XVII.

([58]On Matt. xviii. 20, p. 393; and, see Elucidation XI, supra.)

To the interpretation I have thought preferable, and which I ventured to enlarge, it should be added that our author subjoins others, founded on flesh, soul, and spirit; on vocation, election, and the Gnostic accepting both; and on the Jew and the Gentile, and the Church gathered from each race.

Over and over again Clement asserts that a life of chaste wedlock is not to be accounted imperfect.

On the celibate in practice, see Le Caelibat des Prêtres, par l'abbae Chavard, Genèva, 1874.