Romans 13:14 Douay-Rheims

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences.

Tertullian

c. A.D. 150–220 Patristic

On the ground of continence the priests likewise of the famous Egyptian bull will judge the "infirmity" of Christians. Blush, O flesh, who hast "put on" Christ! Suffice it thee once for all to marry, whereto "from the beginning" thou wast created, whereto by "the end" thou art being recalled! Return at least to the former Adam, if to the last thou canst not! Once for all did he taste of the tree; once for all felt concupiscence; once for all veiled his shame; once for all blushed in the presence of God; once for all concealed his guilty hue; once for all was exiled from the paradise of holiness; once for all thenceforward married.

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A.D. 220 · on Rom 13:14 (On Monogamy)

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