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OF BISHOPS, PRESBYTERS, AND DEACONS, [ii., 1.] OF bishops we have heard thus from our Lord Jesus Christ, that the shepherd of the sheep who is ordained bishop of ' all the Churches must needs be blameless, pure and good,” who thinketh not on the care of this world, who is full fifty years old, who hath passed the strength of youth, who is not a slanderer,* nor one that speaketh lics amongst the brethren. For the Gospel saith, “lor every word that a man speaketh thoughtlessly, he shall give account in the day of judgment, that it may condemn him.’”* And _ further- more it is said, “l’or by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” * Wherefore it is meet that he abound in all good things. But if he be not learned, let him be prudent and intelligent, of middle age. But if the city be a small one, and there be not found therein one (thus) fitted for the office of bishop? and there be found among the young men one prudent and wise, though his years are (but) few, and if those who know him bear witness that he is worthy to be ordained bishop,* if he have lived from his youth perfect in the works of the holy and humble fathers,’ and walketh in the way of righteousness, tried in every work, and if (men) bear witness to him that he is perfect, let him be ordained in peace. For Solomon also when but twelve *® years old became King over the pcople of Israel; and t Joash ¢ ® too became ruler when he was seven years old and afterwards in the eighth year he reigned in righteousness. For the Lord '® spake by the mouth of Isaiah the prophet, and said, ‘‘To whom shall I look, but to him that is meek and humble and quiet, who trembleth at my word?" and again it is said in the Gospel, “Blessed are the meek,'? for they shall inherit the earth.” '® Let him therefore be merciful, for it is said, ‘Blessed arc the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” '4 Let him therefore be a peacemaker, for it is said, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers; they shall be called the children of God.” '® Let him be pure of heart, without revenge and evil and unrighteousness, for it is said, “ Blessed are the pure in heart; they shall see God.” 76 fii., 2.) Let him, then, be spiritual, and watchful !7 to do good, neither insatiable nor passionate, nor a drunkard, nor vindictive, without hatred and strife, not haughty, nor a lover of money, nor a reviler; neither let him exalt himself, lest he fall into the snare of Satan; for everyone that hath exalted himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be raised to honour. And let such a one be ordained bishop who hath married one elect wife, who is able to order his household aright, a teacher and monitor who hath brought up his children in purity. And let his wife also be faithful, who traineth her children in the true worship and in the fear of the Lord. It is right that the men of his household should obey the bishop in humility and in fear, and let him be ’® master even as it is written. {ii., 3.] And let them try him that he be blameless, not passionate, (for) thus saith wisdom, “Anger destroyeth the wise man.” 1'® And let him be merciful and charitable, for our Lord saith, ‘And by this shall all know that ye are my disciples, if ye love one another.” 7° fii., 4.] Let him, then, be a lover of men, who receiveth strangers, who accepteth not persons, a man of understanding, who sheweth favour neither to rich, nor to poor, one who hath a craft,” whose hands are open to give, who receiveth widows, a lover of the poor and the orphans and widows. And moreover let him support those (widows) 7? who have children. But if there be a slothful man, or one who hath spent all his substance in drunkenness and fornication, and desireth to receive alms, let not the bishop show any care for him, nor permit him to enter the church. For 16 3° Jn 13, 35: the Scripture saith unto those who act thus, “ How long wilt thou lic, thou slugpard? and when wilt thou awake from?' sleep? A while thou sleepest, and a while thou sittest; a while thou slumberest, and a while thou foldest thy hand to thy breast; and then as an evil messenger cometh poverty upon thee, and want as a swift) runner.” ?* {ii., 5-] It is not right for the bishop to judge, accepting the person of the rich, and to neglect the poor. lor God said unto Moses, “ Judge not, accepting the person of the rich, nor turn aside the judgment of the poor, for the judgment is the Lord’s.” 7° But he ought to judge uprightly. The food of the bishop ought to be meat seasoned with modera- tion, that he may be able to teach and admonish the people, and that he may turn them to God. And let him keep far from all evil, and read the Scriptures at all times and be a lover of wisdom, that he may be able to interpret the Scriptures in the Holy Spirit, (even) the words of the Gospel, the Law and the prophets. The Lord?’ saith, ‘‘Understand ye the words of the Scriptures, for they bear witness of me.” ?* = It becometh a bishop to search out and expound the Scriptures in order, and to satisfy the people with spiritual 7° teaching, and fill®® them with the light of the law of God with much admonition. God saith, “Make the light of wisdom to shine upon you, for it is time.” 3! {ii., 6.] ‘Thus, then, it is right for the bishop to suffer and toil and wrestle for righteousness’ sake, but above all before the people, that they, when they see his works, may receive his admonition. And, moreover, let him become surety for no man, nor associate with the great, nor be 7? of a double tongue, nor follow after princes, but let him fear God; and let him not hearken to a false accusation against his neighbour. And let him not be slothful in fasting, nor seek occasions for eating, nor say, To-day is a feast, as the Gentiles do, to eat and drink and be wanton: but let him remove from him every idle desire which hath no profit, for all this is despised and hateful before God, and well-pleasing to demons. ,It is meet *? for the bishop to command and admonish the people to remove from them all these works. But let him teach them and turn them, that they may imitate him and follow (him) ** in righteousness. For God said unto the children of Israel, “Observe my law ** and my com- mandment.” °** And Jesus Christ Himself also, our Lord and our God, first did all, and (then) taught us to imitate Him. Wherefore He saith that he who shall teach and do, shall be great in the Kingdom of heaven."7 It is right for you, O bishops, to teach the people and save them from error, even as Christ hath given you grace. For the Lord spake by the mouth of Ezekiel the prophet, and said, “Son of man, | have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel, and thou shalt hear the word from my mouth, and admonish them by my word. When I say to the sinner, Thou shalt surely die, and he hath not repented, and thou hast not spoken to him, nor admonished him, that he may repent and turn from his (evil) way and live, that sinner shall die in his sin, and his blood will I require from thee,** saith the Lord.** But if thou hast admonished the sinner, and he hath not turned from his sin, he shall die in his guilt and thou shalt save thy soul.*® And if the righteous man hath turned from his righteousness and committed sin, while I show him punishment before his face, and thou hast not admonished him,‘! he shall surely die in his guilt, and his righteousness which he hath done I will not remember, and his blood will I require from thy hand. And if thou hast admonished the righteous man, so that he sin not, that righteous man shall surely live, and thou also hast saved thy soul.” 4? ‘As when war and strife arise in the midst of a people, and they seek out a watchman to bring them tidings, that they may be on guard, and if he tell them not beforehand, that they may be saved from defeat, ¢ their ¢ *? blood shall be upon his head, for they heard not the sound of the trumpet. But if he see the sword which cometh on the land, and blow with the trumpet ** a signal to the hosts, and (if) one who hearkeneth hear the sound of the trumpet and get him not away, and the sword come and find him, his blood shall return on his own head, for he heard the sound of the trumpet, and gat him not away, and his blood shall be poured out on him; but he who gat him away saved his life.” *> In like manner the bishop, if he teach the word of life, shall find life eternal.4¢ The sword is eternal 47 condemna- tion, and the sound of the trumpet is the Holy Gospel, and the watchman is the bishop *® of the Holy Church. The bishop ought to feed (the flock), and teach, and hold fast the word,’? and make men to fear concerning the judgment. Wherefore let him admonish those that walk without knowledge, and make them to see plainly ; and let him teach those that know not, and confirm those that know; and let him gather those that are lost and speak to them at all times concerning their salvation, that, when they hear these things, they may be admonished and do (that which is) good. For God saith by the prophet, ‘‘Testify against this people, and tell them their sins (to see) if they will turn, and repent, and be saved from their iniquity.” °° And Moses also said unto the people, ‘“‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one.” *' And again, it is said in the Holy Gospel, ‘‘He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” °? And Solomon also saith, ‘ Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father and disregard not the commandment of thy mother.” °° Yet they have not heard unto this day, but have forsaken the Lord the only true God, and He hath called them a generation of transgressors and adulterers, concerning whom we have spoken before. {ii., 7.] And now know, beloved, ye who have been baptized into the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, that it is not meet that they *4 should sin who have received such grace as this. Know, brethren, that such as these °° who, after they have received baptism, turn back to deeds of sin, shall go down to the condemnation of Gehenna. {ii., 8.] And (there are) others also who have not been believers, but (who) afterwards t when t¢ °* they have believed and *’ been baptized become blessed before God, even as our Lord saith in the Holy ** Gospel, ‘Blessed are ye when they revile*® you and mock you, and speak all (manner of) evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice,*° for great is your reward in heaven.” *' And if there be anyone against whom they have spoken,*? blessed is he. For it is written, saying, “Every man who is not tried, is not clect before God.” ** [f there be any man who hath transgressed the law, and men curse him, he hath brought the curse on his own head. In like manner we also, if we hear not the commandments of God and do not His will, shall bring a curse upon ourselves, and moreover shall be far from God. For as for such as do not what they themselves teach, and turn not from their own ways, the bishop ought to admonish them, and put to shame those who do thus. But it 1s right that he teach them in the love of Christ how they cught to serve. : [ii., 9.] It is right for the bishop to seek after righteousness, and not honour transgressors, nor be partial in judgment, nor take a bribe from any man, for a bribe blindeth the cyes of the wise, nor turn aside a right cause. And moreover it is said somewhere, “Put away all evil from you.” ** And Solomon also saith, “‘Come not into the place where they encamp; withdraw from them, and turn away. For they sleep not, unless they do evil. Sleep is taken away from them, and they sleep not who feed on sin.” {ii., 10.) But if the bishop have no understanding, and have walked in subtlety and vileness, even as Saul did concerning Agag, and as Eli the priest, who admonished not his sons, who forsook the command- ment of God—and, behold, how he himself lost his honour, and also the holy tabernacle of kis city—he hath wrought iniquity before God, and is become a stumbling-block and an offence unto ** the new converts who have reccived** baptism, and also to the catechumens, both men and women alike. And if he teach not, nor admonish, nor walk in the ‘right way, but forsake the commandments of God, for this cause he shall receive excommunication, and the wrath of God shall come upon him; for he hath perverted the way of the people, even as the people erred in the days of Jeroboam, and those also who were slain with Korah. But if there be anyone who sinneth against the bishop and against those in authority, while there is no sin in them, and they are guiltless, it is not right that he should enter the Church of God, for he hath been bold, and hath walked in folly and the lust of his soul. Wherefore that shall come upon him which came upon those who mocked at Noah, and as ¢ Achan ¢t *7, who received the curse upon himself, and as Gehazi, who received money from Naaman, the Syrian. Behold, then, it is meet that the shepherd of the sheep should teach and admonish in humility,*® and turn them to repentance, with full knowledge of the life of each one, Cf. 1 Cor 5, 13; Dt 17, 7. Achan is named in connection P adds: unto many and. with Gehazi again in c. 35. and should order their manner of living, as is fitting, in peace; that the people may lead good lives and turn from their sins. This then is well-pleasing in God’s sight, for when a man turneth from his sin and returneth to repentance, others ** seeing him are taught the true service. [ii., 11.] Therefore ought the bishop to be watchful to do good, that the beauty of his life may be known unto all; for he is the guide of the people, and the shepherd of the elders’° and rulers and teachers, and of all who are under him. The bishop ought to sit in the church with the priests, and they ought to judge each man, as is fitting; for to them hath the Lord given authority, and hath commanded them, saying, ““What- soever ye have bound on earth, let it be bound in heaven, and whatsoever ye have loosed on earth, let it be loosed in heaven.” 7? [ii., 12.] It is right for the bishop to turn the people to the knowledge of God, and to receive the repentance of those who have turned 72 to God, (and) to teach them, and console them in meekness and in love and_ in humility, and with joy of heart; ’° for the Lord God is merciful. For He saith by Ezckiel the prophet, “Say unto them,” as I live; saith 7 the Lord God, I desire not that the sinner should die,”* but that he should repent, and forsake his evil way : and why will ye die, © house of Israel? And thou, son of man, say unto the children of thy people, the righteousness of the righteous shall not save him, when he committeth iniquity, and the sin of the sinner shall not afflict him, if?® he repent of his iniquity : the righteous man also shall not be saved, when he hath sinned. When I speak to the righteous, if he trust in his righteousness and commit sin, all his righteousness 7° I will not remember unto him: in his sin which he hath committed, he shall dic. And if T say unto the sinner, Thou shalt surely die, and he repent of his sin and do justice and righteousness, and return the pledye of his debt *° and restore what he hath robbed, and walk in the ordinances of life, and commit not sin, he shall surely live, and shall not die in his sin that he hath sinned, neither will { remember unto him his sin and *! his iniquity; for he hath done justice and righteousness, and by it he shall live.” Wherefore sinners shall hope; when they turn from their sins and repent, they shall find a good hope; and they shall inherit the earth. {ii., 13.] But let them that have not transgressed take heed lest they fall ®? into ** affliction and sorrow and weeping. Know, then, and understand, O man, if thou transgressest and committest sin in this world, and repentest not,** thou hast not life. Repent, then, while thou livest, for after death there is no repent- ance.** Even as David saith, ‘‘For there is none in death who remembereth thee, and in Sheol who will confess to thee?” 8° It is right, then, brethren, that we should be ready to do good, and should walk in the way of righteousness, in which there is no sorrow. Let us hear, then, and understand that which is said, ‘ Direct my way and my going according to thy word.” §&’ And let us not be wanting in any good work, but observe the holy word which the Holy Gospel saith ** concerning the five wise virgins, and not (be) as the five foolish virgins, whose oil of good works failed, and they went forth from the marriage which is in heaven. Wherefore we ought to take heed to ourselves and fashion our- selves, and mark the time of the bridegroom, lest we fall into sin; but he that doeth righteousness let him take heed to do good ®* even unto the end. It is meet, then, that the bishop be of understanding and judge uprightly, for the judgment is the Lord’s. Let him admonish sinners, that they may walk in the right way ; and, when they turn, let him receive their repentance in compassion and in mercy. Remember, then, what our Lord saith, “There is great joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.”’ %° (ii., 14.] But if thou receivest not them that repent, but rejectest them, thou hast scattered thy flock, and hast not understood what David saith, “Deliver not unto the wild beasts the soul that confesseth unto thee.” *' For thus saith the Lord, “That which hath fallen, shall it not arise? and that which hath erred, shall it not turn again? Wherefore hath my people *? transgressed with an evil transgression, and held fast to their own counsel, and refused to leave it? Hearken now and hear me. Say they not thus? Is there not a man that repenteth of his evil, and saith, What have I done? Turn again, O my children that are far away, and I will heal your wounds.” ** Receive them that turn to thee and * repent, O bishop, and be not thou of a double heart, nor make proud thy heart as those who have no mercy. For he who doeth thus feareth not God: but let him rather take thought to fulfil the needs of the people, as it is fitting. Let us take heed, then, to ourselves, and have ** no fellowship with sinners and wicked men who do thus. The righteousness of the righteous (shall be) for himself, but he that committeth sin without law, his iniquity shall return on his own head. For it is said by Ezekiel the prophet, “If a land sin against me, and go astray, and transgress, and I lift up my hands ** against it, and break the strength of bread,*? and send famine against it, and destroy from off it man and beast, if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should not save (it) ** by their righteousness, saith the Lord God. And if 1 send evil beasts against and upon that land, and punish it, and destroy it, and there be none left to go about (therein) because of those heasts, even if these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall not save their sons, nor their daughters,*” but they alone shall be saved, and the land shall be destroyed.” !° As it is written, “If ‘there be in this world a righteous man and a sinner, the righteous shall not perish with the sinner.” But He sendeth rain on the good !"' and the evil. And if there be anyone who thinketh and saith, Judgment is cqual against all, it is not so; '"* for in this? warfare there is one that is strong, and again, there is another who is stronger than he: and he that hath conquered shall receive the crown of victory openly. For God con- demneth not the righteous with the sinner. Noah was not swallowed up in the waters of the flood: and Lot was not burnt in the fire: and Rahab the harlot perished not. But if ye desire to know what happened amongst us: Judas Iscariot perished, though he was together with us in one ministry ; and Simon the sorcerer received the seal of the Lord; (yet) because these two were evil, their wickedness was made known openly. Judas hanged himself, and Simon flew up (into the air) and was dashed upon the ground. And while Noah was in the ark with his sons, Ham by his wickedness brought a curse upon his children. ' And by this we understand ' that the fathers are not punished for the sin of their children, nor children for the sin of their fathers. And this thing is quite manifest, that wives are not condemned for their husbands, nor young men for their wives, nor servants for their masters, nor masters for their servants, nor kinsmen for their kinsmen, nor friends for their friends, nor sinners for the righteous, nor the rightcous for sinners, but to each one is rendered according to his deeds. For Noah was not recompensed '°° for the sin of the : eople, ag ea i of Te in the fire of Sadun ene sake of Jericho, nor the children of Isra , el f the sake of the Egyptians. We ought not to follow 107 the steps and the works of the extortioners and the - unjust !°* and murderers, who seek i i men of hatred, who are ready '°* to nen deci a everyone shall be requited according to his works even as David saith, “For thou wilt requite everyone according to his works.” ° Therefore it is right that we should help the afflicted, and visit the sick and convert the sinners, who have been wounded by deeds of sin. Let us teach them and instruct them with the word of admonition, that they may be saved from the death of sin. For it is not the whole who need a physician, but the sick; since our Father who is in heaven desireth not that one of these iittle ones should perish. Now, brethren, let us not hearken to the words of fools and those whose hearts are darkened but let us accomplish the good pleasure of God the Father the Creator of all things ™ by our Lord Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

