For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
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Clement Of Alexandria
AD 215
Now the law is ancient grace given through Moses by the Word. Wherefore also the Scripture says, "The law was given through Moses".
Next is to be learned the greatness of the Saviour after Him, and the newness of grace; for, according to the apostle, "the law was given by Moses, grace and truth came by Jesus Christ; "