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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
But as he goes on, he discloses all the harm which was likely to arise from the matter. For the present, however, that which befel the brethren is his subject. "For take heed," saith he, "lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to the weak among the brethren." He did not say, "Your liberty is become a stumbling-block," nor did he positively affirm it that he might not make them more shameless; but how? "Take heed;" frightening them, and making them ashamed, and leading them to disavow any such conduct. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
This he uses to frighten them. And he did not say: this knowledge of yours, but "this liberty," that is, self-will and pride, lest it become a stumbling block for the weak. What makes them more guilty is that they do not spare the weak, whom they ought to have been helping.
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