OF BISHOPS, PRESBYTERS, AND DEACONS, [ii., 1.] OF bishops we have heard thus from our Lord Jesus Christ, that the shepherd of the sheep who is ordained bishop of ' all the Churches must needs be blameless, pure and good,” who thinketh not on the care of this world, who is full fifty years old, who hath passed the strength of youth, who is not a slanderer,* nor one that speaketh lics amongst the brethren. For the Gospel saith, “lor every word that a man speaketh thoughtlessly, he shall give account in the day of judgment, that it may condemn him.’”* And _ further- more it is said, “l’or by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” * Wherefore it is meet that he abound in all good things. But if he be not learned, let him be prudent and intelligent, of middle age. But if the city be a small one, and there be not found therein one (thus) fitted for the office of bishop? and there be found among the young men one prudent and wise, though his years are (but) few, and if those who know him bear witness that he is worthy to be ordained bishop,* if he have lived from his youth perfect in the works of the holy and humble fathers,’ and walketh in the way of righteousness, tried in every work, and if (men) bear witness to him that he is perfect, let him be ordained in peace. For Solomon also when but twelve *® years old became King over the pcople of Israel; and t Joash ¢ ® too became ruler when he was seven years old and afterwards in the eighth year he reigned in righteousness. For the Lord '® spake by the mouth of Isaiah the prophet, and said, ‘‘To whom shall I look, but to him that is meek and humble and quiet, who trembleth at my word?" and again it is said in the Gospel, “Blessed are the meek,'? for they shall inherit the earth.” '® Let him therefore be merciful, for it is said, ‘Blessed arc the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” '4 Let him therefore be a peacemaker, for it is said, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers; they shall be called the children of God.” '® Let him be pure of heart, without revenge and evil and unrighteousness, for it is said, “ Blessed are the pure in heart; they shall see God.” 76 fii., 2.) Let him, then, be spiritual, and watchful !7 to do good, neither insatiable nor passionate, nor a drunkard, nor vindictive, without hatred and strife, not haughty, nor a lover of money, nor a reviler; neither let him exalt himself, lest he fall into the snare of Satan; for everyone that hath exalted himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be raised to honour. And let such a one be ordained bishop who hath married one elect wife, who is able to order his household aright, a teacher and monitor who hath brought up his children in purity. And let his wife also be faithful, who traineth her children in the true worship and in the fear of the Lord. It is right that the men of his household should obey the bishop in humility and in fear, and let him be ’® master even as it is written. {ii., 3.] And let them try him that he be blameless, not passionate, (for) thus saith wisdom, “Anger destroyeth the wise man.” 1'® And let him be merciful and charitable, for our Lord saith, ‘And by this shall all know that ye are my disciples, if ye love one another.” 7° fii., 4.] Let him, then, be a lover of men, who receiveth strangers, who accepteth not persons, a man of understanding, who sheweth favour neither to rich, nor to poor, one who hath a craft,” whose hands are open to give, who receiveth widows, a lover of the poor and the orphans and widows. And moreover let him support those (widows) 7? who have children. But if there be a slothful man, or one who hath spent all his substance in drunkenness and fornication, and desireth to receive alms, let not the bishop show any care for him, nor permit him to enter the church. For 16 3° Jn 13, 35: the Scripture saith unto those who act thus, “ How long wilt thou lic, thou slugpard? and when wilt thou awake from?' sleep? A while thou sleepest, and a while thou sittest; a while thou slumberest, and a while thou foldest thy hand to thy breast; and then as an evil messenger cometh poverty upon thee, and want as a swift) runner.” ?* {ii., 5-] It is not right for the bishop to judge, accepting the person of the rich, and to neglect the poor. lor God said unto Moses, “ Judge not, accepting the person of the rich, nor turn aside the judgment of the poor, for the judgment is the Lord’s.” 7° But he ought to judge uprightly. The food of the bishop ought to be meat seasoned with modera- tion, that he may be able to teach and admonish the people, and that he may turn them to God. And let him keep far from all evil, and read the Scriptures at all times and be a lover of wisdom, that he may be able to interpret the Scriptures in the Holy Spirit, (even) the words of the Gospel, the Law and the prophets. The Lord?’ saith, ‘‘Understand ye the words of the Scriptures, for they bear witness of me.” ?* = It becometh a bishop to search out and expound the Scriptures in order, and to satisfy the people with spiritual 7° teaching, and fill®® them with the light of the law of God with much admonition. God saith, “Make the light of wisdom to shine upon you, for it is time.” 3! {ii., 6.] ‘Thus, then, it is right for the bishop to suffer and toil and wrestle for righteousness’ sake, but above all before the people, that they, when they see his works, may receive his admonition. And, moreover, let him become surety for no man, nor associate with the great, nor be 7? of a double tongue, nor follow after princes, but let him fear God; and let him not hearken to a false accusation against his neighbour. And let him not be slothful in fasting, nor seek occasions for eating, nor say, To-day is a feast, as the Gentiles do, to eat and drink and be wanton: but let him remove from him every idle desire which hath no profit, for all this is despised and hateful before God, and well-pleasing to demons. ,It is meet *? for the bishop to command and admonish the people to remove from them all these works. But let him teach them and turn them, that they may imitate him and follow (him) ** in righteousness. For God said unto the children of Israel, “Observe my law ** and my com- mandment.” °** And Jesus Christ Himself also, our Lord and our God, first did all, and (then) taught us to imitate Him. Wherefore He saith that he who shall teach and do, shall be great in the Kingdom of heaven."7 It is right for you, O bishops, to teach the people and save them from error, even as Christ hath given you grace. For the Lord spake by the mouth of Ezekiel the prophet, and said, “Son of man, | have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel, and thou shalt hear the word from my mouth, and admonish them by my word. When I say to the sinner, Thou shalt surely die, and he hath not repented, and thou hast not spoken to him, nor admonished him, that he may repent and turn from his (evil) way and live, that sinner shall die in his sin, and his blood will I require from thee,** saith the Lord.** But if thou hast admonished the sinner, and he hath not turned from his sin, he shall die in his guilt and thou shalt save thy soul.*® And if the righteous man hath turned from his righteousness and committed sin, while I show him punishment before his face, and thou hast not admonished him,‘! he shall surely die in his guilt, and his righteousness which he hath done I will not remember, and his blood will I require from thy hand. And if thou hast admonished the righteous man, so that he sin not, that righteous man shall surely live, and thou also hast saved thy soul.” 4? ‘As when war and strife arise in the midst of a people, and they seek out a watchman to bring them tidings, that they may be on guard, and if he tell them not beforehand, that they may be saved from defeat, ¢ their ¢ *? blood shall be upon his head, for they heard not the sound of the trumpet. But if he see the sword which cometh on the land, and blow with the trumpet ** a signal to the hosts, and (if) one who hearkeneth hear the sound of the trumpet and get him not away, and the sword come and find him, his blood shall return on his own head, for he heard the sound of the trumpet, and gat him not away, and his blood shall be poured out on him; but he who gat him away saved his life.” *> In like manner the bishop, if he teach the word of life, shall find life eternal.4¢ The sword is eternal 47 condemna- tion, and the sound of the trumpet is the Holy Gospel, and the watchman is the bishop *® of the Holy Church. The bishop ought to feed (the flock), and teach, and hold fast the word,’? and make men to fear concerning the judgment. Wherefore let him admonish those that walk without knowledge, and make them to see plainly ; and let him teach those that know not, and confirm those that know; and let him gather those that are lost and speak to them at all times concerning their salvation, that, when they hear these things, they may be admonished and do (that which is) good. For God saith by the prophet, ‘‘Testify against this people, and tell them their sins (to see) if they will turn, and repent, and be saved from their iniquity.” °° And Moses also said unto the people, ‘“‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one.” *' And again, it is said in the Holy Gospel, ‘‘He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” °? And Solomon also saith, ‘ Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father and disregard not the commandment of thy mother.” °° Yet they have not heard unto this day, but have forsaken the Lord the only true God, and He hath called them a generation of transgressors and adulterers, concerning whom we have spoken before. {ii., 7.] And now know, beloved, ye who have been baptized into the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, that it is not meet that they *4 should sin who have received such grace as this. Know, brethren, that such as these °° who, after they have received baptism, turn back to deeds of sin, shall go down to the condemnation of Gehenna. {ii., 8.] And (there are) others also who have not been believers, but (who) afterwards t when t¢ °* they have believed and *’ been baptized become blessed before God, even as our Lord saith in the Holy ** Gospel, ‘Blessed are ye when they revile*® you and mock you, and speak all (manner of) evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice,*° for great is your reward in heaven.” *' And if there be anyone against whom they have spoken,*? blessed is he. For it is written, saying, “Every man who is not tried, is not clect before God.” ** [f there be any man who hath transgressed the law, and men curse him, he hath brought the curse on his own head. In like manner we also, if we hear not the commandments of God and do not His will, shall bring a curse upon ourselves, and moreover shall be far from God. For as for such as do not what they themselves teach, and turn not from their own ways, the bishop ought to admonish them, and put to shame those who do thus. But it 1s right that he teach them in the love of Christ how they cught to serve. : [ii., 9.] It is right for the bishop to seek after righteousness, and not honour transgressors, nor be partial in judgment, nor take a bribe from any man, for a bribe blindeth the cyes of the wise, nor turn aside a right cause. And moreover it is said somewhere, “Put away all evil from you.” ** And Solomon also saith, “‘Come not into the place where they encamp; withdraw from them, and turn away. For they sleep not, unless they do evil. Sleep is taken away from them, and they sleep not who feed on sin.” {ii., 10.) But if the bishop have no understanding, and have walked in subtlety and vileness, even as Saul did concerning Agag, and as Eli the priest, who admonished not his sons, who forsook the command- ment of God—and, behold, how he himself lost his honour, and also the holy tabernacle of kis city—he hath wrought iniquity before God, and is become a stumbling-block and an offence unto ** the new converts who have reccived** baptism, and also to the catechumens, both men and women alike. And if he teach not, nor admonish, nor walk in the ‘right way, but forsake the commandments of God, for this cause he shall receive excommunication, and the wrath of God shall come upon him; for he hath perverted the way of the people, even as the people erred in the days of Jeroboam, and those also who were slain with Korah. But if there be anyone who sinneth against the bishop and against those in authority, while there is no sin in them, and they are guiltless, it is not right that he should enter the Church of God, for he hath been bold, and hath walked in folly and the lust of his soul. Wherefore that shall come upon him which came upon those who mocked at Noah, and as ¢ Achan ¢t *7, who received the curse upon himself, and as Gehazi, who received money from Naaman, the Syrian. Behold, then, it is meet that the shepherd of the sheep should teach and admonish in humility,*® and turn them to repentance, with full knowledge of the life of each one, Cf. 1 Cor 5, 13; Dt 17, 7. Achan is named in connection P adds: unto many and. with Gehazi again in c. 35. and should order their manner of living, as is fitting, in peace; that the people may lead good lives and turn from their sins. This then is well-pleasing in God’s sight, for when a man turneth from his sin and returneth to repentance, others ** seeing him are taught the true service. [ii., 11.] Therefore ought the bishop to be watchful to do good, that the beauty of his life may be known unto all; for he is the guide of the people, and the shepherd of the elders’° and rulers and teachers, and of all who are under him. The bishop ought to sit in the church with the priests, and they ought to judge each man, as is fitting; for to them hath the Lord given authority, and hath commanded them, saying, ““What- soever ye have bound on earth, let it be bound in heaven, and whatsoever ye have loosed on earth, let it be loosed in heaven.” 7? [ii., 12.] It is right for the bishop to turn the people to the knowledge of God, and to receive the repentance of those who have turned 72 to God, (and) to teach them, and console them in meekness and in love and_ in humility, and with joy of heart; ’° for the Lord God is merciful. For He saith by Ezckiel the prophet, “Say unto them,” as I live; saith 7 the Lord God, I desire not that the sinner should die,”* but that he should repent, and forsake his evil way : and why will ye die, © house of Israel? And thou, son of man, say unto the children of thy people, the righteousness of the righteous shall not save him, when he committeth iniquity, and the sin of the sinner shall not afflict him, if?® he repent of his iniquity : the righteous man also shall not be saved, when he hath sinned. When I speak to the righteous, if he trust in his righteousness and commit sin, all his righteousness 7° I will not remember unto him: in his sin which he hath committed, he shall dic. And if T say unto the sinner, Thou shalt surely die, and he repent of his sin and do justice and righteousness, and return the pledye of his debt *° and restore what he hath robbed, and walk in the ordinances of life, and commit not sin, he shall surely live, and shall not die in his sin that he hath sinned, neither will { remember unto him his sin and *! his iniquity; for he hath done justice and righteousness, and by it he shall live.” Wherefore sinners shall hope; when they turn from their sins and repent, they shall find a good hope; and they shall inherit the earth. {ii., 13.] But let them that have not transgressed take heed lest they fall ®? into ** affliction and sorrow and weeping. Know, then, and understand, O man, if thou transgressest and committest sin in this world, and repentest not,** thou hast not life. Repent, then, while thou livest, for after death there is no repent- ance.** Even as David saith, ‘‘For there is none in death who remembereth thee, and in Sheol who will confess to thee?” 8° It is right, then, brethren, that we should be ready to do good, and should walk in the way of righteousness, in which there is no sorrow. Let us hear, then, and understand that which is said, ‘ Direct my way and my going according to thy word.” §&’ And let us not be wanting in any good work, but observe the holy word which the Holy Gospel saith ** concerning the five wise virgins, and not (be) as the five foolish virgins, whose oil of good works failed, and they went forth from the marriage which is in heaven. Wherefore we ought to take heed to ourselves and fashion our- selves, and mark the time of the bridegroom, lest we fall into sin; but he that doeth righteousness let him take heed to do good ®* even unto the end. It is meet, then, that the bishop be of understanding and judge uprightly, for the judgment is the Lord’s. Let him admonish sinners, that they may walk in the right way ; and, when they turn, let him receive their repentance in compassion and in mercy. Remember, then, what our Lord saith, “There is great joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.”’ %° (ii., 14.] But if thou receivest not them that repent, but rejectest them, thou hast scattered thy flock, and hast not understood what David saith, “Deliver not unto the wild beasts the soul that confesseth unto thee.” *' For thus saith the Lord, “That which hath fallen, shall it not arise? and that which hath erred, shall it not turn again? Wherefore hath my people *? transgressed with an evil transgression, and held fast to their own counsel, and refused to leave it? Hearken now and hear me. Say they not thus? Is there not a man that repenteth of his evil, and saith, What have I done? Turn again, O my children that are far away, and I will heal your wounds.” ** Receive them that turn to thee and * repent, O bishop, and be not thou of a double heart, nor make proud thy heart as those who have no mercy. For he who doeth thus feareth not God: but let him rather take thought to fulfil the needs of the people, as it is fitting. Let us take heed, then, to ourselves, and have ** no fellowship with sinners and wicked men who do thus. The righteousness of the righteous (shall be) for himself, but he that committeth sin without law, his iniquity shall return on his own head. For it is said by Ezekiel the prophet, “If a land sin against me, and go astray, and transgress, and I lift up my hands ** against it, and break the strength of bread,*? and send famine against it, and destroy from off it man and beast, if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should not save (it) ** by their righteousness, saith the Lord God. And if 1 send evil beasts against and upon that land, and punish it, and destroy it, and there be none left to go about (therein) because of those heasts, even if these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall not save their sons, nor their daughters,*” but they alone shall be saved, and the land shall be destroyed.” !° As it is written, “If ‘there be in this world a righteous man and a sinner, the righteous shall not perish with the sinner.” But He sendeth rain on the good !"' and the evil. And if there be anyone who thinketh and saith, Judgment is cqual against all, it is not so; '"* for in this? warfare there is one that is strong, and again, there is another who is stronger than he: and he that hath conquered shall receive the crown of victory openly. For God con- demneth not the righteous with the sinner. Noah was not swallowed up in the waters of the flood: and Lot was not burnt in the fire: and Rahab the harlot perished not. But if ye desire to know what happened amongst us: Judas Iscariot perished, though he was together with us in one ministry ; and Simon the sorcerer received the seal of the Lord; (yet) because these two were evil, their wickedness was made known openly. Judas hanged himself, and Simon flew up (into the air) and was dashed upon the ground. And while Noah was in the ark with his sons, Ham by his wickedness brought a curse upon his children. ' And by this we understand ' that the fathers are not punished for the sin of their children, nor children for the sin of their fathers. And this thing is quite manifest, that wives are not condemned for their husbands, nor young men for their wives, nor servants for their masters, nor masters for their servants, nor kinsmen for their kinsmen, nor friends for their friends, nor sinners for the righteous, nor the rightcous for sinners, but to each one is rendered according to his deeds. For Noah was not recompensed '°° for the sin of the : eople, ag ea i of Te in the fire of Sadun ene sake of Jericho, nor the children of Isra , el f the sake of the Egyptians. We ought not to follow 107 the steps and the works of the extortioners and the - unjust !°* and murderers, who seek i i men of hatred, who are ready '°* to nen deci a everyone shall be requited according to his works even as David saith, “For thou wilt requite everyone according to his works.” ° Therefore it is right that we should help the afflicted, and visit the sick and convert the sinners, who have been wounded by deeds of sin. Let us teach them and instruct them with the word of admonition, that they may be saved from the death of sin. For it is not the whole who need a physician, but the sick; since our Father who is in heaven desireth not that one of these iittle ones should perish. Now, brethren, let us not hearken to the words of fools and those whose hearts are darkened but let us accomplish the good pleasure of God the Father the Creator of all things ™ by our Lord Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

. 1 THAT © THE BISHOP OUGHT NOT TO HEARKEN TO THE WORD OF ACCUSATION FROM AN EVIL MAN WHO SPEAKETH FALSELY AGAINST HIS NEIGHBOUR. But do thou put thy trust in God and order the people as is fitting. And let not the son magnify him- self against his father, nor the servant against his lord, nor the disciple against his master, nor the official against the king, nor the layman against the bishop. For the teacher ought to have no fellowship with the disobedient and? the wicked, for the sinner desireth not the word of admonition. Ezekiel the prophet saith, ‘As I live, saith the Lord God, they shall no more speak this proverb in Israel. [For the soul of every man is mine; as the soul of the father so the souls of his children * are mine. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the man that doeth righteousness and uprightness, and hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the thoughts of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor come near to a woman in her uncleanness, nor done his neighbour violence, and hath returned the pledge of his debt, and hath not extorted, nor oppressed, and hath given of his food to the poor, and t hath clothed t ¢ the naked with his garment; and hath not lent his money on interest, nor taken (aught) unjustly; and hath turned his hand from sin, and hath done judgment ® and righteousness between a man and his neighbour, and hath walked in my commandment, and hath kept my law, and done righteousness, he shall surely live, saith the Lord God. And if he beget a son (who is) a sinner and a murderer, and doeth wickedness and walketh not in the way of his righteous father, but hath eaten on the mountains, and hath defiled his neighbour’s wife, and oppressed the poor and needy, and hath plundered’ and wrought injustice, and hath not returned the pledge of his debt, and hath turned his eyes towards idols, and committed wickedness, and hath lent ® on interest, and robbed (his neighbours) and taken that which was stolen, such a one shall in no wise live, in all this sin of his* which he hath committed, he shall surely die, and his blood shall 5 P adds: from violence and. 3 * P adds: and uprightness. return on himself.’° And if he beget a son, and he see all the sin of his father that hc committeth, and fear, and do not likewise,'? and have not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted his eyes towards the thoughts of the house of Israel, nor defiled his neighbour’s wife, nor oppressed any man, but have returned the pledge of his debt,'? and have not robbed (his neighbours) nor plundered, but have given of his food to the hungry, and clothed the naked with his garment, and have turned his hand from wrong, and have not taken interest or bribes '* wrongfully, but have done righteousness, and walked in my commandment, he shall not die in his father’s sin, but '* shall surely live for ever.!® But his father, if he oppress, and plunder, and commit injustice,'** and defraud, and do what should not be done in the midst of my people, shall die in his iniquity. And ye say, Why is the son requited for his father’s sin? Because!’ the son is righteous and hath given alms, and kept !* my law and done (it),'® he shall surely live. And the soul that sinneth, it shall die. But the son shall not be requited for the sin of his father; the righteousness of the righteous (shall be) upon him, and the sin of the sinner on him. If the sinner turn from 7° his sin which he hath done, and keep all my law and my commandment, and do righteousness, and (give) alms, he shall surely live, and shall not die; and all his sin which he hath done I will not remember unto him, but in his righteousness which he hath done he shall live. Do I at all desire that the sinner should die, saith the Lord, (and not) rather that he should turn from his evil?! way and live? And if the righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit injustice and ® sin, 1° DP adds: except he repent 18 P omits: for ever. and turn. 1* P commit injustice, and 1 Pp adds: and cease (there- plunder. from). P but if. 19'P adds: and have turned 1* P adds: all. his eyes from evil. '* P omits: and done. 1® P or the substance of an- 3°) P adds: all. other. ™ P omits: evil. P omits: but, 27 P omits: injustice and. in all his iniquity which he hath done, the sinner shall as die: all his rightcousness which he hath done I will not remember unto him, and in his sin which he hath sinned, in it he shall dic. But ye say, It is not right.24. When the righteous man turncth from his righteousness and committeth sin, he shall dic in his iniquity which she hath done. And if the sinner turn from his sin which he hath donc, and do righteousness and uprightness, such a one hath kept his soul; and hath seen, and turned 2 from all his sin which he hath donc; he shall surely live, and shall not die. And the house of Israel saith, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house 76 of Isracl? Is it not your way (which) is not right??? And for this will I judge all of you according to your way, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Turn, and repent of your evil,?® and let not the punishment of your sin come upon you. Put away from you all your evil and 29 your iniquity and your sin which ye have sinned against me ;*) and make you a new heart and a new spirit; and why will ye die in your sins, O house of Isracl? For I desire not that ye should in any wise dic, saith the Lord God, but that ye should repent and live.” *?

