ACC ~ Romans 8 v36

ALL THE DAY LONG. IRENAEUS: Here the expression “all the day long” means all the time in which we suffer persecution and are killed as sheep. AGAINST HERESIES 2.22.2.

ORIGEN: It is not enough for me to die or be crucified with Christ at one time only but “all the day long,” i.e., throughout my entire life. COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS.

CHRYSOSTOM: It is possible in one day to die not once or twice but many times. For someone who is always prepared for this will continually receive a full reward. This is what the psalmist hints at when he says “all the day long.” HOMILIES ON ROMANS 15.

AS SHEEP TO BE SLAUGHTERED. PELAGIUS: We suffer not for any crime but for the sake of him who said: “Blessed are you when men shall persecute you, etc.” This is especially fulfilled in Christians, for we are not permitted to defend ourselves but must endure all attacks with the greatest patience, according to the example of our Lord and teacher, who was led like a sheep to the slaughter.PELAGIUS’S COMMENTARY ON ROMANS.

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