J. B. Lightfoot

Didache 12

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1 But let every one that cometh in the name of the Lord be received; and then when ye have tested him ye shall know him, for ye shall have understanding on the right hand and on the left.

2 If the comer is a traveler, assist him, so far as ye are able; but he shall not stay with you more than two or three days, if it be necessary.

3 But if he wishes to settle with you, being a craftsman, let him work for and eat his bread.

4 But if he has no craft, according to your wisdom provide how he shall live as a Christian among you, but not in idleness.

5 If he will not do this, he is trafficking upon Christ. Beware of such men.

Text: J. B. Lightfoot. Public-domain translation by J. B. Lightfoot (1828–1889), transcribed by CCEL. Chapter divisions and paragraph order are retained; prologues are presented separately. Translation details.