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1 1, Pref | charges. I venture, then, to say that this "apology" which 2 1, Pref | of sense, however, would say that those of Celsus were " 3 1, Pref | observing this, ventured to say to God," O LORD, Thou hast 4 1, Pref | pursuits. And as no one would say that any ordinary error 5 1, II | Celsus next proceeds to say, that the system of doctrine, 6 1, II | Christianity. We have to say, moreover, that the Gospel 7 1, IV | reply to which we have to say, that unless all men had 8 1, V | Respecting this, then, we have to say, that ideas were implanted 9 1, VI | when He said: "Many shall say to Me in that day, In Thy 10 1, IX | he alleges that such also say, "The wisdom of this life 11 1, X | statements about faith, we must say that, considering it as 12 1, X | impulse to the practice, say of Stoicism, to the disregard 13 1, XII | our doctrines," we have to say that this is a boastful 14 1, XII | these writings, would not say that "we were acquainted 15 1, XII | For who is so daring as to say that he knows all the opinions 16 1, XIII | apostle, therefore, does not say simply that "wisdom is foolishness 17 1, XIII | world. As if we were to say that the Platonist, who 18 1, XIV | system, why should we not say the same of the historians 19 1, XVII | signification. And here one might say to this great man, who inscribed 20 1, XVII | said, "Take care not to say that utility is justice, 21 1, XVIII | book with book, I would say, "Come now, good sir, take 22 1, XIX | these subjects, we shall say to him that it is allowable 23 1, XXI | answer to this we have to say, that it may be allowed 24 1, XXI | whom they are not afraid to say that he is capable of change, 25 1, XXIV | exceedingly few; then we say that the name Sabaoth, and 26 1, XXV | names, he will find much to say respecting the titles of 27 1, XXVI | examine the facts, would say that even those who are 28 1, XXVI | no one would reasonably say that it was without divine 29 1, XXXI | the calumniators of Jesus say, they did not see Him after 30 1, XXXI | examines the facts would say that these men devoted themselves 31 1, XXXI | cross on behalf of men, say whether they also refuse 32 1, XXXI | countries? Or will they say that such events actually 33 1, XXXII | avoid prejudice, I do not say "all"), stood in need of 34 1, XXXIV | should split words, and say that the words are not, " 35 1, XXXIV | woman"--occurs, as they say, in Deuteronomy, as applied 36 1, XXXV | he be so captious l as to say that it is to Ahaz that 37 1, XXXVI | the Greeks. To these we say that we must necessarily 38 1, XXXVII | from a virgin, we have to say that the Creator has shown, 39 1, XXXVII | male (as writers on animals say is the case with vultures), 40 1, XLI | therefore notice what he has to say by way of impugning the 41 1, XLI | the Jew, "beside John, you say that what had the appearance 42 1, XLIII | XLIII.~We shall therefore say, in the first place, that 43 1, XLIII | objection! For one might say to the Jew, when expressing 44 1, XLIII | history with history, I would say to the Jew, "Even your own 45 1, XLIII | why should we not rather say that Ezekiel also was dealing 46 1, XLVI | mockery what I am going to say, I shall say it nevertheless,-- 47 1, XLVI | am going to say, I shall say it nevertheless,--that many 48 1, XLVI | form of a dove, we would say to him, "Sir, who is it 49 1, XLVII | XLVII.~I would like to say to Celsus, who represents 50 1, XLVII | accordance with reason to say that it happened on account ( 51 1, XLVIII | so how is it absurd to say that the mind which could 52 1, XLVIII | matters more profoundly will say, that there being, as the 53 1, XLVIII | things as leads Paul to say that he is a sweet savour 54 1, XLVIII | seen, and heard what they say they heard, and were affected 55 1, XLVIII | says, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye shall see the 56 1, XLIX | books of Moses alone, would say that there were contained 57 1, XLIX | influence in shaking, I do not say the faith, but the little 58 1, L | any one who chooses may say what he thinks fitted to 59 1, LI | Bethlehem, or, as another might say, had come forth from Bethlehem 60 1, LI | eye-witnesses to report as follows: "Say that His disciples, while 61 1, LIII | and, I might make bold to say, among those also who followed 62 1, LVII | the Saviour thus: "If you say that every man, born