Job Chapter 19

Job complains of the cruelty of his friends; he describes his own sufferings: and his belief of a future resurrection.

It is right to show mercy and sympathy towards those who suffer.

“The noble Job in his harsh adversity cried out in blame not misery. That is to say, ‘You’re meant to be merciful not unjustly reproach me! Instead you assail me and overwhelm a man with whose sufferings you ought to show sympathy for friendship’s sake.’” (4) -St. Basil the Great

We believers know our Redeemer liveth after he conquered death.

“For he says, For I know that my Redeemer liveth. As if he said in express terms; ‘The unbelievers may know that He was scourged, mocked, struck with the palms of the hand, covered with a crown of thorns, besmeared with spittings, crucified, dead: I, with sure faith, believe Him to live after death.” (4) -St. Gregory the Dialogist