A citation from the library
Cyril of Jerusalem, on Ezek 18:31
Cyril of Jerusalem · A.D. 313–386
Ezek 18:31 · Douay-Rheims
“Cast away from you all your transgressions, by which you have transgressed, and make to yourselves a new heart, and a new spirit: and why will you die, O house of Israel?”
On this verse:
“"Make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit" that you may become a subject of joy for the citizens of heaven. For if there is joy "over one sinner who repents," according to the Gospel, how much more will the salvation of so many souls gladden the blessed saints? You have entered on a good and glorious course: run the holy race in good earnest.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.