Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III And again: "But now, in Christ, ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ."[336] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V and again to the same he says, "Ye who formerly were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ; "[121] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II it declares both the correction of the Hebrews themselves, and the training and advancement of us who are nigh:[106] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V of Israel belonged, and the covenants and the promise. "But now in Christ," says he, "ye who were sometimes far off are made nigh by His blood."[795]