1 Timothy 6:1
Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians Give no occasion to the Gentiles, lest "by means of a few foolish men the word and doctrine [of Christ.] be blasphemed."[58]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians Give no occasion to the Gentiles, lest "by means of a few foolish men the word and doctrine [of Christ.] be blasphemed."[58]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III "Let those who have faithful masters not despise them, because they ate brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful."[207] Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments For it is not to no purpose that the blessed apostle exhorts T... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Let not those who seem worthy of credit, but teach strange doctrines,[18] Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Let not those who seem worthy of credit, but teach strange doctrines,[20] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I ) about questions and strifes of words, where... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III and, inasmuch as these men have no works of their father to adduce, the latter is shown to be God alone. But if any one, "doting about questions,"[206] Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus he will not accede to the disputations and quibbles of proud and... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle by Malchion Against Paul of Samosata Neither need I say any thing about his pride and the haughtiness with which he assumed worldly dignities, and his wishing to be styled procurator[5] The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity jarring,[67] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XI A... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen Further, the other counsels and precepts are unimportant, and respect particular things,-as, for example, if one may marry, take part in public affairs, beget children; but the only command that is universal, and over the whole course of existence, a... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians Knowing, therefore, that "as we brought nothing into the world, so we can carry nothing out,"[25] Cyprian Treatise IV On the Lord's Prayer For the love of money is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have made shipwreck from the faith,... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian To His Wife Book I promising that He knows what is needful for each of His servants-not indeed ponderous necklaces, not burdensome garments, not Gallic mules nor German bearers, which all add lustre to the glory of nuptials; but "sufficiency,"[47] Novation On the Jewish Meats For, more... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise III On the Lapsed from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."[14]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians "But the love of money is the root of all evils."[24] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II But now love of money is found to be the stronghold of evil, which the apostle says "is the root of all evils, which, while some coveted, they have erred from t... [ Continue Reading ]
Peter of Alexandria Canonical Epistle Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."[59] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book VII of God, that is, to follow righteousness,[48] The First Epistle of... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics and also of that precept of which he says, "I charge thee in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Jesus Christ who witnessed a good confession under Pontius Pilate, that thou keep this commandment? "[271]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh unto which day and time he charges Timothy himself "to keep what had been committed to his care, without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ: which in His times He shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI How then shall the Greeks any longer disbelieve the divine appearance on Mount Sinai, when the fire burned, consuming none of the things that grew on the mount; and the sound of trampets issued forth, breathed without instruments? For that which is called the... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book VII " And in this sense we "charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willin... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I In fine, they have a name derived from Simon, the author of these most impious doctrines, being called Simonians; and from them "knowledge, falsely so called,"[285] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II 1. In the first book, which immediately precedes this, exposing ... [ Continue Reading ]
Didache but to every one that acts amiss[133]... [ Continue Reading ]