1 But if certain persons should be disobedient unto the words spoken by Him through us, let them understand that they will entangle themselves in no slight transgression and danger; (1CL) 2 but we shall be guiltless of this sin. And we will ask, with instancy of prayer and supplication, that the Creator of the universe may guard intact unto the end the number that hath been numbered of His elect throughout the whole world, through His beloved Son Jesus Christ, through whom He called us from darkness to light, from ignorance to the full knowledge of the glory of His Name. (1CL)
1 Clement 59:1–2
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1 Clement 58:1–2
1 Let us therefore be obedient unto His most holy and glorious Name, thereby escaping the threatenings which were spoken of old by the mouth of Wisdom against them which disobey, that we may dwell safely, trusting in the most holy Name of His majesty. (1CL) 2 Receive ou… (1CL)
Epistle of Barnabas 4:5–7
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Wisdom of Solomon 15:1–3
1 But you, our God, are gracious and true, patient, and in mercy ordering all things. (WEB) 2 For even if we sin, we are yours, knowing your dominion; but we will not sin, knowing that we have been accounted yours. (WEB) 3 For to be acquainted with you is perfect righteousness,… (WEB)
2 Clement 6:6–8
6 Let us consider that it is better to hate the things which are here, because they are mean and for a short time and perishable, and to love the things which are there, for they are good and imperishable. (2CL) 7 For, if we do the will of Christ, we shall find rest; bu… (2CL)
Ignatius to the Trallians 7:1–2
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1 Clement 56:1–2
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Judith 11:9–11
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Secret Book of James 1:58–59
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