1 Timóteo 3
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1 Timóteo 3:7
Therefore let us see by what order the high priest is appointed. It says, "Moses called together the congregation and said to them, 'This is the Word that the Lord commanded.' " Although the Lord had given them commands about appointing the high priest and had made his choice, the congregation was still called together. For in ordaining a priest, the presence of the people is also required that all may know and be certain that from all the people one is chosen for the priesthood who is more excellent, who is more wise, who is more holy, who is more eminent in every virtue, lest afterwards, when he stands before the people, any hesitation or any doubt should remain. This is also what the apostle taught when he spoke about the ordination of a priest: "It is necessary to have a good witness from those who are outside." — HOMILIES ON LEVITICUS 6.3.1
1 Timóteo 3:15
The spiritual interpretation, however, is not so difficult and hard to come by. For the bride of the Word, the soul who abides in his royal house—that is, in the church—is taught by the Word of God, who is her Bridegroom, whatever things are stored and hidden within the royal court and in the king's chamber. In this house, which is the church of the living God, she becomes acquainted also with the cellar of that wine which is extracted from the holy wine presses, the wine that is not only new, but also old and sweet—that is, the teaching of the Law and the Prophets. — COMMENTARY ON THE SONG OF SONGS 3.14
1 Timóteo 3:16
Behold the Savior's greatness. It extends to all the world.… Go up to the heavens. See how he fills the celestial regions, "He appeared to the angels." Go down in your mind to the nether world. See that he went down there, too.… Ponder the Lord's power, how it has filled the world—that is, the heavens, the earth and the nether regions. — HOMILIES ON LUKE, 6.9-10