In order to divert his mind, he took the Greek manuscript which his wife had put into his hands, and began to read it. In the manuscript he reads as follows:—
There are two paths: one of life and one of death. The path of life consists in this: first, thou must love God, who created thee; secondly, thy neighbor as thyself; and do not unto another that which thou wouldst not have done unto thee. The doctrine included in these words is this:— Bless those that curse you; Pray for your enemies and for your persecutors; for what thanks have you if you love those that love you. Do not even the heathen the same? Do you love them that hate you and you will not have enemies. Abstain from sensual and worldly lusts. If anyone smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and thou shalt be perfect. If anyone compel thee to go one mile with him go with him twain; If anyone take what is thine, ask it not back, since this thou canst not do; If anyone take away thy outer garment, give also thy shirt; Give to everyone that asketh of thee and demand it not back, since the Father desires that His beneficent gifts be given unto all. Blessed is he that giveth according to the Commandments.