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Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol I:
POLYCARP: Chapter IV.—Quintus the apostate.

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Chapter IV.—Quintus the apostate.

Now one named Quintus, a Phrygian, who was but lately come from Phrygia, when he saw the wild beasts, became afraid. This was the man who forced himself and some others to come forward voluntarily [for trial]. Him the proconsul, after many entreaties, persuaded to swear and to offer sacrifice. Wherefore, brethren, we do not commend those who give themselves up [to suffering], seeing the Gospel does not teach so to do. 428


Footnotes

40:428

Comp. Matt. x. 23.


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