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Theonas of Alexandria

3rd century · AD 300 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 8 passages

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In his own words on 2 Corinthians

  • 2 Corinthians 11:19

    And do thou, my dearest Lucianus, since thou art wise, bear with good-will the unwise; and they too may perchance become wise.

    The Epistle of Theonas, Bishop of Alexandria, to Lucianus, the Chief Chamberlain

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