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Romans 4:21

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

Abstaining then from curious questionings is glorifying God, as indulging in them is transgressing. But if by entering into curious questions, and searching out things below, we fail to glorify Him, much more if we be over curious in the matter of the Lord's generation, shall we suffer to the utmost for our insolence. For if the type of the resurrection is not to be searched into, much less those untterable and awestriking subjects. …

Homily on Romans VIII ↗

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Then when he says, giving glory to God, he gives the reason why Abraham's faith was firm, for he grew strong in his faith giving glory to God by considering his omnipotence: great is his power (Ps 147:5). Hence he continues: most fully knowing that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform: you have power to act whenever you choose (Wis 12:18). From this it is clear that whoever is not firm in faith detracts from God's glory either in regard to his veracity or his power.

Commentary on Romans ↗