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT BISHOPS OUGHT TO RECEIVE IN LOVE AND MEEKNESS THE REPENTANCE OF THOSE WHO TURN. [ii., 15-] See then, my 1 beloved brethren, the greatness of the mercy of the Lord our? God, (who is) good and righteous and a lover of men, merciful and compassionate to He delighteth not in those that judge h deceitfulness of heart, without mercy; but (willeth) that one should convert and receive those ‘ c ver that have ‘sinned into the true religion, that they may be able to come to repentance. And if bishops do not teach, and act thus, God will require at their hands the sin of even as Isaiah* saith, “ Admonish my people, saith God: ye priests also speak unto the heart of Jerusalem.”* The bishop ought to examine ¢ the People, and if there be any that have sinned, let him turn them to repentance, that they may gain for them- selves'a good reward. And if they teach not, and turn not the people to true godliness, they shall receive condemnation. Now let us receive with joy and love the repentance of those that turn to God; and against those that have sinned let us give judgment with compassion and mercy, as is fitting, towards the penitent.’ But if thou seest a man who committeth sin, and falleth into error, lift him up again from his fall; but if thou makest his way of life pleasant unto him, behold, then thou hast slain thy brother. But it is right that thou shouldest lift up again from his fall him that hath fallen, that he perish not; and that others, when they see him, may learn, and understand, and receive the word of admonition. It is not right for the bishop to be negligent as touching the sin of the people, nor, again, to disregard the desire of those who seek for repentance, lest by his slackness the flock of the Lord 8 perish. For concerning them God spake by the mouth of Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “ Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, and defiled my portion, and have made my portion, which I love, a desert and a waste; and it hath become a desolation anda ruin: for my sake all the land hath perished and is destroyed.” * mand the deacons to expel him and put him forth, sid to admonish him and teach him,’® that others, sa they see, may fear. And when he turneth, se to repentance,'! Ict them ask, and entreat for him with God, and? with the bishop, that he may teach him. For the Saviour prayed for sinners to His Father, even as it is written in the Gospel, “Vather forgive them, for they do what they know not.” '* And then let at examine him that hath sinned, whether he Seal: his evil way, and when he confesseth his sins, an turneth to repentance, let them '* suffer him to we the Church, and bid him to fast according to the greatness of the sin he hath committeth, two weeks, or three weeks, or five weeks, or seven. It is right sad thou shouldst teach the sinner, and instruct him, an admonish him, without anger or Paeoor,, What he may humble himself, and pray to God, and find 7 compassion and mercy when he standeth before Him." ee 4 said, “If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark sin, oO ord, who should stand before thee? For forgiveness is sheets thee,” ?® and mercy is in thy hand. Thus, then, do, - make a difference. For God said unto Cain, “T - hast sinned : be silent then,” 7° and lift not up thy han - But it is right for the sinner to grieve and et ie despise himself. Let us understand the word Hane ae spake to Moses concerning Miriam, “If her fat . - spit in her face, should she not have been as ps seven days? Let her remove outside the eve : seven days and then let her enter in. ee Li removed outside the camp for seven days, and a al journeyed not until Miriam was purified. And oe they ?! journeyed.” 7? Let us do,” then, thus un o : as who desire repentance for their sins. Let us appoin them a fixed time of years, accordin their sin, wherein they shall feaente ep eric repent, let us receive them, even as fathers sh a ae their children. a eae ii., 17.) But if bishops, and others i i ane on them any defilement or stain, dae of them the people are?! put to shame; and (if) the judge not uprightly for the orphan, and the oor, and the widow, but show favour in judgment that the may get gifts** and bribes, such shall be reckoned A with the hypocrites, Even as it is written in the Gospel saying, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy neighbour’s eye, and seest not the beam that is in thine own eye? ’’?* Let bishops and Priests then give heed that there be not found with them deeds of this sort,- lest others be offended, when they see these evil doings. For the wicked seek occasions to destroy others and to scatter the Lord’s?® flock. For a little leaven leaveneth much meal. In like manner sin followeth after those that commit it, (and) thus destroyeth *° very many. As when a thief is found in a treasure-house and bringeth an evil name on his kinsfolk by the evil of his doings; and as when the stinking flesh of a corpse 1s cast into ointment, the odour of 2 the fragrance thereof is tainted; and as when a king is evil and cruel (and) dispenseth not justice, so, too, are his Princes; and as when a_ scabby sheep feedeth with (other) sheep, they all become scabby, if it be not separated from them; and as, when a mad dog biteth all whom it meeteth, except it be killed, all *? those whom it biteth become mad together with it; in like manner if any man be a scorner, and a mocker, and contentious and a transgressor of the commandments which are in the law, let him be put forth from the Church, lest he corrupt the house of the Lord, and make (it) a den of robbers. It is not right that we should keep silent concerning sinners and wicked men, but we should admonish them, that they may forsake ** their doings, and put from them wicked deeds and ** habits. On the other hand, Ict us bid them fast and pray and give alms, that they may learn the fear of God. For He®>® said unto the children of Israel, ‘Fear me, and keep my commandments.” 8 The bishop ought to show anxious care concerning the sin of the people, and consider the life of each one of them, that he may be unto them a guide and a saviour *” unto works of righteousness, that they may be prepared for God, and be saved ** from the condemnation which shall fall on sinners at the day of judgment. But let such as are slothful hear what is said, “‘ Wherefore have ye kept silent concerning trans- gressors and gathered their fruits? ” ** (ii., 18.) ‘It is right that the bishop should feed the people in peace; those that have not sinned let him not suffer to fall: and those also that have sinned let him turn to repentance. Hear, O bishops, what the elLord saith unto you, ‘Despise not one of these little ones.” 4° But they ought to forgive and pardon him that hath sinned. And when a sinner confesseth his sin, and cricth to the Lord from the depth of his heart, humbling himself with tears and sighs, the Holy Spirit will come and say unto him, The Lord pardon‘! thee all thy sin. Know, then, O bishop, how much honour and glory God hath bestowed upon thee, and hath given thee authority to loose and to bind.42. Take heed to thyself, and guard the flock of Christ. Walk in the way of righteousness, whilst thou livest in this world, for thou shalt give account in the day of judgment. “For to whom much hath been committed, of him ** P adds: the evil of, be saved. ** P omits: deeds and. °* Hos 10, 13. ** P God. “© Mt 18, 10. PI translates : 3° Cf. Dt 5, 32 (29). offend not, confusing two very 3°’ Lit. salvation. P omits: similar words. and: hence PI's translation : “" P will answer, saving, The fuide of salvation. Lord hath pardoned. shall much be required.” *? For there is no man that liveth even one day without sin, except One, who for our sakes became man, God the Word. And for this reason hath been written the memorial ** of the ‘righteous who gave good heed unto themselves. For it is said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, and I give unto them eternal life.” “* And He answered the people and said unto them,** “Behold, I judge between rams and _ sheep. Know, then, that ye have fed in a good pasture; and the rest of the pasture ye have trodden with your feet 47 - . . my sheep have eaten.”‘** And again, “Now shall ye know that I am the Lord, and ye are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture: ye are my shcep and ** I am the Lord your God, saith the Lord.” *° {ii., 19.) Hear, ye bishops, and hear, ye people, what God saith, ‘‘ Behold I judge between rams and he- goats.” 6! Moreover He saith, “I will give judgment against the shepherds of the sheep who have destroyed my flock by their slothfulness.’’ 52 And again He saith, “T will judge between bishop and bishop, between peopleg and peoples, between ruler aed rulers.” And my sheep are rational creatures, and are not without reason; and therefore let not the people say, We are sheep and not shepherds, what is this to us? As the sheep that followeth the good shepherd of the sheep, that he may save it from the ravening wolf** that destroyeth (is preserved); in like manner the sheep ™ that followeth the foolish and wicked shepherd of the sheep, the wolf will devour before his face. Wherefore it is right that we should keep far from evil and deceitful ** shepherds 4“) Lk 12, 48. 5! Ezek 34, 17. “« P the deeds and the lives. 53-This sentence and the fol- ‘6 Jn 10, 297f. lowing one, though introduced “* See Add. notes. as quotations, are not from “* Some words have dropped Scripture. out here, possibly per homoiote- 83 Or, hywna. It is not the lenton. same word as is used in the who spare not, nor save the flocks, but follow the good shepherds who spare and save ** their flocks. {ii., 20.] For the people love a good shepherd, and fear him as a father, and a lord, and as a priest, and as God’s high-priest, for he admonisheth them, and guideth them unto true godliness. For he that obeyeth him, has obeyed Christ, and heard His voice, but he that rejecteth him and heareth not his voice, hath rejected and transgressed against Christ,*’ as ** he that obeyeth Christ, hath obeyed God.** Moreover it is said, ‘He that heareth you, hath heard me, and he that rejecteth you, hath rejected me, and he that rejecteth me, hath rejected him that sent me.” ®° In like manner it is right for the bishop to love the people as his children, for they are his sons; and to nurture them *! with admonition as a bird which broodeth over her eggs, and nurtureth her young ones until they fly. In like manner let him teach the people the word of God, and feed them with spiritual doctrine, and give what they need to all who desire to receive of him; and let him not *? be burdensome to them, but admonish them with words of wisdom, and put them in fear, lest they turn again unto sin. Rather let him bid them walk in the way of righteousness, and keep the faith; and let him feed the people in peace. Moreover let him raise the fallen, and strengthen the weak, and gather together the scattered, and heal the wounded in heart,*? and console the faint-hearted, and strengthen the lame with * the word of admonition; and let him lighten the heavy burden of thcir sin, that they may get them a good hope. And as for them, let them learn the law of the Church, and turn to repentance. And if there be any man who is cast out through not understanding the words of the Scriptures, despise him not, nor suffer him to fall into sin, but help him, and heal him from the wound of sin, and turn him to thee, and restore him to the Christian flock.*® But whoso refuseth to turn again, he shall go forth from thy * flock, and be made food for the birds of the heaven and *7 the beasts of the field; and his portion shall be with them that say, Let us eat and drink: to-morrow we die; and that think not on their latter end. And if there be any man whom the bishop hath seen doing thus, he ought to say unto him, I will bear thy sin, and die in thy stead, even as Christ died for the sin of the world. Then let him toil and suffer with him, until he turn again unto repentance. Kor “the good shepherd giveth up his life for the sheep; but the hireling who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and fleeth and leaveth his sheep, and the wolf catcheth them and scatteretly them. Because he is a hireling, he careth not for the sheep.” ** It is right that we should know that God is merciful, and desireth not the death of a sinner, but his conversion and return to repentance. And if there be anyone that sinneth through aindecstarie ing not the commandments which God hath ordaine for repentance, but walketh in the deceit of his or and remembereth not his sin, and his evil which he hat done, remembering ** not the words of the ner Scriptures which have proclaimed mercy to him, ts a one shall perish and be without hope. But ee ou out a good shepherd, and a meek and patient teacher and monitor, and one that Is merciful and a peice maker, who goeth about and. feedeth his sheep sceketh that which is lost, like the Lord our iar For our Father who is in heaven sent His belove Son our Saviour the Good Shepherd, our Teacher Jesus Christ, who left the ninety and nine in the Na a and went to seek one shcep that was lost. And when He found it He bore on His shoulder,’! and brought it to the flock with joy, because He had found that which was lost. Hear this, O bishop, guide them that have gone astray, and gather together them that have been scattered, and seek them that are lost, for thou hast authority to turn (to repentance), that thou mayest bind and loose. For our Saviour”? said to the man with the palsy, “I have forgiven thee thy sin; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ’*° For the peace which we have received is the Church of Christ, whereinto thou shouldst bring them that have repented of their sins, and are cleansed,’* and have done righteousness and goodness, and found the hope of life. The bishop ought to heal the sick7® who are diseased through deeds of sin; to visit them and to console them and to heal their wounds, for “not the whole, but the sick are they that need the physician. For the Son of man came to seek and to help that which was lost.” 7* Since, then, thou art a physician in the Church of the Lord, impart healing to each one as it befitteth, and feed them with spiritual food, that they may be strong in the Holy Church. And feed the flock of Christ in humility and in love, and mild severity"? without anger, not exalting thyself in thy position of authofity, for thou art the shepherd of the sheep of Christ’s flock; and thou shalt gather the lambs in thy bosom. {ii., 21.] Be, then,’® merciful and just, without guile, or revenge, or jealousy, or slandering, or calumny, or hatred, or partiality, or evil speaking, or haughtiness, or boasting. Despise not them ’® that are under thee, nor hide from them the commandments of God, nor turn thyself away from their repentance, nor bring pretexts against them, nor drive them away from the Church.*° Be of understanding, then, in judgment, and receive not the witness of one man against any, but only the witness of three good and faithful men,*'! to whom others bear witness that they are good and faithful, who cherish not hatred, nor revenge, nor jealousy. lor there are some ®? that speak falsely, that have two tongues, or three, who rejoice in evil-doing, haters of the brethren, who seek to scatter the flock of Christ. But if thou hearest their voice, and believest those that do thus, behold thou hast scattered thy flock without judgment, and given them over to evil and ravening wolves,®* that is (to) evil men. Or rather, they are not men, but evil ** beasts who are in the likeness of men, ungodly and unbelieving and apostates, who know not God. Such are liers in wait in the way, and like a wolf that seizeth and ** devoureth, they seize them that depart from the law of the Church; and when they see one that is lost, it seemeth a great thing for themselves.** For their father, the devil, is a murderer. And those that go astray °’ from the Church, and depart from the law, devils shall be their shepherds, and shall afflict them with torment and distress and sorrow of heart. And they shall follow the way of transgressors, and shall lose their reward,*® and shall depart farther and farther from God. And as for the bishop, if he judge not uprightly, his portion shall be with them.’ Thou oughtest not, then, to thrust away the sinner, nor to despise him that turneth; neither be thou lacking in mercy, that thou mayest heal the wound of sin, nor have thou fellowship with the man of blood. For concerning them the Scripture saith, ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; shame and affliction are in their way, and they know not the way of peace; and there is no fear of God before their eyes.”** The way of peace is our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath taught us, saying, “Forgive, that he may forgive you; and give, (and) men shall give unto you;”?* that is to say, Forgive men their trespasses, that your heavenly Father may forgive you your trespasses. Moreover He hath taught us in the Prayer, saying,*! “Forgive us our trespasses and our iniquity as we also forgive him that hath trespassed against us.” *? But if ye cannot forgive the trespasses of him that hath trespassed against you,** how shall ye find forgiveness for your trespasses ? And if there be anyone that hath been thrust forth being innocent, and then returning hath asked for pardon, and (the bishop) receive him not, he is a murderer of his brother, and a shedder of blood like Cain, who shed the blood of Abel his brother; and his blood cried unto God. And if any bishop thrust forth (a man) being innocent, he is, like Cain, a murderer.

