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Apocrypha · Chapter 1 of 114

The Shepherd of Hermas 1

Visions and Mandates

He who created me sold me to a certain Rhoda in Rome. After many years, I met her again and began to love her as a sister.

2Some time later, I saw her bathing in the river Tiber and I gave her my hand to help her out of the water.

3Seeing her beauty, I reflected in my heart: How happy I would be if I had a wife of such beauty and character.

4I only considered this, nothing more. After some time, while walking to Cumae, glorifying God's creatures, I was caught up by the Spirit and carried through an impassable region, through cliffs and ravines.

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About The Shepherd of Hermas

Visions, commandments and parables received by a former slave in Rome, debating whether there is a second chance after grave sin. It was read as Scripture in several ancient churches.