according 63 1, LVII | another?" In reply to whom we say, that every man who, as 64 1, LIX | have arisen? Now I would say, that with respect to comets 65 1, LIX | following is what we have to say, partly in answer to the 66 1, LX | Greeks, then, I have to say that the Magi, being on 67 1, LXII | multitude? And who would not say that the promise, "Follow 68 1, LXIII | that anything he might say about that apostle would 69 1, LXV | and His disciples, do we say was the conduct recorded 70 1, LXVII | reply to which we have to say Let the Greeks show to us, 71 1, LXIX | answer to this, we have to say that Jesus, on entering 72 1, LXIX | in addition to others, we say that He was also a great 73 1, LXX | of the same. And let him say also, that He experienced 74 2, I | consider what he has to say to the converts from Judaism. 75 2, II | have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot 76 2, II | passage which Jesus had to say to His disciples, but which 77 2, II | I have many things to say unto you, but ye cannot 78 2, III | these: "Or does not the law say these things also? For it 79 2, V | these points, we have to say to him, that our Lord, seeing 80 2, VIII | is as if some one were to say, "How could we, who teach 81 2, VIII | found among men, so, to say that they believed the prophets 82 2, IX | have been God. And why do I say His body? Nay, not even 83 2, X | and the Truth. And who can say that "Jesus attempted to 84 2, X | taken prisoner," I would say that, if to be taken prisoner 85 2, XI | Celsus and his friends now say that those proofs which 86 2, XI | opponents with shame, we would say that, in the book of Psalms, 87 2, XIII | pretending to have something to say, while in reality he had 88 2, XIII | accusers of Jesus could say that, foreseeing the impiety 89 2, XIII | also the Peripatetics, who say that prayers are of no avail, 90 2, XIII | Divinity? But some one will say that the Samaritans suffer 91 2, XIII | accomplished. Perhaps you will say, in a spirit of incredulity, 92 2, XIII | assenting to his words, you will say, that if these predictions 93 2, XIV | of sorcery; for he might say that many persons by means 94 2, XVI | he says, "any one were to say that a certain person was 95 2, XVIII | traitor, that it is false to say that he betrayed his master 96 2, XX | such as might be applied, say in the case of a sick man, 97 2, XX | it is therefore false to say that "in vain do you call 98 2, XXV | single instance, as one would say, indicating the weakness 99 2, XXVI | answer to which we have to say, that there was an easy 100 2, XXVIII | Christ's life, we have to say, in addition to what we 101 2, XXX | to have done." We would say in reply, that so He did; 102 2, XXXIV | them; for he would probably say in reply, that there are 103 2, XXXV | same thing as if we were to say to those among the Greeks 104 2, XXXVII | drink," Now, let the Jews say who it is that the prophetic 105 2, XXXVII | circumstances? Then we would say, What prevents the prediction 106 2, XXXVIII | Now, in answer to this, we say that we blame the Jews, 107 2, XXXIX | a manifest falsehood to say that "he did not gain over 108 2, XLI | it is clear that he would say that evil had happened also 109 2, XLII | accusation against Him, let him say from what quarter he has 110 2, XLII | which has induced him to say that He is not free from 111 2, XLIII | You will not, I suppose, say of him, that, after failing 112 2, XLIV | fellow might be able to say regarding even a robber 113 2, XLIV | they do among men. And we say, that if those persons have 114 2, XLVIII | regarding these cases we would say to all persons of candid 115 2, XLVIII | doctrine of the Gospel. I would say, moreover, that, agreeably 116 2, XLIX | Then, if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, 117 2, XLIX | Wherefore, if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is 118 2, XLIX | another passage: "Many will say unto Me in that day, Lord, 119 2, XLIX | wonderful works? And then will I say unto them, Depart from Me, 120 2, L | unrighteousness." Let any one now say whether any of the statements 121 2, L | Jesus, since He did not say that others would come working 122 2, LI | Scripture when he made Jesus say, that it is "a certain Satan 123 2, LI | sorcery. And we might further say, in answer to the calumnies 124 2, LII | treatise of Celsus, we would say to him: Pray, friend, why 125 2, LIII | disbelieved