Ap. con. required of him. And those who ask widows to agapai, her whom he knows to be much afflicted, to her let him send oftenest. And again, if any one give gifts to widows, to her who is in want let him send most. Let the portion of a shepherd be defined and known, According as the law of old is defined1, and even if he be not present '2ye shall not cause to perish [any that belong] to2 God Almighty. As often then as is given to you or3 the widows, let double be given to each of the Deacons for the honour of the Christ ; twice double to the Governor for the honour of God Almighty. If any man wish also to honour the Elders, let him give also (S. + double) to them as to the Deacons. For it is required for them that they be honoured as Apostles, and as the counsellors of the Bishop, and also as the crown of the Church ; for they are the directors and counsellors of the