Tertullian On Modesty

Moreover, in that dispute about the observance or non-observance of the Law, Peter was the first of all to be endued with the Spirit, and, after making preface touching the calling of the nations, to say, "And now why are ye tempting the Lord, concerning the imposition upon the brethren of a yoke which neither we nor our fathers were able to support? But however, through the grace of Jesus we believe that we shall be saved in the same way as they."[282]

A Treatise on Re-Baptism by an Anonymous Writer

And God, who knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit, even as He did unto us."[8]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VI

And when some said one thing, and some another, I Peter stood up, and said unto them: "Men and brethren, ye know how that from ancient days God made choice among you that the Gentiles should hear the word of the Gospel by my mouth, and believe; and God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness.[58]

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