Chapter LXVIII.—Conclusion.
And if these things seem to you to be reasonable and true, honour them; but if they
seem nonsensical, despise them as nonsense, and do not decree death against those who
have done no wrong, as you would against enemies. For we forewarn you, that you shall
not escape the coming judgment of God, if you continue in your injustice; and we ourselves
will invite you to do that which is pleasing to God. And though from the letter of the greatest
and most illustrious Emperor Adrian, your father, we could demand that you order judgment
to be given as we have desired, yet we have made this appeal and explanation, not on the
ground of Adrian’s decision, but because we know that what we ask is just. And we have
subjoined the copy of Adrian’s epistle, that you may know that we are speaking truly about
this. And the following is the copy:—
Chapter LXVIII.—Conclusion.
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Chapter LXVIII.—Conclusion.