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Fabian of Rome

3rd century · AD 250 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 17 passages

Background on Fabian of Rome

In his own words on Mark

  • Mark 12:31

    For there was no laying of accusations against each other among them, except what was friendly; neither ought there ever to be such among their followers or among believers: for the Lord says, "Do not that to another which thou wouldst not have done to thyself." And He says also, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself;" and, "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour."

    Decretals, Epistles of Pope Fabian, To All the Bishops of the East, Of the right of bishops not to be accused or hurt by detraction

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