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Proverbs 27:10

Proverbs 27:10 (WEB)
Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster. A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.

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Ambrose of Milan

Ambrose of Milan, On the Duties of the Clergy I.34Book I
“For Solomon also says: “Better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.”” — editor's note: Prov. xxvii. 10.
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Clement of Alexandria

Clement of Alexandria, The Stromata, or Miscellanies I.19Book I
“As if making comparison of those addicted to philosophy with those called heretics, the Word most clearly says: “Better is a friend that is near, than a brother that dwelleth afar off.”” — editor's note: Prov. xxvii. 10.
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PassageOn the Duties of the Clergy I.34
PassageThe Stromata, or Miscellanies I.19

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