Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II Then, when He had raised Lazarus from the dead, and plots were formed against Him by the Pharisees, He withdrew to a city called Ephraim; and from that place, as it is written "He came to Bethany six days before the passover,"[144]... [ Continue Reading ]
The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour And she had a son, a dealer in unguents, and she gave it to him, saying: See that thou do not sell this jar of unguent of nard, even although three hundred denarii[5] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XI we have not only these things, but also that... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V And Judas knowing this, who for a long time had been perverted, but was then smitten by the devil himself with the love of money, although he had been long entrusted with the purse.[88] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII and Judas, who stole the... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians For this end did the Lord suffer the ointment to be poured upon His head,[118] Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians For this end did the Lord suffer the ointment to be poured upon His head,[119]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on John Book X John, on the contrary, after giving an account nearly identical with this, as far as, "And Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep," gives a second account of an ascent of the Lord to Jerusalem, and then goes on t... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Oration on the Psalms In psalms and hymns, let us raise to Him our shouts of thanksgiving; and, without ceasing, let us exclaim, "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; "[8] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII "Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed be He that cometh in... [ Continue Reading ]
A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity Or when the voice from heaven is: "I have both glorified Him, and I will glorify Him again? "[205]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book VIII For Jesus Himself taught us this when He said, "Except a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth by itself alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit."[95]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV draws the soul away gladly from the body, even if it wrench itself away in its removal. "For he that loveth his life shall lose it, and he that loseth his life shall find it,"[27] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV And abstinence from vicious acts is fou... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on John Book I "As I and Thou are one, that they also may be one in Us," and[128]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I and her perplexity, too, when He said, "And what I shall say, I know not."[103] Tertullian Against Praxeas But in the trouble of His soul, (on a later occasion,) He said: "What shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause is it that I am come to... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas , "I have both glorified, and will glorify again,"[312] Tertullian On Prayer and again, "Father, glorify Thy name; "[16] Cyprian Epistle LXXX To all of whom the Lord also in Himself has appointed an example, teaching that none shall attain to His kingdom but those who... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas her hand, how is it that the Father made a promise to Himself, by making it to the Son, since the Father was the Son? Were we even to maintain that they are two separate gods, as you are so fond of throwing out against us, it would be a more tolerable assertion than the m... [ Continue Reading ]
Fragments of the Lost Work of Justin on the Resurrection And our Lord Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, for no other reason than that He might destroy the begetting by lawless desire, and might show to the ruler[3] Origen Against Celsus Book VII And there is nothing absurd in a man having died,... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians of the temple of the Father, prepared for the building of God the Father, and drawn up on high by the instrument of Jesus Christ, which is the cross,[59] Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans and once more, "If I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all me... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V ,"[375] A Treatise on Re-Baptism by an Anonymous Writer And again, this also was the speech of the Jews, in contradiction against Him, when He taught them of Himself, and announced future things to them, and they said, "We have heard out of the law that Christ ab... [ Continue Reading ]
Pseudo-Cyprian On the Glory of Martyrdom Moreover, also, the Lord Himself says, "Walk while ye have the light, lest the darkness lay hold upon you."[25]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Twelfth but their hearts hardened,[12] Tertullian On Fasting Through them, to wit, had "the heart of the People been made thick, lest they should see with the eyes, and hear with the ears, and understand with a heart"[36]... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V When we are persecuted, let us not think it strange; let us not love the present world, nor the praises which come from men, nor the glory and honour of rulers, according as some of the Jews wondered at the mighty works of our Lord, yet did not believe on H... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas "Then again, Jesus exclaims, and says, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on Him that sent me; "[318]... [ Continue Reading ]
Dialogue of Justin Wherefore also our Lord Jesus Christ said, `In whatsoever things I shall take you, in these I shall judge you.'"[147]... [ Continue Reading ]
Victorinus Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John on account of His assumption of humanity, wishing to show that men shall be judged by the word that He had declared, He says: "Think ye that I will judge you at the last day? Nay, but the word," says He, "which I have spoken unto you, that... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas How so? Even because, (as He afterwards declares,) "I have not spoken from myself, but the Father which sent me: He hath given me a commandment what I should say, and what I should speak."[320]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas the word which I actually speak. "Even as the Father hath said unto me, so do I speak."[322]... [ Continue Reading ]