1 John 3:16
Douay-Rheims
In this we have known the charity of God, because he hath laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Tertullian
And among these he notes the shield too, that ye may be able to quench the darts of the devil, when doubtless ye resist him, and sustain his assaults in their utmost force. Accordingly John also teaches that we must lay down our lives for the brethren; much more, then, we must do it for the Lord.
Source details
A.D. 220 · on 1John 3:16 (On Flight in Persecution)
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