Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV " And, as a consequence, also they ought to yield to men; for it is reasonable, on account of abusive calumnies: Here is the specification: "in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, i... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I Most admirably, therefore, the apostle says, "In everything approving ourselves as the servants of God; as poor, and yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things. Our mouth is opened to you."[8] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I "I ch... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Fifth be on your guard against every evil word, and every evil desire, and purify your heart from all the vanities of this world. If you guard against these things, your fasting will be perfect. And you will do also as follows.[9] The Ecclesiastical Canons of the Holy... [ Continue Reading ]
Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus A Sectional Confession of Faith Then he adds these words: "By kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, by the word of truth, by the power of God."[85]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI For he who merely abstains from evil conduct is not just, unless he also attain besides beneficence and knowledge; and for this reason some things are to be abstained from, others are to be done. "By the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the lef... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus They love all men, and are persecuted by all. They are unknown and condemned; they are put to death, and restored to life.[23]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus They are poor, yet make many rich;[24] Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Tenth Cleanse yourself from this wicked grief, and you will live to God; and all will live to God who drive away grief from them, and put on all cheerfulness."[9] Instructions of Commodianus I... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians "What communion hath light with darkness? or Christ with Belial? Or what portion hath he that believeth with an infidel? or the temple of God with idols? "[117] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III "Quae est enim participatio justitiae et injustitiae? aut qua... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III "Quareegredimini e medio ipsorum, et separamini, dicit Dominus, et immundum ne tangatis; et ego vos suscipiam, et ero vobis in patrem, et vos eritis mihi in filios et filias, dicit Dominus omnipotens."[118] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Unde etiam... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V "Wherefore also go forth from the midst of them, and be separated, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be to you for a Father, and ye shall be my sons and daughters."[109] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V Again, ... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on John Book I that the apostolic writings are to be pronounced wise and worthy of belief, and that they have great authority, but that they are not on the same level with that "Thus sayeth the Lord Almighty."[12]... [ Continue Reading ]