3 I remember you often said, that many by affecting such a style do injury to their subjects, and lose the force of the matters they treat of.
4 But in this I desire you to regard me, namely, to have respect to true Latin, and to choose just words, that so you may the better manage the noble trust which is reposed in you.
5 Farewell. Dated the fifth of the nones of July, Leo and Savinus Consuls.
CHAPTER XIV.
PAUL to SENECA Greeting.
YOUR serious consideration is requited with those discoveries, which the Divine Being has granted but to few;
2 I am thereby assured that I sow the most strong seed in a fertile soil, not anything material, which is subject to corruption, but the durable word of God, which shall increase and bring forth fruit to eternity.
3 That which by your wisdom you have attained to, shall abide without decay for ever.
4 Believe that you ought to avoid the superstitions of Jews and Gentiles.
5 The things which you have in some measure arrived to, prudently make known to the emperor, his family, and to faithful friends;