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Clement of Rome
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The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians
[98] Or, as some render, “neither let us have any doubt of.”
[99] Some regard these words as taken from an apocryphal book, others as derived from a fusion of Jas. i. 8 and 2 Pet. iii. 3, 4.
Chapter XXIV.—God continually shows us in nature that there will be a resurrection.
[102] Comp. 1 Cor. xv. 20; Col. i. 18.
[103] Comp. Luke viii. 5.
Chapter XXV.—The phœnix an emblem of our resurrection.
[104] This fable respecting the phœnix is mentioned by Herodotus (ii. 73) and by Pliny (Nat. Hist., x. 2) and is used as above by Tertullian (De Resurr., §13) and by others of the Fathers.
Chapter XXVI.—We shall rise again, then, as the Scripture also testifies.
[105] Literally, “the mightiness of His promise.”
[106] Ps. xxviii. 7, or some apocryphal book.
[107] Comp. Ps. iii. 6.
Chapter XXVII.—In the hope of the resurrection, let us cleave to the omnipotent and omniscient God.
[109] Comp.Tit. i. 2; Heb. vi. 18.
[110] Or, “majesty.”
[111] Wisdom xii. 12, Wisdom xi. 22.
[112] Comp. Matt. xxiv. 35.
[113] Literally, “If the heavens,” etc.
Chapter XXVIII.—God sees all things: therefore let us avoid transgression.
[115] Literally, “abominable lusts of evil deeds.”
[116] Ps. cxxxix. 7–10
Chapter XXIX.—Let us also draw near to God in purity of heart.
[117] Literally “has made us to Himself a part of election.”
[118] Literally, “sowed abroad.”
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