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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
And see whence he first begins; from that which was marvellous in their eyes and great, the gift of tongues. And in bringing forward that gift, he mentions it not just in the degree they had it in, but far more. For he did not say, "if I speak with tongues," but, "If I speak with the tongues of men,-" What is, "of men?" Of all nations in every part of the world. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
The Apostle did not immediately show them the way, but first compared it with the gift which they considered the greatest, that is, the gift of tongues, and shows that this way is incomparably superior to this gift and even to all the other gifts, and only then does he demonstrate its desirability. By "tongues of men" he means the languages of all the peoples of the world. …
Clement of Alexandria
"Love joins us to God, does all things in concord. In love, all the chosen of God were perfected. Apart from love, nothing is well pleasing to God." "Of its perfection there is no unfolding," it is said. "Who is fit to be found in it, except those whom God counts worthy?" To the point the Apostle Paul speaks, "If I give my body, and have not love, I am sounding brass, and a tinkling cymbal." If it is not from a disposition determined by gnostic love that I shall testify, he means; but if through fear and expected reward, moving my …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Having assigned the differences among charismatic graces and the ministries in which the members of the Church are distinguished, the Apostle now deals with charity, which is inseparably connected with sanctifying grace. And because he had promised to show them a more excellent way, he shows how charity outranks the others, i.e., the charismatic graces. …
Bonaventure
It has been said how the intellect is enlightened by these theories, in order that it may go on to the tasting of its fruit. And this is necessary. As Gregory says, "He who labors only to find out what to say and how, remains empty inside and is devoid of inner devotion," for as the Apostle says, he has become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.
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