The Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians, 36

Clement  translated by Kirsopp Lake

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36This is the way, beloved, in which we found our salvation, Jesus Christ, the high priest of our offerings, the defender and helper of our weakness. 2Through him we fix our gaze on the heights of heaven, through him we see the reflection of his faultless and lofty countenance, through him the eyes of our hearts were opened, through him our foolish and darkened understanding blossoms towards the light, through him the Master willed that we should taste the immortal knowledge; “who, being the brightness of his majesty is by so much greater than angels as he hath inherited a more excellent name.” 3For it is written thus “Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.” 4But of his son the Master said thus “Thou art my son: to-day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession.” 5And again he says to him “Sit thou on my right hand until I make thine enemies a footstool of thy feet.” 6Who then are the enemies? Those who are wicked and oppose his will.

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