Nothing should stand between command and deed
It is good that nothing stand between Jesus’ command and the deed of those commanded.
The one who postpones has a time of disobedience in the delay: “Do not put off returning to the Lord.”
Greek
Καλὸν τὸ μηδὲν γενέσθαι μεταξὺ τῆς Ἰησοῦ προστάξεως καὶ τοῦ ἔργου τῶν προστασσομένων.
Ὁ ὑπερτιθέμενος παρακοῆς χρόνον ἔχει τὸν τῆς ἀναβολῆς· μὴ ἀνάμενε ἐπιστρέψαι πρὸς κύριον.
About this text
Origen’s Commentary on John, Book 28 (later tomoi). Complete on this page: §§1–26.
English follows Preuschen, Origenes Werke IV (GCS 10, 1903). Heine FOTC was not used as wording. This page is Book 28 §§1–26 of the later books (13, 19, 20, 28, 32).
Witnesses
- Copy-text Preuschen, Origenes Werke IV = GCS 10 (1903) (Greek · Book 28 §§1–26)
English is newly prepared for study from the stated edition. Open Greek on each section for the source text. This is not a complete critical edition.