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Irenaeus of Lyons

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Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenaeus — translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson / ANF editors

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It is indeed proper to God, and befitting His character, to show mercy and pity, and to bring salvation to His creatures, even though they be brought under danger of destruction. “For with Him,” says the Scripture, “is propitiation.”

Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson / ANF editors. Edition opa.patristics.irenaeus-of-lyons.fragments-from-lost-writings.en.

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