1 Let him that hath love in Christ fulfill the commandments of Christ. (1CL) 2 Who can declare the bond of the love of God? (1CL) 3 Who is sufficient to tell the majesty of its beauty? (1CL)
1 Clement 49:1–3
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1 Clement 50:1–2
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