Fathers

Oecumenius

fl. 6th century AD

Greek writer of the 6th century and author of the earliest full Greek commentary on Revelation. Notes on Paul's letters under his name survive in Bible commentary chains.

Works here: 3 to read straight through

Start hereFragments on the Letter to the PhilippiansShort notes on Philippians: Paul's aim to teach humility, the fruit of his chains, and why he counts his former gains as loss. · 4 sections · with audio

Commentaries and notes3

Fragment on Philemon 1 sectionlistenA few lines on the opening of Philemon: Paul names his chains first to give weight to his request for Onesimus.
Fragments on the Letter to the Philippians 4 sectionslistenShort notes on Philippians: Paul's aim to teach humility, the fruit of his chains, and why he counts his former gains as loss.
Fragments on Titus 4 sectionslistenShort notes on Titus: why Paul quotes the poet who called Cretans liars, why he orders sharp rebuke, and how all things are pure to the pure.