Verses and Fathers Sayings

If anyone desires to be first,
he shall be last of all and servant of all.
Mark 9: 35


St. John Chrysostom Saying

For nothing is so acceptable to God as to
number one's self with the last. This is a
first principle of all practical wisdom.

St. John Chrysostom

Verses and Fathers Sayings

I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
Jer. 31: 3


St. John Chrysostom Saying

He then who is so anxious to be loved by us...
and did not spare even His only begotten Son
on account of His love towards us... how shall He
not welcome and love us when we repent?

St. John Chrysostom

Verses and Fathers Sayings

But as for me, I would seek God,
and to God I would commit my cause.
Job 5: 8


St. John Chrysostom Saying

Let us apply ourselves to Prayer. It is a
mighty weapon.... It has turned back wars
.… It is itself a saving medicine, and has
power to prevent sins, and to heal misdeeds.

St. John Chrysostom

Verses and Fathers Sayings

Let not mercy and truth forsake you
Pro. 3: 3


St. John Chrysostom Saying

For mercifulness is… a protector of those
who labor at it. For it is dear to God,
and ever stands near Him readily asking
favor for whomsoever it will

St. John Chrysostom

Verses and Fathers Sayings

Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy.
Ps. 33: 18


St. John Chrysostom Saying

The fear of the Lord excels everything;
fear God, and keep His commandments;
for this is the whole of man.

St. John Chrysostom

Verses and Fathers Sayings

I am coming and I will dwell in your midst, says the LORD.
Zechariah 2:10


St. John Chrysostom Saying

God is hastening now to us, so that being attached to him, we would know many things considered so far as secrets, and to enjoy the very blessed life and wisdom.

St. John Chrysostom