Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II "But if there be present readiness of mind, according to what a man hath it is acceptable, and not according to what he hath not: for it is not that there be ease to others, but tribulation to you, but of equality at the present time," and so forth.[231] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV Those, who have entertained the wish whose purpose is equal, share in the same honour with those who have the ability, although others have the advantage in point of resources.[53] Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews In the second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: "If there be a ready will, it is acceptable according to what a man hath, not according to that which he hath not; nor let there be to others a mitigation, but to you a burdening.[372] The Martyrdom of Barsamya And they said to him: We have heard from thee that a teacher of the Church has said, "The will, according to what it is, so is it accepted."[15]