Methodius of Olympus

In his own words on Colossians

• Colossians 1:15

  For how shall he be considered "the first-born of every creature"

  Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia

• Colossians 2:4

  And it has seemed good to Thee, by means of our Lord and Creator, to fashion us again unto immortality; and Thou hast graciously given unto us a return to Paradise by means of Him who separated us from the joys of Paradise; and by means of Him who hath power to forgive sins Thou hast blotted out the handwriting which was against us. Lastly, by means of Him who is a partaker of Thy throne and who cannot be separated from Thy divine nature, Thou hast given unto us the gift of reconciliation and access unto Thee with confidence.

  Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna