Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians None of these things is hid from you, if ye perfectly possess that faith and love towards Christ Jesus[96] Wherefore none of the devices of the devil shall be hidden from you, if, like Paul, ye perfectly possess that faith and love towards Christ[102] Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians but, as less than any of you, I desire to guard you beforehand, that ye fall not upon the hooks of vain doctrine, but that ye attain to full assurance in regard to the birth, and passion, and resurrection which took place in the time of the government of Pontius Pilate, being truly and certainly accomplished by Jesus Christ, who is our hope,[76] Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Let not those who seem worthy of credit, but teach strange doctrines,[18] Let not those who seem worthy of credit, but teach strange doctrines,[20] Cyprian Treatise IX On the Advantage of Patience Such and so great is the patience of Christ; and had it not been such and so great, the Church would never have possessed Paul as an apostle.[19] Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians Where is the boasting of those who are styled prudent? For our God, Jesus Christ, was, according to the appointment[125] Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians Be not deceived with strange doctrines, "nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies,"[46] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I as certain men have set the truth aside, and bring in lying words and vain genealogies, which, as the apostle says,[2] Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus which the unlearned receive, and those of slender knowledge have taught, not "giving heed to endless genealogies,"[71] Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul But in the few words there always arises certainty to him; nor is he permitted to give his inquiries a wider range than is compatible with their solution; for "endless questions" the apostle forbids.[18] Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics nothing! Whence spring those "fables and endless genealogies,"[74] Such an opinion did the Valentinians assert of themselves. When again he mentions "endless genealogies,"[350] Tertullian Against the Valentinians infelicities of a dispersed and mutilated Deity, will that man hesitate at once to pronounce that these are "the fables and endless genealogies" which the inspired apostle[42] Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians which are the beginning and the end of life. For the beginning is faith, and the end is love.[97] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned."[333] Didache but to every one that acts amiss[133] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I "Desiring to be teachers of the law, they understand," says the apostle, "neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm."[332] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII not accepting that interpretation of ours, may say that there were certain mentioned by Paul "desiring to be teachers of the law,"[260] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I "And we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully."[331] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV Why, then, did the Lord not form the covenant for the fathers? Because "the law was not established for righteous men."[197] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV For when you take away the cause of fear, sin, you have taken away fear; and much more, punishment, when you have taken away that which gives rise to lust. "For the law is not made for the just man,"[10] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII Wherefore also the commandments, according to the Law, and before the Law, not given to the upright (for the law is not appointed for a righteous man[14] Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes Now it is written that "the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners."[285] Tertullian On Modesty of whom himself had been the "first," what does he add? "And I obtained mercy, because I did (so) ignorantly in unbelief."[230] Cyprian Epistle LXXII For one who errs by simplicity may be pardoned, as the blessed Apostle Paul says of himself, "I who at first was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; yet obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly."[16] Tertullian On Modesty For this (rule), even in his own person, the apostle has laid down. For, when affirming that Christ came for this end, that He might save sinners,[229] Origen Against Celsus Book I Moreover, Paul, who himself also at a later time became an apostle of Jesus, says in his Epistle to Timothy, "This is a faithful saying, that Jesus Christ came into, the world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief."[125] Tertullian On Repentance " That repentance, O sinner, like myself (nay, rather, less than myself, for pre-eminence in sins I acknowledge to be mine[23] Tertullian Against Praxeas It was of Him, too, that he had said in a previous passage: "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to the only God; "[185] A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity Of whom the same apostle, "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory."[19] Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna Fitly did that temporal king and Thy servant once sing of Thee as the King Eternal, saying, Thou art fairer than the children of men, who amongst men art very God and man.[55] But the time would fail us, ages and succeeding generations too, to render unto thee thy fitting salutation as the mother of the King Eternal,[97] 2 Clement To the only God invisible,[154] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II "This charge," he says, "I commit to thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war the good warfare; holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck,"[68] Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics a new doctrine? or is it a part of that charge of which he says, "This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy? "[270] Tertullian On Idolatry wherewith, indeed, some having been ensnared, "have suffered shipwreck about faith."[69] Tertullian On Modesty , men already sunken from the faith into blasphemy; whence, too, he pronounced them "shipwrecked with regard to faith,"[135] Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Sixth " "I would know, sir," I said, "Of what nature are these diverse tortures and punishments? ""Hear," he said, "the various tortures and punishments. The tortures are such as occur during life.[9] Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics that certain men, like Phygellus, and Hermogenes, and Philetus, and Hymenµus, deserted His apostle:[32] Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ The famous Alexander,[229] Tertullian On Modesty Plainly, the selfsame apostle delivered to Satan Hymenaeus and Alexander, "that they might be emended into not blaspheming,"[131] Tertullian De Fuga in Persecutione For the apostle likewise delivered Phygellus and Hermogenes over to Satan that by chastening they might be taught not to blaspheme.