1 Ye therefore that laid the foundation of the sedition, submit yourselves unto the presbyters and receive chastisement unto repentance, bending the knees of your heart. (1CL) 2 Learn to submit yourselves, laying aside the arrogant and proud stubbornness of your tongue. For it is better for you to be found little in the flock of Christ and to have your name on God's roll, than to be had in exceeding honor and yet be cast out from the hope of Him. (1CL) 3 For thus saith the All virtuous Wisdom; Behold I will pour out for you a saying of My breath, and I will teach you My word. (1CL)
1 Clement 57:1–3
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