Matthew 7:21

First Apology of Justin

By their works ye shall know them. And every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire."[32]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII "Not every one," therefore, "that says Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of God; but he that doeth the will of God."[110]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII

Wherefore also he added: "But with all of them He was not well pleased." Who is this? He who said, "Why do you call Me Lord, and do not the will of My Father? "[176]

Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved? "For not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father."[42]

Hippolytus Refutation of All Heresies Book V

And again, it is said, the Saviour has declared, "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."[96]

Cyprian Epistle LXXII

Again, there is no ground for any one, for the circumvention of Christian truth, opposing to us the name of Christ, and saying, "All who are baptized everywhere, and in any manner, in the name of Jesus Christ, have obtained the grace of baptism,"-when Christ Himself speaks, and says, "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven."[21]

Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

Also according to Matthew: "Not every one who saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he who doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven."[507]

2 Clement

For He saith, "Not every one that saith to Me, Lord, Lord, shall be saved, but he that worketh righteousness."[31]

The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity

Of all virgins of either sex who have truly resolved to preserve virginity for the sake of the kingdom of heaven-of each and every one of them it is required that he be worthy of the kingdom of heaven in every thing. For not by eloquence[4]

2 Clement

For He saith, "Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall be saved, but he that worketh righteousness."[23]

Origen Commentary on John Book X

We must, therefore, cleave to Him rather than to His name, test after we have done wonders in His name, we should hear these words addressed to us which He will speak to those who boast of His name alone.[157]