There was likewise present a counsellor, named Joseph, a man of probity and justice, one who had never abetted the contrivances and proceedings of the Jews.

for he was a good man, and full of the holy spirit and of faith: so that many converts were added to the church.

now for a wicked man no one would willingly die; but for a benefactor some have readily offer'd to die.

Sheweth

but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.

He will

when they were filled, he said to his disciples, gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.

See then that you behave circumspectly, and not as fools, but as wise,

Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.

Discretion

and the favour I ask of him is this, that your kindness to me may be crown'd with farther improvements in knowledge and all prudence;

General references

give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not away.