The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians2
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In the only known ms. of this Epistle, the title is thus given at the close.
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Chapter I.—The salutation. Praise of the Corinthians before the breaking forth of schism among them.
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Chapter II.—Praise of the Corinthians continued.ii.ii.ii
Chapter III.—The sad state of the Corinthian church after sedition arose in it from envy and emulation.ii.ii.iii
Chapter IV.—Many evils have already flowed from this source in ancient times.ii.ii.iv
Chapter V.—No less evils have arisen from the same source in the most recent times. The martyrdom of Peter and Paul.ii.ii.v
Chapter VI.—Continuation. Several other martyrs.ii.ii.vi
Chapter VII.—An exhortation to repentance.ii.ii.vii
Chapter VIII.—Continuation respecting repentance.ii.ii.viii
Chapter IX.—Examples of the saints.ii.ii.ix
Chapter X.—Continuation of the above.ii.ii.x
Chapter XI.—Continuation. Lot.ii.ii.xi
Chapter XII.—The rewards of faith and hospitality. Rahab.ii.ii.xii
Chapter XIII.—An exhortation to humility.ii.ii.xiii
Chapter XIV.—We should obey God rather than the authors of sedition.ii.ii.xiv
Chapter XV.—We must adhere to those who cultivate peace, not to those who merely pretend to do so.ii.ii.xv
Chapter XVI.—Christ as an example of humility.ii.ii.xvi
Chapter XVII.—The saints as examples of humility.ii.ii.xvii
Chapter XVIII.—David as an example of humility.ii.ii.xviii
Chapter XIX.—Imitating these examples, let us seek after peace.ii.ii.xix
Chapter XX.—The peace and harmony of the universe.ii.ii.xx
Chapter XXI.—Let us obey God, and not the authors of sedition.ii.ii.xxi
Chapter XXII.—These exhortations are confirmed by the Christian faith, which proclaims the misery of sinful conduct.ii.ii.xxii
Chapter XXIII.—Be humble, and believe that Christ will come again.ii.ii.xxiii
Chapter XXIV.—God continually shows us in nature that there will be a resurrection.ii.ii.xxiv
Chapter XXV.—The phœnix an emblem of our resurrection.ii.ii.xxv
Chapter XXVI.—We shall rise again, then, as the Scripture also testifies.ii.ii.xxvi
Chapter XXVII.—In the hope of the resurrection, let us cleave to the omnipotent and omniscient God.ii.ii.xxvii
Chapter XXVIII.—God sees all things: therefore let us avoid transgression.ii.ii.xxviii
Chapter XXIX.—Let us also draw near to God in purity of heart.ii.ii.xxix
Chapter XXX.—Let us do those things that please God, and flee from those He hates, that we may be blessed.ii.ii.xxx
Chapter XXXI.—Let us see by what means we may obtain the divine blessing.ii.ii.xxxi
Chapter XXXII.—We are justified not by our own works, but by faith.ii.ii.xxxii
Chapter XXXIII.—But let us not give up the practice of good works and love. God Himself is an example to us of good works.ii.ii.xxxiii
Chapter XXXIV.—Great is the reward of good works with God. Joined together in harmony, let us implore that reward from Him.ii.ii.xxxiv
Chapter XXXV.—Immense is this reward. How shall we obtain it?ii.ii.xxxv
Chapter XXXVI.—All blessings are given to us through Christ.ii.ii.xxxvi
Chapter XXXVII.—Christ is our leader, and we His soldiers.ii.ii.xxxvii
Chapter XXXVIII.—Let the members of the Church submit themselves, and no one exalt himself above another.ii.ii.xxxviii
Chapter XXXIX.—There is no reason for self-conceit.ii.ii.xxxix
Chapter XL.—Let us preserve in the Church the order appointed by God.ii.ii.xl
Chapter XLI.—Continuation of the same subject.ii.ii.xli
Chapter XLII.—The order of ministers in the Church.ii.ii.xlii
Chapter XLIII.—Moses of old stilled the contention which arose concerning the priestly dignity.ii.ii.xliii
Chapter XLIV.—The ordinances of the apostles, that there might be no contention respecting the priestly office.ii.ii.xliv
Chapter XLV.—It is the part of the wicked to vex the righteous.ii.ii.xlv
Chapter XLVI.—Let us cleave to the righteous: your strife is pernicious.ii.ii.xlvi
Chapter XLVII.—Your recent discord is worse than the former which took place in the times of Paul.ii.ii.xlvii
Chapter XLVIII.—Let us return to the practice of brotherly love.ii.ii.xlviii
Chapter XLIX.—The praise of love.ii.ii.xlix
Chapter L.—Let us pray to be thought worthy of love.ii.ii.l
Chapter LI.—Let the partakers in strife acknowledge their sins.ii.ii.li
Chapter LII.—Such a confession is pleasing to God.ii.ii.lii
Chapter LIII.—The love of Moses towards his people.ii.ii.liii
Chapter LIV.—He who is full of love will incur every loss, that peace may be restored to the Church.ii.ii.liv
Chapter LV.—Examples of such love.ii.ii.lv
Chapter LVI.—Let us admonish and correct one another.ii.ii.lvi
Chapter LVII.—Let the authors of sedition submit themselves.ii.ii.lvii
Chapter LVIII.—Blessings sought for all that call upon God.ii.ii.lviii
Chapter LIX.—The Corinthians are exhorted speedily to send back word that peace has been restored. The benediction.ii.ii.lix