Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II And again, "By thy speech thou shalt be justified," He says, "and by thy speech thou shalt be condemned."[125] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I What the one exhibits as actually done, the other speaks, preparing, as it were, the way for well-doing, and leading the hearers to the practice of good. For there is a saving word, as there is a saving work. Righteousness, accordingly,[103] Tertullian On Idolatry so, "Out of thy own mouth shalt thou be justified"[161] Tertullian Against Marcion Book II thou shall be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."[338] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II And again: "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."[2]