor in eloquence, but in the faith of the cross, and in virtue of conversation. 69. That the kingdom of God is not in the wisdom of the world, nor in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.71 — That we must obey parents. In the Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians: “Children, be obedient to your parents: for this is right. Honour thy father and thy mother (which is the first command with promise), that it may…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.72 — And that fathers also should not be harsh in respect of their children. Also in the same place: “And, ye fathers, drive not your children to wrath: but nourish them in the discipline and rebuke of the Lord.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.73 — That servants, when they have believed, ought to serve their carnal masters the better. 72. That servants, when they have believed, ought to serve their carnal masters the better. In the Epistle of Paul to the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.74 — Moreover, that masters should be the more gentle. Also in the same place: “And, ye masters, do the same things to them, forbearing anger: knowing that both your Master and theirs is in heaven; and there is no choice…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.75 — That all widows that are approved are to be held in honour. In the first Epistle of Paul to Timothy: “Honour widows which are truly widows. But the widow that is wanton, is dead while she liveth.” And again: “But the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.76 — That every person ought to have care rather of his own people, and especially of believers. 75. That every person ought to have care rather of his own people, and especially of believers. The apostle in his first…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.78 — That the sinner must be publicly reproved. In the first Epistle of Paul to Timothy: “Rebuke them that sin in the presence of all, that others also may be afraid.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.79 — That we must not speak with heretics. To Titus: “A man that is an heretic, after one rebuke avoid; knowing that one of such sort is perverted, and sinneth, and is by his own self condemned.” Of this same thing in the…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.80 — That innocency asks with confidence, and obtains. In the Epistle of John: “If our heart blame us not, we have confidence towards God; and whatever we ask, we shall receive from Him.” Also in the Gospel according to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.81 — That the devil has no power against man unless God have allowed it. In the Gospel according to John: “Jesus said, Thou couldest have no power against me, unless it were given thee from above.” Also in the third of…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.82 — That wages be quickly paid to the hireling. In Leviticus: “The wages of thy hireling shall not sleep with thee until the morning.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.86 — That we must rise when a bishop or a presbyter comes. In Leviticus: “Thou shalt rise up before the face of the elder, and shall honour the person of the presbyter.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.87 — That a schism must not be made, even although he who withdraws should remain in one faith, and in the same tradition. 86. That a schism must not be made, even although he who withdraws should remain in one faith, and…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.88 — That believers ought to be simple, with prudence. In the Gospel according to Matthew: “Be ye prudent as serpents, and simple as doves.” And again: “Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost his savour,…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.89 — That a brother must not be deceived. In the first Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians: “That a man do not deceive his brother in a matter, because God is the avenger for all these.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.90 — That the end of the world comes suddenly. The apostle says: “The day of the Lord shall so come as a thief in the night. When they shall say, Peace and security, then on them shall come sudden destruction.” Also in…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.91 — That a wife must not depart from her husband; or if she should depart, she must remain unmarried. 90. That a wife must not depart from her husband; or if she should depart, she must remain unmarried. In the first…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.92 — That every one is tempted so much as he is able to bear. In the first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: “No temptation shall take you, except such is human. But God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.93 — That not everything is to be done which is lawful. Paul, in the first Epistle to the Corinthians: “All things are lawful, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful, but all things edify not.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.94 — That it was foretold that heresies would arise. In the first epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: “Heresies must needs be, in order that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.95 — That the Eucharist is to be received with fear and honour. In Leviticus: “But whatever soul shall eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of salvation, which is the Lord’s, and his uncleanness is still upon him, that soul…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.96 — That we are to live with the good, but to avoid the evil. In Solomon, in the Proverbs: “Bring not the impious man into the habitation of the righteous.” Also in the same, in Ecclesiasticus: “Let righteous men be thy…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.97 — That we must labour not with words, but with deeds. In Solomon, in Ecclesiasticus: “Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds useless and remiss.” And Paul, in the first to the Corinthians: “The kingdom of God is…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.98 — That we must hasten to faith and to attainment. In Solomon, in Ecclesiasticus: “Delay not to be converted to God, and do not put off from day to day; for His anger cometh suddenly.