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Athenagoras of Athens

2nd century · AD 190 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 9 passages

Background on Athenagoras of Athens

In his own words on Mark

  • Mark 10:11

    We hold that a man should either remain as he is born or else marry only once. For a second marriage is a veiled adultery.

    A PLEA REGARDING CHRISTIANS 33

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