Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Philippians, Colossians, and the Thessalonian Epistles

By: John Chrysostom

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Chrysostom’s preaching brings Paul’s letters to life with clarity, urgency, and deep spiritual insight.

In these homilies on Philippians, Colossians, and First and Second Thessalonians, Saint John Chrysostom guides his congregation—and modern readers—through some of Paul’s most encouraging and practical writings.

• Philippians: sermons on joy, humility, unity, and Christ’s self-emptying
• Colossians: sermons on Christ’s supremacy, right doctrine, and the renewal of the Christian life
• Thessalonians: sermons on steadfast faith, holiness, brotherly love, and hope in Christ’s return
• Readable modern revision of the classic Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation
• Updated language and clear formatting for devotional or scholarly use
• Ideal for pastors, teachers, and students seeking early Christian exposition of Paul’s letters

Chrysostom’s homilies illuminate Paul’s encouragements and warnings with pastoral warmth and exegetical precision. Preached to ordinary believers facing pressures and uncertainties, these sermons remain fresh and direct, unfolding the Apostle’s message of perseverance, moral integrity, and joy in Christ.

This edition preserves the substance of the nineteenth-century English translation while presenting it in a form accessible to modern readers, inviting today’s audience to hear Paul’s letters through the voice of one of the Church’s greatest interpreters.

This revision was prepared through an AI-assisted process, combining digital tools with traditional editorial work.