# Didache

- Author: Anonymous
- Latin title: *Doctrina duodecim apostolorum*
- Date: ca. 50–150 (often ca. 100) (disputed)
- Source: Kirsopp Lake, ed. and trans., The Apostolic Fathers, vol. 1, LCL 24 (London: Heinemann; New York: Macmillan, 1912), 308–333 (Greek text: K. Lake, The Apostolic Fathers (LCL, 1912-1913), digitized by the First Thousand Years of Greek project (Open Greek and Latin), CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Translation: Claude, from the original text; each passage below gives the model and date
- Work page: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/
- Passages: 101

## Didache, title

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/0/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:308
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The title of the work.

### Greek text

Διδαχὴ κυρίου διὰ τῶν δώδεκα ἀποστόλων τοῖς ἔθνεσιν.

### English translation (Claude)

The Teaching of the Lord through the Twelve Apostles to the Gentiles.

### Translation notes

- The only complete manuscript (Jerusalem, 1056) gives two titles: “Teaching of the Twelve Apostles” and this longer one, which heads the text itself.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 0 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/0/).

## Didache 1.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:308
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: There are two ways, of life and of death.

### Greek text

Ὁδοὶ δύο εἰσί, μία τῆς ζωῆς καὶ μία τοῦ θανάτου, διαφορὰ δὲ πολλὴ μεταξὺ τῶν δύο ὁδῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

There are two ways, one of life and one of death, and there is a great difference between the two ways.

### Scripture references

- Deut 30:15: echo, medium confidence
- Jer 21:8: echo, medium confidence
- Matt 7:13: echo, low confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 1.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/1/).

## Didache 1.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:308
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The way of life: love God and neighbor, and do not do to others what you would not want done to you.

### Greek text

Ἡ μὲν οὖν ὁδὸς τῆς ζωῆς ἐστιν αὕτη· πρῶτον ἀγαπήσεις τὸν θεὸν τὸν ποιήσαντά σε, δεύτερον τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν· πάντα δὲ ὅσα ἐὰν θελήσῃς μὴ γίνεσθαί σοι, καὶ σὺ ἄλλῳ μὴ ποίει.

### English translation (Claude)

Now the way of life is this: first, you shall love God who made you; second, your neighbor as yourself; and whatever you would not want to happen to you, do not do to another either.

### Scripture references

- Matt 22:37: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 22:39: allusion, high confidence
- Lev 19:18: allusion, medium confidence
- Deut 6:5: echo, medium confidence
- Matt 7:12: allusion, medium confidence

### Extrabiblical texts

- Tob 4:15 (Tobit): echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- The last clause is the Golden Rule in its negative form, as in Tob 4:15.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 1.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/2/).

## Didache 1.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:308
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Bless and pray for enemies, and love those who hate you.

### Greek text

Τούτων δὲ τῶν λόγων ἡ διδαχή ἐστιν αὕτη· εὐλογεῖτε τοὺς καταρωμένους ὑμῖν καὶ προσεύχεσθε ὑπὲρ τῶν ἐχθρῶν ὑμῶν, νηστεύετε δὲ ὑπὲρ τῶν διωκόντων ὑμᾶς· ποία γὰρ χάρις, ἐὰν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς; οὐχὶ καὶ τὰ ἔθνη τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσιν; ὑμεῖς δὲ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς μισοῦντας ὑμᾶς, καὶ οὐχ ἕξετε ἐχθρόν.

### English translation (Claude)

And the teaching of these words is this: bless those who curse you and pray for your enemies, and fast for those who persecute you. For what credit is it if you love those who love you? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? But love those who hate you, and you will not have an enemy.

### Scripture references

- Matt 5:44: allusion, high confidence
- Luke 6:28: allusion, high confidence
- Luke 6:32: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 5:46: allusion, medium confidence
- Matt 5:47: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 1.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/3/).

## Didache 1.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:308–310
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Turn the other cheek, go the second mile, and do not demand back what is taken.

### Greek text

ἀπέχου τῶν σαρκικῶν καὶ σωματικῶν ἐπιθυμιῶν· ἐάν τίς σοι δῷ ῥάπισμα εἰς τὴν δεξιὰν σιαγόνα, στρέψον αὐτῷ καὶ τὴν ἄλλην, καὶ ἔσῃ τέλειος· ἐὰν ἀγγαρεύσῃ σέ τις μίλιον ἕν, ὕπαγε μετʼ αὐτοῦ δύο· ἐὰν ἄρῃ τις τὸ ἱμάτιόν σου, δὸς αὐτῷ καὶ τὸν χιτῶνα· ἐὰν λάβῃ τις ἀπὸ σοῦ τὸ σόν, μὴ ἀπαίτει· οὐδὲ γὰρ δύνασαι.

### English translation (Claude)

Abstain from fleshly and bodily desires. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well, and you will be perfect. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. If someone takes your cloak, give him your tunic as well. If someone takes from you what is yours, do not demand it back; for you cannot.

### Scripture references

- 1 Pet 2:11: allusion, medium confidence
- Matt 5:39: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 5:48: echo, medium confidence
- Matt 5:41: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 5:40: allusion, high confidence
- Luke 6:29: allusion, high confidence
- Luke 6:30: allusion, high confidence

### Translation notes

- “For you cannot”: perhaps “a Christian may not,” or simply “you could not get it back anyway”; the sense is debated.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 1.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/4/).

## Didache 1.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:310
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give freely; those who receive without need will answer for it.