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.99 — That the catechumen ought now no longer to sin. In the Epistle of Paul to the Romans: “Let us do evil until the good things come; whose condemnation is just.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.100 — That judgment will be according to the times, either of equity before the law, or of law after Moses. 99. That judgment will be according to the times, either of equity before the law, or of law after Moses. Paul to…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.101 — That the grace of God ought to be without price. In the Acts of the Apostles: “Thy money be in perdition with thyself, because thou hast thought that the grace of God is possessed by money.” Also in the Gospel:…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.102 — That the Holy Spirit has frequently appeared in fire. In Exodus: “And the whole of Mount Sinai smoked, because God had come down upon it in fire.” Also in the Acts of the Apostles: “And suddenly there was made a…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.103 — That all good men ought willingly to hear rebuke. In Solomon, in the Proverbs: “He who reproveth a wicked man shall be hated by him. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.104 — That we must abstain from much speaking. In Solomon: “Out of much speaking thou shalt not escape sin; but sparing thy lips, thou shalt be wise.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.106 — That they are frequently to be corrected who do wrong in domestic duty. In Solomon: “He who spareth the rod, hateth his son.” And again: “Do not cease from correcting the child.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.107 — That when a wrong is received, patience is to be maintained, and vengeance to be left to God. 106. That when a wrong is received, patience is to be maintained, and vengeance to be left to God. “Say not, I will avenge…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.108 — That we must not use detraction. In Solomon, in the Proverbs: “Love not to detract, lest thou be taken away.” Also in the forty-ninth Psalm: “Thou sattest, and spakest against thy brother; and against the son of thy…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.109 — That we must not lay snares against our neighbour. In Solomon, in the Proverbs: “He who diggeth a pit for his neighbour, himself shall fall into it.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.110 — That the sick are to be visited. In Solomon, in Ecclesiasticus: “Be not slack to visit the sick man; for from these things thou shalt be strengthened in love.” Also in the Gospel: “I was sick, and ye visited me; I…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.111 — That tale-bearers are accursed. In Ecclesiasticus, in Solomon: “The talebearer and the double-tongued is accursed; for he will disturb many who have peace.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.113 — That those are more severely judged, who in this world have had more power. In Solomon: “The hardest judgment shall be made on those who govern. For to a mean man mercy is granted; but the powerful shall suffer…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.114 — That the widow and orphans ought to be protected. In Solomon: “Be merciful to the orphans as a father, and as a husband to their mother; and thou shalt be the son of the Highest if thou shalt obey.” Also in Exodus:…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.115 — That one ought to make confession while he is in the flesh. In the fifth Psalm: “But in the grave who will confess unto Thee?” Also in the twenty-ninth Psalm: “Shall the dust make confession to Thee?” Also elsewhere…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.116 — That flattery is pernicious. In Isaiah: “They who call you blessed, lead you into error, and trouble the paths of your feet.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.117 — That God is more loved by him who has had many sins forgiven in baptism. In the Gospel according to Luke: “To whom much is forgiven, he loveth much; and to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.118 — That there is a strong conflict to be waged against the devil, and that therefore we ought to stand bravely, that we may be able to conquer. 117. That there is a strong conflict to be waged against the devil, and…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.119 — Also of Antichrist, that he will come as a man. In Isaiah: “This is the man who arouseth the earth, who disturbeth kings, who maketh the whole earth a desert.”vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.120 — That the yoke of the law was heavy, which is cast off by us, and that the Lord's yoke is easy, which is taken up by us. 119. That the yoke of the law was heavy, which is cast off by us, and that the Lord’s yoke is…vatican.va
• Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.121 — That we are to be urgent in prayers. In the Epistle of Paul to the Colossians: “Be instant in prayer, and watch therein.” Also in the first Psalm: “But in the law of the Lord is his will, and in His law will he…vatican.va