Psalms 117 in the early church
7 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 117, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
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Psalms 117:1
Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 117:1 (116:1 LXX) | Commentary on Romans 10.8 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406) |
| Ps 117:1–2 (116:1-Ps LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 6.8.1 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 117:1 | Demonstration 16.5 · Aphrahat | quotation, high confidence | 337-345 |
| Ps 117:1 (116:1 Vulg.) | Commentary on Romans 15:9 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| Ps 117:1–2 (116:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 116 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 117:1–2 (116:1-2 LXX) | Commentary on Jeremiah 3.70 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 414-419 |
Psalms 117:2
For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 117:2 (116:2 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.7.6 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |