as for me, it is a matter of no great concern that I should be called to account by you, or any human authority; not that I am my own judge;

this you have made a matter of levity, instead of being concern'd in discarding him that has done such an action.

but I have not made use of these advantages. neither have I writ this to obtain such maintenance: for I had rather die for want, than be deprived of such matter of glorying.

that the idol, or that what is offered in sacrifice to the idol, is a matter of consequence?