Marcellus Fragment 81
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| Fragment number | Vinzent 81 Klostermann 108 |
| Ancient source used | Eusebius, Against Marcellus 2.3 |
| Modern edition | M. Vinzent, Markell von Ankyra: Die Fragmente (Leiden, 1997). |
As I said, [he came] in order to prepare man, who was once deceived by the devil, to himself conquer the devil in turn. For this reason he took man upon himself, that consequently he might prepare him to receive the first fruits of authority.
Translated by Brandon Rogers under the supervision of Prof. Glen L. Thompson
Last updated: 12-6-2010
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