ACC ~ Romans 12 v17

TERTULLIAN: This precept is absolute. ON PATIENCE 10.

REPAY NO ONE EVIL FOR EVIL. ORIGEN: If as some people think it is wrong to do evil but not wrong to repay it, it may be just but it is still a similar sin, or in my opinion, even a worse one. For the one who does evil to begin with may perhaps not realize that what he has done is wrong. But the one who repays evil and who is moved by thoughts of revenge has already admitted that he knew it was wrong to do it. … Note that the apostle does not tell us to do what is pleasing to everyone. But we should do what is right whether other people like it or not. COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS.

AMBROSIASTER: The law said: “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy,” but the Lord says: “Unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of God.”Therefore, in order for this to be the case, it is taught that we should not repay evil with evil. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

TAKE THOUGHT FOR WHAT IS NOBLE IN THE SIGHT OF ALL. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul means this: As far as possible, play your part and give nobody, either Jew or Gentile, any cause for fighting. But if you see the faith suffering anywhere, do not put harmony above truth. Make a noble stand, even to the point of death. And even then, do not be at war in your soul or of an adverse temper, but concentrate on the things themselves. HOMILIES ON ROMANS 22.

CHRYSOSTOM: If you find fault with someone who is plotting against you, why expose yourself to the same accusation? HOMILIES ON ROMANS 22.

PELAGIUS: It is human wisdom if you seek to repay your enemies in turn, for it is foolishness in this world if, having been struck, you offer the other cheek as well. But if you have such great patience and humility, you will be found praiseworthy not only in the Lord’s eyes but also in the eyes of all people. Take care not to act so that you seek to please not God but only other people. PELAGIUS’S COMMENTARY ON ROMANS.

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