No man takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
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Cyprian of Carthage
AD 258
Therefore the course of events fulfilled the promise. For when crucified, the office of the executioner being forestalled.
I have the power of laying it down, and I have the power of taking it again. For this commandment I have received from my Father."
