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2 Clement
J. B. Lightfoot · Translated text
2 Clem. 10
Wherefore, my brethren, let us do the will of the Father which called us, that we may live; and let us the rather pursue virtue, but forsake vice as the forerunner of our sins, and let us flee from ungodliness, lest evils overtake us.
For if we be diligent in doing good, peace will pursue us.
For this cause is a man unable to *attain happiness*, seeing that they call in the fears of men, preferring rather the enjoyment which is here than the promise which is to come.
For they know not how great torment the enjoyment which is here bringeth, and what delight the promise which is to come bringeth.
And if verily they were doing these things by themselves alone, it had been tolerable: but now they continue teaching evil to innocent souls, not knowing that they shall have their condemnation doubled, both themselves and their hearers.
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