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What the Fathers say

2 Samuel 24:17

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

And how is it possible (you say) that one should so love his neighbor as himself? If others had not done this, you might well think it impossible: but if they have done it, it is plain that from indolence it is not done by ourselves. And besides, Christ enjoins nothing impossible, seeing that many have even gone beyond His commands. Who has done this? Paul, Peter, all the company of the Saints. …

Homily on Hebrews 19 ↗