Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

This, therefore, the Word of God was made, recapitulating in Himself His own handiwork; and on this account does He confess Himself the Son of man, and blesses "the meek, because they shall inherit the earth."[431]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V

inherit, but is inherited; as also the Lord declares, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth by inheritance; "[63]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V

For God is true and faithful; and on this account He said, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."[283]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV " And because He brought all things to bear on the discipline of the soul, He said, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."[46]

Tertullian Of Patience

Who, without patience, is tolerant of such unhappinesses? And so to such, "consolation" and "laughter" are promised. "Blessed are the gentle: "[115]

Origen de Principiis Book II

ension and their chastisement for the offences which they have undergone by way of purgation, may, after having fulfilled and discharged every obligation, deserve a habitation in that land; while those who have been obedient to the word of God, and have henceforth by their obedience shown themselves capable of wisdom, are said to deserve the kingdom of that heaven or heavens; and thus the prediction is more worthily fulfilled, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth; "[31]

Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

On this same thing in the Gospel according to Matthew: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."[394]

Didache

My child, be not a murmurer, since it leadeth the way to blasphemy; neither self-willed nor evil-minded, for out of all these blasphemies are engendered. 7. But be thou meek, since the meek shall inherit the earth.[37]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II

In like manner it is in the Gospel also: "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."[9]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII

since "the meek shall inherit the earth."[67]

Revelation of Paul

And I said: My lord, what is this? And he said to me: This is the land of the meek. Knowest thou not that it is written, Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth?[21]

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