Original sentence: John Chrysostom, in the 4th century, uses the term "arsenokoitai" in relation to men having sex with boys (the most common form of homosexuality in the ancient world, especially in Greek cultures).Many scholars believe that Paul chose this specific term rather than making use of the more common terms from Greek culture in order to make a direct reference to Leviticus; but given the unusual nature of the word, it is a matter of debate whether Paul was referring generally to any person having homosexual sex, or whether he was referring to a narrower range of practices (Elliott 2004).Patriarch John IV of Constantinople in the 6th century makes the statement: "some men even commit the sin of arsenokoitai with their wives" (referring to the act of sodomy (anal sex) between a man and wife)
Edited sentence: Given the unusual nature of the word, and its direct linkage with Leviticus, it is therefore a matter of considerable debate whether Paul was refering to anyone having homosexual sex, or whether he was referring to a narrower range of practices (for example, heterosexuals having homosexual sex) (Elliott 2004).It can be argued that this was how the Church Fathers interpreted these passages.John Chrysostom, in the 4th century, uses the term "arsenokoitai" referring specifically to pederastery, while Patriarch John IV of Constantinople in the 6th century stated: "some men even commit the sin of arsenokoitai [meaning anal sex] with their wives"