Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts

Job 34:11

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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Volume 13, page 408, footnote 5 (Image)

Gregory the Great II, Ephriam Syrus, Aphrahat

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CCEL Footnote 1193 (In-Text, Margin)

19. Furthermore, hearken unto the Apostle who said, Every man according his work shall receive his reward. He that toiled little, shall receive according to his remissness; and he that made much speed, shall be rewarded according to his speed. And Job also said, Far be it from God to do iniquity; and far be it from Him to do sin.  For according to a man’s works will He reward him, and a man shall receive according his ways.[Job 34:10-11] And also the Apostle said, Star excels star in brightness.  So also is the resurrection of the dead. Therefore know that, even when men shall enter into life, yet reward shall excel reward, and glory shall excel glory, and recompense shall excel recompense. Degree is ...