Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I With reason, therefore, the apostle has called the wisdom of God" manifold," and which has manifested its power "in many departments and in many modes"[51] -by art, by knowledge, by faith, by prophecy-for our benefit. "For all wisdom is from the Lord, and is with Him for ever," as says the wisdom of Jesus.[52] which He purposed in Christ."[194] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V For the apostle goes on to infer (from his own statement): "in order that unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might become known through the church the manifold wisdom of God."[814] Methodius Discourse III. Thaleia For the mountains are to be explained by the heavens, and the ninety and nine sheep by the principalities and powers[15] The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs IV And after these things shall Abraham and Isaac and Jacob arise unto life, and I and my brethren will be chiefs, even your sceptre in Israel: Levi first, I the second, Joseph third, Benjamin fourth, Simeon fifth, Issachar sixth, and so all in order. And the Lord blessed Levi; the Angel of the Presence, me; the powers of glory,[28]