2 Corinthians 13 in the early church

185 passages quote, allude to, or echo 2 Corinthians 13, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.

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2 Corinthians 13:1

This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

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2 Cor 13:1Prophetic Extracts 13.1 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, medium confidenceca. 200
2 Cor 13:1Against Marcion 5.12 · Tertullianallusion, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
2 Cor 13:1Demonstration of the Gospel 3.5.68 · Eusebius of Caesareaecho, medium confidenceca. 314–324
2 Cor 13:1Catechetical Lecture 4.13 · Cyril of Jerusalemallusion, medium confidenceca. 350
2 Cor 13:1Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:1 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:1Ancoratus 9.13 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, medium confidence374
2 Cor 13:1Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 42.13.2 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, low confidence374-377
2 Cor 13:1Apostolic Canon 75 · Anonymousquotation, medium confidenceca. 380
2 Cor 13:1Apostolic Constitutions 8.2.8 · Anonymousquotation, medium confidenceca. 380
2 Cor 13:1Canons on the Letters of Paul 46 · Priscillianallusion, high confidenceca. 380–400
2 Cor 13:1–3Against the Letter of Parmenian 3.14 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 400
2 Cor 13:1Apology against Rufinus 2.24 · Jeromeallusion, medium confidenceca. 401–402

2 Corinthians 13:2

I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,

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2 Cor 13:2Against Marcion 5.12 · Tertullianallusion, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
2 Cor 13:2Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:2 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:2Against the Letter of Parmenian 3.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 400

2 Corinthians 13:3

since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.

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2 Cor 13:3On First Principles 1.0.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
2 Cor 13:3On First Principles 2.6.7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
2 Cor 13:3On First Principles 4.3.8 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
2 Cor 13:3On First Principles 4.4.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on John 6.42 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on John 10.45 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on John 28.54 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
2 Cor 13:3Homilies on Psalms 36-38 3.10 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
2 Cor 13:3Homilies on Psalms 36-38 9.2 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
2 Cor 13:3Homilies on Jeremiah 17.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 15 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century)
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on Romans 5.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on Romans 6.9 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on Romans 8.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on Romans 10.30 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
2 Cor 13:3Acta Archelai (Latin) 30 · Hegemoniusquotation, high confidenceearly to mid 4th century (Greek original)
2 Cor 13:3Acta Archelai (Latin) 38 · Hegemoniusquotation, high confidenceearly to mid 4th century (Greek original)
2 Cor 13:3Acta Archelai (Latin) 48 · Hegemoniusquotation, high confidenceearly to mid 4th century (Greek original)
2 Cor 13:3Historical Fragments 2.2.2.1 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 343–367
2 Cor 13:3Catechetical Lecture 10.17 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
2 Cor 13:3Long recension, Ephesians 13 · Anonymousallusion, medium confidencelater 4th century (probable)
2 Cor 13:3On the Trinity 8.41 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, medium confidenceca. 356–360
2 Cor 13:3On the Trinity 10.48 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, medium confidenceca. 356–360
2 Cor 13:3On the Trinity 11.41 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, medium confidenceca. 356–360
2 Cor 13:3On the Trinity 12.3 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, medium confidenceca. 356–360
2 Cor 13:3Letters to Serapion 1.31 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
2 Cor 13:3Letters to Serapion 3.5 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
2 Cor 13:3Homilies on the Psalms 44.4 · Basil of Caesareaallusion, medium confidenceca. 360-378
2 Cor 13:3On the Holy Spirit 24 · Didymus the Blindquotation, high confidenceGreek ca. 360-390; Latin 387-391
2 Cor 13:3Oration 2.38 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
2 Cor 13:3Against Eunomius 1.12 · Basil of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 364
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:12 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:3Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:3 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:3Letter 53.2 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
2 Cor 13:3Letter 65.5 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
2 Cor 13:3Letter 79.7 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
2 Cor 13:3Letter 121.8 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
2 Cor 13:3Letter 125.7 · Jeromeallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–419
2 Cor 13:3On the Holy Spirit 26.62 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 374–375
2 Cor 13:3Ancoratus 68.7 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374
2 Cor 13:3Ancoratus 90.3 · Epiphanius of Salamisallusion, medium confidence374
2 Cor 13:3On Widows, chapter 11 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 377
2 Cor 13:3On the Making of Man 5 · Gregory of Nyssaecho, medium confidence379
2 Cor 13:3To a Young Widow, section 2 · John Chrysostomquotation, high confidenceca. 380-386
2 Cor 13:3On the Trinity 4 · Faustinusquotation, high confidenceca. 380–384
2 Cor 13:3Theological Oration 2 (Or. 28), On the Doctrine of God 20 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidence380
2 Cor 13:3Canons on the Letters of Paul 72 · Priscillianallusion, high confidenceca. 380–400
2 Cor 13:3Letter 6 to various bishops, chapter 2 · Siricius, bishop of Romeallusion, medium confidence385
2 Cor 13:3Exposition of Psalm 118 12.41.3 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
2 Cor 13:3Letter 94.2 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:3Letter 140.44 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:3Letter 157.11 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:3Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.43.4 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
2 Cor 13:3Homily 3 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, high confidenceca. 390–394
2 Cor 13:3Homily 7 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, high confidenceca. 390–394
2 Cor 13:3Homily 14 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, high confidenceca. 390–394
2 Cor 13:3Homily 15 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, high confidenceca. 390–394
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 2.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 7.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 46.11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 82.8 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 92.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 128.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 152.10 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 153.12 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 197.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 292.6 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:3Against Jovinianus 1.6 · Jeromeallusion, medium confidence393
2 Cor 13:3Against Adimantus, a Disciple of Mani 9 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 394
2 Cor 13:3Letters 38.1 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 394–413
2 Cor 13:3Letters 45.2 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 394–413
2 Cor 13:3Against Faustus the Manichaean 20.22 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 398–400
2 Cor 13:3Against Faustus the Manichaean 28.4 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 398–400
2 Cor 13:3Tractates 2 · Gaudentius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 397-410
2 Cor 13:3On the Work of Monks 37 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 400–401
2 Cor 13:3Apology against Jerome 1.43 · Rufinus of Aquileiaallusion, medium confidenceca. 401
2 Cor 13:3Tractates on the Gospel of John 47.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 406–420
2 Cor 13:3Tractates on the Gospel of John 89.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 406–420
2 Cor 13:3Tractates on the Gospel of John 95.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 406–420
2 Cor 13:3On the Spirit and the Letter 61 · Augustine of Hippoecho, medium confidence412
2 Cor 13:3On Nature and Grace 75 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidence415
2 Cor 13:3On Adulterous Marriages 1.25 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 419–421
2 Cor 13:3On Marriage and Concupiscence 2.56 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 419–421
2 Cor 13:3Sermon 97 · Peter Chrysologusallusion, medium confidenceca. 425-450
2 Cor 13:3The Conferences 1.19 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429
2 Cor 13:3The Conferences 16.12 · John Cassianallusion, high confidenceca. 426–429
2 Cor 13:3The Conferences 22.15 · John Cassianallusion, high confidenceca. 426–429
2 Cor 13:3The Conferences 23.16 · John Cassianallusion, high confidenceca. 426–429
2 Cor 13:3Part 2 · Eutherius of Tyanaallusion, medium confidenceca. 431-440
2 Cor 13:3On 1 Cor 7:7.12 · Theodoret of Cyrusquotation, high confidenceca. 436-448

2 Corinthians 13:4

For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. For we are also weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him concerning you.

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2 Cor 13:4On First Principles 4.4.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
2 Cor 13:4Commentary on John 19.61 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 230–248
2 Cor 13:4Homilies on Joshua 8.6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
2 Cor 13:4Homilies on Jeremiah 14.9 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
2 Cor 13:4Homilies on Jeremiah 15.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
2 Cor 13:4Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 72 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century)
2 Cor 13:4Commentary on Matthew 10.22 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 246–248
2 Cor 13:4Commentary on Matthew 12.35 · Origenallusion, low confidenceca. 246–248
2 Cor 13:4Commentary on Romans 8.8 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
2 Cor 13:4Demonstration of the Gospel 10.8.31 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
2 Cor 13:4On the Trinity 9.13 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 356–360
2 Cor 13:4On the Trinity 10.66 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 356–360
2 Cor 13:4Against the Arians 19 · Phoebadius of Agenquotation, high confidenceca. 357-358
2 Cor 13:4Tractates on the Psalms 53.5 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
2 Cor 13:4Against Eunomius 2.2 · Basil of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 364
2 Cor 13:4Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:4 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:4Letter 205.8 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:4Letter 238.17 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:4Sermon 88.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:4Sermon 281.1 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:4Sermon 363.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
2 Cor 13:4Letters 19.3 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
2 Cor 13:4Letters 24.23 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
2 Cor 13:4Against Faustus the Manichaean 12.11 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 398–400
2 Cor 13:4Tractates 19 · Gaudentius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 397-410
2 Cor 13:4On the Trinity 1.13 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 399–419
2 Cor 13:4On the Trinity 13.14 · Augustine of Hippoecho, medium confidenceca. 399–419
2 Cor 13:4Homilies on the First Epistle of John 2.6 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 407
2 Cor 13:4City of God 16.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
2 Cor 13:4On Rebuke and Grace 16 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 427
2 Cor 13:4Part 3, chapter 21 · Quodvultdeus of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 445-450

