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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
The apostle added this to what was said before. He noticed that some were scandalized by the afflictions befalling them, since in the law peace is promised to those who serve the Lord (Rom. 2:10); and although above, when he gave instructions to servants, he briefly consoled them in a similar manner, now he gives free rein to his speech and says: "Beloved!" By this very appellation he immediately shows that afflictions come upon them not because God hates them, but because He loves them very much. …
Oecumenius
"the fiery trial that has come upon you." this is how you are proven.
Clement of Alexandria
But if one should captiously say, And how is it possible for feeble flesh to resist the energies and spirits of the Powers? well, let him know this, that, confiding in the Almighty and the Lord, we war against the principalities of darkness, and against death. "Whilst thou art yet speaking," He says, "Lo, here am I." See the invincible Helper who shields us. …
Western Saints
Bede
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal, etc. Some manuscripts read: Do not be strangers to the fiery ordeal. The meaning of both expressions is apparent, because a faithful person should neither be surprised at why he suffers tribulations in this life, as it is for the reason that he is now tried with tribulations so that, when proven, he may be deemed worthy to receive the crown of future life; nor should anyone consider himself to be a stranger and alien from the members of Christ because he is struck by the adversities …
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