Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians

till God shall show who is to hold the rule over you. For "I am now ready to be offered,"[34]

Tertullian Scorpiace

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; there is laid up for me the crown which the Lord will give me on that day"[102]

Cyprian Epistle VIII

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing."[9]

Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

There now remains for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me in that day; and not only to me, but to all also who love His appearing."[492]

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