Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV

Wherefore he that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given His Holy Spirit to you."[122]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book V

That we should "abstain from fornication," not from marriage; that every one "should know how to possess his vessel in honour."[708]

Tertullian On Exhortation to Chastity

The will of God is our sanctification,[3]

Tertullian On Modesty

(originated) not of seduction, nor of impurity: "and, "This is the will of God, your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication; that each one know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour, not in the lust of concupiscence, as (do) the nations which are ignorant of God."[188]

Pseudo-Cyprian Of the Discipline and Advantage of Chastity

Hence the apostle says: "This is the will of God, that ye abstain from fornication."[9]

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