THAT WE OUGHT NOT TO ADMONISH ANY MAN EXCEPT IT BE PROVED BY TESTIMONY THAT HE HATH SINNED. For he that thrustcth forth an innocent person, is worse than a murderer, and perceiveth not the mercy of God, for he reniembereth not the love of his neighbour.'| And he who doeth thus shall not find salvation,? for he hath slipped away, and fallen into grievous sin, because he hath not admonished, nor con- verted those who have committed many sins, but hath scattered the flock of God,® and also fought against Him. For God is righteous, and righteous is His judgment, wherewith He judgeth all, righteous men and sinners; (He is) merciful to those who turn unto Him in righteousness and mercy and meekness, as David the beloved of God (saith).‘ [ii., 22.] The bishop, then, ought to judge upright and follow after God * and do His will, fortod ident righteously those* that turn to Him. Rememberest thou not David, when he sinned and Nathan said unto him, Why hast thou done thus? And he said, I have sinned and I repent. And when he confessed his iniquity, he was saved from death. And Nathan said unto him, “Be of good cheer and doubt not; thou shalt not die."”7 Jonah the prophet, also, not wishing to preach to the men of Nineveh, was plunged in the sea, and a whale swallowed him up, but afterwards he came forth from the whale’s belly, and was saved from death. And Hezekiah, also—when he became proud, ® judgment came upon him. And Hezekiah humbled himself, and forsook his pride, and wept before God, and (God) had mercy on him. Hear, ye bishops, the profit that is in this matter; for it is written in the Fourth Book of Kings: ‘And Manassceh his son reigned in his stead. Twelve years old was Manasseh when he began to reign, (and) fifty and five years reigned he ® in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Hephzibah; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”?° Moreover it is written in the Second Book of Chronicles, saying, “And he did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all the uncleanness of the nations whom the Lord rooted out from before the children of Israel. And he turned and built in the high place the altar which Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he set up pillars for the Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said,!! Let my name be 7? in Jerusalem for ever. And he built altars for all the stars of heaven in'the two courts of the house of the Lord; and he himself made his own sons to pass through ' the fire in the land of Benomnimén,"* and used signs, and [made himself like an ass '5], and practised magic, and sct up diviners and soothsayers, (and) wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord to sin against Him. And he set the graven and molten images which he made in the house of the Lord; (of which the Lord had said) to David and Solomon his son, In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I set my name for ever; and I will not again move the foot of Israel t from the landt?** which I gave io their fathers. Howbeit let them observe all that I have commanded them in all my law and mine ordinances and my judgments by the hand of Moses. And Manasseh made Judah to sin, and them that dwelt in Jerusalem, by doing evil above'’ all the nations whom the Lord removcd before the face of the children of Israel. And the Lord spake against Manasseh and against his people, and they hearkened not unto him. And the Lord sent against them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasseh in bonds, and bound him in chains, and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he sought the face of the Lord his God, and he humbled himself '* greatly before the face of the God of his fathers.’’'® And Manasseh the son of Hezekiah the King prayed, and said thus: “O Lord, Ruler of all the world, the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all their righteous race, who hast made heaven and earth with all that in them " Lit. serve in. ‘' Lit. on account of. The ' P. Benonim. AC fe Be- word must be translated as vevvéu, i.e. the valley of the above to give sense. The trans- children of Hinnom. lator has confused the two % The Greek has oiwsl{ero. meanings of the preposition In the extraordinary mistrans- dwép. lation of the Eth. the trans- 18 Lit. was solitary. That is, lator has apparently taken the as Dillmann explains: was verb as in some way connected afflicted in mind. with 8vos. 2 Chr 33, 2ff. 1 have followed Platt’s ** What follows is an Eth. emendation. A and P read: version of the apocryphal the great land. Prayer of Manasseh., is; *! who didst rebuke 7? the sea with the word of thy commandment; who didst shut up the depths, and seal them in terrible majesty, and that by thy glorious name; before the face of whose might everything trembleth and shaketh, for the greatness of thy glory is without end. Terrible is the plague of thy wrath against sinners. The mercy of thy commandment hath no number, nor measure, for thou alone are the Lord most high, merciful, slow of anger, and bountiful in com- Passion, and gentle towards the sins of the sons of men. And now, O my Lord, the God of the righteous—for it is not for a righteous man that thou hast appointed repentance, not for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who sinned not against thee—turn thee unto the repentance of mea sinner, for I have sinned beyond the number of the sand of the sea; and my sins are many. And I am not worthy to look up, and behold the height of heaven, because of the multitude of mine iniquities. I have toiled in chains of iron, that I might get me respite of my sins, and by this also I have had no respite, for I have provoked thee to anger, and done evil in thy sight, observing vanities and multiplying things that profited me not. And now I bow the knecs of my heart, entreating thy mercy. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned; and I confess my sin. I make supplica- tion and entreat of thee; have compassion on me, O Lord, have compassion on me, and deliver me not over unto my sin. Reserve not evil against me for ever; and take not vengeance upon me in the depths of the earth. For thou, O Lord, art the God of those that repent; and thy goodness shall be manifest upon me, since while I was not worthy, thou didst save me in the multitude of thy compassion. I will glorify thee at all times and all the days of my life; for all the host of heaven glorify thee, and thine is the glory for ever. Amen.” And when the Lord saw that Manasseh repented of the evil ‘of his doings which he had done in his ignorance, the Lord pardoned him and heard his prayer and accepted the voice of his petition. And forthwith a flame of fire encircled him, and the bonds of his chains of iron were loosed. Then the Lord saved Manasseh from all his affliction, “and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that the Lord was his God,” and he served the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, all the days of his life; and he was reckoned with the righteous. Then he thrust forth from the house of the Lord the strange gods that were made by the hands of men, ‘and he raised high (the wall),?° and appointed captains of the host in every place over the walls of Judah. And all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the Lord and in Jerusalem, he utterly destroyed ?* from out the city; and he erected the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed on the altar,?> and offered praise. And Manassch spake unto Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. And Manasseh slept with his fathers in peace; and Amon” his son reigned in his stead. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manassch his father had done, and provoked the Lord his God to anger.” 37 {ii., 23.] Behold then, ye have heard, our children, how he served idols, and sacrificed to them, and in his lawlessness slew many. And the Lord God afflicted him for a while, but when he repented, He forgave his sins, and restored him to his kingdom. For God receiveth the repentance of them that turn unto Him, and restoreth them again 7® to their former honour. For there is no sin greater than idolatry, since it is rebellion against God, yet men are saved from it by true repentance. But whosoever transgresseth and com- mitteth sin, and saith in his heart,2* What will God do unto me?—he is a rebel against God. For he doth not first try himself, but walketh in his own way, and doeth ** Some object must be sup- ** Eth. Amos. plied, cf. 2 Chr 33, 14. ' Cf. 2 Chr 33, 13ff. the desire of his soul, and saith, This is good. Whoso doeth thus, and repenteth not, shall not have forgive- ness.*° Thus, then, did Amon, the scn of Manassch. For the Holy Scripture saith, “ Amon conceived rebellion in his heart, and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done; and he multiplied proud words,*! and said, My father sinned much in his youth, and when he was old, he turned and repented. I also will do in like manner and will walk in mine own way, and will follow the desire of my soul, and when I am old, I will turn theréfrom,*? and repent before the Lord. Then Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and wrought exceeding much evil,®® as ** those before him had done. Then the Lord chastised him, and destroyed him from off the good land, and his servants [aid (hands) ** upon him, and slew him in (his) house. “And the people of the land slew those who had laid (hands) on King Amon. And he reigned two years.” 5¢ {ii., 24.] Understand then, ye people, and think not to do evil as Amon did, lest ye be destroyed. In like manner, the bishop ought to’’ feed and convert the people ** and admonish them,®® and heal them of their sickness and receive their repentance, so far as he is able. But if he be lacking in mercy, and receive not the repentance of sinners who turn to him,*" he is despised and dishonoured, and shall be condemned before the Lord his God. But if he receive the repentance of those that turn to him,*! he shall find compassion and mercy with the Lord God, who sent His only-begotten Son into the world; and He was pleased to be born of a woman, and was made man for our sakes. And He endured suffering on the Cross, and was wounded,*? and died. He ** is God the Word, the Angel of His great and terrible counsel; He took our sicknesses and bare our suflerings, and by His wounds our wounds have been healed. .In_ like manner, let us, too, paticntly endure suffering and afflic- tion, and receive the repentance of them that have sinned. See then the mercy of the Lord towards Matthew, who was a publican—when he turned unto Him, He made him an evangelist ; and towards Peter, who denied Him thrice through fear—when he repented and wept bitterly, He received his repentance, and made him the shepherd of His sheep; and towards Paul, our brother, though he was formerly a persecutor, who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, yet when he turned unto Him, He made him an apostle. And to the woman who was a sinner, who gave alms ‘** unto many, He said, ‘Thy sin hath been forgiven thee.” ‘* And the other woman also, the adulteress whom the priests set before Him to prove Him,‘* He saved, and said unto her, ‘‘Go thy way, from henceforth sin no more.” 4” It is right for you, ye bishops, to set your trust and hope in God, our Lord and our Saviour,** Jesus Christ the Saviour of your souls. Draw nigh unto Him in meekness and in mercy, aS peacemakers without strife and anger: convert the sinful, and lift up the fallen; and render not evil for evil. Morcover be ye not railers, nor passionate, nor blasphemers, nor boastful, nor accepters of persons, nor drinkers of much wine, nor drunkards, nor singers,‘® nor dancers, nor thieves,*®® nor murderers, nor takers of bribes. Neither seek. ye honour and riches from strange gods, but keep far from them, for ye have been called to this work, that ye should serve God. : {ii., 25.] Thus let the life of the bishop be. (Let) his raiment and his food (be) in moderation and purity, as much as is sufficient for him, that he transgress not in any other way or matter.*? For he that serveth is worthy of his meat, even the tithes and first fruits which men bring to the Church, as is commanded by our 5 Lord. The bishop may give what they need to the poor, and the needy, and the widows, and the orphans, and to the destitute, and to the Strangers, and to them °* that have nothing. But if the bishop exercise no care for them, God will require it of him on their behalf, for (the bishop) hath authority to appoint for every man, as is meet. And ye also that are set in authority in the Church, if ye have need, take from its store, but if ye are not impoverished, it is not right that ye should take therefrom. And if ye act thus, ye shall be saved before God. But if the bishops take for them- selves alone, and be insatiable in eating, and lay up store for themselves, and give not to the destitute, God will require this of them, and they shall be clothed with shame and dishonour. Wherefore it is said, “Ye have drunk the milk, and clothed you with the wool, and have slain the bulls; ye have not lifted up that which was fallen, nor helped that which was lost.” ® “ Will ye live alone upon the earth? ’’** Therefore hath He com- manded you in the law, saying, “Love your neighbour, as yourselves.” §@ And moreover it is said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox when thou treadest out thy corn.” *7 And seek ye not to take aught but that which is according to your service and your toil, as is right. For the threshing-floor is the Holy Church of God. And do ye also eat therein, as the Levites, who served in the tabernacle of the testimony, which is a type of the Holy Church. It is meet, then, that the priests eat the offerings with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, from the offering that has been offered to the Lord of Hosts,™ first-fruits, or tithes,) or a sacrifice, or an oblation; for they have no other duty, nor any portion of land with the children of Israel, but only to serve in the tabernacle; for the offering which the people bring is the portion of the Levites. And now ye, O bishops, are the exemplars of the priests and Levites, as those of old. Ye ought to entreat and pray on behalf of the people, for ye are prepared for the service of this ** church, who stand before the altars of the Lord our God, and (who) offer up a pure and reasonable and bloodless sacrifice to °° Jesus Christ, the great High-priest. Tor ye are preachers,*' and elders, and prophets,*? and rulers, and kings, who have authority over all the people and over all** who are under you. It besecemeth you to preach and speak and cause the people to hear the word of God, and not to ‘ hide the keys ** of wisdom and knowledge. And if ye hide them, ye shall meet with condemnation, which is prepared for you before God; but if ye preach and teach the people, ye shall meet with honour and recompense ** before God, because ye have patiently endured and borne every burden.“ Wherefore ye shall attain in every thing that which ye need,*’ because ye have imitated Jesus Christ, who took our sicknesses, and bare our sorrows on the Cross. For He, who had no sin, was crucified for us; in like manner ye also must needs bear the sins of His people. For Isaiah the prophet saith, concerning our Saviour, “He took our sicknesses and bare our sorrows, and for our sakes He was afflicted.”** And again he saith, ‘He was wounded for our sakes and for our sins,** and was afflicted for our iniquities.” 7° And in like manner 5° It would be nerhaps better *? P omits: and over all. to follow the reading of P: to ** P adds: of the doctrine the V.ord a vow which they ** P recompense and honour have vowed. and favour. S ** P adds: holy and blessed. ** A every evil and offence (7). “A slight Fe gears z y your hope. i - ugh Jesus rist,”” SA 5% 4. Lea aie Bed ** P was crucified for our “' P omits: preachers. sins. "2 — prophets and elders. should ye also save the people, even as Christ saved you. Think not that the burden is light which presbyters and ”* bishops bear. As they have borne a heavy burden, so they shall receive the first-fruits, and give”? thereof to the destitute.”> For One will call you to account, with whom none can” dispute or contend. It is right, then, that they who serve the Holy Church should have their needs supplied, and receive the offerings as priests, and Levites, and 7* ministers; even as it is written in the Book of Numbers concerning the priests: “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Behold, I have given unto you to keep the first-fruits which they offer unto me7’* of all that is sanctified by the children of Israel; to thee I have given it; feven all the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land and all that they offer unto the Lord; to thee have I given it all] 7 until thine old age,’* and after thee to thy children as an ordinance for ever. And this shall be yours of that which is sanctified unto the holy place, of the sacrifices, both of every oblation, and of all their sacrifices, and of their trespass-offerings, and of all their sin-offerings ; whatso- ever they bring unto me of all their holy things, to thee shall it be and to thy children. In the most holy place eat of it; let every male eat of it, thou and thy sons; for it is holy unto thee. And let this be yours of their first gifts, and of all that the children of Israel offer; to thee have I given it, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee as an ordinance for ever. Let everyone that is clean in thy house eat of it. And all7* the first-fruits of oil, and all the first-fruits of wine and wheat, even their first-fruits, and all that they ™' P omits: presbyters and. "™ The words enclosed in ™ P let them give. square brackets seem to be an ™> In A the word is fem.; in insertion in A. The same P masc. words occur further on in both ™ P you cannot. manuscripts. '® P omits: and. P thou art old. There is " P omits: unto me; but aconfusion here between yfpas inserts the same words after and yépas. “sanctified. ’’ ™ P omits: all. ane. offer unto the Lord, to thee I have given it. All the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land, and all that they offer unto the Lord, to thee have I given it all.2° Let him that is clean in thy house eat of it. All that they dedicate among the children of Israel is thine, and everything that openeth the womb of his mother *! of all flesh, everything that they bring unto the Lord from man even unto beast is thine. And those that are redeemed with a ransom—the first born of men, and the first born of beasts that are unclean, ye shall redeem. And for a ransom for each one that is a month old, the price shall be fifty shekels according to the

THAT WE OUGHT NOT TO ADMONISH ANY MAN EXCEPT IT BE PROVED BY TESTIMONY THAT HE HATH SINNED. For he that thrustcth forth an innocent person, is worse than a murderer, and perceiveth not the mercy of God, for he reniembereth not the love of his neighbour.'| And he who doeth thus shall not find salvation,? for he hath slipped away, and fallen into grievous sin, because he hath not admonished, nor con- verted those who have committed many sins, but hath scattered the flock of God,® and also fought against Him. For God is righteous, and righteous is His judgment, wherewith He judgeth all, righteous men and sinners; (He is) merciful to those who turn unto Him in righteousness and mercy and meekness, as David the beloved of God (saith).‘ [ii., 22.] The bishop, then, ought to judge upright and follow after God * and do His will, fortod ident righteously those* that turn to Him. Rememberest thou not David, when he sinned and Nathan said unto him, Why hast thou done thus? And he said, I have sinned and I repent. And when he confessed his iniquity, he was saved from death. And Nathan said unto him, “Be of good cheer and doubt not; thou shalt not die."”7 Jonah the prophet, also, not wishing to preach to the men of Nineveh, was plunged in the sea, and a whale swallowed him up, but afterwards he came forth from the whale’s belly, and was saved from death. And Hezekiah, also—when he became proud, ® judgment came upon him. And Hezekiah humbled himself, and forsook his pride, and wept before God, and (God) had mercy on him. Hear, ye bishops, the profit that is in this matter; for it is written in the Fourth Book of Kings: ‘And Manassceh his son reigned in his stead. Twelve years old was Manasseh when he began to reign, (and) fifty and five years reigned he ® in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Hephzibah; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”?° Moreover it is written in the Second Book of Chronicles, saying, “And he did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all the uncleanness of the nations whom the Lord rooted out from before the children of Israel. And he turned and built in the high place the altar which Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he set up pillars for the Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said,!! Let my name be 7? in Jerusalem for ever. And he built altars for all the stars of heaven in'the two courts of the house of the Lord; and he himself made his own sons to pass through ' the fire in the land of Benomnimén,"* and used signs, and [made himself like an ass '5], and practised magic, and sct up diviners and soothsayers, (and) wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord to sin against Him. And he set the graven and molten images which he made in the house of the Lord; (of which the Lord had said) to David and Solomon his son, In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I set my name for ever; and I will not again move the foot of Israel t from the landt?** which I gave io their fathers. Howbeit let them observe all that I have commanded them in all my law and mine ordinances and my judgments by the hand of Moses. And Manasseh made Judah to sin, and them that dwelt in Jerusalem, by doing evil above'’ all the nations whom the Lord removcd before the face of the children of Israel. And the Lord spake against Manasseh and against his people, and they hearkened not unto him. And the Lord sent against them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasseh in bonds, and bound him in chains, and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he sought the face of the Lord his God, and he humbled himself '* greatly before the face of the God of his fathers.’’'® And Manasseh the son of Hezekiah the King prayed, and said thus: “O Lord, Ruler of all the world, the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all their righteous race, who hast made heaven and earth with all that in them " Lit. serve in. ‘' Lit. on account of. The ' P. Benonim. AC fe Be- word must be translated as vevvéu, i.e. the valley of the above to give sense. The trans- children of Hinnom. lator has confused the two % The Greek has oiwsl{ero. meanings of the preposition In the extraordinary mistrans- dwép. lation of the Eth. the trans- 18 Lit. was solitary. That is, lator has apparently taken the as Dillmann explains: was verb as in some way connected afflicted in mind. with 8vos. 2 Chr 33, 2ff. 1 have followed Platt’s ** What follows is an Eth. emendation. A and P read: version of the apocryphal the great land. Prayer of Manasseh., is; *! who didst rebuke 7? the sea with the word of thy commandment; who didst shut up the depths, and seal them in terrible majesty, and that by thy glorious name; before the face of whose might everything trembleth and shaketh, for the greatness of thy glory is without end. Terrible is the plague of thy wrath against sinners. The mercy of thy commandment hath no number, nor measure, for thou alone are the Lord most high, merciful, slow of anger, and bountiful in com- Passion, and gentle towards the sins of the sons of men. And now, O my Lord, the God of the righteous—for it is not for a righteous man that thou hast appointed repentance, not for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who sinned not against thee—turn thee unto the repentance of mea sinner, for I have sinned beyond the number of the sand of the sea; and my sins are many. And I am not worthy to look up, and behold the height of heaven, because of the multitude of mine iniquities. I have toiled in chains of iron, that I might get me respite of my sins, and by this also I have had no respite, for I have provoked thee to anger, and done evil in thy sight, observing vanities and multiplying things that profited me not. And now I bow the knecs of my heart, entreating thy mercy. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned; and I confess my sin. I make supplica- tion and entreat of thee; have compassion on me, O Lord, have compassion on me, and deliver me not over unto my sin. Reserve not evil against me for ever; and take not vengeance upon me in the depths of the earth. For thou, O Lord, art the God of those that repent; and thy goodness shall be manifest upon me, since while I was not worthy, thou didst save me in the multitude of thy compassion. I will glorify thee at all times and all the days of my life; for all the host of heaven glorify thee, and thine is the glory for ever. Amen.” And when the Lord saw that Manasseh repented of the evil ‘of his doings which he had done in his ignorance, the Lord pardoned him and heard his prayer and accepted the voice of his petition. And forthwith a flame of fire encircled him, and the bonds of his chains of iron were loosed. Then the Lord saved Manasseh from all his affliction, “and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that the Lord was his God,” and he served the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, all the days of his life; and he was reckoned with the righteous. Then he thrust forth from the house of the Lord the strange gods that were made by the hands of men, ‘and he raised high (the wall),?° and appointed captains of the host in every place over the walls of Judah. And all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the Lord and in Jerusalem, he utterly destroyed ?* from out the city; and he erected the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed on the altar,?> and offered praise. And Manassch spake unto Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. And Manasseh slept with his fathers in peace; and Amon” his son reigned in his stead. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manassch his father had done, and provoked the Lord his God to anger.” 37 {ii., 23.] Behold then, ye have heard, our children, how he served idols, and sacrificed to them, and in his lawlessness slew many. And the Lord God afflicted him for a while, but when he repented, He forgave his sins, and restored him to his kingdom. For God receiveth the repentance of them that turn unto Him, and restoreth them again 7® to their former honour. For there is no sin greater than idolatry, since it is rebellion against God, yet men are saved from it by true repentance. But whosoever transgresseth and com- mitteth sin, and saith in his heart,2* What will God do unto me?—he is a rebel against God. For he doth not first try himself, but walketh in his own way, and doeth ** Some object must be sup- ** Eth. Amos. plied, cf. 2 Chr 33, 14. ' Cf. 2 Chr 33, 13ff. the desire of his soul, and saith, This is good. Whoso doeth thus, and repenteth not, shall not have forgive- ness.*° Thus, then, did Amon, the scn of Manassch. For the Holy Scripture saith, “ Amon conceived rebellion in his heart, and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done; and he multiplied proud words,*! and said, My father sinned much in his youth, and when he was old, he turned and repented. I also will do in like manner and will walk in mine own way, and will follow the desire of my soul, and when I am old, I will turn theréfrom,*? and repent before the Lord. Then Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and wrought exceeding much evil,®® as ** those before him had done. Then the Lord chastised him, and destroyed him from off the good land, and his servants [aid (hands) ** upon him, and slew him in (his) house. “And the people of the land slew those who had laid (hands) on King Amon. And he reigned two years.” 5¢ {ii., 24.] Understand then, ye people, and think not to do evil as Amon did, lest ye be destroyed. In like manner, the bishop ought to’’ feed and convert the people ** and admonish them,®® and heal them of their sickness and receive their repentance, so far as he is able. But if he be lacking in mercy, and receive not the repentance of sinners who turn to him,*" he is despised and dishonoured, and shall be condemned before the Lord his God. But if he receive the repentance of those that turn to him,*! he shall find compassion and mercy with the Lord God, who sent His only-begotten Son into the world; and He was pleased to be born of a woman, and was made man for our sakes. And He endured suffering on the Cross, and was wounded,*? and died. He ** is God the Word, the Angel of His great and terrible counsel; He took our sicknesses and bare our suflerings, and by His wounds our wounds have been healed. .In_ like manner, let us, too, paticntly endure suffering and afflic- tion, and receive the repentance of them that have sinned. See then the mercy of the Lord towards Matthew, who was a publican—when he turned unto Him, He made him an evangelist ; and towards Peter, who denied Him thrice through fear—when he repented and wept bitterly, He received his repentance, and made him the shepherd of His sheep; and towards Paul, our brother, though he was formerly a persecutor, who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, yet when he turned unto Him, He made him an apostle. And to the woman who was a sinner, who gave alms ‘** unto many, He said, ‘Thy sin hath been forgiven thee.” ‘* And the other woman also, the adulteress whom the priests set before Him to prove Him,‘* He saved, and said unto her, ‘‘Go thy way, from henceforth sin no more.” 4” It is right for you, ye bishops, to set your trust and hope in God, our Lord and our Saviour,** Jesus Christ the Saviour of your souls. Draw nigh unto Him in meekness and in mercy, aS peacemakers without strife and anger: convert the sinful, and lift up the fallen; and render not evil for evil. Morcover be ye not railers, nor passionate, nor blasphemers, nor boastful, nor accepters of persons, nor drinkers of much wine, nor drunkards, nor singers,‘® nor dancers, nor thieves,*®® nor murderers, nor takers of bribes. Neither seek. ye honour and riches from strange gods, but keep far from them, for ye have been called to this work, that ye should serve God. : {ii., 25.] Thus let the life of the bishop be. (Let) his raiment and his food (be) in moderation and purity, as much as is sufficient for him, that he transgress not in any other way or matter.*? For he that serveth is worthy of his meat, even the tithes and first fruits which men bring to the Church, as is commanded by our 5 Lord. The bishop may give what they need to the poor, and the needy, and the widows, and the orphans, and to the destitute, and to the Strangers, and to them °* that have nothing. But if the bishop exercise no care for them, God will require it of him on their behalf, for (the bishop) hath authority to appoint for every man, as is meet. And ye also that are set in authority in the Church, if ye have need, take from its store, but if ye are not impoverished, it is not right that ye should take therefrom. And if ye act thus, ye shall be saved before God. But if the bishops take for them- selves alone, and be insatiable in eating, and lay up store for themselves, and give not to the destitute, God will require this of them, and they shall be clothed with shame and dishonour. Wherefore it is said, “Ye have drunk the milk, and clothed you with the wool, and have slain the bulls; ye have not lifted up that which was fallen, nor helped that which was lost.” ® “ Will ye live alone upon the earth? ’’** Therefore hath He com- manded you in the law, saying, “Love your neighbour, as yourselves.” §@ And moreover it is said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox when thou treadest out thy corn.” *7 And seek ye not to take aught but that which is according to your service and your toil, as is right. For the threshing-floor is the Holy Church of God. And do ye also eat therein, as the Levites, who served in the tabernacle of the testimony, which is a type of the Holy Church. It is meet, then, that the priests eat the offerings with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, from the offering that has been offered to the Lord of Hosts,™ first-fruits, or tithes,) or a sacrifice, or an oblation; for they have no other duty, nor any portion of land with the children of Israel, but only to serve in the tabernacle; for the offering which the people bring is the portion of the Levites. And now ye, O bishops, are the exemplars of the priests and Levites, as those of old. Ye ought to entreat and pray on behalf of the people, for ye are prepared for the service of this ** church, who stand before the altars of the Lord our God, and (who) offer up a pure and reasonable and bloodless sacrifice to °° Jesus Christ, the great High-priest. Tor ye are preachers,*' and elders, and prophets,*? and rulers, and kings, who have authority over all the people and over all** who are under you. It besecemeth you to preach and speak and cause the people to hear the word of God, and not to ‘ hide the keys ** of wisdom and knowledge. And if ye hide them, ye shall meet with condemnation, which is prepared for you before God; but if ye preach and teach the people, ye shall meet with honour and recompense ** before God, because ye have patiently endured and borne every burden.“ Wherefore ye shall attain in every thing that which ye need,*’ because ye have imitated Jesus Christ, who took our sicknesses, and bare our sorrows on the Cross. For He, who had no sin, was crucified for us; in like manner ye also must needs bear the sins of His people. For Isaiah the prophet saith, concerning our Saviour, “He took our sicknesses and bare our sorrows, and for our sakes He was afflicted.”** And again he saith, ‘He was wounded for our sakes and for our sins,** and was afflicted for our iniquities.” 7° And in like manner 5° It would be nerhaps better *? P omits: and over all. to follow the reading of P: to ** P adds: of the doctrine the V.ord a vow which they ** P recompense and honour have vowed. and favour. S ** P adds: holy and blessed. ** A every evil and offence (7). “A slight Fe gears z y your hope. i - ugh Jesus rist,”” SA 5% 4. Lea aie Bed ** P was crucified for our “' P omits: preachers. sins. "2 — prophets and elders. should ye also save the people, even as Christ saved you. Think not that the burden is light which presbyters and ”* bishops bear. As they have borne a heavy burden, so they shall receive the first-fruits, and give”? thereof to the destitute.”> For One will call you to account, with whom none can” dispute or contend. It is right, then, that they who serve the Holy Church should have their needs supplied, and receive the offerings as priests, and Levites, and 7* ministers; even as it is written in the Book of Numbers concerning the priests: “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Behold, I have given unto you to keep the first-fruits which they offer unto me7’* of all that is sanctified by the children of Israel; to thee I have given it; feven all the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land and all that they offer unto the Lord; to thee have I given it all] 7 until thine old age,’* and after thee to thy children as an ordinance for ever. And this shall be yours of that which is sanctified unto the holy place, of the sacrifices, both of every oblation, and of all their sacrifices, and of their trespass-offerings, and of all their sin-offerings ; whatso- ever they bring unto me of all their holy things, to thee shall it be and to thy children. In the most holy place eat of it; let every male eat of it, thou and thy sons; for it is holy unto thee. And let this be yours of their first gifts, and of all that the children of Israel offer; to thee have I given it, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee as an ordinance for ever. Let everyone that is clean in thy house eat of it. And all7* the first-fruits of oil, and all the first-fruits of wine and wheat, even their first-fruits, and all that they ™' P omits: presbyters and. "™ The words enclosed in ™ P let them give. square brackets seem to be an ™> In A the word is fem.; in insertion in A. The same P masc. words occur further on in both ™ P you cannot. manuscripts. '® P omits: and. P thou art old. There is " P omits: unto me; but aconfusion here between yfpas inserts the same words after and yépas. “sanctified. ’’ ™ P omits: all. ane. offer unto the Lord, to thee I have given it. All the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land, and all that they offer unto the Lord, to thee have I given it all.2° Let him that is clean in thy house eat of it. All that they dedicate among the children of Israel is thine, and everything that openeth the womb of his mother *! of all flesh, everything that they bring unto the Lord from man even unto beast is thine. And those that are redeemed with a ransom—the first born of men, and the first born of beasts that are unclean, ye shall redeem. And for a ransom for each one that is a month old, the price shall be fifty shekels according to the

THAT WE OUGHT NOT TO ADMONISH ANY MAN EXCEPT IT BE PROVED BY TESTIMONY THAT HE HATH SINNED. For he that thrustcth forth an innocent person, is worse than a murderer, and perceiveth not the mercy of God, for he reniembereth not the love of his neighbour.'| And he who doeth thus shall not find salvation,? for he hath slipped away, and fallen into grievous sin, because he hath not admonished, nor con- verted those who have committed many sins, but hath scattered the flock of God,® and also fought against Him. For God is righteous, and righteous is His judgment, wherewith He judgeth all, righteous men and sinners; (He is) merciful to those who turn unto Him in righteousness and mercy and meekness, as David the beloved of God (saith).‘ [ii., 22.] The bishop, then, ought to judge upright and follow after God * and do His will, fortod ident righteously those* that turn to Him. Rememberest thou not David, when he sinned and Nathan said unto him, Why hast thou done thus? And he said, I have sinned and I repent. And when he confessed his iniquity, he was saved from death. And Nathan said unto him, “Be of good cheer and doubt not; thou shalt not die."”7 Jonah the prophet, also, not wishing to preach to the men of Nineveh, was plunged in the sea, and a whale swallowed him up, but afterwards he came forth from the whale’s belly, and was saved from death. And Hezekiah, also—when he became proud, ® judgment came upon him. And Hezekiah humbled himself, and forsook his pride, and wept before God, and (God) had mercy on him. Hear, ye bishops, the profit that is in this matter; for it is written in the Fourth Book of Kings: ‘And Manassceh his son reigned in his stead. Twelve years old was Manasseh when he began to reign, (and) fifty and five years reigned he ® in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Hephzibah; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”?° Moreover it is written in the Second Book of Chronicles, saying, “And he did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all the uncleanness of the nations whom the Lord rooted out from before the children of Israel. And he turned and built in the high place the altar which Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he set up pillars for the Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said,!! Let my name be 7? in Jerusalem for ever. And he built altars for all the stars of heaven in'the two courts of the house of the Lord; and he himself made his own sons to pass through ' the fire in the land of Benomnimén,"* and used signs, and [made himself like an ass '5], and practised magic, and sct up diviners and soothsayers, (and) wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord to sin against Him. And he set the graven and molten images which he made in the house of the Lord; (of which the Lord had said) to David and Solomon his son, In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I set my name for ever; and I will not again move the foot of Israel t from the landt?** which I gave io their fathers. Howbeit let them observe all that I have commanded them in all my law and mine ordinances and my judgments by the hand of Moses. And Manasseh made Judah to sin, and them that dwelt in Jerusalem, by doing evil above'’ all the nations whom the Lord removcd before the face of the children of Israel. And the Lord spake against Manasseh and against his people, and they hearkened not unto him. And the Lord sent against them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasseh in bonds, and bound him in chains, and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he sought the face of the Lord his God, and he humbled himself '* greatly before the face of the God of his fathers.’’'® And Manasseh the son of Hezekiah the King prayed, and said thus: “O Lord, Ruler of all the world, the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all their righteous race, who hast made heaven and earth with all that in them " Lit. serve in. ‘' Lit. on account of. The ' P. Benonim. AC fe Be- word must be translated as vevvéu, i.e. the valley of the above to give sense. The trans- children of Hinnom. lator has confused the two % The Greek has oiwsl{ero. meanings of the preposition In the extraordinary mistrans- dwép. lation of the Eth. the trans- 18 Lit. was solitary. That is, lator has apparently taken the as Dillmann explains: was verb as in some way connected afflicted in mind. with 8vos. 2 Chr 33, 2ff. 1 have followed Platt’s ** What follows is an Eth. emendation. A and P read: version of the apocryphal the great land. Prayer of Manasseh., is; *! who didst rebuke 7? the sea with the word of thy commandment; who didst shut up the depths, and seal them in terrible majesty, and that by thy glorious name; before the face of whose might everything trembleth and shaketh, for the greatness of thy glory is without end. Terrible is the plague of thy wrath against sinners. The mercy of thy commandment hath no number, nor measure, for thou alone are the Lord most high, merciful, slow of anger, and bountiful in com- Passion, and gentle towards the sins of the sons of men. And now, O my Lord, the God of the righteous—for it is not for a righteous man that thou hast appointed repentance, not for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who sinned not against thee—turn thee unto the repentance of mea sinner, for I have sinned beyond the number of the sand of the sea; and my sins are many. And I am not worthy to look up, and behold the height of heaven, because of the multitude of mine iniquities. I have toiled in chains of iron, that I might get me respite of my sins, and by this also I have had no respite, for I have provoked thee to anger, and done evil in thy sight, observing vanities and multiplying things that profited me not. And now I bow the knecs of my heart, entreating thy mercy. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned; and I confess my sin. I make supplica- tion and entreat of thee; have compassion on me, O Lord, have compassion on me, and deliver me not over unto my sin. Reserve not evil against me for ever; and take not vengeance upon me in the depths of the earth. For thou, O Lord, art the God of those that repent; and thy goodness shall be manifest upon me, since while I was not worthy, thou didst save me in the multitude of thy compassion. I will glorify thee at all times and all the days of my life; for all the host of heaven glorify thee, and thine is the glory for ever. Amen.” And when the Lord saw that Manasseh repented of the evil ‘of his doings which he had done in his ignorance, the Lord pardoned him and heard his prayer and accepted the voice of his petition. And forthwith a flame of fire encircled him, and the bonds of his chains of iron were loosed. Then the Lord saved Manasseh from all his affliction, “and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that the Lord was his God,” and he served the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, all the days of his life; and he was reckoned with the righteous. Then he thrust forth from the house of the Lord the strange gods that were made by the hands of men, ‘and he raised high (the wall),?° and appointed captains of the host in every place over the walls of Judah. And all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the Lord and in Jerusalem, he utterly destroyed ?* from out the city; and he erected the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed on the altar,?> and offered praise. And Manassch spake unto Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. And Manasseh slept with his fathers in peace; and Amon” his son reigned in his stead. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manassch his father had done, and provoked the Lord his God to anger.” 37 {ii., 23.] Behold then, ye have heard, our children, how he served idols, and sacrificed to them, and in his lawlessness slew many. And the Lord God afflicted him for a while, but when he repented, He forgave his sins, and restored him to his kingdom. For God receiveth the repentance of them that turn unto Him, and restoreth them again 7® to their former honour. For there is no sin greater than idolatry, since it is rebellion against God, yet men are saved from it by true repentance. But whosoever transgresseth and com- mitteth sin, and saith in his heart,2* What will God do unto me?—he is a rebel against God. For he doth not first try himself, but walketh in his own way, and doeth ** Some object must be sup- ** Eth. Amos. plied, cf. 2 Chr 33, 14. ' Cf. 2 Chr 33, 13ff. the desire of his soul, and saith, This is good. Whoso doeth thus, and repenteth not, shall not have forgive- ness.*° Thus, then, did Amon, the scn of Manassch. For the Holy Scripture saith, “ Amon conceived rebellion in his heart, and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done; and he multiplied proud words,*! and said, My father sinned much in his youth, and when he was old, he turned and repented. I also will do in like manner and will walk in mine own way, and will follow the desire of my soul, and when I am old, I will turn theréfrom,*? and repent before the Lord. Then Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and wrought exceeding much evil,®® as ** those before him had done. Then the Lord chastised him, and destroyed him from off the good land, and his servants [aid (hands) ** upon him, and slew him in (his) house. “And the people of the land slew those who had laid (hands) on King Amon. And he reigned two years.” 5¢ {ii., 24.] Understand then, ye people, and think not to do evil as Amon did, lest ye be destroyed. In like manner, the bishop ought to’’ feed and convert the people ** and admonish them,®® and heal them of their sickness and receive their repentance, so far as he is able. But if he be lacking in mercy, and receive not the repentance of sinners who turn to him,*" he is despised and dishonoured, and shall be condemned before the Lord his God. But if he receive the repentance of those that turn to him,*! he shall find compassion and mercy with the Lord God, who sent His only-begotten Son into the world; and He was pleased to be born of a woman, and was made man for our sakes. And He endured suffering on the Cross, and was wounded,*? and died. He ** is God the Word, the Angel of His great and terrible counsel; He took our sicknesses and bare our suflerings, and by His wounds our wounds have been healed. .In_ like manner, let us, too, paticntly endure suffering and afflic- tion, and receive the repentance of them that have sinned. See then the mercy of the Lord towards Matthew, who was a publican—when he turned unto Him, He made him an evangelist ; and towards Peter, who denied Him thrice through fear—when he repented and wept bitterly, He received his repentance, and made him the shepherd of His sheep; and towards Paul, our brother, though he was formerly a persecutor, who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, yet when he turned unto Him, He made him an apostle. And to the woman who was a sinner, who gave alms ‘** unto many, He said, ‘Thy sin hath been forgiven thee.” ‘* And the other woman also, the adulteress whom the priests set before Him to prove Him,‘* He saved, and said unto her, ‘‘Go thy way, from henceforth sin no more.” 4” It is right for you, ye bishops, to set your trust and hope in God, our Lord and our Saviour,** Jesus Christ the Saviour of your souls. Draw nigh unto Him in meekness and in mercy, aS peacemakers without strife and anger: convert the sinful, and lift up the fallen; and render not evil for evil. Morcover be ye not railers, nor passionate, nor blasphemers, nor boastful, nor accepters of persons, nor drinkers of much wine, nor drunkards, nor singers,‘® nor dancers, nor thieves,*®® nor murderers, nor takers of bribes. Neither seek. ye honour and riches from strange gods, but keep far from them, for ye have been called to this work, that ye should serve God. : {ii., 25.] Thus let the life of the bishop be. (Let) his raiment and his food (be) in moderation and purity, as much as is sufficient for him, that he transgress not in any other way or matter.*? For he that serveth is worthy of his meat, even the tithes and first fruits which men bring to the Church, as is commanded by our 5 Lord. The bishop may give what they need to the poor, and the needy, and the widows, and the orphans, and to the destitute, and to the Strangers, and to them °* that have nothing. But if the bishop exercise no care for them, God will require it of him on their behalf, for (the bishop) hath authority to appoint for every man, as is meet. And ye also that are set in authority in the Church, if ye have need, take from its store, but if ye are not impoverished, it is not right that ye should take therefrom. And if ye act thus, ye shall be saved before God. But if the bishops take for them- selves alone, and be insatiable in eating, and lay up store for themselves, and give not to the destitute, God will require this of them, and they shall be clothed with shame and dishonour. Wherefore it is said, “Ye have drunk the milk, and clothed you with the wool, and have slain the bulls; ye have not lifted up that which was fallen, nor helped that which was lost.” ® “ Will ye live alone upon the earth? ’’** Therefore hath He com- manded you in the law, saying, “Love your neighbour, as yourselves.” §@ And moreover it is said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox when thou treadest out thy corn.” *7 And seek ye not to take aught but that which is according to your service and your toil, as is right. For the threshing-floor is the Holy Church of God. And do ye also eat therein, as the Levites, who served in the tabernacle of the testimony, which is a type of the Holy Church. It is meet, then, that the priests eat the offerings with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, from the offering that has been offered to the Lord of Hosts,™ first-fruits, or tithes,) or a sacrifice, or an oblation; for they have no other duty, nor any portion of land with the children of Israel, but only to serve in the tabernacle; for the offering which the people bring is the portion of the Levites. And now ye, O bishops, are the exemplars of the priests and Levites, as those of old. Ye ought to entreat and pray on behalf of the people, for ye are prepared for the service of this ** church, who stand before the altars of the Lord our God, and (who) offer up a pure and reasonable and bloodless sacrifice to °° Jesus Christ, the great High-priest. Tor ye are preachers,*' and elders, and prophets,*? and rulers, and kings, who have authority over all the people and over all** who are under you. It besecemeth you to preach and speak and cause the people to hear the word of God, and not to ‘ hide the keys ** of wisdom and knowledge. And if ye hide them, ye shall meet with condemnation, which is prepared for you before God; but if ye preach and teach the people, ye shall meet with honour and recompense ** before God, because ye have patiently endured and borne every burden.“ Wherefore ye shall attain in every thing that which ye need,*’ because ye have imitated Jesus Christ, who took our sicknesses, and bare our sorrows on the Cross. For He, who had no sin, was crucified for us; in like manner ye also must needs bear the sins of His people. For Isaiah the prophet saith, concerning our Saviour, “He took our sicknesses and bare our sorrows, and for our sakes He was afflicted.”** And again he saith, ‘He was wounded for our sakes and for our sins,** and was afflicted for our iniquities.” 7° And in like manner 5° It would be nerhaps better *? P omits: and over all. to follow the reading of P: to ** P adds: of the doctrine the V.ord a vow which they ** P recompense and honour have vowed. and favour. S ** P adds: holy and blessed. ** A every evil and offence (7). “A slight Fe gears z y your hope. i - ugh Jesus rist,”” SA 5% 4. Lea aie Bed ** P was crucified for our “' P omits: preachers. sins. "2 — prophets and elders. should ye also save the people, even as Christ saved you. Think not that the burden is light which presbyters and ”* bishops bear. As they have borne a heavy burden, so they shall receive the first-fruits, and give”? thereof to the destitute.”> For One will call you to account, with whom none can” dispute or contend. It is right, then, that they who serve the Holy Church should have their needs supplied, and receive the offerings as priests, and Levites, and 7* ministers; even as it is written in the Book of Numbers concerning the priests: “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Behold, I have given unto you to keep the first-fruits which they offer unto me7’* of all that is sanctified by the children of Israel; to thee I have given it; feven all the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land and all that they offer unto the Lord; to thee have I given it all] 7 until thine old age,’* and after thee to thy children as an ordinance for ever. And this shall be yours of that which is sanctified unto the holy place, of the sacrifices, both of every oblation, and of all their sacrifices, and of their trespass-offerings, and of all their sin-offerings ; whatso- ever they bring unto me of all their holy things, to thee shall it be and to thy children. In the most holy place eat of it; let every male eat of it, thou and thy sons; for it is holy unto thee. And let this be yours of their first gifts, and of all that the children of Israel offer; to thee have I given it, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee as an ordinance for ever. Let everyone that is clean in thy house eat of it. And all7* the first-fruits of oil, and all the first-fruits of wine and wheat, even their first-fruits, and all that they ™' P omits: presbyters and. "™ The words enclosed in ™ P let them give. square brackets seem to be an ™> In A the word is fem.; in insertion in A. The same P masc. words occur further on in both ™ P you cannot. manuscripts. '® P omits: and. P thou art old. There is " P omits: unto me; but aconfusion here between yfpas inserts the same words after and yépas. “sanctified. ’’ ™ P omits: all. ane. offer unto the Lord, to thee I have given it. All the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land, and all that they offer unto the Lord, to thee have I given it all.2° Let him that is clean in thy house eat of it. All that they dedicate among the children of Israel is thine, and everything that openeth the womb of his mother *! of all flesh, everything that they bring unto the Lord from man even unto beast is thine. And those that are redeemed with a ransom—the first born of men, and the first born of beasts that are unclean, ye shall redeem. And for a ransom for each one that is a month old, the price shall be fifty shekels according to the

