Chapter LXVIII.—Conclusion.
And if these things seem to you to be reasonable and
true, honour them; but if they seem nonsensical, despise them as
nonsense, and do not decree death against those who have done no wrong,
as you would against enemies. For we forewarn you, that you shall not
escape the coming judgment of God, if you continue in your injustice; and
we ourselves will invite you to do that which is pleasing to God. And
though from the letter of the greatest and most illustrious Emperor
Adrian, your father, we could demand that you order judgment to be given
as we have desired, yet we have made this appeal and explanation, not on
the ground of Adrian’s decision, but because we know that what we
ask is just. And we have subjoined the copy of Adrian’s epistle,
that you may know that we are speaking truly about this. And the
following is the copy:—
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