John Cassian, Conferences XI–XVII XVI.21: A question how if we obey the commands of Christ we can fail of evangelical perfection

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Germanus: How can we blame one who satisfies the command of the Gospel and not only does not retaliate, but is actually prepared to have a double wrong offered to him?

Reproduced in full. Translation: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 11 (Schaff and Wace, 1894), public domain (Public domain).

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