10. Attend closely to the catechisings, and
though we should prolong our discourse, let not thy mind be wearied
out. For thou art receiving armour against the adverse power,
armour against heresies, against Jews, and Samaritans The Samaritans are
frequently mentioned by Epiphanius and other writers of the 4th century
among the chief adversaries of Christianity. “In their
humble synagogue, at the foot of the mountain (Gerizim), the Samaritans
still worship, the oldest and the smallest sect in the
world.” (Stanley, Sinai and Palestine, p.
240.),
and Gentiles. Thou hast many enemies; take to thee many darts,
for thou hast many to hurl them at: and thou hast need to learn
how to strike down the Greek, how to contend against heretic, against
Jew and Samaritan. And the armour is ready, and most ready the
sword of the Spirit Eph. vi. 17.: but thou also
must stretch forth thy right hand with good resolution, that thou
mayest war the Lord’s warfare, and overcome adverse powers, and
become invincible against every heretical attempt.