the Jew, might say respecting Moses, "But, 126 2, LIII | applying this to Moses, might say, "And he terms him who devises 127 2, LIII | writings of Moses might say, quoting what has been already 128 2, LIII | is "himself?" You O Jew, say that it is Jesus; but he 129 2, LIV | upon Moses. For we might say to the Jew "By what, then, 130 2, LIV | assertion about Moses, and would say in reply, that Moses also 131 2, LV | as was the case, they say, with Zamolxis in Scythia, 132 2, LV | the latter of whom, they say, played at dice with Demeter 133 2, LV | the disciples of Jesus, say to the Jew who urges these 134 2, LV | objectors: what will you say to those charges which you 135 2, LVI | they bring themselves to say that He practised a similar 136 2, LVI | returned thence? But we say that the following consideration 137 2, LVI | have it in his power to say that He voluntarily withdrew 138 2, LIX | suffered. And he goes on to say, that "Jesus, while alive, 139 2, LIX | no help to Himself,) we say that we have proved from 140 2, LXI | therefore he did not merely say, "Unless I see, I will not 141 2, LXIV | and to whom He would, we say, that before Jesus had " 142 2, LXV | LXV.~And why do I say "to all?" For even with 143 2, LXV | and who knew well how to say, "Unto me, who am less than 144 2, LXV | bring with Him. For this we say unto you by the word of 145 2, LXVI | to the Corinthians, can say to them, as being incapable 146 2, LXVII | his death, being, as you say, a God; nor was he sent 147 2, LXX | this Jew of Celsus could say that Jesus concealed Himself? 148 2, LXX | by all." And now we might say that His merely human attributes 149 2, LXXIV | with incredulity?" we must say to him, that according to 150 2, LXXV | the beginning. For I would say in reply to this Jew of 151 2, LXXVI | persuade. I might, moreover, say to this Jew, who thinks 152 2, LXXVI | Sirens to flatter and to say pleasing things, around 153 2, LXXVI | heap of bones," and who say,~"Come hither, much landed 154 2, LXXVI | assertion regarding Jesus, to say that He was unable to persuade 155 2, LXXVII | indeed, whether the Jew would say of the expected I Christ, 156 2, LXXVIII | charge them with guilt, and say, "Is not the providence 157 2, LXXVIII | For whatever they may say in reply with respect to 158 3, III | among the Jews alone, who say they are dedicated to the 159 3, VII | deeper into things, we may say regarding the exodus from 160 3, IX | some perhaps will dare to say that it is for the sake 161 3, IX | very nature of the case, to say that "if all men wished 162 3, XII | In reply to which, we say that heresies of different 163 3, XIII | to the best,--so I would say that the wisest Christian 164 3, XX | XX.~And we say to those who hold similar 165 3, XX | possessed of no wisdom, we shall say in reply: first of all examine 166 3, XX | each expression in them--say, in those to the Ephesians, 167 3, XXII | the opinion of those who say that the soul continues 168 3, XXV | the bodies of men, I would say to those who are astonished 169 3, XXVI | Proconnesus and Cyzicus. They say that Aristeas, who was inferior 170 3, XXVI | either dead or alive. They say that afterwards, in the 171 3, XXVI | Metapontium. The Metapontines say that Aristeas himself, having 172 3, XXVI | vanished. And the Metapontines say they sent to Delphi to inquire 173 3, XXVII | of Aristeas, we have to say, that if Celsus had adduced 174 3, XXIX | respect to Jesus we would say that, as it was of advantage 175 3, XXX | in that city. And you may say the same thing of the Church 176 3, XXXIII | give; but if he fail to say anything convincing on the 177 3, XXXIII | being false, or we shall say that some demoniac power, 178 3, XXXVII | description, and (as a Greek would say) drawn from the inner nature 179 3, XL | appearance. And therefore we say at once of images that they 180 3, XLI | doing," it is superfluous to say any more in answer to this, 181 3, XLII | of corruptibility, we can say in answer, that if it is 182 3, XLII | how could you any longer say, with any show of reason, 183 3, XLIII | things: "O Jupiter, some say that thou weft born on the 184 3, XLIV | In reply to which, we say that, as if, while Jesus 185 3, XLVIII | to such an one, we would say that it has not been stated 186 3, XLIX | us rather than Celsus to say this, especially if it be 187 3, LIV | knowledge." This too would I say (seeing it bears on the 188 3, LVII | only the foolish, I would say to him, "If you had charged 189 3, LVII | probability; but when you now say that we draw away our adherents 190 3, LVIII | answer to which, we would say, What kind of father, my 191 3, LVIII | of the young men. And we say the same regarding our teachers. 192 3, LVIII | mind, nor the former how to say to each of the young men 193 3, LIX | invite. Every one, they say, who is a sinner, who is 194 3, LIX | answer to such statements, we say that it is not the same 195 3, LX | is involved in sin," we say, Whoever has clean hands, 196 3, LX | and heavenly things, can say, "The lifting up of my hands 197 3, LX | precepts of Jesus, will say to those who have been purified 198 3, LXII | heart, he asserts that we say "that it was to sinners 199 3, LXII | without sin. And this we say, excepting, of course, the 200 3, LXXII | Wise men reject what we say, being led into error, and 201 3, LXXII | wisdom." In reply to which we say that, since wisdom is the 202 3, LXXIII | acts like one who should say that owing to the multitude 203 3, LXXV | from physicians." Nor do we say, "See that none of you lay 204 3, LXXV | nor are we mad enough to say that "knowledge causes men 205 3, LXXV | mind." We would not even say that any one ever perished 206 3, LXXV | give instruction, we never say, "Give heed to me," but " 207 3, LXXV | so great a braggart as to say what Celsus put in the mouth 208 3, LXXVI | drunk." But let him show, say from the writings of Paul, 209 3, LXXVI | philosopher. Moreover, let Celsus say who those "sober" persons 210 3, LXXVI | as to God. And why do I say "intoxicated?" "Insane" 211 3, LXXVII | darkened. We do not then say that those who are sharp-sighted 212 3, LXXVIII | which no wise man would say is the act of persons of 213 4, II | Christians, that certain of them say that He has already come 214 4, II | not at all the Jews who say that Christ will descend 215 4, III | things; we, however, would say, "Grant it to be so, and 216 4, III | providence. They truly would not say what Celsus has expressed 217 4, IV | not ashamed, however, to say that God is constantly sending ( 218 4, V | taken logically; but we say that the soul of the bad 219 4, X | established anything, proceeds to say, as if we talked of God 220 4, X | our own procedure, When we say that our object is to reform 221 4, XI | Now in answer to this we say, that I do not understand 222 4, XII | the voices of the prophets say that God "comes down," who 223 4, XII | And as custom leads men to say that teachers "condescend" 224 4, XIV | make no new statement, but say what has been long settled. 225 4, XV | worst?" Is it befitting to say of the physician, who looks 226 4, XX | According to Celsus, the Jews say that "(human) life, being 227 4, XXII | of such severity. And we say with confidence that they 228 4, XXIII | worms--that is, we ourselves--say that "now, since certain 229 4, XXIV | it be supposed that you say justly that all men, as 230 4, XXIV | whether they are, as ye say, good demons, or, as we 231 4, XXVI | Hearer of all things, to say nothing which might not 232 4, XXVII | many pretenders. Nor do I say anything on the point that 233 4, XXVII | Christian, he would not say without qualification that 234 4, XXVII | in the prophecies, might say this also: "All these things 235 4, XXVIII | thoughtful persons must say in their prayers, that " 236 4, XXX | all." And if the Greeks say, "Then sun and moon are 237 4, XXX | imitate his example, nor say similar things regarding 238 4, XXX | mockingly and revilingly say that such men were "worms," 239 4, XXXII | reputation or account," we say, that living apart as a " 240 4, XXXIV | addressed to them, and will say, Does not the use by you 241 4, XXXVIII | signification." Now we might say to him, Are the statements 242 4, XXXVIII | of Hesiod, a man, as you say," inspired," are not better 243 4, XXXVIII | in them or not), we would say: Are the Greeks alone at 244 4, XL | Himself had formed," we say in answer that the objection 245 4, XLI | For, not being able to say anything against the history 246 4, XLVII | Momus himself, we might say, to find any reasonable 247 4, XLVIII | allegory." Now one might say to him, that if we must 248 4, LIII | any one indeed venture to say that it is not the source 249 4, LIV | better, or, as another might say, has nothing in common save 250 4, LIV | men, and others--those, say, of beasts of burden, and 251 4, LV | is deemed sufficient to say regarding light, "And it 252 4, LV | by Moses, or, as we would say, by the Divine Spirit speaking 253 4, LVI | part alike,"--we have to say in answer to this argument 254 4, LVIII | we have something more to say to Celsus, when he declares 255 4, LVIII | then, is what we have to say: If every soul is the work 256 4, LX | LX.~He next proceeds to say, that "a common nature pervades 257 4, LXI | to the view of those who say that the soul alone is the 258 4, LXII | where Plato makes Socrates say: "It is neither possible 259 4, LXIII | language of this book, can say that there never existed ( 260 4, LXIII | appearance in human life, we may say that formerly they did not 261 4, LXV | sufficient for the multitude to say that they do not proceed 262 4, LXV | attain it. Now, to this we say, that the origin of evils 263 4, LXVI | rather to keep silence, and say only what was suitable to 264 4, LXVI | follows: "It is sufficient to say to the multitude regarding 265 4, LXVII | administered with propriety. We may say further to Celsus, in answer 266 4, LXIX | LXIX.~He continues to say that "neither have visible 267 4, LXX | might be so, we have to say, that although God, who 268 4, LXX | It is as if one were to say that in the case of a city, 269 4, LXXI | against sinners, we have to say that, as we ourselves, when 270 4, LXXI | weakness of our charge, both say and do those thingS which 271 4, LXXI | multitude, that what God had to say to them should be spoken 272 4, LXXIII | the mighty God, as they say, being angry, and indignant, 273 4, LXXIII | let us see what he has to say regarding the "whole of 274 4, LXXV | adds: "Although you may say that these things, viz., 275 4, LXXV | animals?" Let Celsus then say distinctly that the great 276 4, LXXV | says somewhere: "Do not say, What is this? or Wherefore 277 4, LXXV | for their uses. And do not say, What is this? or Wherefore 278 4, LXXVII | sake of men, we must not say that day and night were 279 4, LXXV | upon their flesh, we would say, Why were not we rather 280 4, LXXV | purposes we require dogs, say as guardians of our sheep-folds, 281 4, LXXIX | own use of them, we would say that, in all probability, 282 4, LXXXI | sovereignties, this is to say nothing to the purpose, 283 4, LXXXIII | understand its voice, will say: "Since, then, there is 284 4, LXXXIV | irrational creation. But why do I say "irrational," since Celsus 285 4, LXXXIV | accidental things;" but to say that this was the case with 286 4, LXXXV | not ashamed, moreover, to say, in addition to these statements ( 287 4, LXXXVIII| intelligent of men, moreover, say that the animals hold meetings 288 4, LXXXIX | the arguments of those who say that it is from demons or 289 4, LXXXIX | divine ideas than, I do not say we Christians do, or than 290 4, XC | latter. We have then to say, that if there was in them 291 4, XCIII | excites my wonder, I would say that the following is worthy 292 4, XCVII | style: "Intelligent men say that these animals hold 293 4, XCVII | nor did any wise man ever say that the assemblies of the 294 4, XCVII | things beforehand, we would say that this information is 295 4, XCVIII | their support, we have to say in reply, that this is done 296 4, XCIX | place. Celsus, indeed, may say that this was done not more 297 5, IV | were angels: "But if ye say that they are angels, what 298 5, IV | ministering spirits," and we say that "they are sent forth 299 5, VII | are divine? Certainly they say that the Cosmos taken as 300 5, XI | why should not the sun say with greater reason to those 301 5, XV | And the holy Scriptures say that the Lord will, like 302 5, XV | prophet Ezekiel. But that we say that God brings fire upon 303 5, XVII | as follows: "For this we say unto you by the word of 304 5, XVIII | says: "But some man will say, How are the dead raised 305 5, XIX | nevertheless obliged afterwards to say (in order that we might 306 5, XIX | words also: "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and 307 5, XXI | God), yet do not appear to say anything worthy of a testing 308 5, XXIII | make a distinction, and say that if any one asserts 309 5, XXIII | force of words, we would say that, in comparison with 310 5, XXIV | even to this, one might say that dung, indeed, ought 311 5, XXIV | it is His Son, of whom we say in philosophic language, " 312 5, XXVI | Was it, as Celsus would say, Jupiter who assigned the 313 5, XXIX | adduced for the present. We say, moreover, that our prophet 314 5, XXXIII | many nations" go forth, and say to one another, turning 315 5, XXXIV | shout, and bade the king say no more.' Such is the way, 316 5, XXXV | who think with him, should say, that even one who had studied 317 5, XXXVI | shout, and bade the king say no more.