### Greek text

παντὶ τῷ αἰτοῦντί σε δίδου καὶ μὴ ἀπαίτει· πᾶσι γὰρ θέλει δίδοσθαι ὁ πατὴρ ἐκ τῶν ἰδίων χαρισμάτων. μακάριος ὁ διδοὺς κατὰ τὴν ἐντολήν· ἀθῷος γάρ ἐστιν. οὐαὶ τῷ λαμβάνοντι· εἰ μὲν γὰρ χρείαν ἔχων λαμβάνει τις, ἀθῷος ἔσται· ὁ δὲ μὴ χρείαν ἔχων δώσει δίκην, ἱνατί ἔλαβε καὶ εἰς τί· ἐν συνοχῇ δὲ γενόμενος ἐξετασθήσεται περὶ ὧν ἔπραξε, καὶ οὐκ ἐξελεύσεται ἐκεῖθεν, μέχρις οὗ ἀποδῷ τὸν ἔσχατον κοδράντην.

### English translation (Claude)

Give to everyone who asks you, and do not demand it back; for the Father wants to give to everyone from his own gifts. Blessed is the one who gives according to the commandment, for he is guiltless. Woe to the one who receives: if someone receives because he is in need, he will be guiltless; but the one who is not in need will give account of why he received and for what purpose. Held in custody, he will be questioned about what he did, and he will not come out from there until he has paid back the last penny.

### Scripture references

- Luke 6:30: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 5:42: allusion, medium confidence
- Matt 5:26: allusion, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 1.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/5/).

## Didache 1.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:310
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give with care, knowing to whom you give.

### Greek text

ἀλλὰ καὶ περὶ τούτου δὲ εἴρηται· Ἱδρωσάτω ἡ ἐλεημοσύνη σου εἰς τὰς χεῖράς σου, μέχρις ἂν γνῷς, τίνι δῷς.

### English translation (Claude)

But concerning this it has also been said: “Let your alms sweat in your hands until you know to whom to give.”

### Extrabiblical texts

- Sir 12:1 (Sirach): allusion, low confidence

### Translation notes

- The source of this saying is unknown; it may be a free form of Sir 12:1.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 1.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/1/6/).

## Didache 2.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:310
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The second commandment begins.

### Greek text

Δευτέρα δὲ ἐντολὴ τῆς διδαχῆς·

### English translation (Claude)

The second commandment of the teaching:

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 2.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/1/).

## Didache 2.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:310–312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Commandments against murder, adultery, abuse of boys, sexual immorality, theft, magic, abortion, and infanticide.

### Greek text

οὐ φονεύσεις, οὐ μοιχεύσεις, οὐ παιδοφθορήσεις, οὐ πορνεύσεις, οὐ κλέψεις, οὐ μαγεύσεις, οὐ φαρμακεύσεις, οὐ φονεύσεις τέκνον ἐν φθορᾷ, οὐδὲ γεννηθὲν ἀποκτενεῖς, οὐκ ἐπιθυμήσεις τὰ τοῦ πλησίον.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not murder; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not corrupt boys; you shall not commit sexual immorality; you shall not steal; you shall not practice magic; you shall not use sorcery; you shall not murder a child by abortion, nor kill one that has been born; you shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

### Scripture references

- Exod 20:13: allusion, high confidence
- Exod 20:14: allusion, high confidence
- Exod 20:15: allusion, high confidence
- Exod 20:17: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 19:18: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “Corrupt boys” (παιδοφθορήσεις): the sexual abuse of boys, a practice widely tolerated in Greco-Roman society.
- “Commit sexual immorality” (πορνεύσεις): see the glossary on πορνεία.
- “Use sorcery” (φαρμακεύσεις): the making of potions and drugs, a word also used of drugs taken to cause abortion.
- “By abortion” (ἐν φθορᾷ): literally “by destruction”; the usual ancient Christian term for abortion.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 2.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/2/).

## Didache 2.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: No perjury, false witness, slander, or grudges.

### Greek text

οὐκ ἐπιορκήσεις, οὐ ψευδομαρτυρήσεις, οὐ κακολογήσεις, οὐ μνησικακήσεις.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not swear falsely; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not speak evil; you shall not bear grudges.

### Scripture references

- Exod 20:16: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 5:33: allusion, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 2.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/3/).

## Didache 2.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Do not be double-minded or two-faced in speech.

### Greek text

οὐκ ἔσῃ διγνώμων οὐδὲ δίγλωσσος· παγὶς γὰρ θανάτου ἡ διγλωσσία.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not be double-minded or double-tongued, for double-tonguedness is a snare of death.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 2.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/4/).

## Didache 2.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Let your words be true and matched by deeds.

### Greek text

οὐκ ἔσται ὁ λόγος σου ψευδής, οὐ κενός, ἀλλὰ μεμεστωμένος πράξει.

### English translation (Claude)

Your word shall not be false or empty, but fulfilled in action.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 2.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/5/).

## Didache 2.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Do not be greedy, hypocritical, or arrogant, or plot against your neighbor.

### Greek text

οὐκ ἔσῃ πλεονέκτης οὐδὲ ἅρπαξ οὐδὲ ὑποκριτὴς οὐδὲ κακοήθης οὐδὲ ὑπερήφανος. οὐ λήψῃ βουλὴν πονηρὰν κατὰ τοῦ πλησίον σου.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not be greedy or grasping or a hypocrite or malicious or arrogant. You shall not plot evil against your neighbor.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 2.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/6/).

## Didache 2.7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/7/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Hate no one; reprove some, pray for others, and love some more than your own life.

