The Second Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

For after we have departed from this world, we can no longer make confession, or repent any more in that place.

So then, brethren, if we do the will of the Father, if we keep the flesh pure, and if we observe the commandments of the Lord, we shall obtain eternal life.

For the Lord says in the Gospel, If ye did not guard that which is small, who shall give you that which is great? For I tell you that he who is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in that which is much.

He means, then, this:— Keep the flesh pure, and the seal of baptism undefiled, that we may obtain eternal life.

And let none of you say that this flesh is not[*](The resurrection of the flesh) judged and does not rise again.