XII. The Second Conference of Abbot Chæremon. On Chastity. Not translated · XVII. The Second Conference of Abbot Joseph. On Making Promises
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Abbot Joseph's question whether we got more good in Egypt than in Syria.
To this the blessed Joseph, after a short silence: Are you sure, said he, that you can get more profit in spiritual matters in this country?
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.