### Greek text

οὐ μισήσεις πάντα ἄνθρωπον, ἀλλὰ οὓς μὲν ἐλέγξεις, περὶ δὲ ὧν προσεύξῃ, οὓς δὲ ἀγαπήσεις ὑπὲρ τὴν ψυχήν σου.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not hate anyone; but some you shall reprove, and for some you shall pray, and some you shall love more than your own life.

### Scripture references

- Lev 19:17: echo, medium confidence
- Jude 1:22: echo, low confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 2.7 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/2/7/).

## Didache 3.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Flee evil and all that resembles it.

### Greek text

Τέκνον μου, φεῦγε ἀπὸ παντὸς πονηροῦ καὶ ἀπὸ παντὸς ὁμοίου αὐτοῦ.

### English translation (Claude)

My child, flee from every evil and from everything like it.

### Scripture references

- 1 Thess 5:22: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/1/).

## Didache 3.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Anger and jealousy lead to murder.

### Greek text

μὴ γίνου ὀργίλος, ὁδηγεῖ γὰρ ἡ ὀργὴ πρὸς τὸν φόνον, μηδὲ ζηλωτὴς μηδὲ ἐριστικὸς μηδὲ θυμικός· ἐκ γὰρ τούτων ἁπάντων φόνοι γεννῶνται.

### English translation (Claude)

Do not be prone to anger, for anger leads to murder; nor jealous nor quarrelsome nor hot-tempered, for from all these, murders are born.

### Scripture references

- Matt 5:22: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/2/).

## Didache 3.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Lust, foul talk, and roving eyes lead to sexual sin.

### Greek text

τέκνον μου, μὴ γίνου ἐπιθυμητής, ὁδηγεῖ γὰρ ἡ ἐπιθυμία πρὸς τὴν πορνείαν, μηδὲ αἰσχρολόγος μηδὲ ὑψηλόφθαλμος· ἐκ γὰρ τούτων ἁπάντων μοιχεῖαι γεννῶνται.

### English translation (Claude)

My child, do not be lustful, for lust leads to sexual immorality; nor foul-mouthed nor one whose eyes roam, for from all these, adulteries are born.

### Scripture references

- Matt 5:28: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/3/).

## Didache 3.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Omens, spells, astrology, and magical purifications lead to idolatry.

### Greek text

τέκνον μου, μὴ γίνου οἰωνοσκόπος, ἐπειδὴ ὁδηγεῖ εἰς τὴν εἰδωλολατρίαν, μηδὲ ἐπαοιδὸς μηδὲ μαθηματικὸς μηδὲ περικαθαίρων, μηδὲ θέλε αὐτὰ βλέπειν· ἐκ γὰρ τούτων ἁπάντων εἰδωλολατρία γεννᾶται.

### English translation (Claude)

My child, do not be an interpreter of omens, since it leads to idolatry; nor an enchanter nor an astrologer nor one who performs purifications; do not even wish to look at these things, for from all these, idolatry is born.

### Translation notes

- “One who performs purifications” (περικαθαίρων): magical cleansing rites.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/4/).

## Didache 3.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:312–314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Lying and love of money lead to theft.

### Greek text

τέκνον μου, μὴ γίνου ψεύστης, ἐπειδὴ ὁδηγεῖ τὸ ψεῦσμα εἰς τὴν κλοπήν, μηδὲ φιλάργυρος μηδὲ κενόδοξος· ἐκ γὰρ τούτων ἁπάντων κλοπαὶ γεννῶνται.

### English translation (Claude)

My child, do not be a liar, since lying leads to theft; nor a lover of money nor vain, for from all these, thefts are born.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/5/).

## Didache 3.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Grumbling leads to blasphemy.

### Greek text

τέκνον μου, μὴ γίνου γόγγυσος, ἐπειδὴ ὁδηγεῖ εἰς τὴν βλασφημίαν, μηδὲ αὐθάδης μηδὲ πονηρόφρων· ἐκ γὰρ τούτων ἁπάντων βλασφημίαι γεννῶνται.

### English translation (Claude)

My child, do not be a grumbler, since it leads to blasphemy; nor self-willed nor evil-minded, for from all these, blasphemies are born.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/6/).

## Didache 3.7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/7/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Be meek, for the meek will inherit the earth.

### Greek text

ἴσθι δὲ πραΰς, ἐπεὶ οἱ πραεῖς κληρονομήσουσι τὴν γῆν·

### English translation (Claude)

But be meek, since “the meek will inherit the earth.”

### Scripture references

- Matt 5:5: quotation, high confidence
- Ps 37:11 (36:11 LXX): allusion, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.7 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/7/).

## Didache 3.8

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/8/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Be patient, merciful, and gentle, and revere God's words.

### Greek text

γίνου μακρόθυμος καὶ ἐλεήμων καὶ ἄκακος καὶ ἡσύχιος καὶ ἀγαθὸς καὶ τρέμων τοὺς λόγους διὰ παντός, οὓς ἤκουσας.

### English translation (Claude)

Be patient and merciful and innocent and quiet and good, and always tremble at the words you have heard.

### Scripture references

- Isa 66:2: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.8 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/8/).

## Didache 3.9

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/9/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Be humble and keep company with the humble.

### Greek text

οὐχ ὑψώσεις σεαυτὸν οὐδὲ δώσεις τῇ ψυχῇ σου θράσος. οὐ κολληθήσεται ἡ ψυχή σου μετὰ ὑψηλῶν, ἀλλὰ μετὰ δικαίων καὶ ταπεινῶν ἀναστραφήσῃ.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not exalt yourself, nor give your soul boldness. Your soul shall not join itself to the lofty, but you shall live with the righteous and the humble.

