Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II

If, then, the Son was not ashamed to ascribe the knowledge of that day to the Father only, but declared what was true regarding the matter, neither let us be ashamed to reserve for God those greater questions which may occur to us. For no man is superior to his master.[240]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II

Accordingly we don't fly, since we neither can nor wish; we do not swim at present, for example, since we can indeed, but do not choose; and we are not as the Lord, since we wish, but cannot be: "for no disciple is above his master, and it is sufficient if we be as the master: "[179]

Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul

These persons, who are "servants above their Lord, and disciples above their Master,"[315]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV

heresy, which is for ever mending the Gospels, and corrupting them in the act, is an affair of man's audacity, not of God's authority; and if Marcion be even a disciple, he is yet not "above his master; "[102]

Pseudo-Tertullian Against All Heresies

not agreeing with Cerinthus in every point; in that he affirms the world[49]

Pseudo-Tertullian Against All Heresies

lord, "[50]

The Second Epistle of Pope Fabian

In like manner we decree and ordain by apostolic authority, that the flock should not dare to bring a charge against their pastor, to whose care they had been consigned, unless he falls into error in the faith; for the deeds of superiors are not to be smitten with the sword of the mouth; neither can the disciple be above the master, as the voice of Truth saith, "The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord."[22]

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