Διδαχή των Δώδεκα αποστόλων = Teaching of the Twelve Apostles
Religion
Διδαχή των Δώδεκα αποστόλων = Teaching of the Twelve Apostles
Church polity -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600; Didache; Worship -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600
Chap XII: 12 — But let every one that cometh in the
Lord's name be received, but afterward ye shall test and
know him; for ye shall have understanding, right and
left. If he who comes is a traveller, help him a much
as ye can; but he shall not remain with you, unless for
two or three days, if there be necessity. But if he will
take up his abode among you, being an artisan, let him
work and so eat; but if he have no trade, provide,
according to your understanding, that no idler live
with you as a Christian. But if he will not act accord-
ing to this, he is one who makes gain out of Christ; be-
ware of such.
Chap XIII: 13 — But every true prophet who will set-
tle among you is worthy of his support. Likewise a
true teacher, he also is worthy, like the workman, of
his support. Every firstfruit, then, of the products of
wine-press and threshing-floor, or oxen and of sheep,
thou shalt take and give to the prophets; for they are
your high-priests. but if ye have no prophet, give it to
the poor. If thou makest a baking of bread, take the
first of it and give according to the commandment. In
like manner when thou openest a jar of wine or oil, take
the first of it and give to the prophets; and of money and
clothing and every possession take the first, as seems
right to thee, and give according to the commandment.
Chap XIV: 14 — But on the Lord's day do ye assemble
and break bread, and give thanks, after confessing your
transgressions, in order that your sacrifice may be pure.
But every one that hath controversy with his friend, let
him not come together with you, until they be reconciled,
that your sacrifice may not be profaned. For this is
that which was spoken by the Lord: At every place and
time, bring me a pure sacrifice; for a great king am I,
saith the Lord, and my name is marvellous among the
nations.
Chap XV: 15 — Now appoint for yourselves bishops and
deacons worthy of the Lord, men meek and not ava-
ricious, and upright and proved; for they, too, render
you the service of the prophets and teachers. Despise
them not, therefore; for they are the ones who are
honored of you, together with the prophets and teachers.
And reprove one another, not in anger but in peach,
as ye have it in the gospel; and to every one who erreth
against another, let no one speak, nor let him hear any-
thing from yo, until he repent. But your prayers and
your alms and all your deeds so do ye, as ye have it
in the gospel of our Lord.
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