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Clement of Alexandria

3rd century · AD 215 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 978 passages

A teacher who read Scripture with an eye for its deeper moral and spiritual meaning, guiding new believers toward maturity in Christ.

Background on Clement of Alexandria

In his own words on 2 Thessalonians

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:1

    "Many rod-bearers there are, but few Bacchi," according to Plato. "For many are called, but few chosen." "Knowledge is not in all," says the apostle. "And pray that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith." ...For the many demand demonstration as a pledge of truth, not satisfied with the bare salvation by faith.

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