THAT WE OUGHT NOT TO ADMONISH ANY MAN EXCEPT IT BE PROVED BY TESTIMONY THAT HE HATH SINNED. For he that thrustcth forth an innocent person, is worse than a murderer, and perceiveth not the mercy of God, for he reniembereth not the love of his neighbour.'| And he who doeth thus shall not find salvation,? for he hath slipped away, and fallen into grievous sin, because he hath not admonished, nor con- verted those who have committed many sins, but hath scattered the flock of God,® and also fought against Him. For God is righteous, and righteous is His judgment, wherewith He judgeth all, righteous men and sinners; (He is) merciful to those who turn unto Him in righteousness and mercy and meekness, as David the beloved of God (saith).‘ [ii., 22.] The bishop, then, ought to judge upright and follow after God * and do His will, fortod ident righteously those* that turn to Him. Rememberest thou not David, when he sinned and Nathan said unto him, Why hast thou done thus? And he said, I have sinned and I repent. And when he confessed his iniquity, he was saved from death. And Nathan said unto him, “Be of good cheer and doubt not; thou shalt not die."”7 Jonah the prophet, also, not wishing to preach to the men of Nineveh, was plunged in the sea, and a whale swallowed him up, but afterwards he came forth from the whale’s belly, and was saved from death. And Hezekiah, also—when he became proud, ® judgment came upon him. And Hezekiah humbled himself, and forsook his pride, and wept before God, and (God) had mercy on him. Hear, ye bishops, the profit that is in this matter; for it is written in the Fourth Book of Kings: ‘And Manassceh his son reigned in his stead. Twelve years old was Manasseh when he began to reign, (and) fifty and five years reigned he ® in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Hephzibah; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”?° Moreover it is written in the Second Book of Chronicles, saying, “And he did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all the uncleanness of the nations whom the Lord rooted out from before the children of Israel. And he turned and built in the high place the altar which Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he set up pillars for the Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said,!! Let my name be 7? in Jerusalem for ever. And he built altars for all the stars of heaven in'the two courts of the house of the Lord; and he himself made his own sons to pass through ' the fire in the land of Benomnimén,"* and used signs, and [made himself like an ass '5], and practised magic, and sct up diviners and soothsayers, (and) wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord to sin against Him. And he set the graven and molten images which he made in the house of the Lord; (of which the Lord had said) to David and Solomon his son, In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I set my name for ever; and I will not again move the foot of Israel t from the landt?** which I gave io their fathers. Howbeit let them observe all that I have commanded them in all my law and mine ordinances and my judgments by the hand of Moses. And Manasseh made Judah to sin, and them that dwelt in Jerusalem, by doing evil above'’ all the nations whom the Lord removcd before the face of the children of Israel. And the Lord spake against Manasseh and against his people, and they hearkened not unto him. And the Lord sent against them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasseh in bonds, and bound him in chains, and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he sought the face of the Lord his God, and he humbled himself '* greatly before the face of the God of his fathers.’’'® And Manasseh the son of Hezekiah the King prayed, and said thus: “O Lord, Ruler of all the world, the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all their righteous race, who hast made heaven and earth with all that in them " Lit. serve in. ‘' Lit. on account of. The ' P. Benonim. AC fe Be- word must be translated as vevvéu, i.e. the valley of the above to give sense. The trans- children of Hinnom. lator has confused the two % The Greek has oiwsl{ero. meanings of the preposition In the extraordinary mistrans- dwép. lation of the Eth. the trans- 18 Lit. was solitary. That is, lator has apparently taken the as Dillmann explains: was verb as in some way connected afflicted in mind. with 8vos. 2 Chr 33, 2ff. 1 have followed Platt’s ** What follows is an Eth. emendation. A and P read: version of the apocryphal the great land. Prayer of Manasseh., is; *! who didst rebuke 7? the sea with the word of thy commandment; who didst shut up the depths, and seal them in terrible majesty, and that by thy glorious name; before the face of whose might everything trembleth and shaketh, for the greatness of thy glory is without end. Terrible is the plague of thy wrath against sinners. The mercy of thy commandment hath no number, nor measure, for thou alone are the Lord most high, merciful, slow of anger, and bountiful in com- Passion, and gentle towards the sins of the sons of men. And now, O my Lord, the God of the righteous—for it is not for a righteous man that thou hast appointed repentance, not for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who sinned not against thee—turn thee unto the repentance of mea sinner, for I have sinned beyond the number of the sand of the sea; and my sins are many. And I am not worthy to look up, and behold the height of heaven, because of the multitude of mine iniquities. I have toiled in chains of iron, that I might get me respite of my sins, and by this also I have had no respite, for I have provoked thee to anger, and done evil in thy sight, observing vanities and multiplying things that profited me not. And now I bow the knecs of my heart, entreating thy mercy. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned; and I confess my sin. I make supplica- tion and entreat of thee; have compassion on me, O Lord, have compassion on me, and deliver me not over unto my sin. Reserve not evil against me for ever; and take not vengeance upon me in the depths of the earth. For thou, O Lord, art the God of those that repent; and thy goodness shall be manifest upon me, since while I was not worthy, thou didst save me in the multitude of thy compassion. I will glorify thee at all times and all the days of my life; for all the host of heaven glorify thee, and thine is the glory for ever. Amen.” And when the Lord saw that Manasseh repented of the evil ‘of his doings which he had done in his ignorance, the Lord pardoned him and heard his prayer and accepted the voice of his petition. And forthwith a flame of fire encircled him, and the bonds of his chains of iron were loosed. Then the Lord saved Manasseh from all his affliction, “and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that the Lord was his God,” and he served the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, all the days of his life; and he was reckoned with the righteous. Then he thrust forth from the house of the Lord the strange gods that were made by the hands of men, ‘and he raised high (the wall),?° and appointed captains of the host in every place over the walls of Judah. And all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the Lord and in Jerusalem, he utterly destroyed ?* from out the city; and he erected the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed on the altar,?> and offered praise. And Manassch spake unto Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. And Manasseh slept with his fathers in peace; and Amon” his son reigned in his stead. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manassch his father had done, and provoked the Lord his God to anger.” 37 {ii., 23.] Behold then, ye have heard, our children, how he served idols, and sacrificed to them, and in his lawlessness slew many. And the Lord God afflicted him for a while, but when he repented, He forgave his sins, and restored him to his kingdom. For God receiveth the repentance of them that turn unto Him, and restoreth them again 7® to their former honour. For there is no sin greater than idolatry, since it is rebellion against God, yet men are saved from it by true repentance. But whosoever transgresseth and com- mitteth sin, and saith in his heart,2* What will God do unto me?—he is a rebel against God. For he doth not first try himself, but walketh in his own way, and doeth ** Some object must be sup- ** Eth. Amos. plied, cf. 2 Chr 33, 14. ' Cf. 2 Chr 33, 13ff. the desire of his soul, and saith, This is good. Whoso doeth thus, and repenteth not, shall not have forgive- ness.*° Thus, then, did Amon, the scn of Manassch. For the Holy Scripture saith, “ Amon conceived rebellion in his heart, and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done; and he multiplied proud words,*! and said, My father sinned much in his youth, and when he was old, he turned and repented. I also will do in like manner and will walk in mine own way, and will follow the desire of my soul, and when I am old, I will turn theréfrom,*? and repent before the Lord. Then Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and wrought exceeding much evil,®® as ** those before him had done. Then the Lord chastised him, and destroyed him from off the good land, and his servants [aid (hands) ** upon him, and slew him in (his) house. “And the people of the land slew those who had laid (hands) on King Amon. And he reigned two years.” 5¢ {ii., 24.] Understand then, ye people, and think not to do evil as Amon did, lest ye be destroyed. In like manner, the bishop ought to’’ feed and convert the people ** and admonish them,®® and heal them of their sickness and receive their repentance, so far as he is able. But if he be lacking in mercy, and receive not the repentance of sinners who turn to him,*" he is despised and dishonoured, and shall be condemned before the Lord his God. But if he receive the repentance of those that turn to him,*! he shall find compassion and mercy with the Lord God, who sent His only-begotten Son into the world; and He was pleased to be born of a woman, and was made man for our sakes. And He endured suffering on the Cross, and was wounded,*? and died. He ** is God the Word, the Angel of His great and terrible counsel; He took our sicknesses and bare our suflerings, and by His wounds our wounds have been healed. .In_ like manner, let us, too, paticntly endure suffering and afflic- tion, and receive the repentance of them that have sinned. See then the mercy of the Lord towards Matthew, who was a publican—when he turned unto Him, He made him an evangelist ; and towards Peter, who denied Him thrice through fear—when he repented and wept bitterly, He received his repentance, and made him the shepherd of His sheep; and towards Paul, our brother, though he was formerly a persecutor, who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, yet when he turned unto Him, He made him an apostle. And to the woman who was a sinner, who gave alms ‘** unto many, He said, ‘Thy sin hath been forgiven thee.” ‘* And the other woman also, the adulteress whom the priests set before Him to prove Him,‘* He saved, and said unto her, ‘‘Go thy way, from henceforth sin no more.” 4” It is right for you, ye bishops, to set your trust and hope in God, our Lord and our Saviour,** Jesus Christ the Saviour of your souls. Draw nigh unto Him in meekness and in mercy, aS peacemakers without strife and anger: convert the sinful, and lift up the fallen; and render not evil for evil. Morcover be ye not railers, nor passionate, nor blasphemers, nor boastful, nor accepters of persons, nor drinkers of much wine, nor drunkards, nor singers,‘® nor dancers, nor thieves,*®® nor murderers, nor takers of bribes. Neither seek. ye honour and riches from strange gods, but keep far from them, for ye have been called to this work, that ye should serve God. : {ii., 25.] Thus let the life of the bishop be. (Let) his raiment and his food (be) in moderation and purity, as much as is sufficient for him, that he transgress not in any other way or matter.*? For he that serveth is worthy of his meat, even the tithes and first fruits which men bring to the Church, as is commanded by our 5 Lord. The bishop may give what they need to the poor, and the needy, and the widows, and the orphans, and to the destitute, and to the Strangers, and to them °* that have nothing. But if the bishop exercise no care for them, God will require it of him on their behalf, for (the bishop) hath authority to appoint for every man, as is meet. And ye also that are set in authority in the Church, if ye have need, take from its store, but if ye are not impoverished, it is not right that ye should take therefrom. And if ye act thus, ye shall be saved before God. But if the bishops take for them- selves alone, and be insatiable in eating, and lay up store for themselves, and give not to the destitute, God will require this of them, and they shall be clothed with shame and dishonour. Wherefore it is said, “Ye have drunk the milk, and clothed you with the wool, and have slain the bulls; ye have not lifted up that which was fallen, nor helped that which was lost.” ® “ Will ye live alone upon the earth? ’’** Therefore hath He com- manded you in the law, saying, “Love your neighbour, as yourselves.” §@ And moreover it is said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox when thou treadest out thy corn.” *7 And seek ye not to take aught but that which is according to your service and your toil, as is right. For the threshing-floor is the Holy Church of God. And do ye also eat therein, as the Levites, who served in the tabernacle of the testimony, which is a type of the Holy Church. It is meet, then, that the priests eat the offerings with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, from the offering that has been offered to the Lord of Hosts,™ first-fruits, or tithes,) or a sacrifice, or an oblation; for they have no other duty, nor any portion of land with the children of Israel, but only to serve in the tabernacle; for the offering which the people bring is the portion of the Levites. And now ye, O bishops, are the exemplars of the priests and Levites, as those of old. Ye ought to entreat and pray on behalf of the people, for ye are prepared for the service of this ** church, who stand before the altars of the Lord our God, and (who) offer up a pure and reasonable and bloodless sacrifice to °° Jesus Christ, the great High-priest. Tor ye are preachers,*' and elders, and prophets,*? and rulers, and kings, who have authority over all the people and over all** who are under you. It besecemeth you to preach and speak and cause the people to hear the word of God, and not to ‘ hide the keys ** of wisdom and knowledge. And if ye hide them, ye shall meet with condemnation, which is prepared for you before God; but if ye preach and teach the people, ye shall meet with honour and recompense ** before God, because ye have patiently endured and borne every burden.“ Wherefore ye shall attain in every thing that which ye need,*’ because ye have imitated Jesus Christ, who took our sicknesses, and bare our sorrows on the Cross. For He, who had no sin, was crucified for us; in like manner ye also must needs bear the sins of His people. For Isaiah the prophet saith, concerning our Saviour, “He took our sicknesses and bare our sorrows, and for our sakes He was afflicted.”** And again he saith, ‘He was wounded for our sakes and for our sins,** and was afflicted for our iniquities.” 7° And in like manner 5° It would be nerhaps better *? P omits: and over all. to follow the reading of P: to ** P adds: of the doctrine the V.ord a vow which they ** P recompense and honour have vowed. and favour. S ** P adds: holy and blessed. ** A every evil and offence (7). “A slight Fe gears z y your hope. i - ugh Jesus rist,”” SA 5% 4. Lea aie Bed ** P was crucified for our “' P omits: preachers. sins. "2 — prophets and elders. should ye also save the people, even as Christ saved you. Think not that the burden is light which presbyters and ”* bishops bear. As they have borne a heavy burden, so they shall receive the first-fruits, and give”? thereof to the destitute.”> For One will call you to account, with whom none can” dispute or contend. It is right, then, that they who serve the Holy Church should have their needs supplied, and receive the offerings as priests, and Levites, and 7* ministers; even as it is written in the Book of Numbers concerning the priests: “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Behold, I have given unto you to keep the first-fruits which they offer unto me7’* of all that is sanctified by the children of Israel; to thee I have given it; feven all the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land and all that they offer unto the Lord; to thee have I given it all] 7 until thine old age,’* and after thee to thy children as an ordinance for ever. And this shall be yours of that which is sanctified unto the holy place, of the sacrifices, both of every oblation, and of all their sacrifices, and of their trespass-offerings, and of all their sin-offerings ; whatso- ever they bring unto me of all their holy things, to thee shall it be and to thy children. In the most holy place eat of it; let every male eat of it, thou and thy sons; for it is holy unto thee. And let this be yours of their first gifts, and of all that the children of Israel offer; to thee have I given it, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee as an ordinance for ever. Let everyone that is clean in thy house eat of it. And all7* the first-fruits of oil, and all the first-fruits of wine and wheat, even their first-fruits, and all that they ™' P omits: presbyters and. "™ The words enclosed in ™ P let them give. square brackets seem to be an ™> In A the word is fem.; in insertion in A. The same P masc. words occur further on in both ™ P you cannot. manuscripts. '® P omits: and. P thou art old. There is " P omits: unto me; but aconfusion here between yfpas inserts the same words after and yépas. “sanctified. ’’ ™ P omits: all. ane. offer unto the Lord, to thee I have given it. All the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land, and all that they offer unto the Lord, to thee have I given it all.2° Let him that is clean in thy house eat of it. All that they dedicate among the children of Israel is thine, and everything that openeth the womb of his mother *! of all flesh, everything that they bring unto the Lord from man even unto beast is thine. And those that are redeemed with a ransom—the first born of men, and the first born of beasts that are unclean, ye shall redeem. And for a ransom for each one that is a month old, the price shall be fifty shekels according to the

