But I measure myself, that I may not perish through boasting : but it is good to glory in the Lord.'° And even though I were established " in things pertaining to God, yet then would it befit me to be the more fearful, and not give heed to those that vainly puff me up. For those that commend me scourge ilie. [I do indeed desire to suffer '-], but I know not if I be worthy to do so. For the envy of the wicked one is not visible to many, but it wars against me. I therefore have need of meekness, by which the devil, the prince of this world, is brought to nought.