Matthew 19:2
Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIV But He cameto the borders of Judaea, and not to the middle of it, but, as it were, to the outermost parts, wheregreat multitudes followed Him,[116]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIV But He cameto the borders of Judaea, and not to the middle of it, but, as it were, to the outermost parts, wheregreat multitudes followed Him,[116]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Vos autem non legistis, quod protoplasto Deus dixit: `Eritis duo in carne una? Quare qui dimittit uxorem, praeterquam fornicationis causa, facit eam moechari.[55] Tertullian On Monogamy But grant that these argumentations may be thought to be forced and fou... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV -for this reason, indeed, because He who had "made them male and female" had likewise said, "They twain shall become one flesh; what therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."[1326] Origen de Principiis Book III Our Lord and Saviour, indeed, i... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian To His Wife Book I Let them see to that, who, among the rest of their perversities, teach the disjoining of the "one flesh in twain; "[23] Tertullian To His Wife Book II one discipline, one and the same service? Both (are) brethren, both fellow servants, no difference of spirit or of f... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin And when a certain man came to Him and said, "Good Master," He answered and said, "There is none good but God only, who made all things."[31] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Quid enim? annon licet etiam continenter uti matrimonio, et non conari dissolvere, quod "co... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And not only so, but the Lord also showed that certain precepts were enacted for them by Moses, on account of their hardness [of heart], and because of their unwillingness to be obedient, when, on their saying to Him, "Why then did Moses command to give a writing o... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV There, while prohibiting divorce, He has given us a solution of this special question respecting it: "Moses," says He, "because of the hardness of your hearts, suffered you to give a bill of divorcement; but from the beginning it was not so"[1325] Tertullian On M... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Fourth " And I said to him, "What then, sir, is the husband to do, if his wife continue in her vicious practices? "And he said, "The husband should put her away, and remain by himself. But if he put his wife away and marry another, he also commits adultery."[3] Athena... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III nesciunt quod, postquam de divortio esset locutus, cum quidam rogassent: "Si sic sit causa uxoris, non expedit homini uxorem ducere; "tunc dixit Dominus: "Non omnes capiunt vetbum hoc, sed quibus datum est."[66]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Ac Valentiniani quidem, qui desuper ex divinis emissionibus deduxere conjugationes, acceptum habent matrimonium: Basilidis autem sectatores, "Cum interrogassent, inquiunt, apostoli, nun sit melius uxorem non ducere, dicunt respondisse Dominum: `Non omnes capi... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans "He that is able to receive it, let him receive it."[38] Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans Unless he believes that Christ Jesus has lived in the flesh, and shall confess His cross and passion, and the blood which He shed for the salvation of the world, he... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Monogamy is it that He Himself withal should set upon His own official chair men who were mindful rather to enjoin-(but) not likewise to practise-sanctity of the flesh, which (sanctity) He had in all ways recommended to their teaching and practising?-first by His own example, then by... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Ninth therefore, no one will perish; for although any of them be tempted by the most wicked devil, and commit sin, he will quickly return to his Lord. I deem you happy, I, who am the messenger of repentance, whoever of you are innocent as children,[52] Clement of Alex... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Annon aperte indicat, quod sicut mundus componitur ex contrariis, nempe ex calido et frigido, humido et sicco, ita etiam ex iis qui dant, et ex iis qui accipiunt? Et rursus cum dixit: "Si vis perfectus esse, vende quae habes, et da pauperibus," refellit eum q... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus ] Yea, He was always of such a character, and still is, and will ever be, kind and good, and free from wrath, and true, and the only one who is [absolutely] good;[41] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV Now, that the law did beforehand teach mankind the necessity of... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II Are we to paint ourselves out that our neighbours may perish? Where, then, is (the command), "Thou shall love thy neighbour as thyself? "[17]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II Now, just Lot (for I pass over at present the account of the economy of regeneration[185]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And for this reason did the Lord, instead of that [commandment], "Thou shalt not commit adultery," forbid even concupiscence; and instead of that which runs thus, "Thou shalt not kill," He prohibited anger; and instead of the law enjoining the giving of tithes, [He... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Ninth For as it is disagreeable to walk among thistles with naked feet, so also it is hard for such to enter the kingdom of God.[37] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V Again, "Don't sail on land" is a Pythagorean saw, and shows that taxes and similar contracts, be... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II " Much more, then, is the Scripture to be believed which says, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man "[50] Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved? For some, merely hearing, and that in an off-h... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin And that it is better to believe even what is impossible to our own nature and to men, than to be unbelieving like the rest of the world, we have learned; for we know that our Master Jesus Christ said, that "what is impossible with men is possible with God,"[42] Tertullian... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Idolatry . Parents, wives, children, will have to be left behind, for God's sake.[86] Five Books in Reply to Marcion 10 Like him, have all things left,[121] Victorinus Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John For to the apostles, when they asked, saying, "We have forsaken... [ Continue Reading ]
Dialogue of Justin For I have proved that it was Jesus who appeared to and conversed with Moses, and Abraham, and all the other patriarchs without exception, ministering to the will of the Father; who also, I say, came to be born man by the Virgin Mary, and I lives for ever. For the latter is He af... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V And again He says, "Whosoever shall have left lands, or houses, or parents, or brethren, or children because of Me, he shall receive in this world an hundred-fold, and in that to come he shall inherit eternal life."[287] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV For... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III For this reason did the Lord declare that the first should in truth be last, and the last first.[444]... [ Continue Reading ]