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)
1 Clement 34:2–4
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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)
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1 Clement 33:1–2
1 What then must we do, brethren? Must we idly abstain from doing good, and forsake love? May the Master never allow this to befall us at least; but let us hasten with instancy and zeal to accomplish every good work. (1CL) 2 For the Creator and Master of the universe Hi… (1CL)
Polycarp to the Philippians 5:1–2
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1 Clement 28:1–2
1 Since therefore all things are seen and heard, let us fear Him and forsake the abominable lusts of evil works, that we maybe shielded by His mercy from the coming judgments. (1CL) 2 For where can any of us escape from His strong hand? And what world will receive any o… (1CL)
2 Clement 11:1–2
1 Let us therefore serve God in a pure heart, and we shall be righteous; but if we serve Him not, because we believe not the promise of God, we shall be wretched. (2CL) 2 For the word of prophecy also saith: Wretched are the double-minded, that doubt in their heart and… (2CL)
1 Clement 35:3–5
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