Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V

Wherefore also, to those that ask the wisdom that is with us, we are to hold out things suitable, that with the greatest possible ease they may, through their own ideas, be likely to arrive at faith in the truth. For "I became all things to all men, that I might gain all men."[50]

Tertullian On Idolatry

No doubt he used to please them by celebrating the Saturnalia and New-year's day! [Was it so] or was it by moderation and patience? by gravity, by kindness, by integrity? In like manner, when he is saying, "I have become all things to all, that I may gain all,"[105]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV

from respect of persons. And yet as Paul himself "became all things to all men,"[76]

Tertullian On Monogamy

But so did circumstances require him to "become all things to all, in order to gain all; "[100]

Cyprian Epistle LI

And again: "To the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak."[20]

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