### Scripture references

- Rom 12:16: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.9 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/9/).

## Didache 3.10

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/10/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Accept what happens as good, since nothing happens without God.

### Greek text

τὰ συμβαίνοντά σοι ἐνεργήματα ὡς ἀγαθὰ προσδέξῃ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἄτερ θεοῦ οὐδὲν γίνεται.

### English translation (Claude)

Accept the things that happen to you as good, knowing that apart from God nothing happens.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 3.10 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/3/10/).

## Didache 4.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Honor the one who teaches you God's word as you would the Lord.

### Greek text

Τέκνον μου, τοῦ λαλοῦντός σοι τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ μνησθήσῃ νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας, τιμήσεις δὲ αὐτὸν ὡς κύριον· ὅθεν γὰρ ἡ κυριότης λαλεῖται, ἐκεῖ κύριός ἐστιν.

### English translation (Claude)

My child, you shall remember night and day the one who speaks the word of God to you, and you shall honor him as the Lord; for where the Lord's lordship is spoken of, there the Lord is.

### Scripture references

- Heb 13:7: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “Lordship” (κυριότης): what belongs to the Lord, his authority and teaching.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/1/).

## Didache 4.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Seek the company of fellow believers daily.

### Greek text

ἐκζητήσεις δὲ καθʼ ἡμέραν τὰ πρόσωπα τῶν ἁγίων, ἵνα ἐπαναπαῇς τοῖς λόγοις αὐτῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

And you shall seek out every day the company of the saints, so that you may find rest in their words.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/2/).

## Didache 4.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Make peace and judge fairly.

### Greek text

οὐ ποθήσεις σχίσμα, εἰρηνεύσεις δὲ μαχομένους· κρινεῖς δικαίως, οὐ λήψῃ πρόσωπον ἐλέγξαι ἐπὶ παραπτώμασιν.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not desire division, but you shall make peace between those who are fighting. You shall judge justly; you shall not show partiality in reproving transgressions.

### Scripture references

- Deut 1:16: echo, medium confidence
- Deut 1:17: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/3/).

## Didache 4.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Do not waver in doubt.

### Greek text

οὐ διψυχήσεις, πότερον ἔσται ἢ οὔ.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not be double-minded about whether it will be or not.

### Scripture references

- Jas 1:8: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- The meaning is uncertain: perhaps doubt about whether God's judgment will come, or whether a prayer will be answered (compare Jas 1:6–8).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/4/).

## Didache 4.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Do not be eager to take but slow to give.

### Greek text

Μὴ γίνου πρὸς μὲν τὸ λαβεῖν ἐκτείνων τὰς χεῖρας, πρὸς δὲ τὸ δοῦναι συσπῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

Do not be one who stretches out his hands to receive but draws them back when it comes to giving.

### Extrabiblical texts

- Sir 4:31 (Sirach): allusion, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/5/).

## Didache 4.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:314–316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give from your earnings as a ransom for your sins.

### Greek text

ἐὰν ἔχῃς διὰ τῶν χειρῶν σου, δώσεις λύτρωσιν ἁμαρτιῶν σου.

### English translation (Claude)

If you have anything through the work of your hands, you shall give a ransom for your sins.

### Scripture references

- Dan 4:27: echo, medium confidence

### Extrabiblical texts

- Tob 12:9 (Tobit): echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- The idea that almsgiving atones for sin appears in Jewish and early Christian writings (compare Dan 4:27; Tob 12:9; 1 Pet 4:8).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/6/).

## Didache 4.7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/7/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give without hesitation or grumbling; God will repay.

### Greek text

οὐ διστάσεις δοῦναι οὐδὲ διδοὺς γογγύσεις· γνώσῃ γάρ, τίς ἐστιν ὁ τοῦ μισθοῦ καλὸς ἀνταποδότης.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not hesitate to give, nor grumble when you give; for you will know who is the good paymaster of the reward.

### Scripture references

- 2 Cor 9:7: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.7 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/7/).

## Didache 4.8

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/8/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Share everything with fellow believers, as you share in immortal things.

### Greek text

οὐκ ἀποστραφήσῃ τὸν ἐνδεόμενον, συγκοινωνήσεις δὲ πάντα τῷ ἀδελφῷ σου καὶ οὐκ ἐρεῖς ἴδια εἶναι· εἰ γὰρ ἐν τῷ ἀθανάτῳ κοινωνοί ἐστε, πόσῳ μᾶλλον ἐν τοῖς θνητοῖς;

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not turn away the needy, but you shall share all things with your brother and not say that they are your own. For if you are sharers in what is immortal, how much more in what is mortal?

### Scripture references

- Acts 4:32: allusion, medium confidence
- Rom 15:27: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.8 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/8/).

## Didache 4.9

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/9/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Discipline your children and teach them the fear of God from youth.

### Greek text

Οὐκ ἀρεῖς τὴν χεῖρά σου ἀπὸ τοῦ υἱοῦ σου ἢ ἀπὸ τῆς θυγατρός σου, ἀλλὰ ἀπὸ νεότητος διδάξεις τὸν φόβον τοῦ θεοῦ.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not withhold your hand from your son or your daughter, but from their youth you shall teach them the fear of God.

### Scripture references

- Eph 6:4: echo, medium confidence
- Prov 13:24: echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- “Not withhold your hand”: that is, do not neglect to discipline or train them.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.9 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/9/).

## Didache 4.10

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/10/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Do not treat slaves harshly, since God is over both master and slave.

### Greek text

οὐκ ἐπιτάξεις δούλῳ σου ἢ παιδίσκῃ, τοῖς ἐπὶ τὸν αὐτὸν θεὸν ἐλπίζουσιν, ἐν πικρίᾳ σου, μήποτε οὐ μὴ φοβηθήσονται τὸν ἐπʼ ἀμφοτέροις θεόν· οὐ γὰρ ἔρχεται κατὰ πρόσωπον καλέσαι, ἀλλʼ ἐφʼ οὓς τὸ πνεῦμα ἡτοίμασεν.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not give orders in bitterness to your male or female slave, who hope in the same God, lest they cease to fear the God who is over you both; for he does not come to call people according to their standing, but those whom the Spirit has prepared.

### Scripture references

- Eph 6:9: allusion, medium confidence
- Col 4:1: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.10 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/10/).

## Didache 4.11

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/11/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Slaves are to obey their masters with reverence.

### Greek text

ὑμεῖς δὲ οἱ δοῦλοι ὑποταγήσεσθε τοῖς κυρίοις ὑμῶν ὡς τύπῳ θεοῦ ἐν αἰσχύνῃ καὶ φόβῳ.

### English translation (Claude)

And you slaves shall be subject to your masters as to a representation of God, in reverence and fear.

### Scripture references

- Eph 6:5: allusion, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.11 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/11/).

## Didache 4.12

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/12/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Hate hypocrisy and all that displeases the Lord.

### Greek text

Μισήσεις πᾶσαν ὑπόκρισιν καὶ πᾶν ὃ μὴ ἀρεστὸν τῷ κυρίῳ.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall hate all hypocrisy and everything that is not pleasing to the Lord.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.12 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/12/).

## Didache 4.13

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/13/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Keep the Lord's commandments without adding or subtracting.

### Greek text

οὐ μὴ ἐγκαταλίπῃς ἐντολὰς κυρίου, φυλάξεις δὲ ἃ παρέλαβες, μήτε προστιθεὶς μήτε ἀφαιρῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

You shall not forsake the commandments of the Lord, but you shall keep what you have received, neither adding nor taking away.

### Scripture references

- Deut 4:2: allusion, medium confidence
- Deut 12:32: allusion, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.13 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/13/).

## Didache 4.14

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/14/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Confess your sins in the assembly and pray with a clean conscience.

### Greek text

ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ ἐξομολογήσῃ τὰ παραπτώματά σου, καὶ οὐ προσελεύσῃ ἐπὶ προσευχήν σου ἐν συνειδήσει πονηρᾷ· αὕτη ἐστὶν ἡ ὁδὸς τῆς ζωῆς.

### English translation (Claude)

In the assembly you shall confess your transgressions, and you shall not come to your prayer with an evil conscience. This is the way of life.

### Scripture references

- Jas 5:16: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “In the assembly” (ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ): in the gathered church; compare Jas 5:16.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 4.14 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/4/14/).

## Didache 5.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/5/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:316–318
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The way of death: a catalogue of sins.

### Greek text

Ἡ δὲ τοῦ θανάτου ὁδός ἐστιν αὕτη· πρῶτον πάντων πονηρά ἐστι καὶ κατάρας μεστή· φόνοι, μοιχεῖαι, ἐπιθυμίαι, πορνεῖαι, κλοπαί, εἰδωλολατρίαι, μαγεῖαι, φαρμακίαι, ἁρπαγαί, ψευδομαρτυρίαι, ὑποκρίσεις, διπλοκαρδία, δόλος, ὑπερηφανία, κακία, αὐθάδεια, πλεονεξία, αἰσχρολογία, ζηλοτυπία, θρασύτης, ὕψος, ἀλαζονεία.

### English translation (Claude)

But the way of death is this: first of all, it is evil and full of curse: murders, adulteries, lusts, sexual immoralities, thefts, idolatries, magic arts, sorceries, robberies, false testimonies, hypocrisies, duplicity, deceit, arrogance, malice, self-will, greed, foul speech, jealousy, insolence, haughtiness, boastfulness;

### Scripture references

- Rom 1:29: allusion, medium confidence
- Gal 5:19: echo, medium confidence
- Mark 7:21: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 5.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/5/1/).

## Didache 5.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/5/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:318
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Those on the way of death oppress the poor and kill children.

### Greek text

διῶκται ἀγαθῶν, μισοῦντες ἀλήθειαν, ἀγαπῶντες ψεῦδος, οὐ γινώσκοντες μισθὸν δικαιοσύνης, οὐ κολλώμενοι ἀγαθῷ οὐδὲ κρίσει δικαίᾳ, ἀγρυπνοῦντες οὐκ εἰς τὸ ἀγαθόν, ἀλλʼ εἰς τὸ πονηρόν· ὧν μακρὰν πραΰτης καὶ ὑπομονή, μάταια ἀγαπῶντες, διώκοντες ἀνταπόδομα, οὐκ ἐλεοῦντες πτωχόν, οὐ πονοῦντες ἐπὶ καταπονουμένῳ, οὐ γινώσκοντες τὸν ποιήσαντα αὐτούς, φονεῖς τέκνων, φθορεῖς πλάσματος θεοῦ, ἀποστρεφόμενοι τὸν ἐνδεόμενον, καταπονοῦντες τὸν θλιβόμενον, πλουσίων παράκλητοι, πενήτων ἄνομοι κριταί, πανθαμάρτητοι· ῥυσθείητε, τέκνα, ἀπὸ τούτων ἁπάντων.

