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Chapter XXI.

A question how if we obey the commands of Christ we can fail of evangelical perfection.

Germanus: How can we blame one who satisfies the command of the Gospel and not only does not retaliate, but is actually prepared to have a double wrong offered to him?


Next: Chapter XXII. The answer that Christ looks not only at the action but also at the will.