NT References in the Ante-Nicene Fathers

Matthew 18:7

Lactantius Divine Institutes Book IV

Before all things, it is befitting that we should know both that He Himself and His ambassadors foretold that there must be numerous sects and heresies,[405]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book I

if she was wounded in her heart by thy beauty, and youth, and adorning, and fell in love with thee, thou wilt be found guilty of her transgressions, as having been the occasion of scandal to her,[19]

Recognitions of Clement III

Why then should not we bear with those whom, God suffers? Why should not we bear with fortitude the wrongs that they do to us, when He who is almighty does not take vengeance on them, that both His own goodness and the impiety of the wicked may be known? But if the wicked one had not found Simon to be his minister, he would doubtless have found another: for it is of necessity that in this life offences come, `but woe to that man by whom they come; '[28]

Recognitions of Clement III "Be not, my brethren, distressed by those things that have been done, but give heed to the future: for what is passed is ended; but the things which threaten are dangerous to those who shall fall in with them. For offences shall never be wanting in this world,[38]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIII "[123]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIII "[141]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIII "[145]

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NT References in the Ante-Nicene Fathers

Matthew 18:7

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