THAT WE OUGHT NOT TO ADMONISH ANY MAN EXCEPT IT BE PROVED BY TESTIMONY THAT HE HATH SINNED. For he that thrustcth forth an innocent person, is worse than a murderer, and perceiveth not the mercy of God, for he reniembereth not the love of his neighbour.'| And he who doeth thus shall not find salvation,? for he hath slipped away, and fallen into grievous sin, because he hath not admonished, nor con- verted those who have committed many sins, but hath scattered the flock of God,® and also fought against Him. For God is righteous, and righteous is His judgment, wherewith He judgeth all, righteous men and sinners; (He is) merciful to those who turn unto Him in righteousness and mercy and meekness, as David the beloved of God (saith).‘ [ii., 22.] The bishop, then, ought to judge upright and follow after God * and do His will, fortod ident righteously those* that turn to Him. Rememberest thou not David, when he sinned and Nathan said unto him, Why hast thou done thus? And he said, I have sinned and I repent. And when he confessed his iniquity, he was saved from death. And Nathan said unto him, “Be of good cheer and doubt not; thou shalt not die."”7 Jonah the prophet, also, not wishing to preach to the men of Nineveh, was plunged in the sea, and a whale swallowed him up, but afterwards he came forth from the whale’s belly, and was saved from death. And Hezekiah, also—when he became proud, ® judgment came upon him. And Hezekiah humbled himself, and forsook his pride, and wept before God, and (God) had mercy on him. Hear, ye bishops, the profit that is in this matter; for it is written in the Fourth Book of Kings: ‘And Manassceh his son reigned in his stead. Twelve years old was Manasseh when he began to reign, (and) fifty and five years reigned he ® in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Hephzibah; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”?° Moreover it is written in the Second Book of Chronicles, saying, “And he did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all the uncleanness of the nations whom the Lord rooted out from before the children of Israel. And he turned and built in the high place the altar which Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he set up pillars for the Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said,!! Let my name be 7? in Jerusalem for ever. And he built altars for all the stars of heaven in'the two courts of the house of the Lord; and he himself made his own sons to pass through ' the fire in the land of Benomnimén,"* and used signs, and [made himself like an ass '5], and practised magic, and sct up diviners and soothsayers, (and) wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord to sin against Him. And he set the graven and molten images which he made in the house of the Lord; (of which the Lord had said) to David and Solomon his son, In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I set my name for ever; and I will not again move the foot of Israel t from the landt?** which I gave io their fathers. Howbeit let them observe all that I have commanded them in all my law and mine ordinances and my judgments by the hand of Moses. And Manasseh made Judah to sin, and them that dwelt in Jerusalem, by doing evil above'’ all the nations whom the Lord removcd before the face of the children of Israel. And the Lord spake against Manasseh and against his people, and they hearkened not unto him. And the Lord sent against them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasseh in bonds, and bound him in chains, and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he sought the face of the Lord his God, and he humbled himself '* greatly before the face of the God of his fathers.’’'® And Manasseh the son of Hezekiah the King prayed, and said thus: “O Lord, Ruler of all the world, the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all their righteous race, who hast made heaven and earth with all that in them " Lit. serve in. ‘' Lit. on account of. The ' P. Benonim. AC fe Be- word must be translated as vevvéu, i.e. the valley of the above to give sense. The trans- children of Hinnom. lator has confused the two % The Greek has oiwsl{ero. meanings of the preposition In the extraordinary mistrans- dwép. lation of the Eth. the trans- 18 Lit. was solitary. That is, lator has apparently taken the as Dillmann explains: was verb as in some way connected afflicted in mind. with 8vos. 2 Chr 33, 2ff. 1 have followed Platt’s ** What follows is an Eth. emendation. A and P read: version of the apocryphal the great land. Prayer of Manasseh., is; *! who didst rebuke 7? the sea with the word of thy commandment; who didst shut up the depths, and seal them in terrible majesty, and that by thy glorious name; before the face of whose might everything trembleth and shaketh, for the greatness of thy glory is without end. Terrible is the plague of thy wrath against sinners. The mercy of thy commandment hath no number, nor measure, for thou alone are the Lord most high, merciful, slow of anger, and bountiful in com- Passion, and gentle towards the sins of the sons of men. And now, O my Lord, the God of the righteous—for it is not for a righteous man that thou hast appointed repentance, not for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who sinned not against thee—turn thee unto the repentance of mea sinner, for I have sinned beyond the number of the sand of the sea; and my sins are many. And I am not worthy to look up, and behold the height of heaven, because of the multitude of mine iniquities. I have toiled in chains of iron, that I might get me respite of my sins, and by this also I have had no respite, for I have provoked thee to anger, and done evil in thy sight, observing vanities and multiplying things that profited me not. And now I bow the knecs of my heart, entreating thy mercy. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned; and I confess my sin. I make supplica- tion and entreat of thee; have compassion on me, O Lord, have compassion on me, and deliver me not over unto my sin. Reserve not evil against me for ever; and take not vengeance upon me in the depths of the earth. For thou, O Lord, art the God of those that repent; and thy goodness shall be manifest upon me, since while I was not worthy, thou didst save me in the multitude of thy compassion. I will glorify thee at all times and all the days of my life; for all the host of heaven glorify thee, and thine is the glory for ever. Amen.” And when the Lord saw that Manasseh repented of the evil ‘of his doings which he had done in his ignorance, the Lord pardoned him and heard his prayer and accepted the voice of his petition. And forthwith a flame of fire encircled him, and the bonds of his chains of iron were loosed. Then the Lord saved Manasseh from all his affliction, “and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that the Lord was his God,” and he served the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, all the days of his life; and he was reckoned with the righteous. Then he thrust forth from the house of the Lord the strange gods that were made by the hands of men, ‘and he raised high (the wall),?° and appointed captains of the host in every place over the walls of Judah. And all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the Lord and in Jerusalem, he utterly destroyed ?* from out the city; and he erected the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed on the altar,?> and offered praise. And Manassch spake unto Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. And Manasseh slept with his fathers in peace; and Amon” his son reigned in his stead. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manassch his father had done, and provoked the Lord his God to anger.” 37 {ii., 23.] Behold then, ye have heard, our children, how he served idols, and sacrificed to them, and in his lawlessness slew many. And the Lord God afflicted him for a while, but when he repented, He forgave his sins, and restored him to his kingdom. For God receiveth the repentance of them that turn unto Him, and restoreth them again 7® to their former honour. For there is no sin greater than idolatry, since it is rebellion against God, yet men are saved from it by true repentance. But whosoever transgresseth and com- mitteth sin, and saith in his heart,2* What will God do unto me?—he is a rebel against God. For he doth not first try himself, but walketh in his own way, and doeth ** Some object must be sup- ** Eth. Amos. plied, cf. 2 Chr 33, 14. ' Cf. 2 Chr 33, 13ff. the desire of his soul, and saith, This is good. Whoso doeth thus, and repenteth not, shall not have forgive- ness.*° Thus, then, did Amon, the scn of Manassch. For the Holy Scripture saith, “ Amon conceived rebellion in his heart, and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done; and he multiplied proud words,*! and said, My father sinned much in his youth, and when he was old, he turned and repented. I also will do in like manner and will walk in mine own way, and will follow the desire of my soul, and when I am old, I will turn theréfrom,*? and repent before the Lord. Then Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and wrought exceeding much evil,®® as ** those before him had done. Then the Lord chastised him, and destroyed him from off the good land, and his servants [aid (hands) ** upon him, and slew him in (his) house. “And the people of the land slew those who had laid (hands) on King Amon. And he reigned two years.” 5¢ {ii., 24.] Understand then, ye people, and think not to do evil as Amon did, lest ye be destroyed. In like manner, the bishop ought to’’ feed and convert the people ** and admonish them,®® and heal them of their sickness and receive their repentance, so far as he is able. But if he be lacking in mercy, and receive not the repentance of sinners who turn to him,*" he is despised and dishonoured, and shall be condemned before the Lord his God. But if he receive the repentance of those that turn to him,*! he shall find compassion and mercy with the Lord God, who sent His only-begotten Son into the world; and He was pleased to be born of a woman, and was made man for our sakes. And He endured suffering on the Cross, and was wounded,*? and died. He ** is God the Word, the Angel of His great and terrible counsel; He took our sicknesses and bare our suflerings, and by His wounds our wounds have been healed. .In_ like manner, let us, too, paticntly endure suffering and afflic- tion, and receive the repentance of them that have sinned. See then the mercy of the Lord towards Matthew, who was a publican—when he turned unto Him, He made him an evangelist ; and towards Peter, who denied Him thrice through fear—when he repented and wept bitterly, He received his repentance, and made him the shepherd of His sheep; and towards Paul, our brother, though he was formerly a persecutor, who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, yet when he turned unto Him, He made him an apostle. And to the woman who was a sinner, who gave alms ‘** unto many, He said, ‘Thy sin hath been forgiven thee.” ‘* And the other woman also, the adulteress whom the priests set before Him to prove Him,‘* He saved, and said unto her, ‘‘Go thy way, from henceforth sin no more.” 4” It is right for you, ye bishops, to set your trust and hope in God, our Lord and our Saviour,** Jesus Christ the Saviour of your souls. Draw nigh unto Him in meekness and in mercy, aS peacemakers without strife and anger: convert the sinful, and lift up the fallen; and render not evil for evil. Morcover be ye not railers, nor passionate, nor blasphemers, nor boastful, nor accepters of persons, nor drinkers of much wine, nor drunkards, nor singers,‘® nor dancers, nor thieves,*®® nor murderers, nor takers of bribes. Neither seek. ye honour and riches from strange gods, but keep far from them, for ye have been called to this work, that ye should serve God. : {ii., 25.] Thus let the life of the bishop be. (Let) his raiment and his food (be) in moderation and purity, as much as is sufficient for him, that he transgress not in any other way or matter.*? For he that serveth is worthy of his meat, even the tithes and first fruits which men bring to the Church, as is commanded by our 5 Lord. The bishop may give what they need to the poor, and the needy, and the widows, and the orphans, and to the destitute, and to the Strangers, and to them °* that have nothing. But if the bishop exercise no care for them, God will require it of him on their behalf, for (the bishop) hath authority to appoint for every man, as is meet. And ye also that are set in authority in the Church, if ye have need, take from its store, but if ye are not impoverished, it is not right that ye should take therefrom. And if ye act thus, ye shall be saved before God. But if the bishops take for them- selves alone, and be insatiable in eating, and lay up store for themselves, and give not to the destitute, God will require this of them, and they shall be clothed with shame and dishonour. Wherefore it is said, “Ye have drunk the milk, and clothed you with the wool, and have slain the bulls; ye have not lifted up that which was fallen, nor helped that which was lost.” ® “ Will ye live alone upon the earth? ’’** Therefore hath He com- manded you in the law, saying, “Love your neighbour, as yourselves.” §@ And moreover it is said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox when thou treadest out thy corn.” *7 And seek ye not to take aught but that which is according to your service and your toil, as is right. For the threshing-floor is the Holy Church of God. And do ye also eat therein, as the Levites, who served in the tabernacle of the testimony, which is a type of the Holy Church. It is meet, then, that the priests eat the offerings with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, from the offering that has been offered to the Lord of Hosts,™ first-fruits, or tithes,) or a sacrifice, or an oblation; for they have no other duty, nor any portion of land with the children of Israel, but only to serve in the tabernacle; for the offering which the people bring is the portion of the Levites. And now ye, O bishops, are the exemplars of the priests and Levites, as those of old. Ye ought to entreat and pray on behalf of the people, for ye are prepared for the service of this ** church, who stand before the altars of the Lord our God, and (who) offer up a pure and reasonable and bloodless sacrifice to °° Jesus Christ, the great High-priest. Tor ye are preachers,*' and elders, and prophets,*? and rulers, and kings, who have authority over all the people and over all** who are under you. It besecemeth you to preach and speak and cause the people to hear the word of God, and not to ‘ hide the keys ** of wisdom and knowledge. And if ye hide them, ye shall meet with condemnation, which is prepared for you before God; but if ye preach and teach the people, ye shall meet with honour and recompense ** before God, because ye have patiently endured and borne every burden.“ Wherefore ye shall attain in every thing that which ye need,*’ because ye have imitated Jesus Christ, who took our sicknesses, and bare our sorrows on the Cross. For He, who had no sin, was crucified for us; in like manner ye also must needs bear the sins of His people. For Isaiah the prophet saith, concerning our Saviour, “He took our sicknesses and bare our sorrows, and for our sakes He was afflicted.”** And again he saith, ‘He was wounded for our sakes and for our sins,** and was afflicted for our iniquities.” 7° And in like manner 5° It would be nerhaps better *? P omits: and over all. to follow the reading of P: to ** P adds: of the doctrine the V.ord a vow which they ** P recompense and honour have vowed. and favour. S ** P adds: holy and blessed. ** A every evil and offence (7). “A slight Fe gears z y your hope. i - ugh Jesus rist,”” SA 5% 4. Lea aie Bed ** P was crucified for our “' P omits: preachers. sins. "2 — prophets and elders. should ye also save the people, even as Christ saved you. Think not that the burden is light which presbyters and ”* bishops bear. As they have borne a heavy burden, so they shall receive the first-fruits, and give”? thereof to the destitute.”> For One will call you to account, with whom none can” dispute or contend. It is right, then, that they who serve the Holy Church should have their needs supplied, and receive the offerings as priests, and Levites, and 7* ministers; even as it is written in the Book of Numbers concerning the priests: “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Behold, I have given unto you to keep the first-fruits which they offer unto me7’* of all that is sanctified by the children of Israel; to thee I have given it; feven all the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land and all that they offer unto the Lord; to thee have I given it all] 7 until thine old age,’* and after thee to thy children as an ordinance for ever. And this shall be yours of that which is sanctified unto the holy place, of the sacrifices, both of every oblation, and of all their sacrifices, and of their trespass-offerings, and of all their sin-offerings ; whatso- ever they bring unto me of all their holy things, to thee shall it be and to thy children. In the most holy place eat of it; let every male eat of it, thou and thy sons; for it is holy unto thee. And let this be yours of their first gifts, and of all that the children of Israel offer; to thee have I given it, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee as an ordinance for ever. Let everyone that is clean in thy house eat of it. And all7* the first-fruits of oil, and all the first-fruits of wine and wheat, even their first-fruits, and all that they ™' P omits: presbyters and. "™ The words enclosed in ™ P let them give. square brackets seem to be an ™> In A the word is fem.; in insertion in A. The same P masc. words occur further on in both ™ P you cannot. manuscripts. '® P omits: and. P thou art old. There is " P omits: unto me; but aconfusion here between yfpas inserts the same words after and yépas. “sanctified. ’’ ™ P omits: all. ane. offer unto the Lord, to thee I have given it. All the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land, and all that they offer unto the Lord, to thee have I given it all.2° Let him that is clean in thy house eat of it. All that they dedicate among the children of Israel is thine, and everything that openeth the womb of his mother *! of all flesh, everything that they bring unto the Lord from man even unto beast is thine. And those that are redeemed with a ransom—the first born of men, and the first born of beasts that are unclean, ye shall redeem. And for a ransom for each one that is a month old, the price shall be fifty shekels according to the

THAT WE OUGHT NOT TO ADMONISH ANY MAN EXCEPT IT BE PROVED BY TESTIMONY THAT HE HATH SINNED. For he that thrustcth forth an innocent person, is worse than a murderer, and perceiveth not the mercy of God, for he reniembereth not the love of his neighbour.'| And he who doeth thus shall not find salvation,? for he hath slipped away, and fallen into grievous sin, because he hath not admonished, nor con- verted those who have committed many sins, but hath scattered the flock of God,® and also fought against Him. For God is righteous, and righteous is His judgment, wherewith He judgeth all, righteous men and sinners; (He is) merciful to those who turn unto Him in righteousness and mercy and meekness, as David the beloved of God (saith).‘ [ii., 22.] The bishop, then, ought to judge upright and follow after God * and do His will, fortod ident righteously those* that turn to Him. Rememberest thou not David, when he sinned and Nathan said unto him, Why hast thou done thus? And he said, I have sinned and I repent. And when he confessed his iniquity, he was saved from death. And Nathan said unto him, “Be of good cheer and doubt not; thou shalt not die."”7 Jonah the prophet, also, not wishing to preach to the men of Nineveh, was plunged in the sea, and a whale swallowed him up, but afterwards he came forth from the whale’s belly, and was saved from death. And Hezekiah, also—when he became proud, ® judgment came upon him. And Hezekiah humbled himself, and forsook his pride, and wept before God, and (God) had mercy on him. Hear, ye bishops, the profit that is in this matter; for it is written in the Fourth Book of Kings: ‘And Manassceh his son reigned in his stead. Twelve years old was Manasseh when he began to reign, (and) fifty and five years reigned he ® in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Hephzibah; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”?° Moreover it is written in the Second Book of Chronicles, saying, “And he did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all the uncleanness of the nations whom the Lord rooted out from before the children of Israel. And he turned and built in the high place the altar which Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he set up pillars for the Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said,!! Let my name be 7? in Jerusalem for ever. And he built altars for all the stars of heaven in'the two courts of the house of the Lord; and he himself made his own sons to pass through ' the fire in the land of Benomnimén,"* and used signs, and [made himself like an ass '5], and practised magic, and sct up diviners and soothsayers, (and) wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord to sin against Him. And he set the graven and molten images which he made in the house of the Lord; (of which the Lord had said) to David and Solomon his son, In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I set my name for ever; and I will not again move the foot of Israel t from the landt?** which I gave io their fathers. Howbeit let them observe all that I have commanded them in all my law and mine ordinances and my judgments by the hand of Moses. And Manasseh made Judah to sin, and them that dwelt in Jerusalem, by doing evil above'’ all the nations whom the Lord removcd before the face of the children of Israel. And the Lord spake against Manasseh and against his people, and they hearkened not unto him. And the Lord sent against them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasseh in bonds, and bound him in chains, and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he sought the face of the Lord his God, and he humbled himself '* greatly before the face of the God of his fathers.’’'® And Manasseh the son of Hezekiah the King prayed, and said thus: “O Lord, Ruler of all the world, the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all their righteous race, who hast made heaven and earth with all that in them " Lit. serve in. ‘' Lit. on account of. The ' P. Benonim. AC fe Be- word must be translated as vevvéu, i.e. the valley of the above to give sense. The trans- children of Hinnom. lator has confused the two % The Greek has oiwsl{ero. meanings of the preposition In the extraordinary mistrans- dwép. lation of the Eth. the trans- 18 Lit. was solitary. That is, lator has apparently taken the as Dillmann explains: was verb as in some way connected afflicted in mind. with 8vos. 2 Chr 33, 2ff. 1 have followed Platt’s ** What follows is an Eth. emendation. A and P read: version of the apocryphal the great land. Prayer of Manasseh., is; *! who didst rebuke 7? the sea with the word of thy commandment; who didst shut up the depths, and seal them in terrible majesty, and that by thy glorious name; before the face of whose might everything trembleth and shaketh, for the greatness of thy glory is without end. Terrible is the plague of thy wrath against sinners. The mercy of thy commandment hath no number, nor measure, for thou alone are the Lord most high, merciful, slow of anger, and bountiful in com- Passion, and gentle towards the sins of the sons of men. And now, O my Lord, the God of the righteous—for it is not for a righteous man that thou hast appointed repentance, not for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who sinned not against thee—turn thee unto the repentance of mea sinner, for I have sinned beyond the number of the sand of the sea; and my sins are many. And I am not worthy to look up, and behold the height of heaven, because of the multitude of mine iniquities. I have toiled in chains of iron, that I might get me respite of my sins, and by this also I have had no respite, for I have provoked thee to anger, and done evil in thy sight, observing vanities and multiplying things that profited me not. And now I bow the knecs of my heart, entreating thy mercy. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned; and I confess my sin. I make supplica- tion and entreat of thee; have compassion on me, O Lord, have compassion on me, and deliver me not over unto my sin. Reserve not evil against me for ever; and take not vengeance upon me in the depths of the earth. For thou, O Lord, art the God of those that repent; and thy goodness shall be manifest upon me, since while I was not worthy, thou didst save me in the multitude of thy compassion. I will glorify thee at all times and all the days of my life; for all the host of heaven glorify thee, and thine is the glory for ever. Amen.” And when the Lord saw that Manasseh repented of the evil ‘of his doings which he had done in his ignorance, the Lord pardoned him and heard his prayer and accepted the voice of his petition. And forthwith a flame of fire encircled him, and the bonds of his chains of iron were loosed. Then the Lord saved Manasseh from all his affliction, “and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that the Lord was his God,” and he served the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, all the days of his life; and he was reckoned with the righteous. Then he thrust forth from the house of the Lord the strange gods that were made by the hands of men, ‘and he raised high (the wall),?° and appointed captains of the host in every place over the walls of Judah. And all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the Lord and in Jerusalem, he utterly destroyed ?* from out the city; and he erected the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed on the altar,?> and offered praise. And Manassch spake unto Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. And Manasseh slept with his fathers in peace; and Amon” his son reigned in his stead. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manassch his father had done, and provoked the Lord his God to anger.” 37 {ii., 23.] Behold then, ye have heard, our children, how he served idols, and sacrificed to them, and in his lawlessness slew many. And the Lord God afflicted him for a while, but when he repented, He forgave his sins, and restored him to his kingdom. For God receiveth the repentance of them that turn unto Him, and restoreth them again 7® to their former honour. For there is no sin greater than idolatry, since it is rebellion against God, yet men are saved from it by true repentance. But whosoever transgresseth and com- mitteth sin, and saith in his heart,2* What will God do unto me?—he is a rebel against God. For he doth not first try himself, but walketh in his own way, and doeth ** Some object must be sup- ** Eth. Amos. plied, cf. 2 Chr 33, 14. ' Cf. 2 Chr 33, 13ff. the desire of his soul, and saith, This is good. Whoso doeth thus, and repenteth not, shall not have forgive- ness.*° Thus, then, did Amon, the scn of Manassch. For the Holy Scripture saith, “ Amon conceived rebellion in his heart, and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done; and he multiplied proud words,*! and said, My father sinned much in his youth, and when he was old, he turned and repented. I also will do in like manner and will walk in mine own way, and will follow the desire of my soul, and when I am old, I will turn theréfrom,*? and repent before the Lord. Then Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and wrought exceeding much evil,®® as ** those before him had done. Then the Lord chastised him, and destroyed him from off the good land, and his servants [aid (hands) ** upon him, and slew him in (his) house. “And the people of the land slew those who had laid (hands) on King Amon. And he reigned two years.” 5¢ {ii., 24.] Understand then, ye people, and think not to do evil as Amon did, lest ye be destroyed. In like manner, the bishop ought to’’ feed and convert the people ** and admonish them,®® and heal them of their sickness and receive their repentance, so far as he is able. But if he be lacking in mercy, and receive not the repentance of sinners who turn to him,*" he is despised and dishonoured, and shall be condemned before the Lord his God. But if he receive the repentance of those that turn to him,*! he shall find compassion and mercy with the Lord God, who sent His only-begotten Son into the world; and He was pleased to be born of a woman, and was made man for our sakes. And He endured suffering on the Cross, and was wounded,*? and died. He ** is God the Word, the Angel of His great and terrible counsel; He took our sicknesses and bare our suflerings, and by His wounds our wounds have been healed. .In_ like manner, let us, too, paticntly endure suffering and afflic- tion, and receive the repentance of them that have sinned. See then the mercy of the Lord towards Matthew, who was a publican—when he turned unto Him, He made him an evangelist ; and towards Peter, who denied Him thrice through fear—when he repented and wept bitterly, He received his repentance, and made him the shepherd of His sheep; and towards Paul, our brother, though he was formerly a persecutor, who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, yet when he turned unto Him, He made him an apostle. And to the woman who was a sinner, who gave alms ‘** unto many, He said, ‘Thy sin hath been forgiven thee.” ‘* And the other woman also, the adulteress whom the priests set before Him to prove Him,‘* He saved, and said unto her, ‘‘Go thy way, from henceforth sin no more.” 4” It is right for you, ye bishops, to set your trust and hope in God, our Lord and our Saviour,** Jesus Christ the Saviour of your souls. Draw nigh unto Him in meekness and in mercy, aS peacemakers without strife and anger: convert the sinful, and lift up the fallen; and render not evil for evil. Morcover be ye not railers, nor passionate, nor blasphemers, nor boastful, nor accepters of persons, nor drinkers of much wine, nor drunkards, nor singers,‘® nor dancers, nor thieves,*®® nor murderers, nor takers of bribes. Neither seek. ye honour and riches from strange gods, but keep far from them, for ye have been called to this work, that ye should serve God. : {ii., 25.] Thus let the life of the bishop be. (Let) his raiment and his food (be) in moderation and purity, as much as is sufficient for him, that he transgress not in any other way or matter.