Benediction to Corinthians
Clement of Rome sends a blessing and prayer for peace and harmony to be restored among the Corinthians.
Clement of Rome sends messengers Claudius Ephebus, Valerius Bito, and Fortunatus to the Corinthians, urging them to bring back news of peace and harmony among the believers. He expresses a deep longing for the restoration of good order in the community, desiring to rejoice in their unity. Clement concludes with a prayer for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ to be with all who are called by God, giving glory, honor, power, majesty, and eternal dominion to Him forever.
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Send back speedily to us in peace and with joy these our messengers to you: Claudius Ephebus and Valerius Bito, with Fortunatus: that they may the sooner announce to us the peace and harmony we so earnestly desire and long for [among you], and that we may the more quickly rejoice over the good order re-established among you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, and with all everywhere that are the called of God through Him, by whom be to Him glory, honour, power, majesty, and eternal dominion, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen.
Sermon Outline
- Introduction
- Prayer and Blessing
- Conclusion
- Closing Prayer
- Good Order Re-established
Key Quotes
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, and with all everywhere that are the called of God through Him, by whom be to Him glory, honour, power, majesty, and eternal dominion, from everlasting to everlasting.” — Clement of Rome
Application Points
- We should strive for peace and harmony in our communities.
- We should rejoice over the good order re-established in our lives and communities.
- We should give thanks to God for His blessings and glory.