Origen

“ In the next place, as if all men were not invited by the word, he says, “All men, then, without distinction, ought to be invited, since all indeed are sinners.” And yet, in the preceding pages, we have pointed out the words of Jesus: “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” [5] All men, therefore, labouring and being heavy laden on account of the nature of sin, are invited to the rest spoken of in the word of God, “for God sent His word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” [6] ”

“ After this, not understanding how it has been said that “every one who exalted himself shall be abased;” [1] nor (although taught even by Plato) that “the good and virtuous man walketh humbly and orderly;” ”