Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI " And that it is said, that we and the Greeks know the same God, though not in the same way, he will infer thus: "Neither worship as the Jews; for they, thinking that they only know God, do not know Him, adoring as they do angels and archangels, the month and t... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And therefore did the Lord say to those who were blaming His disciples because they plucked and ate the ears of corn, rubbing them in their hands, "Have ye not read this, what David did, when himself was an hungered; how he went into the house of God, and ate the s... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV He was called "Lord of the Sabbath,"[404]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV example-is He therefore alien from the Creator? Then the Pharisees watch whether He would heal on the Sabbath-day,[393]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Wishing, therefore, to initiate them into this meaning of the law by the restoration of the withered hand, He requires, "Is it lawful on the Sabbath-days to do good, or not? to save life, or to destroy it? "[401]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Surely to Sion He brings good tidings, and to Jerusalem peace and all blessings; He goes up into a mountain, and there spends a night in prayer,[423] Cyprian Epistle VII For the apostles also ceased not to pray day and night; and the Lord also Himself, the teach... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I years of age when He disputed with the teachers of the law, and by the election of the apostles, for of these there were twelve.[34] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV apostles,[433]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Again, He changes the name of Simon to peter,[444]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV "For there was," He says, "a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and delighted himself with splendid feasts."[19]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians and once more, "Blessed are the poor, and those that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of God."[20] Tertullian On Idolatry But even now you have the Lord's sayings, as examples taking away from you all excuse. For what is it y... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV venly, it is quite clear that heaven has been as yet the property of no other God whatever, than Him who owns the earth also; quite clear that the Creator has given even the lesser promises (of earthly blessing), in order that I may more readily believe Him concer... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV " And, "Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, when they shall separate you, when they shall cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake; "[58] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV one), which bade him say, "Blessed shall ye be, when men shall bate y... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Scorpiace ! He will have commanded either no martyrdoms at all, or those which must be understood in a sense different from the ordinary, being such a person as to urge no one to a risk of this kind as to promise no reward to them who suffer for Him, because He does not wish them to suff... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III And in His office of teacher this is what He has said to the rich: "Woe unto you that are rich, for ye have received your consolation; "[243] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV which accompany riches; and it is because of these that woes are denounced on the ric... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV He inflicts a woe also on "the full, because they shall hunger; on those too which laugh now, because they shall mourn."[544] Dionysius A Commentary on the Beginning of Ecclesiastes A time to weep, when it is the time of suffering; as when the Lord also says, "V... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV "In the like manner," says He,[501] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets."[548]... [ Continue Reading ]
Athenagoras A Plea for the Christians What, then, are those teachings in which we are brought up? "I say unto you, Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; pray for them that persecute you; that ye may be the sons of your Father who is in heaven, who causes His sun to rise on the evil and the... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin But I say unto you, Pray for your enemies, and love them that hate you, and bless them that curse you, and pray for them that despitefully use you."[23] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV upon the Pharisees and doctors of the law.[1097] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book V... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin And let your good works shine before men, that they, seeing them, may glorify your Father which is in heaven."[27] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV For "to him that taketh away thy coat," He says, "give to him thy cloak also; and from him that taketh away thy goods, ask t... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Barnabas Thou shalt not hesitate to give, nor murmur when thou givest. "Give to every one that asketh thee,"[266] First Apology of Justin For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for it? Lay up treasure, t... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III Here is then a comprehensive precept, and an exhortation of life, all-embracing: "As ye would that men should do unto you, do ye likewise to, them."[176] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV So that, whatever was the ampler scope of His teaching, He rec... [ Continue Reading ]
Athenagoras A Plea for the Christians the Father with the Son, what is the Spirit, what is the unity of these three, the Spirit, the Son, the Father, and their distinction in unity; and who know that the life for which we look is far better than can be described in words, provided we arrive at it p... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV And now, on the subject of a loan, when He asks, "And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? "[611]... [ Continue Reading ]
Dialogue of Justin For He taught us to pray for our enemies also, saying, `Love your enemies; be kind and merciful, as your heavenly Father is.'[372] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I Now, that the God and Father of our Lord Jesus is good, the Word Himself will again avouch: "For He is... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Clement For thus He spoke: "Be ye merciful, that ye may obtain mercy; forgive, that it may be forgiven to you; as ye do, so shall it be done unto you; as ye judge, so shall ye be judged; as ye are kind, so shall kindness be shown to you; with what measure ye mete, with the same it shall be measur... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians forgive, and it shall be forgiven unto you;[17] Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved? "Judge not, then, that ye be not judged. With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again;[59] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV weve... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again;[19] Clementine Homily XVIII and neither themselves entered nor allowed those who wished to enter, on this account, and justly, inasmuch as they hid the ways from those who wished, were in like man... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Let the Marcionites therefore make their choice: Will it not be just the same inconsistency to desert the prescription of their master, as to have Christ teaching in the interest of men or of the Creator? But "a blind man will lead a blind man into the ditch."[642... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V n up [into heaven], it is manifest that the souls of His disciples also, upon whose account the Lord underwent these things, shall go away into the invisible place allotted to them by God, and there remain until the resurrection, awaiting that event; then receiving... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Just as a good tree cannot produce evil fruit, so neither can truth generate heresy; and as a corrupt tree cannot yield good fruit, so heresy will not produce truth. Thus, Marcion brought nothing good out of Cerdon's evil treasure; nor Apelles out of Marcion's.[64... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen de Principiis Book I And this splendour, presenting itself gently and softly to the frail and weak eyes of mortals, and gradually training, as it were, and accustoming them to bear the brightness of the light, when it has put away from them every hindrance and obstruction to vision, accordin... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II For the saying, "It is not a good tree which produces corrupt fruit, nor a corrupt tree which produces good fruit,"[116] Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul in order that they may be able to establish and settle their threefold theory, or "trinity," in a... [ Continue Reading ]
The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity " For virginity of such a kind is impure, and disowned by all good works. For "every tree whatsoever is known from its fruits."[19]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians To those who indeed talk of the bishop, but do all things without him, will He who is the true and first Bishop, and the only High Priest by nature, declare, "Why call ye Me Lord, and do not the things which I say? "[32] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And,... [ Continue Reading ]