“And let the presbyters become passionate and merciful to all, bringing back those that wander, visiting all the sick, and not neglecting the widow, the orphan, or the poor, but always 'providing for that which is becoming in the sight of God and man'; abstaining from all wrath, respect of persons, and unjust judgment; keeping far from all covetousness, not quickly crediting [an evil report] against anyone, not severe in judgment, as knowing that we are all under a debt of sin.” Polycarp, Philippians, VI ANF 1:34
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