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Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Vol. 06 — Section 2144

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Passage referenceNicene & Post-Nicene Fathers — First Series Vol. 06 — Section 2144
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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers First Series Vol. 6

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2. Live consistently, especially ye candidates of Christ, recently baptized, just regenerated, as I have admonished you before, so say I now, and give expression to my solicitude; for the present lesson of the Gospel hath forced upon me a greater fear: take heed to yourselves, do not imitate evil Christians. Say not I will do this, for many of the faithful do it. This is not to procure a defence for the soul; but to look out for companions unto hell. Grow ye in this floor of the Lord; herein ye will find good men to please you, if ye yourselves are good. For are ye our private property…
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library — NPNF1-06 UTF-8 text
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