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XII. The Second Conference of Abbot Chæremon. On Chastity. Not translated · XVI. The First Conference of Abbot Joseph. On Friendship

Chapter XXI

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A question how if we obey the commands of Christ we can fail of evangelical perfection.

Germanus: How can we blame one who satisfies the command of the Gospel and not only does not retaliate, but is actually prepared to have a double wrong offered to him?

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 11, ed. Philip Schaff and Henry Wace (1890–1900). Public domain. Text from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library.