Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Et rursus cure dicit: "Bonum est homini uxorem non tangere, sed propter fornicationes unusquisque suam uxorem habeat; "[176] Tertullian On Monogamy as being Himself, withal, a virgin; to whom looking, the apostle also-himself too for this reason abstinent-g... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Et rursus: "Unusquisque autem suam uxorem habeat, ne tenter vos Satanas."[70] Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia he added immediately, "Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife"[43] Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia and come togeth... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III ut "vir reddat debiturn uxori, et uxor viro, et ne frustrentur invicem"[179] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III per dictionem, "fraudetis," ostendens matrimonii debitum esse liberorum procreationem: quod quidem in iis, quae praecedunt, ostendit, dicens... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV But further, in another place he says: "That Satan tempt you not for your incontinence."[183] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Quod autem "ex consensu ad tempus orationi vacat" conjugium, doctrina est continentiae. Adjecit enim illud quidem, "ex consensu,... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And again: "But this I speak by permission, not by commandment."[181] Tertullian To His Wife Book II them to remain permanently in that state, when he says, "But I desire all to persevere in (imitation of) my example: "[5] Origen Commentary on John Book X at he... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III annon virum et mulierem et filium tres dicit, quoniam mulier cum viro per Deum conjungitur? Quod si accinctus quis esse velit et expeditus, non volens procreate liberos, propter eam, quae est in procreandis liberis, molestiam et occupationem, "maneat," inquit... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Et: "Bonum est manere sicut ego."[151] Tertullian On Exhortation to Chastity For, withal, when he has laid down the definitive rule with reference to "the widowed and the unwedded," that they are to "marry if they cannot contain," because "better it is to m... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III ipse quoque "cadat." De secundis autum nuptiis: "Si uraris," inquit Apostolus, "jungere matrimonio."[7] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Fortasse autem quoniam iis, qui juste vivunt, resistit propter aemulationem, et adversus eos contendit, volens eo... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Rursus dicit Dominus: "Qui uxorem duxit, ne expellat; et qui non duxit, ne ducat; "[183] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Et adhuc apertius, dicens: "Iis, qui sunt juncti matrimonio, praecipio, inquit, non ego, sed Dominus, uxorem a viro non sepamri;... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV But why say I these things concerning the Old Testament? For in the New also are the apostles found doing this very thing, on the ground which has been mentioned, Paul plainly declaring, But these things I say, not the Lord."[180] Tertullian To His Wife Book II t... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And for this reason, Paul declares that the "unbelieving wife is sanctified by the believing husband."[311] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Nam quaham ratione dicit Paulus apostolus esse "sanctificatam mulierem a viro," aut "virum a muliere? "[54] Clemen... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian To His Wife Book II by the believer."[13]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian To His Wife Book II to persevere in their married state, and are sanctified, and have hope of "making a gain"[48]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian To His Wife Book II The very closing sentence of the period confirms (the supposition) that this is thus to be understood. "As each," it says, "is called by the Lord, so let him persevere."[14] Origen Commentary on John Book I "I say, and not the Lord," and[15]... [ Continue Reading ]
Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Or is any in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. For neither of these is anything, but only the keeping of the commandments of God."[487]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Idolatry Then, as to the argument they have the hardihood to bring even from the Scriptures, "that the apostle has said, `As each has been found, so let him persevere.'"[26]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Veiling of Virgins not to say such a request as that (forsooth) their rivals-all the more "free" in that they are the "hand-maids" of Christ alone[16]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And again: "Now, as concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful."[182] Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Fifth [Keep the commandments of the Lord, and you will be approved... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Modesty Now, if in all cases he says it is best for a man thus to be; "Thou art joined to a wife seek not loosing" (that you may give no occasion to adultery); "thou art loosed from a wife, seek not a wife," that you may reserve an opportunity for yourself: "but withal, if thou shalt... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Idem autem ilia quoque scribit: "Alligatus es uxori? ne quaeras solutionem. Solutus es ab uxore? ne quaeras uxorem."[69] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V and advises the continuance therein rather than the dissolution there of.[308] Tertullian To His Wife... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV For I would have you without anxiety, in order to decorum and assiduity for the Lord, without distraction."[22] Tertullian To His Wife Book I " in re-marrying, still he says "pressure of the flesh ensues."[78] Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia for this is ac... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II Explaining this more clearly, he adds," It remains that they that have wives be as though they had none, and they that buy as though they possessed not."[91] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII Thus also the apostle says, "that he who marries shoul... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Fourth And refrain from much business, and you will never sin: for they who are occupied with much business commit also many sins, being distracted about their affairs, and not at all serving their Lord.[3] Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II ."[88] Cyprian T... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And they are also unacquainted with [the meaning of] the passing away of the heaven and earth; but Paul was not ignorant of it when he declared, "For the figure of this world passeth away."[33] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V Now this is what has been said by th... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III " Quid vero? annon licet etiam eis, qui secundum Deum placent uxori, Deo gratias agere? Annon permittitur etiam el, qui uxorem duxit, una cam conjugio etiam esse sollicitum de iis quae sunt Domini? Sed quemadmodum "quae non nupsit, sollicita est de iis, quae s... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Prayer "virgins" (as he does in another place[119] Tertullian Of Patience and sets on the virgin the seal[146] Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II As if I were speaking to Gentiles, addressing you with a Gentile precept, and (one which is) common to all, (I would say,) "You... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Sixth "When anger comes upon you, or harshness, know that he is in you; and you will know this to be the case also, when you are attacked by a longing after many transactions,[3] Tertullian To His Wife Book I and be followers after the better rewards. Thus, albeit he... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia Wherefore he rejects those of the more incontinent, who, under the influence of vain-glory, would advance to this state, advising them to marry, lest in their time of manly strength, the flesh stirring up the desires and passions, they should be goaded on to defile... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia But for him who of his own free will and purpose decides to preserve his flesh in virgin purity, "having no necessity,"[59]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Ninth " "Why, then, sir," I said, "do all these trees bear fruit, and some of them fairer than the rest? "Listen," he said: "all who once suffered for the name of the Lord are honourable before God; and of all these the sins were remitted, because they suffered for the... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Fourth And I said, "If a wife or husband die, and the widower or widow marry, does he or she commit sin? "There is no sin in marrying again," said he; "but if they remain unmarried, they gain greater honour and glory with the Lord; but if they marry, they do not sin.... [ Continue Reading ]
A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity Concerning Him he exultingly says: "And I think also that I have the Spirit of God."[259] Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus A Sectional Confession of Faith "And I think also that I have the Spirit of God."[89]... [ Continue Reading ]