Didymus the Blind

In his own words on 1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 13:12

  This means that the things which we now hear on the authority of the Scriptures we believe to be so. After the resurrection we shall see them with our eyes and know them in reality, when partial knowledge has ceased, for the knowledge which depends on hearing is part of the knowledge of an eyewitness and of experience.

  MONTANIST ORACLES, ON THE TRINITY 103.2

• 1 Corinthians 15:29

  The Marcionites baptize the living on behalf of dead unbelievers, not knowing that baptism saves only the person who receives it.

  Pauline Commentary From the Greek Church: Collected and Edited Catena Writings, page 8 - original source unclear

• 1 Corinthians 15:30

  If the soul is not immortal, if the body does not rise from the dead, there would be no point taking risks on behalf of the faith.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 15:34

  The wise are on the lookout for wrongdoing and have awakened from the sleep of ignorance.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 15:42

  Just as the rational soul is not good or bad in itself but is capable of becoming either of these, so our body is neither perishable nor imperishable by nature but acquires these immanent, essential qualities in due course.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 15:43

  When the body formed by the copulation of male and female is sown, dishonor and weakness will be in it because it is the body of a perishing soul and shares its characteristics. But when it rises again by the power of God, it appears as a spiritual body, having imperishability, power and honor.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 16:12

  Apollos was the bishop of Corinth, but he had left the church on account of its divisions and gone to be with Paul. He would not go back with the letter, because he did not want to return until the divisions were healed.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 16:13

  Paul tells them to be courageous and strong, like an athlete or soldier of Christ, doing everything with love toward God and each other.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 16:15

  Paul calls these people the "first fruits" of Achaia, either because they were the first to be converted or because their piety was greater than that of others or because they refused to be ordained on account of their great humility and instead dedicated themselves to the service of others.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 16:18

  The spirit of a holy person is refreshed by thinking and doing things which are pious, for the spirit strives after what is good.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 16:21

  To avoid any suspicion of forgery, Paul signs the letter with his own hand.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

• 1 Corinthians 16:22

  The person who does not keep the commandments has no love for the Lord.

  PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH