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•…quoting Paul as inspired (16 times)2
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Right?1 This is relevant because.2
Right? >The Martrydom of Polycarp 1:2 — ”For he lingered that he might be delivered up, even as the Lord did, to the end that we too might be imitators of him, not lookingonly to that which concerneth ourselves, but also to that which concerneth our neighbors. For it is the office of true and steadfast love, not only to desire that oneself be saved, but all the brethren also.” Compare:
Phil 2:4 — ”do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.”
Right? >Unknown Author (writing c. AD 120-2nd century): “The Apostle, perceiving the force [of this conjunction], and blaming that knowledge which, without true doctrine, is admitted to influence life, declares, "Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.” [Epistle to Diognetus 12:5] Compare: >1 Cor 8:1 — “… ‘knowledge’ puffs up, but love builds up.” [ESV]
Right? >Papias: “even as it is said by the apostle [Paul], ‘For He must reign till He hath put all enemies under His feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.’” (Cf. 1 Cor 15:25 — ”For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.”) [As cited by Irenaeus, Against Heresies, 5.36](Alternatively in what’s labeled, “Fragments of Papias 5”)1>