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B. I. of the kingdom * which would not that Jesus should reign
over them.
( 52). And (Sf )
2 if there be one among the clergy (xAi^)
whom the Holy Spirit (xvsvpz) especially loveth, by reason
of his good character, 3 and $e) 4 there be need to ordain 3
(xzQlfTvpi) one of high rank, whether (^) a bishop (fV/Vx.)
or (y,) presbyter (Trpffp.) or ($j) deacon 7
forget him that hath the Holy Spirit (TTJ/.),
(5/xwv),
let him not
because he is in
a humble rank (Zp^ivsy), while they advance (lit. make) him
that hath the higher rank s
(cp$.). But (*AA#) they shall pay
heed unto him that hath the Holy Spirit (TTV.) and shall
ordain (x.%4.) him to high dignity. For (yap) the Holy Spirit
it is
(rr>.) which revealeth a man for his [ ] to or
dain (y.zt.) | ] the [Holy] Spirit (TTV.) [ ]
able to conceal in
| ]; but (#AA#) every man shall
know his dwelling-place. Money shall not be taken of any
man for making him a cleric (xAi?/J/K0 $) ; but (aAA#) if they
have need (%psix), they shall chose him that is [worthy] from
out the flock. But (Ss) if it be a cleric s (jcAjj/j/xo j) son which
walketh unworthily,
such an one shall not be entrusted with
anything of his own for the church (f xxA.). But (5f)
B. II. a believer (TTITTO^) who pleaseth [ ]
( 54)- ^ onc f the sons ^ ^1C c ^ cr gy (xAjj/J/x0 $)
in a sin which partaketh of death, they shall put
if he be
be found
forth his
father, because he hath not taught his son aright (xAw?) or
(y,) his daughter. For (?xp) he that is not [lord]
of his own
house, how shall he have care of the church (sxxA.) of God? 10
But (f) if he requite his son according to (XXTU) his deserts,
he shall be received.
( 55)- "i
* V. >
A c l cl c y- ;
( -0 tna t natn been found measuring with two
3 Z/V. good humanity.
and. 5 V. to place over them. 6 /./ /. a great one.
I.u. XIX. * 1227. v - And. >
7 V. Presb., deac<jn (5/axovo;), bishop.
8 Text of B. uncertain; V. ends with: him on \vhom(?) the rank (<fyJ.)
>C//. a clerical son.
10
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