The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

Let then us also intercede for those who have[*](Exhortation to humility) fallen into any transgression, that meekness and humility be given to them, that they may submit, not to us, but to the will of God; for so will they have fruitful and perfect remembrance before God

Let us receive correction, which none should take amiss, beloved. The admonition which we make one to another is good and beyond measure helpful, for it unites us to the will of God.

For the holy word[*](The teaching of the Scriptures) says thus: With chastisement did the Lord chastise me, and he delivered me not over unto death;

for whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

For, he says, the righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me, but let not the oil of sinners anoint my head.