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Clement of Alexandria, on 1Thess 2:4
Clement of Alexandria · c. A.D. 150–215
1Thess 2:4 · Douay-Rheims
“But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who proveth our hearts.”
On this verse:
“But the perfect man, out of love, "beareth all things, endureth all things," "as not pleasing man, but God." Although praise follows him as a consequence, it is not for his own advantage, but for the imitation and benefit of those who praise him.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.