Intellect and Dignity in Work
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He took hold of it through the intellect, but that which pertains to dignity is in the work, so that he might abstain not only from corruptible work but also from corruptible thought.
Greek
ἐπὶ τοῦ νοῦ ἔλαβεν, τὸ δὲ τῆς σεμνότητος ἐπὶ τοῦ ἔργου, ἵνα μὴ μόνον ἔργου ἀπέχῃ φθαρτοῦ ἀλλὰ καὶ νοήματος.
About this text
A bold defense of Paul's use of a poet's words to expose Cretan hypocrisy and affirm truth.
Catalogue & scope
Khazarzar scan
Witnesses
- Copy-text PG 65 (Khazarzar) (Greek)
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