Anf-03 vi.iii.xx Pg 4
Perhaps Tertullian is referring to Prov. xxviii. 13. If we confess now, we shall be forgiven, and not put to shame at the judgment day.
for we do at the same time both make satisfaction8746 8746 See de Orat. c. xxiii. ad fin., and the note there.
for our former sins, by mortification of our flesh and spirit, and lay beforehand the foundation of defences against the temptations which will closely follow. “Watch and pray,” saith (the Lord), “lest ye fall into temptation.”8747 8747
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge, Chapter 20
VERSE (15) - :13 Jos 7:19 Job 31:33 Pr 28:13 1Jo 1:8-10