~ 318 5, XXXIX | and not a word does he say against them, while the 319 5, XXXIX | and which "reason," we say, dwelt in the soul of Jesus, 320 5, XL | What law do you mean to say, good sir, is "king of all 321 5, XLV | these names; whereas if we say, "the god of the chosen 322 5, XLV | invocations. And we may say the same also of the pronunciation 323 5, XLVIII | with his father. The Jews say that the circumcision performed 324 5, L | arms against Darius. They say that on that occasion the 325 5, LII | before him? If they should say that he is the only one, 326 5, LIII | Celsus says, "If they should say the only one," there are 327 5, LVI | they who mention "one," say that it was he who rolled 328 5, LVIII | present, I shall simply say of the narrative alone, 329 5, LX | as do the Jews, we would say that we both agree that 330 5, LXIII | touching on these matters, to say with a certain degree of 331 5, LXV | adopt his language, and say, "The world is crucified 332 5, LXV | progress in their studies say that they are possessed 333 6, II | For, if I may venture to say so, few have been benefited ( 334 6, IV | corruptible man, in honour, they say, of Him, and sometimes even 335 6, VI | illustrious individuals, I would say that they saw better than 336 6, VII | were younger than Plato, say whether it is not on the 337 6, VIII | answer to this we have to say, that with regard to Plato, 338 6, VIII | statement. What are we to say, moreover, about Pythagoras, 339 6, IX | something different, would say with greater precision, 340 6, X | reply to Celsus, one might say in answer to such assertions, 341 6, X | Accordingly, we do not say to each of our hearers, " 342 6, X | answer. Nor do we at all say, as Celsus scoffingly alleges, " 343 6, XII | To Erastus and Coriscus I say, although I am an old man, 344 6, XIII | between either kind of wisdom, say, in their prayers to God, " 345 6, XIV | assistance. And although some may say that these objects are not 346 6, XXV | Leviathan, the Jewish Scriptures say, whatever they mean by the 347 6, XXIX | accept, by means, as you say, of a certain allegorical 348 6, XXXI | let it be with me." They say also that the beginnings 349 6, XXXI | place, they are taught to say as follows, while passing 350 6, XXXI | let it be with me." They say, moreover, that the star 351 6, XXXVI | XXXVI.~We would say, moreover, that death ceases 352 6, XLI | answer to Celsus, we shall say of magic, that any one who 353 6, XLII | thus of it: 'If one must say that there is a general 354 6, XLVIII | be benefited thereby, we say that the holy Scriptures 355 6, XLIX | of the tree of life," and say whether Moses wrote these 356 6, LII | the reverse, I at present say nothing." For this reason 357 6, LII | For this reason we too say nothing on these points, 358 6, LII | have nothing further to say to those who utter such 359 6, LIII | needy, and, as themselves say, of the very offscourings ( 360 6, LIII | statements. For one might say to Celsus: "If these are 361 6, LIV | what holy Scripture has to say regarding good and evil, 362 6, LVI | effect a cure, we were to say that a father was ill-treating 363 6, LIX | that are made,"--we might say that he who dwells amid 364 6, LXI | feel fatigue. Now we would say that neither does God the 365 6, LXV | LXV.~Celsus proceeds to say of God that "of Him are 366 6, LXV | make a distinction, and say that if he means the word 367 6, LXVI | answer to this, we would say that all those indeed sit 368 6, LXVI | a single Christian would say to Celsus, "How will you 369 6, LXVII | what other eyes shall we say are in this condition, than 370 6, LXVIII | according to the flesh, say, "Even if we have known 371 6, LXVIII | beheld these things could say, "We beheld His glory, the 372 6, LXXII | consuming fire," he were to say that there "is no kind of 373 6, LXXII | observing the sense in which we say that our God is a fire, 374 6, LXXIII | points. And yet those who say that they are created are 375 6, LXXVI | Jesus Christ. What has he to say of the Gospel, in the narratives 376 6, LXXVII | upon their faces. He will say, however, that these are 377 6, LXXVII | sons of men." For we might say that the words of philosophers-- 378 6, LXXVII | those who look at this alone say, "We saw Him; but He had 379 6, LXXXI | however, how he should say of God, that although "knowing 380 7, I | go on with the prophet to say, "I will freely sacrifice 381 7, II | combat the views of those who say that the Jewish prophets 382 7, III | III.