3 For after that we have departed out of the world, we can no more make confession there, or repent any more. (2CL) 4 Wherefore, brethren, if we shall have done the will of the Father and kept the flesh pure and guarded the commandments of the Lord, we shall receive life eternal. (2CL) 5 For the Lord saith in the Gospel, If ye kept not that which is little, who shall give unto you that which is great? For I say unto you that he which is faithful in the least, is also faithful in much . (2CL)
2 Clement 8:3–5
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