Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II

And again, "By thy speech thou shalt be justified," He says, "and by thy speech thou shalt be condemned."[125]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I

What the one exhibits as actually done, the other speaks, preparing, as it were, the way for well-doing, and leading the hearers to the practice of good. For there is a saving word, as there is a saving work. Righteousness, accordingly,[103]

Tertullian On Idolatry

so, "Out of thy own mouth shalt thou be justified"[161]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book II

thou shall be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."[338]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II

And again: "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."[2]

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