Little Divides Angels from Men (St. John Chrysostom) No. 2 | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tank Top / Sleeveless ShirtSt Paul was the noblest of men and the most outstanding example of the nobility of human nature and of its possibilities for virtue. By speaking up for the Master and exhorting us to virtue, he completely refutes those who find fault with human nature, seals the lips of those who made slanderous charges, and shows that little divides angels from men if they are willing to perfect themselves. + St. John Chrysostom, In Praise of St Paul, Sermon 2 The

“When the Judge shall take His seat and the angels stand before Him

Having inherited an unshakeable heavenly kingdom

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but puts forth a strong fragrance

” Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping

to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness:—crucify

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but I am not heard: I cry aloud

- Revelation 12:7-12

because there will be no work or plan or wisdom or knowledge in the lower world

the hour cometh

and has granted the world