Pelagius
5th century · AD 418 · Western · 466 passages
In his own words on 1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5
The reception of the gospel by the Thessalonians "in power" may mean that Paul's preaching was accompanied by miraculous signs, but it may also mean that it strengthened the Thessalonians for much endurance in suffering.
PELAGIUS'S COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11
Just as a nurse cherishes small children, now also as a father Paul instructs the Thessalonians to increase their abilities and effectiveness as Christians.
PELAGIUS'S COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19
Good teachers are accustomed to locate every hope and joy and crown in the progress of their students.
PELAGIUS'S COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS
Quoted verbatim from public-domain English translations of the fathers — Aquinas's Catena Aurea, the Ante-Nicene and Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers, and related editions. Each quotation links to its source.