1 The good workman receiveth the bread of his work with boldness, but the slothful and careless dareth not look his employer in the face. (1CL) 2 It is therefore needful that we should be zealous unto well doing, for of Him are all things: (1CL) 3 since He forewarneth us saying, Behold, the Lord, and His reward is before His face, to recompense each man according to his work. (1CL) 4 He exhorteth us therefore to believe on Him with our whole heart, and to be not idle nor careless unto every good work. (1CL) 5 Let our boast and our confidence be in Him: let us submit ourselves to His will; let us mark the whole host of His angels, how they stand by and minister unto His will. (1CL) 6 For the scripture saith, Ten thousands of ten thousands stood by Him, and thousands of thousands ministered unto Him: and they cried aloud, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Sabaoth; all creation is full of His glory . (1CL) 7 Yea, and let us ourselves then, being gathered together in concord with intentness of heart, cry unto Him as from one mouth earnestly that we may be made partakers of His great and glorious promises. (1CL) 8 For He saith, Eye hath not seen and ear hath not heard, and it hath not entered into the heart of man what great things He hath prepared for them that patiently await Him. (1CL)
1 Clement 34:1–8
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1 Clement 33:7–8
7 We have seen that all the righteous were adorned in good works. Yea, and the Lord Himself having adorned Himself with worlds rejoiced. (1CL) 8 Seeing then that we have this pattern, let us conform ourselves with all diligence to His will; let us with all our strength… (1CL)
2 Clement 11:5–7
5 Wherefore, my brethren, let us not be double-minded but endure patiently in hope, that we may also obtain our reward. (2CL) 6 For faithful is He that promised to pay to each man the recompense of his works. (2CL) 7 If therefore we shalt have wrought righteousness in the sight… (2CL)
2 Clement 15:2–4
2 For this is the recompense which we are able to pay to God who created us, if he that speaketh and heareth both speak and hear with faith and love. (2CL) 3 Let is therefore abide in the things which we believed, in righteousness and holiness, that we may with boldness… (2CL)
Polycarp to the Philippians 5:1–2
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Sirach 2:7–9
7 All you who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. Don’t turn aside, lest you fall. (WEB) 8 All you who fear the Lord, put your trust in him, and your reward will not fail. (WEB) 9 All you who fear the Lord, hope for good things, and for eternal gladness and mercy. (WEB)
1 Clement 27:1–2
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