Tertullian On Idolatry

if, in short, though conscious of His own kingdom,[147]

Tertullian On Idolatry

war, nay, how will he serve even in peace, without a sword, which the Lord has taken away?[157]

Origen Against Celsus Book I

And Jesus, knowing this well, and denying that He was a king in the sense that the multitude expected, but declaring the superiority of His kingdom, says: "If My kingdom were of this world, then would My servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is My kingdom not of this world."[114]

The History of Joseph the Carpenter

who ordered my friend and relative John to be beheaded. Accordingly he searched for me diligently, thinking that my kingdom was to be of this world.[14]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIII

But that it was not God who gave Him up into the hands of men, the Saviour manifestly declares when He says, "If My kingdom were of this world, then would My servants fight that I should not be delivered to the Jews."[73]

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