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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
He had said, "I am a prisoner;" but now again he says, that all is of God, as he says, "according to the gift of His grace;" for according to the power of the gift is the dignity of this privilege. But the gift would not have been enough, had it not also implanted in him power. For a work indeed it was of power, of mighty power, and such as no human diligence was equal to. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
I became a minister of this gospel and find myself in bonds for its sake; but this is not my own doing, but a gift of divine grace, which was given to me not simply or sparingly, but abundantly and generously, as befits the almighty God to give. Or else — since He granted me this ministry, He also furnished me with power. For a dignity is useless if power is not joined with it. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
After the Apostle has discussed the grace given him relative to the knowledge of divine mysteries (3:3), he indicates the same with respect to carrying these mysteries themselves into effect. Concerning this he makes two points: First, he acknowledges the assistance of grace granted him to put them into practice. Secondly, he speaks of the ministerial duty confided to him (3:8). The first has two divisions: First, he briefly treats of putting divine mysteries into effect. Secondly, he shows how help has been given him (3:7b). …
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