~Celsus goes on to say of us: "They set no value 383 7, III | under their guidance we may say that colonies were sent 384 7, V | for entire ages, as I may say, to particular dwellings 385 7, VI | poor praise of Socrates to say that he prefers him to men 386 7, IX | let us see what he has to say on the subject. First he 387 7, IX | These are accustomed to say, each for himself, 'I am 388 7, IX | eternally.'" Then he goes on to say: "To these promises are 389 7, XIII | evil; for whatever he may say, no such things have ever 390 7, XIII | it again, we would only say further, that those who 391 7, XV | prophets of the Most High say that God will become a slave, 392 7, XV | prophets of the Most High God say that these same things shall 393 7, XVI | be crucified, when they say of Him who should suffer, " 394 7, XVI | then, how distinctly they say that it was a man who should 395 7, XVI | critical studies, who would say that He who died was "the 396 7, XVI | is no one amongst us, I say, so extravagant as to affirm " 397 7, XVI | foundation if we were to say that it had been foretold 398 7, XVIII | them. And if any one should say that the sins which are 399 7, XIX | God's anger, if I may so say, than of His blessing. As 400 7, XIX | rendering of his words, say that in the morning, and 401 7, XX | the same prophet makes God say that "His statutes are good, 402 7, XXI | which blind men; but we say that it refers to those 403 7, XXV | other, we have read, "I say unto you, Whoever shall 404 7, XXV | God of the law, we must say in reply, that this precept, " 405 7, XXVIII | therefore supposes that what we say of a land which is much 406 7, XXIX | apply to it, although we may say of it, that both Judea and 407 7, XXIX | all the prophets what they say of those who, after having 408 7, XXX | purpose has been simply to say that what we affirm of that 409 7, XXXI | have no true reality, they say of God that "His works are 410 7, XXXII | heavens." The men of God say also that "the corruptible 411 7, XXXVI | we could, he goes on to say, speaking of us: "Again 412 7, XXXVII | are invisible, that is to say, apprehended by the reason, 413 7, XXXVII | apprehended by the reason, can say, as if to justify his faith 414 7, XXXVII | while Christians would not say that it is impossible to 415 7, XXXVIII | existence, we can never say that God is apprehended 416 7, XXXIX | although," as we are wont to say, "we have known Christ after 417 7, XLII | analogy;--in these ways, I say, they endeavour to set before 418 7, XLII | them himself. Plato may say that "it is a hard thing 419 7, XLV | and although in prayer we say, "Create in me a clean heart, 420 7, XLVI | nature of pure religion. We say, then, that those who are 421 7, XLVI | whose endeavour it is to say with sincerity: "For though 422 7, L | being free from sin. They say, "I was shapen in iniquity, 423 7, L | lead hereafter. He does not say, "Who knows if to die is 424 7, L | to which Adam, that is to say, man, came after he was 425 7, LI | certain teaching of those who say to us, "Thine incorruptible 426 7, LII | their course, when they can say in all truth and confidence: " 427 7, LII | disobedience." Celsus may indeed say of us that we "live with 428 7, LIV | it was in Anaxarchus to say to Aristocreon, tyrant of 429 7, LIX | dispute the truth of what we say, but avers that the same 430 7, LX | the beautiful things they say, are not like those physicians 431 7, LXII | contradict themselves; for they say that God made man His own 432 7, LXVI | whilst on the one hand we say that God has not a human 433 7, LXVII | power and inclination; if, I say, he had thoroughly understood 434 7, LXVIII | proper signification, and say that "all the results of 435 7, LXVIII | to "providence." When we say that "the providence of 436 7, LXVIII | incorrect; for we cannot say that transgressors follow 437 7, LXIX | Scripture, "the law of sin. I say, then, that in the opinion 438 7, LXX | It is impossible, they say, for a man to serve many 439 8, I | Creator. Again, then, I would say, may God bestow upon us 440 8, II | masters. "This," he goes on to say, "is the language of sedition, 441 8, IV | Lord of lords. For they say in one place, "Give thanks 442 8, IV | this in view, goes on to say, "But to us there is but 443 8, IX | but surely you will not say that the right to be worshipped 444 8, IX | honouring truth: and this we may say of honouring wisdom, righteousness, 445 8, XV | XV.