The Great Cloud of Witnesses · The Long Middle
Theophylact of Ohrid
?–1107
Patristic / Eastern voice, d. ~1107
The life
Theophylact of Ohrid (d. ~1107). Patristic / Eastern voice from the church's historical commentary tradition, present in MannaFest's quote pool with source citations. Full profile pending.
In their own words
“What does "when they served" mean? It means "preached." And the expression "for the work" is used instead of "for apostleship." By whom is Paul ordained? By Lucius and Manaen, or rather by the Holy Spirit. He is ordained so that he might preach with …”
Commentary on Acts · on the verse
“"However, they stayed there for a considerable time, acting boldly." The boldness came from the apostles' devotion to the work of preaching. And the fact that those who heard them believed was a result of the miracles, though the very boldness of the apostles also …”
Commentary on Acts · on the verse
“There is yet another passage similar to this: "By grace you have been saved" (Eph. 2:5). Thus, formerly the law saved those who kept everything written in the law, but now the grace of the Lord, even without observance of the law, saves through faith.”
Commentary on Acts · on the verse