and continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they did eat their meals with gladness, and simplicity of heart,

which caused great joy in that city.

and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? as it is written, "how beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

now his having ascended, what does it mean, but that he had descended into the lower parts of the earth?

And

for not he that commendeth himself, but he whom the Lord commendeth, is the approved.

We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you.

Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.

Hold such in reputation

showing their respect by many presents, and furnishing us with provisions upon our departure.

for they have quieted my mind as well as yours: therefore to such have a regard.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.