1 Thessalonians 5:23

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II

For he will not possess in that case the likeness and appearance of angels, but of those souls in whom also he receives shape; just as water when poured into a vessel takes the form of that vessel, and if on any occasion it happens to congeal in it, it will acquire the form of the vessel in which it has thus been frozen, since souls themselves possess the figure[107]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V

); and may your spirit, and soul, and body be preserved whole without complaint to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ."[30]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book V

interpret it as meaning anything rather than the substance of the flesh, (tell me) how is it that the apostle has given certain distinct names to all (our faculties), and has comprised them all in one prayer for their safety, desiring that our "spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord and Saviour (Jesus) Christ? "[725]

Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh " And as if this were not plain enough, it goes on to say: "And may your whole body, and soul, and spirit be preserved blameless unto the coming of the Lord."[337]

Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II

also present themselves to the rising bodies, and will recognise their several places. But nothing can rise except flesh and spirit sole and pure.[70]

Methodius Discourse V. Thallousa

Hence it is necessary that the perfect man offer up all, both the things of the soul and those of the flesh, so that he may be complete and not lacking. Therefore also God commands Abraham,[5]