4 It is right therefore that we should not be deserters from His will. (1CL) 5 Let us rather give offense to foolish and senseless men who exalt themselves and boast in the arrogance of their words, than to God. (1CL) 6 Let us fear the Lord Jesus [Christ], whose blood was given for us. Let us reverence our rulers; let us honor our elders; let us instruct our young men in the lesson of the fear of God. Let us guide our women toward that which is good: (1CL)
1 Clement 21:4–6
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