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2 Clement
2 Clement — J. B. Lightfoot 1891 English translation
Unverified edition · Chapter 10
Reading language: eng · Original language (catalog): Ancient source language(s)
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2 Clement 10:1
Wherefore, my brethren, let us do the will of the Father which called us, that we may live; and let us the rather pursue virtue, but forsake vice as the forerunner of our sins, and let us flee from ungodliness, lest evils overtake us.
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2 Clement 10:2
For if we be diligent in doing good, peace will pursue us.
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2 Clement 10:3
For this cause is a man unable to *attain happiness*, seeing that they call in the fears of men, preferring rather the enjoyment which is here than the promise which is to come.
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2 Clement 10:4
For they know not how great torment the enjoyment which is here bringeth, and what delight the promise which is to come bringeth.
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2 Clement 10:5
And if verily they were doing these things by themselves alone, it had been tolerable: but now they continue teaching evil to innocent souls, not knowing that they shall have their condemnation doubled, both themselves and their hearers.
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