4 The soul which is invisible is guarded in the body which is visible: so Christians are recognised as being in the world, and yet their religion remaineth invisible. (DIO)
Epistle to Diognetus 6:4
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Epistle to Diognetus 6:7–9
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Epistle to Diognetus 5:1–2
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Epistle to Diognetus 5:7–9
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Gospel of Philip 1:15–17
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