John Chrysostom

"And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly." For since he had spoken of those who "caused divisions and offences among them," he has mentioned "the God of peace" also, that they might feel hopeful about the riddance of these evils. For he that rejoiceth in this (i. e., peace) will put an end to that which makes havoc of it. And he does not say, will subject, but "will bruise," which is a stronger expression. And not those people only, but also him who was the general over them herein, Satan. …

Homily on Romans 32 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

Since there were disputes, he calls upon the Giver of peace to put an end to the divisions. He does not say "will subdue," but what is much stronger: "will crush," and will crush not only those who introduce divisions, but also their leader. He also offers comfort regarding the timing, for he added: shortly. The word "will crush" expresses both a prayer and a prophecy, because it stands in the future tense. …

Commentary on Romans ↗

Cyprian

For, in the proceedings before the proconsul; as a good and true teacher you first have pronounced that which we your disciples, following you, ought to say before the president. And, as a sounding trumpet, you have stirred up God's soldiers, furnished with heavenly arms, to the close encounter; and fighting in the first rank, you have slain the devil with a spiritual sword: you have also ordered the troops of the brethren, on the one hand and on the other, with your words, so that snares were on all sides laid for the enemy, and the …

Epistle LXXVII ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Then when he says, but may the God of peace, he promises them divine help against such deceivers. First, he makes the promise when he says: but may the God of peace, i.e., its author, who hates the dissensions they cause, crush Satan, i.e., the devil, who is trying to deceive you through these false apostles, under your feet, because you will overcome him by your wisdom. …

Commentary on Romans ↗