Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians

in whom enduring, ye shall escape all the assaults of this world: for "He is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which ye are able."[6]

Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Seventh

And for this give thanks to the Lord, because He has deemed you worthy of showing you beforehand this affliction, that, knowing it before it comes, you may be able to bear it with courage."[3]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II

And when it is said, "God is faithful," it is intimated that He is worthy to be believed when declaring aught. Now His Word declares; and "God" Himself is "faithful."[63]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V

as "God," who by instruction is communicated to the faithful, "is faithful; "[31]

Origen de Principiis Book III

, as being men, and walking according to the flesh, and not capable of being tempted by greater than human temptations; since it is said of us, "There hath no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able."[278]

Origen de Principiis Book III

And observe whether some such state of things be not indicated by the language of the apostle: "God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what ye are able,"[280]

Origen de Principiis Book III

to bear it,"[283]

Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

But God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."[756]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XI

And observe, since God is faithful, and will not suffer the multitudes to be tempted above that they are able,[51]

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