1 Thessalonians 2:20
For you are our glory and joy.
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- Vulgate (Clementine)
- vos enim estis gloria nostra et gaudium.
- Greek New Testament (SBLGNT)
- ὑμεῖς γάρ ἐστε ἡ δόξα ἡμῶν καὶ ἡ χαρά.
The Fathers on this verse
St John Chrysostom The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12
Ver. 20 . “For ye are our glory and our joy.”
St Leo the Great Sermons, On His Birthday, III: Delivered on the Anniversary of his Elevation to the Pontificate
And so, dearly beloved, with reasonable obedience we celebrate to-day’s festival by such methods, that in my humble person he may be recognized and honoured, in whom abides the care of all the shepherds, together with the charge of the sheep commended to him, and whose dignity is not abated even in so unworthy an heir. And hence the presence of my venerable brothers and fellow-priests, so much desired and valued by me, will be the more sacred and precious, if they will transfer the chief honour of this service in which they have deigned to take part to him whom they know to be not only the patron of this see, but also the primate of all bishops. …