Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series, Volume XI Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John CassianPhilip Schaff |
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... fast in chains . It was only after having suffered all those things which the possessed are wont to endure , that at length in the fifth month he was delivered , not only from the demon , but ( what was to him more useful and desirable ) ...
... fast in chains . It was only after having suffered all those things which the possessed are wont to endure , that at length in the fifth month he was delivered , not only from the demon , but ( what was to him more useful and desirable ) ...
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... fast hold of what is necessary to merit life , that your chastity may be such as can receive a recompense . For as the observance of the commandments ensures life , so , on the other hand , does the violation give rise to death . And he ...
... fast hold of what is necessary to merit life , that your chastity may be such as can receive a recompense . For as the observance of the commandments ensures life , so , on the other hand , does the violation give rise to death . And he ...
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... fast in the by abhorring all evil deeds , but also by the bonds of matrimony . Contempt of the world , performance of good works . For , indeed , you again , is required , in order that righteousness have not merely received this ...
... fast in the by abhorring all evil deeds , but also by the bonds of matrimony . Contempt of the world , performance of good works . For , indeed , you again , is required , in order that righteousness have not merely received this ...
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... fast . Then they , having put out his eyes , bound a vision of an angel , and was told to abstain him with fetters , and cast him into prison . from wine , and strong drink , and everything But , in course of time , his hair which had ...
... fast . Then they , having put out his eyes , bound a vision of an angel , and was told to abstain him with fetters , and cast him into prison . from wine , and strong drink , and everything But , in course of time , his hair which had ...
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... fast was proclaimed , and sacrifice was offered , after which they went down to battle . The result was that the forces of the enemy were scattered , and Judah , taking possession of their camp , found in it both much gold and Tyrian ...
... fast was proclaimed , and sacrifice was offered , after which they went down to battle . The result was that the forces of the enemy were scattered , and Judah , taking possession of their camp , found in it both much gold and Tyrian ...
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Page 379 - For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds: I will be like the most High.
Page 301 - For the Lord shall comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.
Page 342 - And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
Page 302 - The sun shall be no more thy light by day, neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee; but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Page 325 - But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full ! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Page 300 - Godliness is profitable for all things; having the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come.
Page 137 - For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly ; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Page 456 - Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee ; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Page 523 - For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ ; which is far better: nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.