“We know many among ourselves who have given themselves up to bonds, in order that they might ransom others. Many, too, have surrendered themselves to slavery, that with the price which they received for themselves, they might provide food for others.” LoveChurchChristianitySacrifice Book:The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians Source: The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians
“And we, too, being called by His will to Christ Jesus, are not justified by ourselves, nor by our own wisdom, or understanding or godliness, or works which we have wrought in holiness of heart; but by that faith through which, from the beginning, Almighty God has justified all men; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” FaithChristianityChurch Fathers Book:The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians Source: The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians