2:2 - Fulfill all of you my joy, that all of you be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians
with an undivided heart and a willing mind, "being of one accord and of one judgment,"[58]Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians
"that ye all speak the same thing, being of one mind, thinking the same thing, and walking by the same rule of faith,"[4]Shepherd of Hermas Vision Third
And they have always agreed with each other, and been at peace among themselves,[19]2 Clement
more frequently let us attempt to make advances in the commandments of the Lord, that all being of of the same mind[135]
2:3 - Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians
I therefore exhort you that ye do nothing out of strife,[71]Tertullian Of Patience
There is, too, another chief spur of impatience, the lust of revenge, dealing with the business either of glory or else of malice. But "glory," on the one hand, is everywhere "vain; "[98]
2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Origen Against Celsus Book IV
of Paul to the following effect: "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus; who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name."[73]Methodius Fragments
For martyrdom is so admirable and desirable, that the Lord, the Son of God Himself, honouring it, testified, "He thought it not robbery to be equal with God,"[18]
2:6 - Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen
But if thou dost not believe the prophets, but supposest both the men and the fire a myth, the Lord Himself shall speak to thee, "who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but humbled Himself,"[14]Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
as a man,"[912]Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh
in the image of God, "thought it not robbery to be equal to God."[47]Tertullian Against Praxeas
This for certain is He "who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God."[77]Origen de Principiis Book IV
taking upon Himself the form of a servant; "[47]Origen Against Celsus Book IV
And with respect to His having descended among men, He was "previously in the form of God; "[62]Origen Against Celsus Book VI
; and humble, on the other hand, because, while being in the midst of such, he yet voluntarily humbles himself, not under any one at random, but under "the mighty hand of God," through Jesus Christ, the teacher of such instruction, "who did not deem equality with God a thing to be eagerly clung to, but made Himself of no reputation, and took on Him the form of a servant, and being found in fashion as a man, humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."[87]Hippolytus Refutation of All Heresies Book X
And that this is what has been declared, "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant."[15]Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
For which cause also God hath exalted Him, and hath given Him a name, that it may be above every name, that in the name of Jesus every knee should be bowed, of things heavenly, and earthly, and infernal; and that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in glory of God the Father."[595]A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity
Wherefore also God hath highly exalted Him, and hath given Him a name which is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should be bent, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and every tongue should confess that Jesus is Lord, in the glory of God the Father? "[180]Fragments of the Epistle of Phileas to the People of Thmuis
"For He thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made Himself of no reputation, taking upon Him the form of a servant: and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself unto death, even the death of the cross."[2]The Letter of the Churches of Vienna and Lugdunum
"Who also were to such an extent zealous followers and imitators of Christ, who, being in the shape of God, thought it not an object of desire to be treated like God;[35]
2:7 - But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Fifth
"Hear," he answered: "the Son of God is not in the form[15]Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III
And the flesh being a slave, as Paul testifies, how can one with any reason adorn the handmaid like a pimp? For that which is of flesh has the form of a servant. Paul says, speaking of the Lord, "Because He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant,"[4]Hippolytus Refutation of All Heresies Book V
This, he says, is the form of the servant,[213]Hippolytus Exegetical Fragments
in the "form of a servant," and "became obedient to God the Father, even unto death," so hereafter He is said to be "highly exalted; "and as if well-nigh He had it not by reason of His humanity, and as if it were in the way of grace, He "receives the name which is above every name,"[43]Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments
And they in reply said, We have seen the Creator of all things in the "form of a servant,"[382]Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes
but the very name of an advent would be done away: for He might have done what He desired to do, though still seated in heaven, if He is, as you say, a spirit, and not a true man. But it is not thus that "He humbled Himself, and took the form of a servant; "[630]Fragments from Peter of Alexandria
and "was found in fashion as a man."[9]Methodius Discourse VIII. Thekla
Now the numbers into which it is divided, when put together, make seven, and one is wanting to its completion, not being in all points harmonious with itself, like six, which has reference to the Son of God, who came from tile fulness of the Godhead into a human life. For having emptied Himself,[38]Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XI
Consider, then, whether perhaps with reference to the saying, "It is not possible to take the bread of children," we ought to say that, "He who emptied Himself and took upon Him the form of a servant,"[184]Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XII
when He "emptied Himself and took upon Him the form of a servant,"[191]Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIII
It was for the sake of those who were in a bondage, corresponding to the bondage of the Hebrews, that the Son of God took upon Him only the form of a slave,[84]
2:8 - And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III
This is the mystery which he says was made known to him by revelation, that He who suffered under Pontius Pilate, the same is Lord of all, and King, and God, and Judge, receiving power from Him who is the God of all, because He became "obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."[197]Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV
and that His Word, invisible by nature, was made palpable and visible among men, and did descend "to death, even the death of the cross; "[343]Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V
For doing away with [the effects of] that disobedience of man which had taken place at the beginning by the occasion of a tree, "He became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross; "[141]Tertullian Against Marcion Book V
Therefore, as He was found to be God by His mighty power, so was He found to be man by reason of His flesh, because the apostle could not have pronounced Him to have "become obedient unto death,"[916]Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ
