The Apostolic Fathers

Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenæus

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Fragment 15

When, in ancient times, Balaam spoke these things in parables, he was not acknowledged; and now, when Christ has appeared and fulfilled them, He was not believed. Therefore, Balaam, foreseeing this and marveling at it, exclaimed, "Alas! Alas! Who shall live when God brings these things to pass?"