Luke 14:8
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II He says accordingly somewhere, "When thou art called to a wedding, recline not on the highest couch; but when thou art called, fall into the lowest place; "[6]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II He says accordingly somewhere, "When thou art called to a wedding, recline not on the highest couch; but when thou art called, fall into the lowest place; "[6]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians Be ye therefore also of a humble spirit, that ye may be exalted; for "he that abaseth himself shall be exalted, and he that exalteth himself shall be abased."[93] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III "For he that humbleth himself shall be exalted, and... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V But call the lame, the blind, and the poor, and thou shall be blessed, since they cannot recompense thee, but a recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just."[286] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II and elsewhere, "When thou makest a din... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II If any determine to invite eider women to an entertainment of love, or a feast, as our Saviour calls it,[153]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V 3. John, therefore, did distinctly foresee the first "resurrection of the just,"[344] Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh But here also I must first meet the same sophistry as advanced by those who contend that the Lord, like (the prophets), said everythin... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God."[10]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II for whose sake chiefly a supper ought to be made. And further, "A certain man made a great supper, and called many."[8] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV is better suited the parable of him who issued invitations: "A certain man made a great supper, a... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV giving his invitation; only then inviting, when already compelling to his banquet; appointing one and the same hour both for the supper and the invitation. But when invited, they excuse themselves.[1252] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV "I have bought a field-a... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Then He was moved (He did well to be moved; for, as Marcion denies emotion to his god, He must be therefore my God), and commanded them to invite out of "the streets and lanes of the city."[1262]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Therefore He sent out to call others, but from the same city.[1265]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Vision Second Happy ye who endure the great tribulation that is coming on, and happy they who shall not deny their own life.[13] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III "Qui autem, inquiunt, non oderit patrem, vel matrem, vel uxorem, vel filios, non potest meus esse discipulus.... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I They then represent the Saviour as having indicated this twofold faculty: first, the sustaining power, when He said, "Whosoever doth not bear his cross (Stauros), and follow after me, cannot be my disciple; "[48] Tertullian On Idolatry If you wish to be the Lord's... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Idolatry . For after the similitude of that most prudent builder,[78] Origen Commentary on John Book VI It is at your sacred encouragement that I have made up my mind to build up in writing: the tower of the Gospel; and I have therefore sate down to count the cost,[4]... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise IV On the Lord's Prayer But it may also be thus understood, that we who have renounced the world, and have cast away its riches and pomps in the faith of spiritual grace, should only ask for ourselves food and support, since the Lord instructs us, and says, "Whosoever forsaketh not... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book VIII and society is held together as long as the salt is uncorrupted: for "if the salt have lost its savour, it is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill; but it shall be cast out, and trodden under foot of men. He that hath ears, let him hear"[130]... [ Continue Reading ]