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Ambrosiaster

?–384

Patristic / Western voice, d. ~384

The life

Ambrosiaster (d. ~384). Patristic / Western voice from the church's historical commentary tradition, present in MannaFest's quote pool with source citations. Full profile pending.

In their own words

  • “Both the congregation and Epaphroditus were sad because of his sickness. They hoped that they might, on seeing him, be reassured in his recovery of health and that he might be relieved of his present anxiety to see them. For he was their apostle, appointed …”

    EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS 2.27.1 · on the verse

  • “Paul is not ordering the Corinthians to send money to those who are suffering want but encouraging them to do so, demonstrating that they have the right attitude toward God and others. In return for their generosity they will undoubtedly receive a reward.”

    COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES · on the verse

  • “Paul urges the whole of Achaia to give aid to the saints, but at the same time he refuses to take anything for himself from any of them.”

    COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES · on the verse