1 Wherefore, brethren, let us forsake our sojourn in this world and do the will of Him that called us, and let us not be afraid to depart out of this world. (2CL) 2 For the Lord saith, Ye shall be as lambs in the midst of wolves. (2CL)
2 Clement 5:1–2
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