Philippians 4:1
The Second Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity For ye are "our joy, and our crown," and our hope, and our life, "if so be that ye stand in the Lord."[36]... [ Continue Reading ]
The Second Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity For ye are "our joy, and our crown," and our hope, and our life, "if so be that ye stand in the Lord."[36]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians Ye have been the disciples of Paul and Peter; do not lose what was committed to your trust. Keep in remembrance Euodias,[29]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Vision First Cease not therefore to admonish your sons; for I know that, if they will repent with all their heart, they will be enrolled in the Books of Life with the saints."[25] Tertullian To His Wife Book I To meet these its counsels, do you apply the examples of sisters of... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen Thus also the apostle of the Lord, beseeching the Macedonians, becomes the interpreter of the divine voice, when he says, "The Lord is at hand; take care that ye be not apprehended empty."[116] Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II (That) we a... [ Continue Reading ]
The Second Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity anxious care in everything,"[6]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Theonas to Lucianus But look to this as the chief gain you are to make by them, that, in all due patience, ye may discharge the duties of your office religiously and piously-that is, in the love of Christ-and despise all transitory objects for the sake of His eternal promises.which in tr... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III "Quod reliquum est, fratres, quaecuque vera, quaecunque honesta, quaecunque justa, quatres, quam aecunque casta, quaecunque amabilia, ques, aecunque bonbilia, ques, quam ingreae famue bonbilia, ques, quam ingredientae; si qua virtus, et si qua laus, ea conside... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV Everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to lack. I can do all things through Him who strengtheneth me."[147]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans He who became a perfect man inwardly strengthening me.[30] Origen de Principiis Book III And therefore Paul exclaims with confidence, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me; "[306] Origen Against Celsus Book VIII Should He even wish us ag... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV Wherefore also Paul says, "I do not seek after a gift, but I seek after fruit."[95]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV As Paul also says to the Philippians, "I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things that were sent from you, the odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, pleasing to God."[250] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII Mildness, I think, and phila... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian To His Wife Book I promising that He knows what is needful for each of His servants-not indeed ponderous necklaces, not burdensome garments, not Gallic mules nor German bearers, which all add lustre to the glory of nuptials; but "sufficiency,"[47]... [ Continue Reading ]
Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus For, while I was yet a boy, I saw thee in Lower Asia with Polycarp, distinguishing thyself in the royal court,[3]... [ Continue Reading ]