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Pope Zephyrinus

3rd century · AD 217 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 5 passages

Background on Pope Zephyrinus

In his own words on 2 Timothy

  • 2 Timothy 2:24

    For unjust judgments are to be guarded against by all, especially however by the servants of God. "And the servant of the Lord must not strive". For the universal Church which has been redeemed by the blood of Christ, and aid all who serve the Lord, and give help to all who live piously by apostolic authority. All who will live

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