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There is a very old translation of this Epistle in the British Museum,among the
Harleian MSS.
2 But Paul looking only at thegoodness of God, did them noharm,
but loved them greatly.
4 Trifina; without any surprise,accompanied Thecla, and
theshe-lion licked the feet of Thecla. 3 I desire therefore you wouldnot charge
me with negligence, ifI wait for a proper person.
1 Paul accused before the
governor by Thamyris.
Dated the fifth of thecalends of July, in the
fourthConsulship of Nero, and Messala.
4 Believe that you ought toavoid the
superstitions of Jewsand Gentiles. 14 Thecla replied, Grant meonly the seal of
Christ, and notemptation shall affect me. 15 Blessed are they who abandontheir
worldly enjoyments; for theyshall be accepted of God.
4 But the governor was
moredeliberate, and calling to Paul,he said, Who art thou?
4 Trifina; without
any surprise,accompanied Thecla, and theshe-lion licked the feet of Thecla.
Trifina was one ofthe royal family; and she thusexpressed her sorrow, and
said;Alas! 6 They replied, Is there anyone within, whose name is Thecla?
WE are
very much concernedat your too long absencefrom us.
Trifina hearing this,
groaned again,and said: O unrighteous judgments!
They seem to laygross crimes
to thy charge.
14 Thecla replied, Grant meonly the seal of Christ, and
notemptation shall affect me.
Paul replied, The grace ofGod be with thee and
thy family. Thewomen and the people seeing this,cried out and said, Do not
throwyourself into the water. 2 As soon therefore as you beginto come, we shall
presently seeeach other. Dated the fifth ofthe nones of July, Leo and
SavinusConsuls. thatsuch a creature should (again)be cast to the beasts! 11
Preaches to the household of Onesiphorus.
1 Paul accused before the governor by
Thamyris. 4 Upon which he ordered Paulto be brought before his judgmentseat.
Uponwhich the multitude of womenshouted aloud.
Now then do you go,and speak to
her, for she isbetrothed to you.
8 Thecla now (on her return)found Thamyris
dead, but hermother living. 9 Ordered to be burnt, and Paul to be whipt. 11
Preaches to the household of Onesiphorus. Paul replied to her: Go and teachthe
word of the Lord.
7 Farewell Seneca, who artmost dear to us. 14 Thecla replied,
Grant meonly the seal of Christ, and notemptation shall affect me.
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