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Clement of Rome
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The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians
[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.”
[120] Formed apparently from Num. xviii. 27 and 2 Chron. xxxi. 14. Literally, the closing words are, “the holy of holies.”
[121] Some translate, “youthful lusts.”
[122] Prov. iii. 34; Jas. iv. 6; 1 Pet. v. 5.
[123] Job xi. 2, 3. The translation is doubtful. [But see Septuagint.]
Chapter XXXI.—Let us see by what means we may obtain the divine blessing.
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