### English translation (Claude)

persecutors of the good, haters of truth, lovers of falsehood, not knowing the reward of righteousness, not holding fast to what is good or to just judgment, watchful not for what is good but for what is evil; far from them are meekness and patience; loving vanities, pursuing reward, having no pity for the poor, not toiling for the oppressed, not knowing the one who made them, murderers of children, destroyers of God's handiwork, turning away the needy, oppressing the afflicted, advocates of the rich, lawless judges of the poor, utterly sinful. May you be delivered, children, from all these.

### Scripture references

- Rom 12:9: allusion, medium confidence
- Isa 1:23: echo, low confidence

### Extrabiblical texts

- Wis 12:5 (Wisdom of Solomon): echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- “Murderers of children … destroyers of God's handiwork”: abortion and infanticide (compare 2.2).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 5.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/5/2/).

## Didache 6.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/6/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:318
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Let no one lead you away from this teaching.

### Greek text

Ὅρα, μή τίς σε πλανήσῃ ἀπὸ ταύτης τῆς ὁδοῦ τῆς διδαχῆς, ἐπεὶ παρεκτὸς θεοῦ σε διδάσκει.

### English translation (Claude)

See that no one leads you astray from this way of the teaching, since he teaches you apart from God.

### Scripture references

- Matt 24:4: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 6.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/6/1/).

## Didache 6.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/6/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:318
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Bear the Lord's whole yoke if you can; otherwise do what you can.

### Greek text

εἰ μὲν γὰρ δύνασαι βαστάσαι ὅλον τὸν ζυγὸν τοῦ κυρίου, τέλειος ἔσῃ· εἰ δʼ οὐ δύνασαι, ὃ δύνῃ, τοῦτο ποίει.

### English translation (Claude)

For if you are able to bear the whole yoke of the Lord, you will be perfect; but if you are not able, do what you can.

### Scripture references

- Matt 11:29: echo, medium confidence
- Matt 19:21: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “The whole yoke of the Lord”: probably the full demands of the teaching just given; some think of celibacy or food rules (6.3).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 6.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/6/2/).

## Didache 6.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/6/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:318
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Keep food rules as you can, but never eat food offered to idols.

### Greek text

περὶ δὲ τῆς βρώσεως, ὃ δύνασαι βάστασον· ἀπὸ δὲ τοῦ εἰδωλοθύτου λίαν πρόσεχε· λατρεία γάρ ἐστι θεῶν νεκρῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

And concerning food, bear what you are able; but keep strictly away from food offered to idols, for it is worship of dead gods.

### Scripture references

- Acts 15:29: allusion, medium confidence
- 1 Cor 8:4: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 6.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/6/3/).

## Didache 7.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:318–320
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in running water.

### Greek text

Περὶ δὲ τοῦ βαπτίσματος, οὕτω βαπτίσατε· ταῦτα πάντα προειπόντες, βαπτίσατε εἰς τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ ἁγίου πνεύματος ἐν ὕδατι ζῶντι.

### English translation (Claude)

Concerning baptism, baptize in this way: having first said all these things, baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit in living water.

### Scripture references

- Matt 28:19: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- “Living water” (ὕδατι ζῶντι): running water, as in a river or spring.
- “Having first said all these things”: after teaching the candidate the Two Ways (chapters 1–6).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 7.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/1/).

## Didache 7.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:320
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Other water may be used if running water is not available.

### Greek text

ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἔχῃς ὕδωρ ζῶν, εἰς ἄλλο ὕδωρ βάπτισον· εἰ δʼ οὐ δύνασαι ἐν ψυχρῷ, ἐν θερμῷ.

### English translation (Claude)

If you do not have living water, baptize in other water; and if you cannot in cold, then in warm.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 7.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/2/).

## Didache 7.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:320
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: If there is not enough water, pour water on the head three times.

### Greek text

ἐὰν δὲ ἀμφότερα μὴ ἔχῃς, ἔκχεον εἰς τὴν κεφαλὴν τρὶς ὕδωρ εἰς ὄνομα πατρὸς καὶ υἱοῦ καὶ ἁγίου πνεύματος.

### English translation (Claude)

If you have neither, pour water on the head three times in the name of Father and Son and Holy Spirit.

### Scripture references

- Matt 28:19: allusion, high confidence

### Translation notes

- The earliest Christian text to allow baptism by pouring.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 7.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/3/).

## Didache 7.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:320
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Fast before baptism.

### Greek text

πρὸ δὲ τοῦ βαπτίσματος προνηστευσάτω ὁ βαπτίζων καὶ ὁ βαπτιζόμενος καὶ εἴ τινες ἄλλοι δύνανται· κελεύσεις δὲ νηστεῦσαι τὸν βαπτιζόμενον πρὸ μιᾶς ἢ δύο.

### English translation (Claude)

Before the baptism, let the one who baptizes and the one being baptized fast, and any others who can; and you shall instruct the one being baptized to fast for one or two days beforehand.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 7.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/7/4/).

## Didache 8.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/8/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:320
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Fast on Wednesdays and Fridays, not on the days the hypocrites fast.

### Greek text

Αἱ δὲ νηστεῖαι ὑμῶν μὴ ἔστωσαν μετὰ τῶν ὑποκριτῶν. νηστεύουσι γὰρ δευτέρᾳ σαββάτων καὶ πέμπτῃ· ὑμεῖς δὲ νηστεύσατε τετράδα καὶ παρασκευήν.

