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Revelation 14:12

Eastern Fathers

Oecumenius

Therefore, he says: Here is the patience of the saints. He says that in that time of the Antichrist, and in that temptation it is shown forth. For as great as the danger and the affliction then, so great a need of perseverance. Then the discourse is shaped as if from a question. And who, he says, are those whom you call holy and patient? He says: those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. For such people, even when trials and death are present, will set everything second to the faith and love of God.

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Western Saints

Bede

Here is the patience of the saints. Although the beast rages, yet the temporary suffering does not sadden the saints, which is to be rewarded with eternal happiness, while on the contrary, the persecutors, temporarily prideful, see themselves suffering eternal punishment with the beast.

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