1 But the Lord saith, No servant can serve two masters. If we desire to serve both God and mammon, it is unprofitable for us: (2CL)
2 Clement 6:1
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Luke 16:12–14
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Matthew 6:23–25
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Luke 12:14–16
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Luke 14:32–34
32 And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. 33 In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple. 34 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with wh…
Matthew 6:18–20
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Polycarp to the Philippians 4:1–2
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