That He was not to be overcome of death, nor should remain in Hades.
Treatises — translated by ANF editors
24. That He was not to be overcome of death, nor should remain in Hades.
In the twenty-ninth Psalm: “O Lord, Thou hast brought back my soul from hell.” Also in the fifteenth Psalm: “Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption.” Also in the third Psalm: “I laid me down and slept, and rose up again, because the Lord helped me.” Also according to John: “No man taketh away my life from me; but I lay it down of myself. I have the power of laying it down, and I have the power of taking it again. For this commandment I have received from my Father.”
Translated by ANF editors. Edition ccel.anf05.iv-v.en.