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1 Clement 36

Letter to the Corinthians

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This is the way, dearly beloved, wherein we found our salvation, even Jesus Christ the High priest of our offerings, the Guardian and Helper of our weakness.

2Through Him let us look steadfastly unto the heights of the heavens; through Him we behold as in a mirror His faultless and most excellent visage; through Him the eyes of our hearts were opened; through Him our foolish and darkened mind springeth up unto the light; through Him the Master willed that we should taste of the immortal knowledge Who being the brightness of His majesty is so much greater than angels, as He hath inherited a more excellent name.

3For so it is written Who maketh His angels spirits and His ministers aflame of fire but of His Son the Master said thus, Thou art My Son, I this day have begotten thee. Ask of Me, and I will give Thee the Gentiles for Thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Thy possession.

4And again He saith unto Him Sit Thou on My right hand, until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet.

5Who then are these enemies? They that are wicked and resist His will.

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About 1 Clement

A letter from the church of Rome to the church of Corinth around the year 96, trying to reverse the deposition of presbyters. The oldest Christian document outside the New Testament. English text: The Apostolic Fathers, First Clement (1891), J. B. Lightfoot, 1891 (public domain). Portuguese and Spanish: Lux Veritas translations from this edition.

Source: The Apostolic Fathers, First Clement (1891), J. B. Lightfoot (1891) · public domain