The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

Clemens Romanus (Clement of Rome)

Clement of Rome. The Apostolic Fathers, Volume 1. Lake, Kirsopp, editor. London: William Heinemann Ltd.; New York: The Macmillan Company, 1912.

This is the way, beloved, in which we found[*](The reward is given through Christ) our salvation, Jesus Christ, the high priest of our offerings, the defender and helper of our weakness.

Through him we fix our gaze on the heights of heaven, through him we see the reflection of his faultless and lofty countenance, through him the eyes of our hearts were opened, through him our foolish and darkened understanding blossoms towards the light, through him the Master willed that we should taste the immortal knowledge; who, being the brightness of his majesty is by so much greater than angels as he hath inherited a more excellent name.

For it is written thus Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.

But of his son the Master said thus Thou art my son: to-day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession.

And again he says to him Sit thou on my right hand until I make thine enemies a footstool of thy feet.

Who then are the enemies? Those who are wicked and oppose his will.