Psalm 9:8 Douay-Rheims

But the Lord remaineth for ever. He hath prepared his throne in judgment:

John Chrysostom

A.D. 347–407 Patristic

While the general judgment is reserved for that time, the particular is for this; after all, he puts many things into effect here and now lest the heedless form the impression that present realities do not fall under his providence. If, on the contrary, not everyone receives their crown in this life, do not be surprised. "He has prepared a day," remember, "on which he intends to judge the world," whereas for the present there is an arena, contest, struggles. Hence not everyone receives their just desserts; instead, rewards are reserved there for those who do well and punishments for those who fail.

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A.D. 407 · on Ps 9:8 (COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS 9:4)

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