Quote / Phil 2:10

Some He Converts by Penalties

Clement of Alexandria 2026-04-18

Clement of Alexandria was an early Christian theologian and teacher who led the catechetical school at Alexandria. He is known for integrating Greek philosophy with Christian theology and for major works such as Protreptikos, Paidagogos, and Stromateis.

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“So He saves all; but some He converts by penalties, others who follow Him of their own will, and in accordance with the worthiness of His honor, that every knee may be bent to Him of celestial, terrestrial and infernal things (Phil 2:10), that is angels, men, and souls who before His advent migrated from this mortal life.”

Source: Clement of Alexandria (A.D. 150-215)