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The Didache · 12 of 16

Chapter 12: Reception of Christians

1.But let every one that cometh in the name of the Lord be received, and afterward ye shall prove and know him; for ye shall have understanding right and left.

2.If he who cometh is a wayfarer, assist him as far as ye are able; but he shall not remain with you, except for two or three days, if need be.

3.But if he willeth to abide with you, being an artisan, let him work and eat;

4.but if he hath no trade, according to your understanding see to it that, as a Christian, he shall not live with you idle.

5.But if he willeth not so to do, he is a Christ-monger. Watch that ye keep aloof from such.

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