Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians and once more, "Blessed are the poor, and those that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of God."[20] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II to lead a philosophic life. But, on the other hand, it blesses "the poor; "[51] Clement of Alexandria Who is the Rich Man that Shall Be Saved? In the same way spiritual poverty is blessed. Wherefore also Matthew added, "Blessed are the poor."[19] Tertullian Of Patience For whom but the patient has the Lord called happy, in saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens? "[113] Tertullian To His Wife Book II To a Christian believer it is irksome to wed a believer inferior to herself in estate, destined as she will be to have her wealth augmented in the person of a poor husband! For if it is "the pour," not the rich, "whose are the kingdoms of the heavens,"[57] Tertullian De Fuga in Persecutione Blessed therefore are the poor, because, He says, the kingdom of heaven is theirs who have the soul only treasured up.[51] Origen de Principiis Book II and, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall inherit the kingdom of heaven; "[32] Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Jesus called the poor blessed,[420] whereas Jesus calls the poor blessed.[466] Methodius Discourse VII. Procilla " And the Lord does not profess to give the same honours to all; but to some He promises that they shall be numbered in the kingdom of heaven, to others the inheritance of the earth, and to others to see the Father.[10] Recognitions of Clement I "Then Caiaphas attempted to impugn the doctrine of Jesus, saying that He spoke vain things, for He said that the poor are blessed;[58] Clementine Homily XV Thus he may worship idols, or be a blasphemer or fornicator, or he may live indiscriminately, or perjure himself, or lie, or live the life of an unbeliever. But our teacher pronounced the faithful poor blessed;[29] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIV But if it be likened to such a king, and onewho has done such things, who must we say that it is but the Son of God? For He is the King of theheavens, and as He is absolute Wisdom and absolute Righteousness and absolute Truth, is He not soalso absolute Kingdom? But it is not a kingdom of any of those below, nor of a part of those above,but of all the things above, which were called heavens. But if you enquire into the meaning of thewords, "Theirs is the kingdom of heaven,"[43]