Luke 22:3
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V that "Satan entered into Judas."[257]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V that "Satan entered into Judas."[257]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian An Answer to the Jews on the first day of unleavened bread, on which they slew the lamb at even, just as had been enjoined by Moses.[121] Tertullian An Answer to the Jews . Which prediction was thus also fulfilled, that "on the first day of unleavened bread"[237]... [ Continue Reading ]
Pseudo-Cyprian On the Glory of Martyrdom And, to say nothing of other matters, this assuredly ought rather to urge us, that the confession of one word is maintained by the everlasting confession of Christ; as it is written, "Whosoever shall confess me on earth before men, him also will I confess be... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Baptism that, when the Lord was about to celebrate the last Passover, He said to the disciples who were sent to make preparation, "Ye will meet a man bearing water."[196]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul , by which He so earnestly desired to eat the pass over with His disciples.[111] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV How earnestly, therefore, does He manifest the bent of His soul: "With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer."[1590]... [ Continue Reading ]
Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments Now that neither in the first nor in the last there was anything false is evident; for he who said of old, "I will not any more eat the passover,"[452]... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin For the apostles, in the memoirs composed by them, which are called Gospels, have thus delivered unto us what was enjoined upon them; that Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, said, "This do ye in remembrance of Me,[145] Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul and tha... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV testament to be sealed "in His blood,"[1607] Tertullian On Fasting the apostle unteaches, suppressing the continuance of the Old Testament which has been buried in Christ, and establishing that of the New. But if there is a new creation in Christ,[98]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Modesty At those times, however, in which He lived on earth we lay this down definitively, that it is no prejudgment against us if pardon used to be conferred on sinners-even Jewish ones. For Christian discipline dates from the renewing of the Testament,[121]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV "Woe," says He, "to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed!"[1611]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Eighth And they who gave in their branches green and cracked were always faithful and good, though emulous of each other about the foremost places, and about fame:[25]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book VII and "they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors."[44] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book V hing else, as I have said, than the laying aside of divine religion, which alone effects that man should esteem man dear, and should know that he is bound to... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book II Or how could He be called such who said, "I was amongst you, not as he that sitteth at meat, but as he that serveth? "[23]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Idolatry For avoiding it, remedies cannot be lacking; since, even if they be lacking, there remains that one by which you will be made a happier magistrate, not in the earth, but in the heavens.[151] Tertullian On Baptism tempted should attain the celestial kingdoms."[207] Origen C... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas He awards the kingdom to His disciples, as He says it had been appointed to Himself by the Father.[378]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans the son of Josedech, who sought to "sift the faith"[51] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV says: "You will escape the energy of the wild beast, if your heart become pure and blameless." Also the Lord Himself says: "Satan hath desired to sift you; but I ha... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans from whom the Lord Jesus Christ will deliver us, who prayed that the faith of the apostles might not fail,[53] Cyprian Epistle II We know that this saying arose out of the very circumstance of his withdrawal, and the rest of the disciples did likewise.[7] Co... [ Continue Reading ]
Clementine Epistle of Peter to James alive, to transform my words by certain various interpretations, in order to the dissolution of the law; as though I also myself were of such a mind, but did not freely proclaim it, which God forbid! For such a thing were to act in opposition to the law of God w... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV .[1617] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V and every one vehemently affirming that they would not forsake Him, I Peter adding this promise, that I would even die with Him, He said, "Verily I say unto thee, Before the cock crows, thou shall thrice deny tha... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Prayer This passage He confirms by subsequent ones, saying, "Pray that ye be not tempted; "[62]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Prayer , "save that not my will, but Thine be done."[30] Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments But remembering, too, the purpose for which He was sent, He fulfils the dispensation (economy) for which He was sent, and exclaims, "Father, not my will,"[434] Dionysius On Luke... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Fifth But those who are weak and slothful in prayer, hesitate to ask anything from the Lord; but the Lord is full of compassion, and gives without fail to all who ask Him. But you, having been strengthened by the holy Angel,[12]... [ Continue Reading ]
Dialogue of Justin For in the memoirs which I say were drawn up by His apostles and those who followed them, [it is recorded] that His sweat fell down like drops of blood while He was praying, and saying, `If it be possible, let this cup pass: '[401]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas In all other respects the Father did not forsake the Son, for it was into His Father's hands that the Son commended His. spirit.[423]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV The Christ of the prophets was destined, moreover, to be betrayed with a kiss,[1618] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V And when He had done this thrice, while we out of despondency of mind were fallen asleep, He came and said: "The hour is come, and the... [ Continue Reading ]
Fragments from Peter of Alexandria And He said unto Judas, "Betrayest thou the Son of God with a kiss? "[13]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Repentance -the occasion indeed demands that I should note down; but (to do so) may seem to be unnecessary. For when the Lord is known, our spirit, having been" looked back upon"[15]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV When led before the council, He is asked whether He is the Christ.[1620]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV But even if he had told them, he would yet have to suffer. For he said, "If I tell you, ye will not believe."[1622]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV says, "Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God."[1626]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Accordingly, after He had said this, and so suggested a comparison of the Scripture, a ray of light did seem to show them whom He would have them understand Him to be; for they say: "Art thou then the Son of God? "[1629] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Of wha... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV and so completely was His statement to this effect, that they insisted on accepting that sense which His statement indicated.[1637]... [ Continue Reading ]