John said, Well do ye remember, my Brethren, for those on the right hand
are those who having received (M. + the vials) from the Archangels instead of a
reward, which they offer to the Lord, but those on the left rule over many angels.
It is right that there should be Elders, those who formerly were for some time removed
from the world, and in some way removed from intercourse with women, good at giving
to the brethren, who do not accept any man's person, sons of the Mystery of the
Bishop, and his assistants in gathering the people together, who act promptly with
the Pastor and serve him. Let the Elders who are on the right have the care of
those who labour at the altar, so that they may give honour and blame, and may
reprove in what is necessary. But let the Elders who are at the left have the care
of the multitude of the people, so that there be good administration without tumult,
they having learnt beforehand to conduct themselves with all submission. But if
a man, having been admonished, give an answer (M. rebelliously), those who are
at the altar, being of one opinion, shall judge him that is such with one mind, as
he deserves, so that the others also may fear, lest they accept one another's persons,
and many think evil with the evildoers, and the evil spread like a gangrene, and
all be taken captive.