“Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.”
Sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated — some believers suffered personally; others stood in solidarity with the afflicted. Partnership (metochoi) in suffering marks genuine community.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 10:33
The best Physicians after they have made a deep incision, and have increased the pains by the wound, soothing the afflicted part, and giving rest and refreshment to the disturbed soul, proceed not to make a second incision, but rather soothe that which has been made with gentle remedies, and such as are suited to remove the violence of the pain. This Paul also did after he had shaken their souls, and pierced them with the recollection of Hell, and convinced then, that he must…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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