Êxodo 23
John Chrysostom · Comentário Patrístico (catena)
Êxodo 23:3
"You shall not favor a poor man in his lawsuit," Scripture says. What therefore is the meaning of these words? "Do not be overcome by pity or unduly influenced if the wrongdoer happens to be a poor man," it means. And if we must not show favor to the poor man, much more must we not do so for the rich. Moreover, I address these words not only to judges but also to all men, so that justice may nowhere be corrupted but everywhere kept inviolate. — HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 49
Êxodo 23:15
"You shall not appear before the Lord empty," that is, enter not into the temple without sacrifices. Now if it is not right to go into the house of God without sacrifices, much more ought we to enter the assembly accompanied by our brethren. For this sacrifice and offering is better than that, when you bring a soul with you into the church. — HOMILY TO THOSE WHO HAD NOT ATTENDED THE ASSEMBLY 4