Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V says the apostle. "And pray that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith."[45] Pope Anterus The Epistle "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is wi... [ Continue Reading ]
Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments If, then, the blessed (apostle) delivered these things with a pious caution, which could be easily known by all, as he perceived in the spirit that "all men have not faith,"[8]... [ Continue Reading ]
Pope Anterus The Epistle confidence in the Lord touching you, brethren, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you."[28]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III To which course many nations of those barbarians who believe in Christ do assent, having salvation written in their hearts by the Spirit, without paper or ink, and, carefully preserving the ancient tradition,[13] Tertullian On Idolatry Again, they say the same a... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Epistle V Let them also follow the example of the Apostle Paul, who, after often-repeated imprisonment, after scourging, after exposures to wild beasts, in everything continued meek and humble; and even after his rapture to the third heaven and paradise, he did not proudly arrogate anything... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians Let us therefore no longer keep the Sabbath after the Jewish manner, and rejoice in days of idleness; for "he that does not work, let him not eat."[57] Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians Let no one addicted to idleness eat,[41] Tertullian Against Marcion... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Fourth Wherefore if any one[6] Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Fourth But I do not," said he, "give opportunity for the doing of these deeds, but that he who has sinned may sin no more. But with regard to his previous transgressions, there is One who is able to provi... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians I am deeply grieved, therefore, brethren, for him (Valens) and his wife; to whom may the Lord grant true repentance! And be ye then moderate in regard to this matter, and "do not count such as enemies,"[66]... [ Continue Reading ]