### English translation (Claude)

Do not let your fasts be with the hypocrites; for they fast on the second and fifth days of the week, but you are to fast on the fourth day and on the day of Preparation.

### Scripture references

- Matt 6:16: allusion, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- The second and fifth days are Monday and Thursday; the fourth day and the day of Preparation are Wednesday and Friday.
- “The hypocrites”: the term of Matt 6:16, here apparently for those who kept the Jewish fast days.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 8.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/8/1/).

## Didache 8.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/8/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:320
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Pray the Lord's Prayer.

### Greek text

μηδὲ προσεύχεσθε ὡς οἱ ὑποκριταί, ἀλλʼ ὡς ἐκέλευσεν ὁ κύριος ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ αὐτοῦ, οὕτω προσεύχεσθε· Πάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου, ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου, γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου ὡς ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς· τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον, καὶ ἄφες ἡμῖν τὴν ὀφειλὴν ἡμῶν, ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀφίεμεν τοῖς ὀφειλέταις ἡμῶν, καὶ μὴ εἰσενέγκῃς ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν, ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ· ὅτι σοῦ ἐστιν ἡ δύναμις καὶ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.

### English translation (Claude)

Nor pray as the hypocrites do, but as the Lord commanded in his gospel, pray like this: “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy, may your kingdom come, may your will be done, as in heaven so also on earth. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debt, as we also forgive our debtors, and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the power and the glory forever.”

### Scripture references

- Matt 6:9–13: quotation, high confidence
- Matt 6:5: allusion, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “Our debt” is singular here; Matthew has “debts.”
- “Daily” (ἐπιούσιον): the meaning is uncertain (“for tomorrow,” “necessary”).
- “From evil” (ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ): or “from the evil one.”
- The closing doxology is the earliest known one attached to the Lord's Prayer.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 8.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/8/2/).

## Didache 8.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/8/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:320–322
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Pray the Lord's Prayer three times a day.

### Greek text

τρὶς τῆς ἡμέρας οὕτω προσεύχεσθε.

### English translation (Claude)

Pray like this three times a day.

### Scripture references

- Dan 6:10: echo, low confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 8.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/8/3/).

## Didache 9.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:322
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Instructions for the Eucharist begin.

### Greek text

Περὶ δὲ τῆς εὐχαριστίας, οὕτως εὐχαριστήσατε·

### English translation (Claude)

Now concerning the Eucharist, give thanks in this way.

### Translation notes

- “The Eucharist … give thanks” (εὐχαριστίας … εὐχαριστήσατε): the noun names the rite, the verb means “give thanks” (see the glossary). Whether chapters 9–10 describe the Eucharist proper or a community meal is debated.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 9.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/1/).

## Didache 9.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:322
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The thanksgiving over the cup.

### Greek text

πρῶτον περὶ τοῦ ποτηρίου· Εὐχαριστοῦμέν σοι, πάτερ ἡμῶν, ὑπὲρ τῆς ἁγίας ἀμπέλου Δαυεὶδ τοῦ παιδός σου, ἧς ἐγνώρισας ἡμῖν διὰ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ παιδός σου· σοὶ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.

### English translation (Claude)

First, concerning the cup: “We give you thanks, our Father, for the holy vine of David your servant, which you made known to us through Jesus your Servant. To you be the glory forever.”

### Scripture references

- Luke 22:17: echo, medium confidence
- John 15:1: echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- The cup comes before the bread (compare Luke 22:17–19).
- “Servant” (παῖς): also “Child”; see Mart. Pol. 14.1.
- “The holy vine of David”: perhaps the promise to David fulfilled in Christ, or God's people.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 9.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/2/).

## Didache 9.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:322
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The thanksgiving over the bread.

### Greek text

περὶ δὲ τοῦ κλάσματος· Εὐχαριστοῦμέν σοι, πάτερ ἡμῶν, ὑπὲρ τῆς ζωῆς καὶ γνώσεως, ἧς ἐγνώρισας ἡμῖν διὰ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ παιδός σου. σοὶ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.

### English translation (Claude)

And concerning the broken bread: “We give you thanks, our Father, for the life and knowledge that you made known to us through Jesus your Servant. To you be the glory forever.”

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 9.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/3/).

## Didache 9.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:322
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: A prayer that the church be gathered into one, like grain into bread.

### Greek text

ὥσπερ ἦν τοῦτο τὸ κλάσμα διεσκορπισμένον ἐπάνω τῶν ὀρέων καὶ συναχθὲν ἐγένετο ἕν, οὕτω συναχθήτω σου ἡ ἐκκλησία ἀπὸ τῶν περάτων τῆς γῆς εἰς τὴν σὴν βασιλείαν. ὅτι σοῦ ἐστιν ἡ δόξα καὶ ἡ δύναμις διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.

### English translation (Claude)

“As this broken bread was scattered over the mountains and, when brought together, became one, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom. For yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ forever.”

### Scripture references

- John 11:52: echo, medium confidence
- 1 Cor 10:17: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “Scattered over the mountains”: the grain grown on the hillsides, gathered into one loaf.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 9.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/4/).

## Didache 9.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:322
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Only the baptized may share in the Eucharist.

### Greek text

μηδεὶς δὲ φαγέτω μηδὲ πιέτω ἀπὸ τῆς εὐχαριστίας ὑμῶν, ἀλλʼ οἱ βαπτισθέντες εἰς ὄνομα κυρίου· καὶ γὰρ περὶ τούτου εἴρηκεν ὁ κύριος· Μὴ δῶτε τὸ ἄγιον τοῖς κυσί.

