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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
By "all," that is, those who possess the truth, "and from the truth itself," that is, in word and in deed; for although the virtue of some is testified to, the testimony proves to be false, because the words do not correspond to the reality. But if someone, by the broad meaning of the word "all," understands both believers and unbelievers, his understanding is also not unjust; for the apostle Paul commands all the faithful: "Give no offense, either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I also please all men in all …
Oecumenius
Demetrius has been testified by all, and by the very truth itself: but we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true. "by all:" say those who keep the truth. "and by the very truth itself:" which is the effectiveness of speech. For there are some to whom virtue bears witness, but it is frustrated by ineffective speech or lacking in deeds. If someone accepts the part "by all," even from the unfaithful, because "all" comprehends everyone, he would not be wrong to take the speech in a good sense. …
Western Saints
Bede
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone. That is, he himself welcomed the weak and supported the needy for the sake of the truth. Therefore, Gaius should also imitate him, so that he too may be worthy of the praise of all.
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