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Apocrypha · Chapter 18 of 20

2 Clement 18

Ancient Sermon

And let us not think to pay attention and believe only now, while we are being admonished by the elders.

2But also when we go home, let us remember the commandments of the Lord.

3And let us not be dragged back by worldly desires.

4But coming more frequently, let us strive to advance in the commandments of the Lord.

5That we all, having the same mind, may be gathered together for life.

6For the Lord said: I come to gather all nations, tribes and tongues.

7This speaks of the day of his appearing, when he will come and redeem us, each according to his works.

8And the unbelievers shall see his glory and his strength, and shall be perplexed when they see the kingdom of the world in Jesus, saying: Woe to us, for you were, and we did not know nor believe, nor obey the elders who announced our salvation to us.

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About 2 Clement

An apocryphal or pseudepigraphal text — outside the canon of the Western churches, yet widely circulated among ancient Jews and Christians. Published here from a public-domain translation, edited for continuous reading.