Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VI On whose account also we, who are now assembled in one place,-Peter and Andrew; James and John, sons of Zebedee; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus who is surnamed Thaddaeus; and Simon the Canaanite,[70] Ac... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book I also, who was a follower of Jesus, may have been a tax-gatherer; but he was not of the number of the apostles, except according to a statement in one of the copies of Mark's Gospel.[116]... [ Continue Reading ]
The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour of whom mention is made in the Gospel.[20]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III -"In viam gentium ne abieritis, et ne ingrediamini in urbem Samaritanorum,"[217] Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics not yet did He charge them to "go into the way of the Gentiles."[97] Tertullian De Fuga in Persecutione We maintain that this bel... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III To allege, then, that these men did not know the truth, is to act the part of false witnesses, and of those who have been alienated from the doctrine of Christ. For why did the Lord send the twelve apostles to the lost sheep of the house of Israel,[226] Irenaeus... [ Continue Reading ]
The Teaching of Addaeus the Apostle In my lifetime I have not taken anything from thee, nor will I now at my death take anything from thee, nor will I frustrate the word of Christ which He spake to us: Accept not anything from any man, and possess not anything in this world.[83]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I For these doctrines are not at all similar to those of which our Lord said, "Freely ye have received, freely give."[65] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II from them Ion account of such miraculous interpositions]. For as she has received freely[291] Tertullian On M... [ Continue Reading ]
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Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV "For the workman is worthy of his meat."[98] Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Well, then, are justice and goodness opposed to each other? Far from it! There has only been an advance from simple justice to positive goodness. And again, we... [ Continue Reading ]
Recognitions of Clement II For if we have it in charge, that when we enter into a city we should first learn who in it is worthy,[4]... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II Wherefore, O bishop, when you are to go to prayer after the lessons, and the psalmody, and the instruction out of the Scriptures, let the deacon stand nigh you, and with a loud voice say: Let none have any quarrel with another; let none come in hypocrisy;... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV and that it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the judgment than for that city which did not receive the word of His disciples.[403]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Be in all things "wise as a serpent, and harmless as a dove."[11] Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Be in all things "wise as a serpent, and harmless always as a dove."[16] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I Again, when He says, "as suckling calves," He ag... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III And to the disciples He was wont to say, "And ye shall stand before governors and kings for My sake; and they shall scourge some of you, and slay you, and persecute you from city to city."[345] Tertullian De Fuga in Persecutione So we preach throughout all the w... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book II And who is there who would not be astonished at this prediction: "Ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles; "[49] Origen Against Celsus Book II And observe whether it is not with great authority that th... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Scorpiace " How would Christ speak, but in accordance with the treatment to which the Christian would be subjected? But when He forbids thinking about what answer to make at a judgment-seat,[74] Cyprian Epistle VIII "When they," says He, "deliver you up, take no thought what ye shall spe... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III That is the Spirit of whom the Lord declares, "For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you."[308]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I and again, "Taking up the cross follow me; "[49] Tertullian Scorpiace For so is it brought to pass, that the brother delivers up the brother to death, and the father the son: and the children rise up against the parents, and cause them to die. And he who endureth... [ Continue Reading ]
Address of Tatian to the Greeks For what reason, men of Greece, do you wish to bring the civil powers, as in a pugilistic encounter, into collision with us? And, if I am not disposed to comply with the usages of some of them, why am I to be abhorred as a vile miscreant?[5] Clement of Alexandria Wh... [ Continue Reading ]
Martyrdom of Polycarp Wherefore, brethren, we do not commend those who give themselves up [to suffering], seeing the Gospel does not teach so to do.[9] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV When, again, He says, "When they persecute you in this city, flee ye to the other,"[113] Tertullian To Hi... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II If, then, the Son was not ashamed to ascribe the knowledge of that day to the Father only, but declared what was true regarding the matter, neither let us be ashamed to reserve for God those greater questions which may occur to us. For no man is superior to his mas... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V For "He came to divide a man against his father, and the daughter against the mother, and the daughter-in-law against the mother-in-law; "[235] Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews Of which members of the household it is said in the Gos... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I "For there is nothing hidden which shall not be revealed, nor secret that shall not be made known."[7] Tertullian On the Veiling of Virgins , they have the audacity to draw near to God with head bare. But the "jealous God and Lord," who has said, "Nothing covered w... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I But the wise do not utter with their mouth what they reason in council. "But what ye hear in the ear," says the Lord, "proclaim upon the houses; "[146] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI Comprehending this, as He who taught wished, and receiving it in its... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin and, "Fear not them that kill you, and after that can do no more; but fear Him who after death is able to cast both soul and body into hell."[43] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III For this purpose did He give them this exhortation: "Fear not them which kill the body, but... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II larger and others smaller heads, some have bushy heads of hair, others thin, and others scarcely any hair at all,-and then those who imagine that they have discovered the number of the hairs, should endeavour to apply that for the commendation of their own sect whi... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II For how would it be, if any one, gradually elated by attempts of the kind referred to, should, because the Lord said that "even the hairs of your head are all numbered,"[217] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III But the embellishment of smoothing (for I... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV Whosoever therefore shall confess in Me before men, him will I also confess before my Father in heaven.[104] Tertullian Against Praxeas , He will confess those who confess Him, and deny those who deny Him, before His Father.[375] Tertullian De Fuga in Perse... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Vision Second For the Lord hath sworn by His Son, that those who denied their Lord have abandoned their life in despair, for even now these are to deny Him in the days that are coming.[14] Tertullian On Idolatry But "whosoever shall be ashamed of Me in the presence of men, of h... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I but the separating power when He said, "I came not to send peace, but a word."[50] Tertullian Against Marcion Book III This sword the Lord Himself came to send on earth, and not peace.[201] Tertullian Scorpiace "For I am come to set a man at variance against his... [ Continue Reading ]
Recognitions of Clement II and brother from brother, and daughter-in-law from mother-in-law, and a man's foes shall be they of his own house.'[24]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV that "whosoever preferred father or mother or brethren to the Word of God, was not a disciple worthy of Him."[730] Tertullian On Baptism fulfilled, before he heard it, that highest precept of the Lord, "He who prefers father or mother to me, is not worthy of me.... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII And to the same effect is the saying, "He that doth not take his cross and follow behind Me is not worthy of Me."[153]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Vision Second Happy ye who endure the great tribulation that is coming on, and happy they who shall not deny their own life.[13] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV draws the soul away gladly from the body, even if it wrench itself away in its removal. "For he that loveth hi... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Eighth They never, however, departed from God, but gladly bore His name, and joyfully received His servants into their houses.[33] Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved? And in another place, "He that receiveth you; receiveth Me; and he that r... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans thing. For "he who honours a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward."[67] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV "Whosoever shall receive," says He, "a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and whosoeve... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Baptism offered to a poor (child);[88] Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews That even a small work is of advantage, also in the same place: "And whoever shall give to drink to one of the least of these a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, verily... [ Continue Reading ]