1 So in our case let the whole body be saved in Christ Jesus, and let each man be subject unto his neighbor, according as also he was appointed with his special grace. (1CL) 2 Let not the strong neglect the weak; and let the weak respect the strong. Let the rich minister aid to the poor; and let the poor give thanks to God, because He hath given him one through whom his wants may be supplied. Let the wise display his wisdom, not in words, but in good works. He that is lowly in mind, let him not bear testimony to himself, but leave testimony to be borne to him by his neighbor. He that is pure in the flesh, let him be so, and not boast, knowing that it is Another who bestoweth his continence upon him. (1CL) 3 Let us consider, brethren, of what matter we were made; who and what manner of beings we were, when we came into the world; from what a sepulchre and what darkness He that molded and created us brought us into His world, having prepared His benefits aforehand ere ever we were born. (1CL)
1 Clement 38:1–3
Semantically similar passages
1 Clement 14:2–4
2 For we shall bring upon us no common harm, but rather great peril, if we surrender ourselves recklessly to the purposes of men who launch out into strife and seditions, so as to estrange us from that which is right. (1CL) 3 Let us be good one towards another according… (1CL)
1 Clement 30:2–4
2 For God , He saith, resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the lowly. (1CL) 3 Let us therefore cleave unto those to whom grace is given from God. Let us clothe ourselves in concord, being lowlyminded and temperate, holding ourselves aloof from all back biting and ev… (1CL)
Ignatius to the Magnesians 6:1–2
1 Seeing then that in the aforementioned persons I beheld your whole people in faith and embraced them, I advise you, be ye zealous to do all things in godly concord, the bishop presiding after the likeness of God and the presbyters after the likeness of the co… (IGN)
1 Clement 21:1–2
1 Look ye, brethren, lest His benefits, which are many, turn unto judgment to all of us, if we walk not worthily of Him, and do those things which are good and well pleasing in His sight with concord. (1CL) 2 For He saith in a certain place, The Spirit of the Lord is a… (1CL)
Mandates 27:3–5
3 Slander is evil; it is a restless demon, never at peace, but always having its home among factions. Refrain from it therefore, and thou shalt have success at all times with all men. (HER) 4 But clothe thyself in reverence, wherein is no evil stumbling-block, but all t… (HER)
1 Clement 16:16–17
16 All they that beheld me mocked at me; they spake with their lips; they wagged their heads, saying, He hoped on the Lord; let Him deliver him, or let Him save him, for He desireth him. (1CL) 17 Ye see, dearly beloved, what is the pattern that hath been given unto us; fo… (1CL)
1 Clement 13:1–2
1 Let us therefore be lowly minded, brethren, laying aside all arrogance and conceit and folly and anger, and let us do that which is written. For the Holy Ghost saith, Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong in his strength, neither the rich i… (1CL)
Testament of Joseph 2:6–8
6 And I did not raise myself against them with evil intent, but I honoured my brethren; and out of respect for them, even when I was being sold, I refrained from telling the Ishmaelites that I was a son of Jacob, a great man and a mighty. (T12) 7 Do ye also, my children… (T12)
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources