Epistle of Ignatius to the Tarsians "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof."[35]

Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III

For the divine apostle most beautifully counsels us "to put on Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the lusts of the flesh."[100]

Tertullian On Monogamy

On the ground of continence the priests likewise of the famous Egyptian bull will judge the "infirmity" of Christians. Blush, O flesh, who hast "put on"[116]

Origen de Principiis Book II

And do not be surprised if we speak of a perfect soul as the clothing of the body (which, on account of the Word of God and His wisdom, is now named incorruption), when Jesus Christ Himself, who is the Lord and Creator of the soul, is said to be the clothing of the saints, according to the language of the apostle, "Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ."[14]

The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity

Those, therefore, who imitate Christ, imitate Him earnestly. For those who have "put on Christ"[57]

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