1 Clement 13

1Let us therefore be humble, brothers, laying aside all arrogance and conceit and foolishness and fits of anger, and let us do what is written—for the Holy Spirit says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong in his strength, nor the rich in his riches, but let the one who boasts boast in the Lord, to seek him and to do judgment and righteousness”—especially remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, which he spoke while teaching gentleness and patience.

2For thus he said: “Show mercy, so that you may receive mercy. Forgive, so that you may be forgiven. As you do, so it will be done to you. As you give, so it will be given to you. As you judge, so you will be judged. As you show kindness, so kindness will be shown to you. With the measure by which you measure, it will be measured to you.”

3By this command and these injunctions let us strengthen ourselves to walk as those who are obedient to his holy words, being humble-minded. For the holy word says:

4“Upon whom shall I look, except upon the one who is gentle and quiet and trembles at my words?”