2 The soul is spread through all the members of the body, and Christians through the divers cities of the world. (DIO) 3 The soul hath its abode in the body, and yet it is not of the body. So Christians have their abode in the world, and yet they are not of the world. (DIO) 4 The soul which is invisible is guarded in the body which is visible: so Christians are recognised as being in the world, and yet their religion remaineth invisible. (DIO)
Epistle to Diognetus 6:2–4
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Epistle to Diognetus 6:7–9
7 The soul is enclosed in the body, and yet itself holdeth the body together; so Christians are kept in the world as in a prison-house, and yet they themselves hold the world together. (DIO) 8 The soul though itself immortal dwelleth in a mortal tabernacle; so Christian… (DIO)
Epistle to Diognetus 5:7–9
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1 Corinthians 12:11–13
11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines. 12 The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we wer…
Epistle to Diognetus 5:1–2
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2 Clement 14:2–4
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Ignatius to the Romans 3:2–3
2 Only pray that I may have power within and without, so that I may not only say it but also desire it; that I may not only be called a Christian, but also be found one. For if I shall be found so, then can I also be called one, and be faithful then, when I am… (IGN) 3 … (IGN)
John 17:15–17
15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
1 Corinthians 12:26–28
26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it. 28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers,…
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