Take up the epistle of the blessed Apostle Paul. What did he write to you at the time when the Gospel first began to be preached ? ^ Truly, under the inspiration ^ of tlie Spirit, he wrote to you concerning himself, and Cephas, and Apollos,'' because even then parties 5 had been formed among you. But that inclination for one above another entailed less guilt upon you, inasmuch as your partialities were then shown towards apostles, already of high reputa- tion, and towards a man whom they had ap- proved. But now reflect who those are that have perverted you, and lessened the renown of your far-famed brotherly love. It is disgraceful, be- loved, yea, highly disgraceful, and unworthy of your Christian profession,^ that such a thing should be heard of as that the most stedfast and ancient Church of the Corinthians should, on account of one or two persons, engage in sedi- tion against its presbyters. And this rumour has reached not only us, but those also who are unconnected 7 with us; so that, through your infatuation, the name of the Lord is blasphemed, while danger is also brought upon yourselves.