Wisdom 6:17

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Wisdom 6:17 (WEB)
For her true beginning is desire for instruction; and desire for instruction is love.

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Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor II.1Book II
““And the care of discipline is love,” as Wisdom says; “and love is the keeping of the law.”” — editor's note: Wisd. vi. 17, 18.
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Clement of Alexandria, The Stromata, or Miscellanies VI.15Book VI
“The desire of wisdom leads, then, to the kingdom.”” — editor's note: Wisd. vi. 17–20.
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PassageThe Instructor II.1
PassageThe Stromata, or Miscellanies VI.15

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