“Our apostles also knew, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and [sic] there would be strife on account of the office of the episcopate. For this reason, therefore, inasmuch as they had obtained a perfect foreknowledge of this, they appointed those [ministers], and afterwards gave instructions, that when they should fall asleep, other approved men should succeed them in their ministry.” 1 Clement, XLIV ANF 1:17
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