For adultery is with God an evil altogether grievous above all other evils. Put away also from yourselves covetousness, and lying, and drunkenness, and slandering,[1] and rendering evil for evil![2] For all these are alien and strange to the God whom I preach. But walk ye rather in faith, and meekness, and holiness, and hope, in which God rejoices, that you may become of his household, expecting from him those gifts, which a few only receive."
59. The whole people therefore believed, and presented obedient souls to the living God and Jesus the Messiah, enjoying the blessed works of the Most High and his holy service. And they brought money for the service of the widows. For he had them collected in the cities, and he sent to all of them by his servants (deacons) the things necessary, both clothing as well as food. He himself ceased not to preach and to speak to them and to show that this Jesus is the Messiah, of whom the Scriptures have spoken,[3] that he should be crucified after his appearance and should be raised after three days from the dead. He also showed to them, explaining and beginning from the prophets, what was said concerning the Messiah,[4] that it was necessary for him to come, and that everything had to be accomplished, what was spoken of him beforehand. And the fame of him spread over all the cities and villages, and all who had sick persons or such as