[12] Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes For as Hymenaeus and Alexander were" delivered unto Satan, that they might learn not to blaspheme,"[100] Athenagoras A Plea for the Christians For who are more deserving to obtain the things they ask, than those who, like us, pray for your government, that you may, as is most equitable, receive the kingdom, son from father, and that your empire may receive increase and addition, all men becoming subject to your sway? And this is also for our advantage, that we may lead a peaceable and quiet life, and may ourselves readily perform all that is commanded us.[137] Tertullian On Prayer that we may obey this precept, too, in "praying for all,"[22] 2 Clement I read to you an entreaty[147] Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians Pray for all the saints. Pray also for kings,[73] Theophilus to Autolycus Book III Moreover, concerning subjection to authorities and powers, and prayer for them, the divine word gives us instructions, in order that "we may lead a quiet and peaceable life."[31] Tertullian The Apology Who, then, are greater enemies and persecutors of Christians, than the very parties with treason against whom we are charged? Nay, even in terms, and most clearly, the Scripture says, "Pray for kings, and rulers, and powers, that all may be peace with you."[45] Tertullian To His Wife Book I How detrimental to faith, how obstructive to holiness, second marriages are, the discipline of the Church and the prescription of the apostle declare, when he suffers not men twice married to preside (over a Church[81] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII We further pray to Thee for me, who am nothing, who offer to Thee, for the whole presbytery, for the deacons and all the clergy, that Thou wilt make them wise, and replenish them with the Holy Spirit. We further pray to Thee, O Lord, "for the king and all in authority,"[116] Let us pray "for kings and those in authority," that they may be peaceable toward us, "that so we may have and lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."[119] The Divine Liturgy of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark Give him the victory, O God, that his heart may be set on peace and the praise of Thy holy name, that we too[7] Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians For our God is a lover of mankind, and "will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth."[21] Methodius Discourse II. Theophila that is, God, the Maker of all men; therefore, also, according to the apostle, He "will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."[16] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII Thou who didst accept the repentance of the Ninevites, who willest that all men be saved, and come to the acknowledgment of the truth;[74] The First Epistle of Pope Fabian We beseech you also to be zealous in praying in your pious supplications, that our God and Lord Jesus Christ, who will have all men to be saved, and no one to perish,[5] Epistle of Ignatius to the Tarsians And again, "For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus; "[16] Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians said also that "there is one Mediator between God and men."[20] Nor were they ashamed of the incarnation and the passion. For what says [one]? "The man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself"[21] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V And therefore in the last times the Lord has restored us into friendship through His incarnation, having become "the Mediator between God and men; "[142] Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ The Apostle Paul likewise says: "The man Christ Jesus is the one Mediator between God and man."[216] Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh Designated, as He is, "the Mediator[382] Wherever it may be, it is in safe keeping in God's presence, through that most faithful "Mediator between God and man, (the man) Jesus Christ,"[472] Tertullian Against Praxeas in respect of that nature, in which He was Spirit, reserving for the flesh the appellation "Son of Man." In like manner, again, the apostle calls Him "the Mediator between God and Men,"[395] Hippolytus Exegetical Fragments Now, in order that He might be shown to have together in Himself at once the nature of God and that of man,-as the apostle, too, says: "Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.[60] A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity And rightly, as there is in Him something which excels the creature, the agreement of the divinity and the humanity seems to be pledged in Him: for which reason He who is declared as made the "Mediator between God and man"[175] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book IV He was therefore both God and man, being placed in the middle between God and man. From which the Greeks call Him Mesites,[336] Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians He loved us when He gave Himself a ransom[56] Tertullian On Modesty the "teacher of the nations in faith and verity,"[152] Tertullian On Baptism to produce, by means of "holy hands,"[61] Tertullian On Prayer But what reason is there in going to prayer with hands indeed washed, but the spirit foul?-inasmuch as to our hands themselves spiritual purities are necessary, that they may be "lifted up pure"[82] of prayer nothing at all has been prescribed, except clearly "to pray at every time and every place."[160] Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Then Simon, enraged that he was not able to tell the secret of the apostle, cried out, saying: Let great dogs come forth, and eat him up before Caesar. And suddenly there appeared great dogs, and rushed at Peter. But Peter, stretching forth his hands[23] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II Resigning, therefore, these baubles to the wicked master of cunning himself, let us not take part in this meretricious adornment, nor commit idolatry through a specious pretext. Most admirably, therefore, the blessed Peter[267] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III The Instructor orders them to go forth "in becoming apparel, and adorn themselves with shamefacedness and sobriety,"[116] Tertullian De Corona For what is a crown on the head of a woman, but beauty made seductive, but mark of utter wantonness,-a notable casting away of modesty, a setting temptation on fire? Therefore a woman, taking counsel from the apostles' foresight,[60] Tertullian On Prayer So far, however, as regards the dress of women, the variety of observance compels us-men of no consideration whatever-to treat, presumptuously indeed, after the most holy apostle,[112] Cyprian Treatise II On the Dress of Virgins "Let women," said he, "adorn themselves with shamefacedness and sobriety, not with broidered hair, nor gold, nor pearls, nor costly array, but as becometh women professing chastity, with a good conversation."[24] Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews Also to Timothy: "Let your women be such as adorn themselves with shamefacedness and modesty, not with twisted hair, nor with gold, nor with pearls, or precious garments, but as becometh women professing chastity, with a good conversation."[588] Tertullian On Baptism Jesus Christ, are born in water, nor have we safety in any other way than by permanently abiding in water; so that most monstrous creature, who had no right to teach even sound doctrine,[4] Tertullian On the Veiling of Virgins to speak in the church;[34] Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to be set over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve; and Adam was not seduced, but the woman was seduced."[614] Five Books in Reply to Marcion Because he pleased her wittingly;[82]