1 Corinthians 14:2
Didache but if he ask money, he is a false prophet. 7. And every prophet that speaketh in the Spirit[107]... [ Continue Reading ]
Didache but if he ask money, he is a false prophet. 7. And every prophet that speaketh in the Spirit[107]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII Wherefore also the apostle says, "I shall profit you nothing, unless I speak to you, either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophecy, or by doctrine."[89]... [ Continue Reading ]
The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew But all these are blind who speak and hear, like sounding brass or tinkling cymbal, in which there is no perception of those things which are meant by their sound.[62]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on John Book VI " Heracleon, discussing John and the prophets, says, somewhat slanderously, that "the Word is the Saviour; the voice, that in the wilderness which John interpreted; the sound is the whole prophetic order." To this we may reply by reminding him of the text,[75]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me." And, "Let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret."[186]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Prayer who, praying in spirit,[181] Origen de Principiis Book II For this, I think, he indicates when he says, "I will pray with the spirit, I will pray with the understanding also; I will sing with the spirit, I will sing with the understanding also.[131] Origen Commentary on Matt... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I , which we pronounce in concert.[177]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV But who are they that are saved now, and receive life eternal? Is it not those who love God, and who believe His promises, and who "in malice have become as little children? "[410] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I With the greatest clearness the blesse... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V how that the Creator would speak with other tongues and other lips, whilst confirming indeed the gift of tongues by such a mention, he yet cannot be thought to have affirmed that the gift was that of another god by his reference to the Creator's prediction.[376] C... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V the secrets of the heart;[384]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V let him produce a psalm, a vision, a prayer[385]... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Epistle LXX Paul, moreover, looking forward to this, and consulting faithfully for concord and peace, has laid down in his epistle this rule: "Moreover, let the prophets speak two or three, and let the rest judge. But if anything be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold hi... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Epistle LXXIII For it behoves a bishop not only to teach, but also to learn; because he also teaches better who daily increases and advances by learning better; which very thing, moreover, the same Apostle Paul teaches, when he admonishes, "that if anything better be revealed to one sitting... [ Continue Reading ]
Genuine Acts of Peter of Alexandria He thus protesting, all who were present, being struck with terror, like men dumb, kept silence. Moreover they suspected that he, not without some divine notification,[12]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Twelfth Walk in them, and exhort your hearers that their repentance may be pure during the remainder of their life. Fulfil carefully this ministry which I now entrust to you, and you will accomplish much.[8] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV if Marcion be a prophet... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII Nor may a presbyter perform ordination; for it is not agreeable to holiness to have this order perverted. For "God is not the God of confusion,"[211]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V of learning[379] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V when he covers the woman that prophesies with a veil), he goes to the law for his sanction that woman should be under obedience.[381] Tertullian On Baptism ! "Let them be silent," he says, "and at home consult... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Veiling of Virgins ,[15]... [ Continue Reading ]
The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity For it is required of the man of God, that in all his words and works he be perfect, and that in his life he be adorned with all exemplary and well-ordered behaviour,[13]... [ Continue Reading ]