18. But, my Fisherman, the objection will be
raised that you are reckless and extravagant in your language; that
All things were made through Him needs qualification.
There is the Unbegotten, made of none; there is also the Son, begotten
of the Unborn Father. This All things is an unguarded
statement, admitting no exceptions. While we are silent, not
daring to answer or trying to think of some reply, do you break in
with, And without Him was nothing made. You have restored
the Author of the Godhead to His place, while proclaiming that He has a
Companion. From your saying that nothing was made without
Him, I learn that He was not alone. He through Whom the work
was done is One; He without Whom it was not done is Another: a
distinction is drawn between Creator and Companion.