1 Corinthians 12:27

Tertullian On Modesty " And, accordingly, why excuse it on the ground of pristine precedent? It did not bear the names of "body of Christ,"[75]

Origen Commentary on John Book X

on the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus being the head corner-stone; and it is, therefore, called a temple. Now, from the text,[101]

Origen Commentary on John Book X

It may be asked whether this is to be taken in its plain sense, or whether we should try to connect each statement that is recorded about the temple, with the view we take about the body of Jesus, whether the body which He received from the Virgin, or that body of Christ which the Church is said to be, as we are said by the Apostle[130]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIV

and they are no more two, but now they are one flesh, since it is said to the wife, "Now ye are the body of Christ, and members each in his part; "[147]