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Chapter XXIX.—Nicolaus and the Sect named after him.; original source section: Chapter 29
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English translation and editorial credits: Rev. Arthur Cushman McGiffert (Ph.D.).
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This teaching was found in the Gospel of Matthias, or the παραδόσεις Ματθίου, mentioned in chap. 25 (see note 30 on that chapter).
Editorial footnote · Book III, Chapter XXIX.—Nicolaus and the Sect named after him.; original source section: Chapter 29, editorial note cite_note-5 · Original source
4. But they say that Matthias also taught in the same manner that we ought to fight against and abuse the flesh, and not give way to it for the sake of pleasure, but strengthen the soul by faith and knowledge.” So much concerning those who then attempted to pervert the truth, but in less time than it has taken to tell it became entirely extinct.
4. But they say that Matthias also taught in the same manner that we ought to fight against and abuse the flesh, and not give way to it for the sake of pleasure, but strengthen the soul by faith and knowledge.” So much concerning those who then attempted to pervert the truth, but in less time than it has taken to tell it became entirely extinct.
Complete source paragraph · Book III, Chapter XXIX.—Nicolaus and the Sect named after him.; original source section: Chapter 29, source paragraph 5 · Original source