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Macarius of Egypt

4th century · AD 391 · Eastern & Byzantine · 6 passages

Background on Macarius of Egypt

In his own words on James

  • James 4:6

    The true sign of a Christian is the following: to feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty, to endure hunger and thirst, to be poor in spirit, humble and contemptible in one's own eyes.

    FIRST SYRIAC EPISTLE 2

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