{"collection":"chr","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/chr/ecf/001/0010102.htm","path":"chr/ecf/001/0010102.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/chr/ecf/001/0010102.htm","text":"Now one named Quintus, a Phrygian, who was but lately come from Phrygia, when he saw the wild beasts, became afraid. This was the man who forced himself and some others to come forward voluntarily [for trial]. Him the proconsul, after many entreaties, persuaded to swear and to offer sacrifice. Wherefore, brethren, we do not commend those who give themselves up [to suffering], seeing the Gospel does not teach so to do. 428\nComp. Matt. x. 23.","title":"Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol I: POLYCARP: Chapter IV.\u2014Quintus the apostate.","type":"page"}