2 Corinthians 9:6
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews But let every one do as he has proposed in his heart: not as if sorrowfully, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."[366]... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews But let every one do as he has proposed in his heart: not as if sorrowfully, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."[366]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved? See then, first, that He has not commanded you to be solicited or to wait to be importuned, but yourself to seek those who are to be benefited and are worthy disciples of the Saviour. Excellent, accordingly, also is the apostle's saying... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews Also in the same place: "As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever."[367]... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise VIII On Works and Alms Moreover, the blessed Apostle Paul, full of the grace of the Lord's inspiration, says: "He that ministereth seed to the sower, shall both minister bread for your food, and shall multiply your seed sown, and shall increase the growth of the fruits of your righ... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise VIII On Works and Alms And again: "The administration of this service shall not only supply the wants of the saints, but shall be abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; "[31] Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews Also in the same place: "The admi... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III "Qui enim sunt ejusmodi, pseudapostoli, operarii dolosi," usque ad illud: "Quorum finis erit secundum opera eorum."[4] Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul therefore, God has opened an entrance to all the sons of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in order t... [ Continue Reading ]
Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes What great thing therefore is it, if his ministers also be transformed into the ministers of righteousness?-whose end shall be according to their works.[348]... [ 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]... [ Continue Reading ]