“We are taught, therefore, to be of good cheer when we are afflicted in the world. We learn that the reason for being of good cheer is this: the world has been conquered and, of course, subjected to him who conquered it. For this reason, all the nations, set free from those who formerly controlled them, serve him, beca…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 6:286
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12For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
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10The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
11Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
— Psalms 72:12 —
13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
14He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.