*? For he that serveth is worthy of his meat, even the tithes and first fruits which men bring to the Church, as is commanded by our 5 Lord. The bishop may give what they need to the poor, and the needy, and the widows, and the orphans, and to the destitute, and to the Strangers, and to them °* that have nothing. But if the bishop exercise no care for them, God will require it of him on their behalf, for (the bishop) hath authority to appoint for every man, as is meet. And ye also that are set in authority in the Church, if ye have need, take from its store, but if ye are not impoverished, it is not right that ye should take therefrom. And if ye act thus, ye shall be saved before God. But if the bishops take for them- selves alone, and be insatiable in eating, and lay up store for themselves, and give not to the destitute, God will require this of them, and they shall be clothed with shame and dishonour. Wherefore it is said, “Ye have drunk the milk, and clothed you with the wool, and have slain the bulls; ye have not lifted up that which was fallen, nor helped that which was lost.” ® “ Will ye live alone upon the earth? ’’** Therefore hath He com- manded you in the law, saying, “Love your neighbour, as yourselves.” §@ And moreover it is said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox when thou treadest out thy corn.” *7 And seek ye not to take aught but that which is according to your service and your toil, as is right. For the threshing-floor is the Holy Church of God. And do ye also eat therein, as the Levites, who served in the tabernacle of the testimony, which is a type of the Holy Church. It is meet, then, that the priests eat the offerings with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, from the offering that has been offered to the Lord of Hosts,™ first-fruits, or tithes,) or a sacrifice, or an oblation; for they have no other duty, nor any portion of land with the children of Israel, but only to serve in the tabernacle; for the offering which the people bring is the portion of the Levites. And now ye, O bishops, are the exemplars of the priests and Levites, as those of old. Ye ought to entreat and pray on behalf of the people, for ye are prepared for the service of this ** church, who stand before the altars of the Lord our God, and (who) offer up a pure and reasonable and bloodless sacrifice to °° Jesus Christ, the great High-priest. Tor ye are preachers,*' and elders, and prophets,*? and rulers, and kings, who have authority over all the people and over all** who are under you. It besecemeth you to preach and speak and cause the people to hear the word of God, and not to ‘ hide the keys ** of wisdom and knowledge. And if ye hide them, ye shall meet with condemnation, which is prepared for you before God; but if ye preach and teach the people, ye shall meet with honour and recompense ** before God, because ye have patiently endured and borne every burden.“ Wherefore ye shall attain in every thing that which ye need,*’ because ye have imitated Jesus Christ, who took our sicknesses, and bare our sorrows on the Cross. For He, who had no sin, was crucified for us; in like manner ye also must needs bear the sins of His people. For Isaiah the prophet saith, concerning our Saviour, “He took our sicknesses and bare our sorrows, and for our sakes He was afflicted.”** And again he saith, ‘He was wounded for our sakes and for our sins,** and was afflicted for our iniquities.” 7° And in like manner 5° It would be nerhaps better *? P omits: and over all. to follow the reading of P: to ** P adds: of the doctrine the V.ord a vow which they ** P recompense and honour have vowed. and favour. S ** P adds: holy and blessed. ** A every evil and offence (7). “A slight Fe gears z y your hope. i - ugh Jesus rist,”” SA 5% 4. Lea aie Bed ** P was crucified for our “' P omits: preachers. sins. "2 — prophets and elders. should ye also save the people, even as Christ saved you. Think not that the burden is light which presbyters and ”* bishops bear. As they have borne a heavy burden, so they shall receive the first-fruits, and give”? thereof to the destitute.”> For One will call you to account, with whom none can” dispute or contend. It is right, then, that they who serve the Holy Church should have their needs supplied, and receive the offerings as priests, and Levites, and 7* ministers; even as it is written in the Book of Numbers concerning the priests: “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Behold, I have given unto you to keep the first-fruits which they offer unto me7’* of all that is sanctified by the children of Israel; to thee I have given it; feven all the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land and all that they offer unto the Lord; to thee have I given it all] 7 until thine old age,’* and after thee to thy children as an ordinance for ever. And this shall be yours of that which is sanctified unto the holy place, of the sacrifices, both of every oblation, and of all their sacrifices, and of their trespass-offerings, and of all their sin-offerings ; whatso- ever they bring unto me of all their holy things, to thee shall it be and to thy children. In the most holy place eat of it; let every male eat of it, thou and thy sons; for it is holy unto thee. And let this be yours of their first gifts, and of all that the children of Israel offer; to thee have I given it, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee as an ordinance for ever. Let everyone that is clean in thy house eat of it. And all7* the first-fruits of oil, and all the first-fruits of wine and wheat, even their first-fruits, and all that they ™' P omits: presbyters and. "™ The words enclosed in ™ P let them give. square brackets seem to be an ™> In A the word is fem.; in insertion in A. The same P masc. words occur further on in both ™ P you cannot. manuscripts. '® P omits: and. P thou art old. There is " P omits: unto me; but aconfusion here between yfpas inserts the same words after and yépas. “sanctified. ’’ ™ P omits: all. ane. offer unto the Lord, to thee I have given it. All the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land, and all that they offer unto the Lord, to thee have I given it all.2° Let him that is clean in thy house eat of it. All that they dedicate among the children of Israel is thine, and everything that openeth the womb of his mother *! of all flesh, everything that they bring unto the Lord from man even unto beast is thine. And those that are redeemed with a ransom—the first born of men, and the first born of beasts that are unclean, ye shall redeem. And for a ransom for each one that is a month old, the price shall be fifty shekels according to the

THAT WE OUGHT NOT TO ADMONISH ANY MAN EXCEPT IT BE PROVED BY TESTIMONY THAT HE HATH SINNED. For he that thrustcth forth an innocent person, is worse than a murderer, and perceiveth not the mercy of God, for he reniembereth not the love of his neighbour.'| And he who doeth thus shall not find salvation,? for he hath slipped away, and fallen into grievous sin, because he hath not admonished, nor con- verted those who have committed many sins, but hath scattered the flock of God,® and also fought against Him. For God is righteous, and righteous is His judgment, wherewith He judgeth all, righteous men and sinners; (He is) merciful to those who turn unto Him in righteousness and mercy and meekness, as David the beloved of God (saith).‘ [ii., 22.] The bishop, then, ought to judge upright and follow after God * and do His will, fortod ident righteously those* that turn to Him. Rememberest thou not David, when he sinned and Nathan said unto him, Why hast thou done thus? And he said, I have sinned and I repent. And when he confessed his iniquity, he was saved from death. And Nathan said unto him, “Be of good cheer and doubt not; thou shalt not die."”7 Jonah the prophet, also, not wishing to preach to the men of Nineveh, was plunged in the sea, and a whale swallowed him up, but afterwards he came forth from the whale’s belly, and was saved from death. And Hezekiah, also—when he became proud, ® judgment came upon him. And Hezekiah humbled himself, and forsook his pride, and wept before God, and (God) had mercy on him. Hear, ye bishops, the profit that is in this matter; for it is written in the Fourth Book of Kings: ‘And Manassceh his son reigned in his stead. Twelve years old was Manasseh when he began to reign, (and) fifty and five years reigned he ® in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Hephzibah; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”?° Moreover it is written in the Second Book of Chronicles, saying, “And he did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all the uncleanness of the nations whom the Lord rooted out from before the children of Israel. And he turned and built in the high place the altar which Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he set up pillars for the Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. And he built an altar in the house of the Lord, of which the Lord said,!! Let my name be 7? in Jerusalem for ever. And he built altars for all the stars of heaven in'the two courts of the house of the Lord; and he himself made his own sons to pass through ' the fire in the land of Benomnimén,"* and used signs, and [made himself like an ass '5], and practised magic, and sct up diviners and soothsayers, (and) wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord to sin against Him. And he set the graven and molten images which he made in the house of the Lord; (of which the Lord had said) to David and Solomon his son, In this house and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, will I set my name for ever; and I will not again move the foot of Israel t from the landt?** which I gave io their fathers. Howbeit let them observe all that I have commanded them in all my law and mine ordinances and my judgments by the hand of Moses. And Manasseh made Judah to sin, and them that dwelt in Jerusalem, by doing evil above'’ all the nations whom the Lord removcd before the face of the children of Israel. And the Lord spake against Manasseh and against his people, and they hearkened not unto him. And the Lord sent against them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, and they took Manasseh in bonds, and bound him in chains, and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in affliction, he sought the face of the Lord his God, and he humbled himself '* greatly before the face of the God of his fathers.’’'® And Manasseh the son of Hezekiah the King prayed, and said thus: “O Lord, Ruler of all the world, the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all their righteous race, who hast made heaven and earth with all that in them " Lit. serve in. ‘' Lit. on account of. The ' P. Benonim. AC fe Be- word must be translated as vevvéu, i.e. the valley of the above to give sense. The trans- children of Hinnom. lator has confused the two % The Greek has oiwsl{ero. meanings of the preposition In the extraordinary mistrans- dwép. lation of the Eth. the trans- 18 Lit. was solitary. That is, lator has apparently taken the as Dillmann explains: was verb as in some way connected afflicted in mind. with 8vos. 2 Chr 33, 2ff. 1 have followed Platt’s ** What follows is an Eth. emendation. A and P read: version of the apocryphal the great land. Prayer of Manasseh., is; *! who didst rebuke 7? the sea with the word of thy commandment; who didst shut up the depths, and seal them in terrible majesty, and that by thy glorious name; before the face of whose might everything trembleth and shaketh, for the greatness of thy glory is without end. Terrible is the plague of thy wrath against sinners. The mercy of thy commandment hath no number, nor measure, for thou alone are the Lord most high, merciful, slow of anger, and bountiful in com- Passion, and gentle towards the sins of the sons of men. And now, O my Lord, the God of the righteous—for it is not for a righteous man that thou hast appointed repentance, not for Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, who sinned not against thee—turn thee unto the repentance of mea sinner, for I have sinned beyond the number of the sand of the sea; and my sins are many. And I am not worthy to look up, and behold the height of heaven, because of the multitude of mine iniquities. I have toiled in chains of iron, that I might get me respite of my sins, and by this also I have had no respite, for I have provoked thee to anger, and done evil in thy sight, observing vanities and multiplying things that profited me not. And now I bow the knecs of my heart, entreating thy mercy. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned; and I confess my sin. I make supplica- tion and entreat of thee; have compassion on me, O Lord, have compassion on me, and deliver me not over unto my sin. Reserve not evil against me for ever; and take not vengeance upon me in the depths of the earth. For thou, O Lord, art the God of those that repent; and thy goodness shall be manifest upon me, since while I was not worthy, thou didst save me in the multitude of thy compassion. I will glorify thee at all times and all the days of my life; for all the host of heaven glorify thee, and thine is the glory for ever. Amen.” And when the Lord saw that Manasseh repented of the evil ‘of his doings which he had done in his ignorance, the Lord pardoned him and heard his prayer and accepted the voice of his petition. And forthwith a flame of fire encircled him, and the bonds of his chains of iron were loosed. Then the Lord saved Manasseh from all his affliction, “and brought him back to Jerusalem to his kingdom. And Manasseh knew that the Lord was his God,” and he served the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, all the days of his life; and he was reckoned with the righteous. Then he thrust forth from the house of the Lord the strange gods that were made by the hands of men, ‘and he raised high (the wall),?° and appointed captains of the host in every place over the walls of Judah. And all the altars which he had built on the mountain of the house of the Lord and in Jerusalem, he utterly destroyed ?* from out the city; and he erected the altar of the Lord, and sacrificed on the altar,?> and offered praise. And Manassch spake unto Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. And Manasseh slept with his fathers in peace; and Amon” his son reigned in his stead. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manassch his father had done, and provoked the Lord his God to anger.” 37 {ii., 23.] Behold then, ye have heard, our children, how he served idols, and sacrificed to them, and in his lawlessness slew many. And the Lord God afflicted him for a while, but when he repented, He forgave his sins, and restored him to his kingdom. For God receiveth the repentance of them that turn unto Him, and restoreth them again 7® to their former honour. For there is no sin greater than idolatry, since it is rebellion against God, yet men are saved from it by true repentance. But whosoever transgresseth and com- mitteth sin, and saith in his heart,2* What will God do unto me?—he is a rebel against God. For he doth not first try himself, but walketh in his own way, and doeth ** Some object must be sup- ** Eth. Amos. plied, cf. 2 Chr 33, 14. ' Cf. 2 Chr 33, 13ff. the desire of his soul, and saith, This is good. Whoso doeth thus, and repenteth not, shall not have forgive- ness.*° Thus, then, did Amon, the scn of Manassch. For the Holy Scripture saith, “ Amon conceived rebellion in his heart, and did evil in the sight of the Lord, as Manasseh his father had done; and he multiplied proud words,*! and said, My father sinned much in his youth, and when he was old, he turned and repented. I also will do in like manner and will walk in mine own way, and will follow the desire of my soul, and when I am old, I will turn theréfrom,*? and repent before the Lord. Then Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and wrought exceeding much evil,®® as ** those before him had done. Then the Lord chastised him, and destroyed him from off the good land, and his servants [aid (hands) ** upon him, and slew him in (his) house. “And the people of the land slew those who had laid (hands) on King Amon. And he reigned two years.” 5¢ {ii., 24.] Understand then, ye people, and think not to do evil as Amon did, lest ye be destroyed. In like manner, the bishop ought to’’ feed and convert the people ** and admonish them,®® and heal them of their sickness and receive their repentance, so far as he is able. But if he be lacking in mercy, and receive not the repentance of sinners who turn to him,*" he is despised and dishonoured, and shall be condemned before the Lord his God. But if he receive the repentance of those that turn to him,*! he shall find compassion and mercy with the Lord God, who sent His only-begotten Son into the world; and He was pleased to be born of a woman, and was made man for our sakes. And He endured suffering on the Cross, and was wounded,*? and died. He ** is God the Word, the Angel of His great and terrible counsel; He took our sicknesses and bare our suflerings, and by His wounds our wounds have been healed. .In_ like manner, let us, too, paticntly endure suffering and afflic- tion, and receive the repentance of them that have sinned. See then the mercy of the Lord towards Matthew, who was a publican—when he turned unto Him, He made him an evangelist ; and towards Peter, who denied Him thrice through fear—when he repented and wept bitterly, He received his repentance, and made him the shepherd of His sheep; and towards Paul, our brother, though he was formerly a persecutor, who blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, yet when he turned unto Him, He made him an apostle. And to the woman who was a sinner, who gave alms ‘** unto many, He said, ‘Thy sin hath been forgiven thee.” ‘* And the other woman also, the adulteress whom the priests set before Him to prove Him,‘* He saved, and said unto her, ‘‘Go thy way, from henceforth sin no more.” 4” It is right for you, ye bishops, to set your trust and hope in God, our Lord and our Saviour,** Jesus Christ the Saviour of your souls. Draw nigh unto Him in meekness and in mercy, aS peacemakers without strife and anger: convert the sinful, and lift up the fallen; and render not evil for evil. Morcover be ye not railers, nor passionate, nor blasphemers, nor boastful, nor accepters of persons, nor drinkers of much wine, nor drunkards, nor singers,‘® nor dancers, nor thieves,*®® nor murderers, nor takers of bribes. Neither seek. ye honour and riches from strange gods, but keep far from them, for ye have been called to this work, that ye should serve God. : {ii., 25.] Thus let the life of the bishop be. (Let) his raiment and his food (be) in moderation and purity, as much as is sufficient for him, that he transgress not in any other way or matter.*? For he that serveth is worthy of his meat, even the tithes and first fruits which men bring to the Church, as is commanded by our 5 Lord. The bishop may give what they need to the poor, and the needy, and the widows, and the orphans, and to the destitute, and to the Strangers, and to them °* that have nothing. But if the bishop exercise no care for them, God will require it of him on their behalf, for (the bishop) hath authority to appoint for every man, as is meet. And ye also that are set in authority in the Church, if ye have need, take from its store, but if ye are not impoverished, it is not right that ye should take therefrom. And if ye act thus, ye shall be saved before God. But if the bishops take for them- selves alone, and be insatiable in eating, and lay up store for themselves, and give not to the destitute, God will require this of them, and they shall be clothed with shame and dishonour. Wherefore it is said, “Ye have drunk the milk, and clothed you with the wool, and have slain the bulls; ye have not lifted up that which was fallen, nor helped that which was lost.” ® “ Will ye live alone upon the earth? ’’** Therefore hath He com- manded you in the law, saying, “Love your neighbour, as yourselves.” §@ And moreover it is said, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox when thou treadest out thy corn.” *7 And seek ye not to take aught but that which is according to your service and your toil, as is right. For the threshing-floor is the Holy Church of God. And do ye also eat therein, as the Levites, who served in the tabernacle of the testimony, which is a type of the Holy Church. It is meet, then, that the priests eat the offerings with their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, from the offering that has been offered to the Lord of Hosts,™ first-fruits, or tithes,) or a sacrifice, or an oblation; for they have no other duty, nor any portion of land with the children of Israel, but only to serve in the tabernacle; for the offering which the people bring is the portion of the Levites. And now ye, O bishops, are the exemplars of the priests and Levites, as those of old. Ye ought to entreat and pray on behalf of the people, for ye are prepared for the service of this ** church, who stand before the altars of the Lord our God, and (who) offer up a pure and reasonable and bloodless sacrifice to °° Jesus Christ, the great High-priest. Tor ye are preachers,*' and elders, and prophets,*? and rulers, and kings, who have authority over all the people and over all** who are under you. It besecemeth you to preach and speak and cause the people to hear the word of God, and not to ‘ hide the keys ** of wisdom and knowledge. And if ye hide them, ye shall meet with condemnation, which is prepared for you before God; but if ye preach and teach the people, ye shall meet with honour and recompense ** before God, because ye have patiently endured and borne every burden.“ Wherefore ye shall attain in every thing that which ye need,*’ because ye have imitated Jesus Christ, who took our sicknesses, and bare our sorrows on the Cross. For He, who had no sin, was crucified for us; in like manner ye also must needs bear the sins of His people. For Isaiah the prophet saith, concerning our Saviour, “He took our sicknesses and bare our sorrows, and for our sakes He was afflicted.”** And again he saith, ‘He was wounded for our sakes and for our sins,** and was afflicted for our iniquities.” 7° And in like manner 5° It would be nerhaps better *? P omits: and over all. to follow the reading of P: to ** P adds: of the doctrine the V.ord a vow which they ** P recompense and honour have vowed. and favour. S ** P adds: holy and blessed. ** A every evil and offence (7). “A slight Fe gears z y your hope. i - ugh Jesus rist,”” SA 5% 4. Lea aie Bed ** P was crucified for our “' P omits: preachers. sins. "2 — prophets and elders. should ye also save the people, even as Christ saved you. Think not that the burden is light which presbyters and ”* bishops bear. As they have borne a heavy burden, so they shall receive the first-fruits, and give”? thereof to the destitute.”> For One will call you to account, with whom none can” dispute or contend. It is right, then, that they who serve the Holy Church should have their needs supplied, and receive the offerings as priests, and Levites, and 7* ministers; even as it is written in the Book of Numbers concerning the priests: “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Behold, I have given unto you to keep the first-fruits which they offer unto me7’* of all that is sanctified by the children of Israel; to thee I have given it; feven all the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land and all that they offer unto the Lord; to thee have I given it all] 7 until thine old age,’* and after thee to thy children as an ordinance for ever. And this shall be yours of that which is sanctified unto the holy place, of the sacrifices, both of every oblation, and of all their sacrifices, and of their trespass-offerings, and of all their sin-offerings ; whatso- ever they bring unto me of all their holy things, to thee shall it be and to thy children. In the most holy place eat of it; let every male eat of it, thou and thy sons; for it is holy unto thee. And let this be yours of their first gifts, and of all that the children of Israel offer; to thee have I given it, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee as an ordinance for ever. Let everyone that is clean in thy house eat of it. And all7* the first-fruits of oil, and all the first-fruits of wine and wheat, even their first-fruits, and all that they ™' P omits: presbyters and. "™ The words enclosed in ™ P let them give. square brackets seem to be an ™> In A the word is fem.; in insertion in A. The same P masc. words occur further on in both ™ P you cannot. manuscripts. '® P omits: and. P thou art old. There is " P omits: unto me; but aconfusion here between yfpas inserts the same words after and yépas. “sanctified. ’’ ™ P omits: all. ane. offer unto the Lord, to thee I have given it. All the first-fruits of corn that are in all their land, and all that they offer unto the Lord, to thee have I given it all.2° Let him that is clean in thy house eat of it. All that they dedicate among the children of Israel is thine, and everything that openeth the womb of his mother *! of all flesh, everything that they bring unto the Lord from man even unto beast is thine. And those that are redeemed with a ransom—the first born of men, and the first born of beasts that are unclean, ye shall redeem. And for a ransom for each one that is a month old, the price shall be fifty shekels according to the