For his sake He came down (from heaven), for his sake He preached, for his sake "He humbled Himself even unto death-the death of the cross."[58]
2:9 - Wherefore God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Cyprian Treatise IX On the Advantage of Patience
God the Father ordained His Son to be adored; and the Apostle Paul, mindful of the divine command, lays it down, and says: "God hath exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name, that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things heavenly, and things earthly, and things beneath."[55]Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes
But when the crowd of auditors became quiet again, Archelaus made answer in the following manner: No one, truly, shall ever be able to prove himself mightier than the voice of our Lord Jesus Christ, neither is there found any name equal to His, as it is written: "Wherefore God hath exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name."[577]Lactantius Divine Institutes Book IV
Christ: for when he was at first called Auses,[229]
2:10 - That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
and a throne at His right hand. To Him all things[11]Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I
and to raise up anew all flesh of the whole human race, in order that to Christ Jesus, our Lord, and God, and Saviour, and King, according to the will of the invisible Father, "every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess"[134]Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I
For the Father has delivered and subjected all to Christ our King," that at the name of Jesus every knee may bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.[311]Fragments of Clement from the Latin Translation of Cassiodorus
" He, indeed, saves all; but some [He saves], converting them by punishments; others, however, who follow voluntarily [He saves] with dignity of honour; so "that every knee should bow to Him, of things in heaven, and things on earth, and things under the earth; "[80]Five Books in Reply to Marcion
That every knee doth bow itself;[214]Origen de Principiis Book I
For "at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and every tongue shall confess that the Lord Jesus is in the glory of God the Father."[52]Origen Against Celsus Book VIII
Probably those who embrace the views of Celsus will smile at us when we say, "At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of things in heaven, of things on earth, and of things under the earth, and every tongue" is brought to "confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."[116]Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments
who is ordained Lord of things in heaven, and things on earth, and things under the earth, and Judge of all:[66]Methodius Oration on the Psalms
might escape from the darts of the destroyer; and that Christ having thus suffered in the flesh, and having risen again the third day, might, with equal honour and glory with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be by all created things equally adored; for to Him every knee shall bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth,[61]The Divine Liturgy of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark
The Deacon: Bow your heads to Jesus.[59]Revelation of Saint John the Theologian
the clouds shall see me; and then every knee shall bend, of things in heaven, and things on earth, and things under the earth.[32]
2:11 - And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Dubious Hippolytus Fragments
and fear and trembling shall consume all things, both heaven and earth and things under the earth. And every tongue shall confess Him openly,[115]
2:12 - Wherefore, my beloved, as all of you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
A Treatise on Re-Baptism by an Anonymous Writer
For any one of us will hold it necessary, that whatever is the last thing to be found in a man in this respect, is that whereby he must be judged, all those things which he has previously done being wiped away and obliterated.[37]
2:13 - For it is God which works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Origen de Principiis Book III
19. Besides these, there is the passage, "Both to will and to do are of God."[211]Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes
the word of life for my glory against the day of Christ, seeing that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain."[397]
2:14 - Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
that ye may be without complaint, and spotless sons of God."[470]
2:15 - That all of you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom all of you shine as lights in the world;
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV
In the first place, [he believed] that He was the maker of heaven and earth, the only God; and in the next place, that He would make his seed as the stars of heaven. This is what is meant by Paul, [when he says, ] "as lights in the world."[56]Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III
"For it is not he who brings a stealthy vocal word to men," as Bacchylidis says, "who shall be the Word of Wisdom; "but "the blameless, the pure, and faultless sons of God," according to Paul, "in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, to shine as lights in the world."[213]Tertullian On Idolatry
are a light of the world,[124]Origen Against Celsus Book III
Whereas the Churches of God which are instructed by Christ, when carefully contrasted with the assemblies of the districts in which they are situated, are as beacons[90]Cyprian Epistle VI
And Paul the apostle says, "Shine as lights in the world."[7]Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
Also Paul to the Philippians: "Shine as lights in the world."[551]The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity
and of life, and they are truly the city of God, and the houses and temples in which God abides and dwells, and among which He walks, as in the holy city of heaven. For in this "do ye appear to the world as lights, in that ye give heed to the Word of life,"[84]The Second Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity
"sons of the living God,"[30]
2:16 - Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
I exhort you all, therefore, to yield obedience to the word of righteousness, and to exercise all patience, such as ye have seen [set] before your eyes, not only in the case of the blessed Ignatius, and Zosimus, and Rufus, but also in others among yourselves, and in Paul himself, and the rest of the apostles. [This do] in the assurance that all these have not run[54]
2:17 - Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Tertullian Scorpiace
he certainly affirmed that they were blessed, since to them it had been given not only to believe on Christ, but also to suffer for His sake. "Having," says he, "the same conflier which ye both saw in me, and now hear to be in me."[101]Didache
that your sacrifice may be pure.[125]
2:21 - For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews
For our conversation is in heaven, whence also we expect the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ, who shall transform the body of our humiliation conformed to the body of His glory."[444]
2:25 - Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians
that I should pretend to be equal in honour to them? But as your "fellow-soldier,"[36]
2:30 - Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
1 Clement
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[243]