Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I Directly in point is the instance of the apostle, who says, writing the Corinthians: "For I have espoused you to one man, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ,"[38] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Zelo enim vos zelo Dei; despondi... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III sponsa et Ecclesia; quam castam esse oportet, et ab iis quae strut intus, cogitationibus, quae sunt contrariae veritati; et ab iis, qui tentant extrinsecus, hoc est ab iis, qui sectantur haereses, et persuadent vobis fornicari ab uno viro, nempe omnipotenti D... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI Wherefore also he proceeds to add, "And if I am rude in speech, yet I am not in knowledge."[311] Origen Commentary on John Book IV The Apostles are not unaware that in some things they give offence, and that in some respects their culture is defective, and t... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia For those who are the better, and who embrace the truth more clearly, being delivered from the evils of the flesh, become, on account of their perfect purification and faith, a church and help-meet of Christ, betrothed and given in marriage to Him as a virgin, accor... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V when he designates "false apostles, deceitful workers transforming themselves" into likenesses of himself,[580] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VI And after this manner the most atheistical heresy of the Simonians was first established in Rome; and the de... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI Further, let those who say that philosophy took its rise from the devil know this, that the Scripture says that "the devil is transformed into an angel of light."[125] Tertullian De Corona Demanding then a law of God, you have that common one prevailing all... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II ; but (it will be) when it has endured laceration for Christ's sake,[35]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Theonas to Lucianus And do thou, my dearest Lucianus, since thou art wise, bear with good-will the unwise;[20]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Modesty Is he not even then "smiting some one's face,"[145]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen de Principiis Book II For what other forefathers of Paul can be intended, except those of whom he says, "Are they Hebrews? so am I: are they Israelites? so am I."[44]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV Wherefore also Paul rejoices for Christ's sake that he was "in labours, more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths oft."[193] Tertullian Scorpiace Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes, save one; thrice was I beaten with rods; once was I... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Fifth be on your guard against every evil word, and every evil desire, and purify your heart from all the vanities of this world. If you guard against these things, your fasting will be perfect. And you will do also as follows.[9] Tertullian On Fasting I think, moreo... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Epistle XI That you bewail and grieve over the downfall of our brethren I know from myself, beloved brethren, who also bewail with you and grieve for each one, and suffer and feel what the blessed apostle said: "Who is weak," said he, "and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? "[3... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V , the head] is, then, a sign of most princely rule; and otherwise we have heard it said, "The Head of Christ is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."[89]... [ Continue Reading ]
Peter of Alexandria Canonical Epistle Likewise also, the renowned Paul having been oftentimes delivered up and brought in peril of death, having endured many evils, and making his boast in his numerous persecutions and afflictions, in the same city was also himself beheaded; who, in the things in w... [ Continue Reading ]