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Acts 13:40

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

Then too he adds the terrifying words: "Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you." And this he hints in the conclusion, saying, "Look, ye despisers, and behold." And observe how, this being harsh, he cuts it short. …

Homily on Acts 29 ↗

Oecumenius

The prophecy of the prophet Habakkuk denouncing unrighteous judgment and the excessive forbearance of God, and saying: Why have You shown me toil and trouble? For judgment has arisen against me, and the righteous judge takes, and the wicked oppresses the just, and judgment is not executed to the end; (Hab. 1:3-4) God answers, announcing beforehand the calamities to those who do wrong. He says, moreover, that the things which will happen to them are wondrous. …

Commentary on Acts ↗