Theophilus of Antioch
2nd century · AD 185 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 16 passages
Background on Theophilus of Antioch
In his own words on 1 Timothy
- 1 Timothy 2:2
Moreover, concerning subjection to authorities and powers, and prayer for them, the divine word gives us instructions, in order that "we may lead a quiet and peaceable life." And it teaches us to render all things to all, "honour to whom honour, fear to whom fear, tribute to whom tribute; to owe no man anything, but to love all."
Theophilus to Autolycus, Book III, Chapter XIV.—Of Loving Our Enemies
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