Oecumenius, on 1Tim 4:6

“These things proposing to the brethren, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished up in the words of faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast attained unto.”

“Having laid these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of faith and good doctrine which you have followed. these things. What things? Those concerning the mystery, those concerning the heresies, those concerning foods, which Paul mentioned. But see, he did not say, "Commanding," but "Having laid," that is, giving counsel. For the bishop must be superior or noble. you will be a good servant. For he serves Christ who teaches those things which Christ desires to be taught. nourished by words of faith. As, Paul says, you do not depart from nourishment, so neither from these words. Or because you are nourished by spiritual nourishment in these things. Indeed, "Man shall not live by bread alone." (Matt. 4:4) For you must not only remind your brothers of these things, but also nourish yourself with them. and good doctrine. For there is also the false doctrine of heretics.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.