The Apostolic Fathers

First Epistle to the Corinthians

by Clement of Rome
59 chapters Read aloud, 1 hr 7 min With the Greek text word study in 60 of 60 paragraphs
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Chapter 22: These Encouragements are Validated by the Christian Faith, Which Declares the Misery of Sinful Behavior

The faith in Christ confirms all these admonitions. For He Himself, by the Holy Ghost, addresses us: "Come, children, listen to Me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Who is the person that desires life and loves to see good days? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to erase their remembrance from the earth. The righteous cried out, and the Lord heard him and delivered him from all his troubles." "Many are the stripes appointed for the wicked, but mercy will surround those who hope in the Lord."