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The writings of the Apostolic Fathers

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Project Gutenberg EPUB edition Clement I, Pope, Hermas, active 2nd century, Ignatius, Saint, Bishop of Antioch, Papias, Saint, Bishop of Hierapolis, Polycarp, Saint, Bishop of Smyrna, Crombie, Frederick, Donaldson, James, Sir, and Roberts, Alexander

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1167. There was a prevalent opinion among the ancient Christian writers, that all these holy men lived a life of celibacy.
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1168. Or, “it is not because, etc., that I have mentioned these.”
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1173. 1 Sam.xviii. 18; 2 Sam. vii. 18.
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1175. Literally, “have proclaimed in reference to the gospel.”
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1177. Literally, “people-deceiving.”
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1184. Some render, “come together into the same place.”
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1185. Apparently by attempting to impose the yoke of Judaism.
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1188. Comp. the reading sanctioned by the ancient authorities, John i. 18.
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1189. From a Hebrew word meaning “poor.”
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1191. Literally, “the end of happiness.”
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1194. Some render, “come together into the same place.”
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1197. Some translate, “as foreseeing the division to arise among you.”
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1198. Literally, “did not know from human flesh.”

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