Didache

Anonymous

Didache. The Apostolic Fathers with an English translation In Two Volumes. Vol. I. Lake, Kirsopp, translator. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press; London: William Heinemann Ltd. 1912.

And thou shalt seek daily the presence of the saints, that thou mayest find rest in their words.

Thou shalt not desire a schism, but shalt reconcile those that strive. Thou shalt give righteous judgment; thou shalt favour no man’s person in reproving transgression.

Thou shalt not be of two minds whether it shall be or not.

Be not one who stretches out his hands to[*](Against meanness) receive, but shuts them when it comes to giving.

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whatsoever thou hast gained by thy hands thou shalt give a ransom for thy sins.

Thou shalt not hesitate to give, nor shalt thou grumble when thou givest, for thou shalt know who is the good Paymaster of the reward.