The Apostolic Fathers

Other Fragments from the Lost Writings of Justin

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Fragment 12: From the writings of John of Damascus

As it is inherent in all bodies formed by God to have a shadow, so it is fitting that God, who is just, should render to those who choose what is good, and to those who prefer what is evil, to every one according to his deserts.—From the writings of John of Damascus.