2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?

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2 Cor 13:5The Instructor 3.3.20 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
2 Cor 13:5Life of Antony 55 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
2 Cor 13:5Commentary on 1 Corinthians 5:13 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:5Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:5 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:5Ancoratus 68.17 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374
2 Cor 13:5Chapter 12 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesianaquotation, high confidenceca. 380–414
2 Cor 13:5On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 1.70 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidence411–412

2 Corinthians 13:6

And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.

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2 Cor 13:6Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:6 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

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2 Cor 13:7Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:7 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:7Letter 177.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:7Letter 177.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:7Letter 179.6 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:7Letter 217.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
2 Cor 13:7On the Grace of Christ and On Original Sin 1.26 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence418
2 Cor 13:7On Rebuke and Grace 2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 427
2 Cor 13:7On Rebuke and Grace 6 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 427

2 Corinthians 13:8

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

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2 Cor 13:8Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:8 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384

2 Corinthians 13:9

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

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2 Cor 13:9Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:9 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:9The Conferences 9.18 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

2 Corinthians 13:10

This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

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2 Cor 13:10Against Marcion 5.12 · Tertullianallusion, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
2 Cor 13:10Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:10 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

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2 Cor 13:11Demonstration 14.49 · Aphrahatallusion, medium confidence337-345
2 Cor 13:11Moral Rules (Moralia) 69 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-370
2 Cor 13:11Oration 6.12 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, medium confidenceca. 362–383
2 Cor 13:11Oration 32.2 · Gregory of Nazianzusecho, low confidenceca. 362–383
2 Cor 13:11Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:11On the Duties of the Clergy 2.30 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386–390
2 Cor 13:11On Man's Perfection in Righteousness 20 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 415
2 Cor 13:11Celestine, ACO I.2, letter 25.17 · Celestine I, bishop of Romeallusion, high confidence430-432

2 Corinthians 13:12

Greet one another with a holy kiss.

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2 Cor 13:12Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384

2 Corinthians 13:13

All the saints send you greetings.

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2 Cor 13:13Oration 42.22 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
2 Cor 13:13Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:13Apostolic Constitutions 8.5.3 · Anonymousquotation, high confidenceca. 380

2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

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2 Cor 13:14Cib. 11 · Methodius of Olympusallusion, medium confidencelate 3rd cent. (disputed)
2 Cor 13:14Letter 3.6 · Antony the Greatecho, medium confidencebefore 356
2 Cor 13:14Catechetical Lecture 17.33 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
2 Cor 13:14Letters to Serapion 1.30 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
2 Cor 13:14Letters to Serapion 3.6 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
2 Cor 13:14Hymns on the Trinity 3 · Marius Victorinusquotation, high confidenceca. 357–362
2 Cor 13:14On the Holy Spirit 16 · Didymus the Blindquotation, high confidenceGreek ca. 360-390; Latin 387-391
2 Cor 13:14On the Holy Spirit 17 · Didymus the Blindquotation, high confidenceGreek ca. 360-390; Latin 387-391
2 Cor 13:14Oration 34.15 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, medium confidenceca. 362–383
2 Cor 13:14Commentary on 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
2 Cor 13:14On the Holy Spirit 25.59 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 374–375
2 Cor 13:14On the Christian Faith 4.11 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
2 Cor 13:14On the Christian Faith 5.9 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
2 Cor 13:14Chapter 22 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesianaquotation, high confidenceca. 380–414
2 Cor 13:14Letters 5.19 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
2 Cor 13:14Exposition of the Right Faith 5 · Anonymousquotation, high confidenceearly 5th century (probably Theodoret)