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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
He does not say this of those who are brought up under the Gospel, but of those who are converted to the true faith from Paganism or Judaism. He shows that no one will leave a false religion for the true faith, till he first resolve to follow a right course of life.
Cyril of Alexandria
But he that doeth truth (that is, the lover and doer of the works of the Truth) cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest that they are wrought in God. For he doth not reject the illumination in the Spirit, by It specially led to be able to understand in all calm collectedness, whether he hath transgressed the Divine commandment, and whether he hath wrought all things according to the Law of God. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
"But he who does the truth," that is, he who leads an honest and God-pleasing life, strives toward Christianity as toward the light, so that he may advance still more in goodness and that his deeds may be shown to be wrought in God. For such a person, believing rightly and leading an honest life, shines before all people, and God is glorified in him. Therefore the cause of the unbelief of the pagans was the impurity of their life. …
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God." Thou doest the truth, and comest to the light. How is it thou doest the truth? Thou dost not caress, nor soothe, nor flatter thyself; nor say, "I am righteous," whilst thou art unrighteous: thus, thou beginnest to do the truth. …
Bede
But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Thomas Aquinas
Now he shows the same things with respect to the good, who practice the truth, i.e., perform good works. For truth is found not only in thought and words, but also in deeds. Everyone of these comes to the light. But did anyone practice the truth before Christ? It seems not, for to practice the truth is not to sin; and "before Christ all have sinned" (Rom 3:23). …
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