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| He bespeaks his Affectionate Interest for the Christians in his Country.
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Chapter XIII.—He bespeaks
his Affectionate Interest for the Christians in his
Country.
“Imagine, then, with what joy I heard tidings so accordant
with my desire, that the fairest districts of Persia are filled with
those men on whose behalf alone I am at present speaking, I
mean the
Christians. I pray, therefore, that both you and they may enjoy
abundant prosperity, and that your blessings and theirs may be in equal
measure;3317
| 3317 [The sense given above of this passage (which in the text is
corrupt), is founded on the reading restored by Valesius from
Theodoritus and Nicephorus.—Bag.] Stroth translates
(Hein.), “So I desire for you the greatest prosperity; and
for them, too, I wish that it may prosper as with
you.” | for thus you will experience the
mercy and favor of that God who is the Lord and Father of all. And now,
because your power is great, I commend these persons to your
protection; because your piety is eminent, I commit them to your care.
Cherish them with your wonted humanity and kindness; for by this proof
of faith you will secure an immeasurable benefit both to yourself and
us.”E.C.F. INDEX & SEARCH
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