~Celsus goes on to say: "That I may give a true 446 8, XV | inference of his own. For we who say that the visible world is 447 8, XV | and Truth, we certainly do say that He has dominion over 448 8, XV | all demons--over whom we say that in a sense He does 449 8, XV | them, in the same way as we say that man rules over the 450 8, XVI | any that there may be who say that the Son is greater 451 8, XVII | Celsus then proceeds to say that "we shrink from raising 452 8, XVIII | in those who bear, so to say, a resemblance in form and 453 8, XXII | finally, he who can truly say, "We are risen with Christ," 454 8, XXIII | Celsus and the heathen, and say if the former are not much 455 8, XXV | not therefore hesitate to say that Celsus is false when 456 8, XXVII | through Christ Jesus, may say with confidence that he 457 8, XXVIII | organs. But if, as they say, they abstain that they 458 8, XXIX | also, as they themselves say, to the Holy Spirit, to 459 8, XXIX | things from which alone they say it is necessary to abstain, 460 8, XXXI | might speak boldly, we would say that if demons have any 461 8, XXXIV | Let the learned Greeks say that the human soul at its 462 8, XXXVII | tongue, hearing, if I may so say, but one voice, expressing 463 8, XXXVIII | Behold," they are made to say, "I go up to a statue of 464 8, XXXIX | and have been, as we may say, visited with an incurable 465 8, XL | upon him." If any shall say that the response, "To children' 466 8, XL | for he reproves those who say, "Our fathers have eaten 467 8, XLI | Perhaps, indeed, you may say that he suffered so much, 468 8, XLI | adopt the same language, and say that they wish to be reviled, 469 8, XLII | man, we shall. purposely say no more here, that we may 470 8, XLII | But when he goes on to say that "those who inflicted 471 8, XLII | seem an incredible thing to say, God spared this people 472 8, XLIII | God; indeed, if we may so say, they served rather to make 473 8, XLIII | you may in like manner say that they voluntarily submit 474 8, XLV | what Celsus next goes on to say. It is as follows: "What 475 8, XLVI | was also bold enough to say, "Afterwards I shall beget 476 8, XLVII | XLVII.~But the Greeks Will say that these accounts are 477 8, XLVII | Christian society, we should say that it is incredible that 478 8, XLVIII | truth lies. Now I should say that the truth lies with 479 8, LIV | so that we may therefore say, "Let us break their bands 480 8, LV | LV.~Celsus goes on to say: "They must make their choice 481 8, LVI | prepared, and are ready to say, "Try me, O Lord, and prove 482 8, LVII | an earnest piety. For we say that he truly discharges 483 8, LVIII | LVIII.~Celsus goes on to say: "Let any one inquire of 484 8, LIX | will smile at us when we say, "At the name of Jesus every 485 8, LX | opinion of those wise men who say that most of the earth-demons 486 8, LX | body. But, indeed, I would say that it is not clear that 487 8, LXIV | them. We may indeed boldly say, that men who aspire after 488 8, LXIV | mortal race, and if I may so say, take up arms alongside 489 8, LXV | course of events, as some say, although they seem not 490 8, LXV | is thought by others, who say that to swear by the fortune 491 8, LXVI | anything impious, or to say anything base, such a command 492 8, LXVI | kind of death, rather than say or even think anything unworthy 493 8, LXVI | hidden meaning or not. They say that Minerva sprang fully 494 8, LXVIII | LXVIII.~Celsus goes on to say: "We must not disobey the 495 8, LXVIII | punishment" upon us, if we say that not the son of crafty 496 8, LXIX | adds: "You surely do not say that if the Romans were, 497 8, LXIX | same God, as yourselves say, promised of old this and 498 8, LXIX | answer to the question. We say that "if two" of us "shall 499 8, LXX | against us, and we will say to them, "I can do all things, 500 8, LXXI | is intolerable for you to say, that if our present rulers,