Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians

But the Lord is long-suffering, and does not reduce to nothing him who in his ignorance dares [to utter] such words, but meekly replies, "Get thee hence, Satan."[56]

Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians

For I know Who I am, and by Whom I have been sent, and Whom it behoves Me to worship. For "thou shall worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve."[57]

Dialogue of Justin

For He answers him, `It is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shall thou serve.'[491]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V " The Lord then, exposing him in his true character, says, "Depart, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve."[190]

Tertullian On Prayer

He Himself, when tempted by the devil, demonstrated who it is that presides over and is the originator of temptation.[61]

Origen Against Celsus Book VII

and again, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve."[151]

Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes

But because it was God who first gave the commandment, the Lord Jesus Himself said to the devil, "Get thee behind me, Satan; "[294]

Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes

and, without doubt, to go behind God is the sign of being His servant. And again He says, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve."[295]

Peter of Alexandria Canonical Epistle

And when they shall have, during these days, exercised themselves much, and constantly fasted, then let them watch in prayer, meditating upon what was spoken by the Lord to him who tempted Him to fall down and worship him: "Get thee behind me, Satan; for it is written, Thou shall worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve."[5]

Recognitions of Clement IV

Therefore our Lord, confirming the worship of one God, answered him: `It is written, Thou shall worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.'[28]

Recognitions of Clement V

Imitate Him, therefore, and fear Him, as the commandment is given to men, `Thou shall worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.'[10]

Clementine Homily X "Therefore you shall be able to persuade yourselves with respect to the things that are profitable, if, like charmers, you say to the horrible serpent which lurks in your heart, `The Lord God thou shall fear, and Him alone thou shall serve.'[2]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII "get thee hence,"[151]

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