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The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles
1. But let every one that cometh in the name of the Lord be received,[2481] and afterward ye shall prove and know him; for ye shall have understanding right and left. 2. If he who cometh is a wayfarer, assist him as far as ye are able; but he shall not remain with you, except for two or three days, if need be. 3. But if he willeth to abide with you, being an artisan, let him work and eat;[2482] but if he hath no trade, 4. according to your understanding see to it that, as a Christian,[2483] he shall not live with you idle. 5. But if he willeth not to do, he is a Christ-monger.[2484] Watch that ye keep aloof from such.
1. But every true prophet that willeth to abide among you[2486] is worthy of his support.[2487] 2. So also a true teacher is himself worthy, as the workman, of his support.[2488] 3. Every first-fruit, therefore, of the products of wine-press and threshing-floor, of oxen and of sheep, thou shalt take and give to the prophets, for they are your high priests.[2489] 4. But if ye have not a prophet, give it to the poor. 5. If thou makest a batch of dough, take the first-fruit and give according to the commandment. 6. So also when thou openest a jar of wine or of oil, take the first-fruit and give it to the prophets; 7. and of money (silver) and clothing and every possession, take the first-fruit, as it may seem good to thee, and give according to the commandment.
1. But every Lord’s day[2491] do ye gather yourselves together, and break bread, and give thanksgiving after having confessed your transgressions,[2492] that your sacrifice may be pure.[2493] 2. But let no one that is at variance[2494] with his fellow come together with you, until they be reconciled, that your sacrifice may not be profaned. 3. For this is that which was spoken by the Lord: In every place and time offer to me a pure sacrifice;[2495] for I am a great King, saith the Lord, and my name is wonderful among the nations.[2496]
1. Appoint, therefore, for yourselves, bishops and deacons worthy of the Lord, men meek, and not lovers of money,[2498] and truthful and proved; for they also render to you the service[2499] of prophets and teachers. 2. Despise them not therefore, for they are your honoured ones, together with the prophets and teachers. 3. And reprove one another, not in anger, but in peace, as ye have it in the Gospel;[2500] but to every one that acts amiss[2501] against another, let no one speak, nor let him hear aught from you until he repent. 4. But your prayers and alms and all your deeds so do, as ye have it in the Gospel of our Lord.[2502]
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