Origen Commentary on John Book I It ought not to be forgotten that in such a Gospel as this there is embraced every good deed which was done to Jesus; as, for example, the story of the woman[59] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII after this no longer playing the harlot, but coming to the feet... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II The use of crowns and ointments is not necessary for us; for it impels to pleasures and indulgences, especially on the approach of night. I know that the woman brought to the sacred supper "an alabaster box of ointment,"[152] Tertullian A Treatise on th... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V Who, when he had heard that, went his way, and said to the priests, What will ye give me, and I will deliver Him unto you? And they bargained with him for thirty pieces of silver."[90]... [ Continue Reading ]
Fragments of Clement Found in the Oxford Edition But when he had preached He who was the Passover, the Lamb of God, led as a sheep to the slaughter, presently taught His disciples the mystery of the type on the thirteenth day, on which also they inquired, "Where wilt Thou that we prepare for Thee t... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise X On Jealousy and Envy Did not the Jews perish for this reason, that they chose rather to envy Christ[12]... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V and used to steal what was set apart for the needy, yet was he not cast off by the Lord, through much long-suffering; nay, and when we were once feasting with Him, being willing both to reduce him to his duty and instruct us in His own foreknowledge, He sai... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II The Lord Himself shall teach us that Judas the deceitful is meant: "He that dippeth with Me in the dish, the same shall betray Me."[157] Origen Against Celsus Book II For He who was amongst us, and knew what was in man, seeing his evil disposition, and... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Clement Yea, it were better for him that a millstone should be hung about [his neck], and he should be sunk in the depths of the sea, than that he should cast a stumbling-block before one of my little ones.[210] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II Besides, the Lord also declared regarding him, "W... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV of His own, created things-not as if He stood in need of them, but that they might be themselves neither unfruitful nor ungrateful-He took that created thing, bread, and gave thanks, and said, "This is My body."[233] Tertullian On Prayer , too, that His body is r... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin [143] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of the fruit of this vine, until that day when I will drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."[284] Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul and that the taste of the wine was different... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Modesty At those times, however, in which He lived on earth we lay this down definitively, that it is no prejudgment against us if pardon used to be conferred on sinners-even Jewish ones. For Christian discipline dates from the renewing of the Testament,[121] Cyprian Epistle LXII I... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II And that it was wine which was the thing blessed, He showed again, when He said to His disciples, "I will not drink of the fruit of this vine, till I drink it with you in the kingdom of my Father."[80] Origen de Principiis Book II And from the New Test... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V and we were with Him, and sang an hymn according to the custom.[96]... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V And on the fifth day of the week, when we had eaten the passover with Him, and when Judas had dipped his hand into the dish, and received the sop, and was gone out by night, the Lord said to us: "The hour is come that ye shall be dispersed, and shall leave... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V To the same purpose did the Lord also declare, "Heaven and earth shall pass away."[333]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I Her anguish, again, was indicated when He said, "My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death; "[101] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III nor would He have wept over Lazarus, nor have sweated great drops of blood; nor have declared, "My soul is exceeding sorrowf... [ Continue Reading ]
Martyrdom of Polycarp or sacrifice, and prepared to be an acceptable burnt-offering unto God, looked up to heaven, and said, "O Lord God Almighty, the Father of thy beloved and blessed Son Jesus Christ, by whom we have received the knowledge of Thee, the God of angels and powers, and of every creat... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians as the Lord has said: "The spirit truly is willing, but the flesh is weak."[47] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V For as the Lord has testified that "the flesh is weak," so [does He also say] that "the spirit is willing."[60] Clement of Alexandria Stromata B... [ Continue Reading ]
Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V And when He had done this thrice, while we out of despondency of mind were fallen asleep, He came and said: "The hour is come, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. And behold Judas, and with him a multitude of ungodly men,"[99]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book II , that Judas, when about to betray Him, said to the multitudes who were setting out with him, as not being acquainted with Him, "Whomsoever I shall kiss, the same is He."[160]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Idolatry war, nay, how will he serve even in peace, without a sword, which the Lord has taken away?[157] Origen Against Celsus Book II Thinkest thou that I cannot even now pray to My Father, and He will presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then should the Sc... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas He has power to ask, if He will, legions of angels from the Father for His help.[379]... [ Continue Reading ]
Martyrdom of Polycarp with their usual weapons, as if going out against a robber.[13] Origen Against Celsus Book II And I think that the Saviour Himself indicates the same thing by the words: "I was daily with you, teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on Me."[161] Peter of Alexandria Cano... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian An Answer to the Jews just as the other (outrages) which you were to commit on Him were foretold,-all which He, actually and thoroughly suffering, suffered not for any evil action of His own, but "that the Scriptures from the mouth of the prophets might be fulfilled."[197] Origen Commen... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book I And the high priest arose, and said to Him, Answerest thou nothing to what these witness against thee? But Jesus held His peace."[2]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book II Was not the great charge against Jesus, which His accusers brought forward, this, that He said, "I am able to destroy the temple of God, and after three days to raise it up again? "[37] Origen Commentary on John Book X It follows from this that the first day is to be... [ Continue Reading ]
Fragments of Clement from the Latin Translation of Cassiodorus In the other Gospels, however, He is said not to have replied to the high priest, on his asking if He was the Son of God. But what said He? "You say."[72]... [ Continue Reading ]
Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments who is pierced in the side,[406]... [ Continue Reading ]
A Treatise on Re-Baptism by an Anonymous Writer " Which rebuke against Peter became more and more apparent when the Lord was apprehended, and, frightened by the damsel, he said, "I know not what thou sayest, neither know I thee; "[25]... [ Continue Reading ]