Ambrose of Milan — Commentary on Scripture

Romans 8:32

Who can grieve because a security especially dear to him has been taken away, when for our comfort the Father delivered his only Son to death for us?

On the Death of Satyrus 1.4

Romans 10:2

I know that you [Emperor Theodosius I] are God-fearing, merciful, gentle and calm, that you have the faith and fear of God in your heart, but often some things escape our notice. Some people have a zeal for God but not according to knowledge. Care must be taken … lest this condition steal upon pious souls.

Letter 40.5

Romans 10:10

With these twin trumpets of heart and mouth we arrive at that holy land, viz., the grace of resurrection. So let them always sound together in harmony for us, that we may always hear the voice of God. Let the utterances of the angels and prophets arouse us and move us to hasten to higher things.

On the Death of Satyrus 2.112

Romans 11:36

“From him” means the beginning and origin of the substance of the universe, i.e., by his will and power.… “Through him” means the continuation of the universe; “unto him” means its end.

The Six Days of Creation 1.5.19

Romans 12:19

This is written lest another’s wrath draw you into sin when you want to offer resistance, when you want to be avenged. You can take the fault from him and from yourself if you decide to yield to the other.

Letter 63.100