“For God is not a respecter of persons, as the apostle Peter testifies; but in every nation, whoever fears God and works righteousness is accepted by Him (Acts 10:35). But for those who are false teachers and introduce destructive sects, and deny the Lord who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction (2 P…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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9Unto you therefore, O kings, do I speak, that ye may learn wisdom, and not fall away.
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7For he which is Lord over all shall fear no man’s person, neither shall he stand in awe of any man’s greatness: for he hath made the small and great, and careth for all alike.
8But a sore trial shall come upon the mighty.
— Wisdom of Solomon 6:9 —
10For they that keep holiness holily shall be judged holy: and they that have learned such things shall find what to answer.
11Wherefore set your affection upon my words; desire them, and ye shall be instructed.