### English translation (Claude)

Let no one eat or drink from your Eucharist except those who have been baptized in the name of the Lord; for concerning this also the Lord has said, “Do not give what is holy to the dogs.”

### Scripture references

- Matt 7:6: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 9.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/9/5/).

## Didache 10.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:322
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The thanksgiving after the meal begins.

### Greek text

Μετὰ δὲ τὸ ἐμπλησθῆναι οὕτως εὐχαριστήσατε·

### English translation (Claude)

And after you have been filled, give thanks in this way:

### Translation notes

- “After you have been filled”: suggests a full meal.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 10.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/1/).

## Didache 10.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:322–324
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Thanks for God's name, knowledge, faith, and immortality.

### Greek text

Εὐχαριστοῦμέν σοι, πάτερ ἅγιε, ὑπὲρ τοῦ ἁγίου ὀνόματός σου, οὗ κατεσκήνωσας ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ἡμῶν, καὶ ὑπὲρ τῆς γνώσεως καὶ πίστεως καὶ ἀθανασίας, ἧς ἐγνώρισας ἡμῖν διὰ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ παιδός σου· σοὶ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.

### English translation (Claude)

“We give you thanks, holy Father, for your holy name, which you have made to dwell in our hearts, and for the knowledge and faith and immortality that you made known to us through Jesus your Servant. To you be the glory forever.

### Scripture references

- John 17:11: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 10.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/2/).

## Didache 10.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:324
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Thanks for daily food and for spiritual food and eternal life.

### Greek text

σύ, δέσποτα παντοκράτορ, ἔκτισας τὰ πάντα ἕνεκεν τοῦ ὀνόματός σου, τροφήν τε καὶ ποτὸν ἔδωκας τοῖς ἀνθρώποις εἰς ἀπόλαυσιν, ἵνα σοι εὐχαριστήσωσιν, ἡμῖν δὲ ἐχαρίσω πνευματικὴν τροφὴν καὶ ποτὸν καὶ ζωὴν αἰώνιον διὰ τοῦ παιδός σου.

### English translation (Claude)

You, almighty Master, created all things for your name's sake, and gave food and drink to human beings to enjoy, so that they might give you thanks; but to us you have graciously given spiritual food and drink and eternal life through your Servant.

### Scripture references

- Rev 4:11: allusion, medium confidence

### Extrabiblical texts

- Wis 1:14 (Wisdom of Solomon): echo, low confidence
- Sir 18:1 (Sirach): echo, low confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 10.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/3/).

## Didache 10.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:324
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Thanks for God's power.

### Greek text

πρὸ πάντων εὐχαριστοῦμέν σοι, ὅτι δυνατὸς εἶ· σοὶ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.

### English translation (Claude)

Above all we give you thanks because you are mighty. To you be the glory forever.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 10.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/4/).

## Didache 10.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:324
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: A prayer for the church to be kept, perfected, and gathered into God's kingdom.

### Greek text

μνήσθητι, κύριε, τῆς ἐκκλησίας σου, τοῦ ῥύσασθαι αὐτὴν ἀπὸ παντὸς πονηροῦ καὶ τελειῶσαι αὐτὴν ἐν τῇ ἀγάπῃ σου, καὶ σύναξον αὐτὴν ἀπὸ τῶν τεσσάρων ἀνέμων, τὴν ἁγιασθεῖσαν, εἰς τὴν σὴν βασιλείαν, ἣν ἡτοίμασας αὐτῇ· ὅτι σοῦ ἐστιν ἡ δύναμις καὶ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας.

### English translation (Claude)

Remember, Lord, your church, to deliver it from every evil and to make it perfect in your love; and gather it, made holy, from the four winds into your kingdom, which you have prepared for it. For yours is the power and the glory forever.

### Scripture references

- Matt 24:31: allusion, high confidence
- Mark 13:27: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 10.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/5/).

## Didache 10.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:324
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: A closing prayer for Christ's coming: “Maranatha.”

### Greek text

ἐλθέτω χάρις καὶ παρελθέτω ὁ κόσμος οὗτος. Ὡσαννὰ τῷ θεῷ Δαυείδ. εἴ τις ἅγιός ἐστιν, ἐρχέσθω· εἴ τις οὐκ ἔστι, μετανοείτω· μαρὰν ἀθά· ἀμήν.

### English translation (Claude)

Let grace come, and let this world pass away. Hosanna to the God of David. If anyone is holy, let him come; if anyone is not, let him repent. Maranatha. Amen.”

### Scripture references

- Matt 21:9: allusion, high confidence
- 1 Cor 16:22: allusion, high confidence
- Rev 22:20: echo, medium confidence
- 1 John 2:17: echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- “Maranatha”: Aramaic, “Our Lord, come!” (1 Cor 16:22; compare Rev 22:20).
- “God of David”: some editors emend to “Son of David” (Matt 21:9).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 10.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/6/).

## Didache 10.7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/7/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:324
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Prophets may give thanks freely.

### Greek text

τοῖς δὲ προφήταις ἐπιτρέπετε εὐχαριστεῖν ὅσα θέλουσιν.

### English translation (Claude)

But allow the prophets to give thanks as much as they wish.

### Translation notes

- “As much as they wish” (ὅσα θέλουσιν): or “in whatever words they wish.”

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 10.7 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/10/7/).

## Didache 11.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:324
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Welcome teachers who teach these things.

### Greek text

Ὃς ἂν οὖν ἐλθὼν διδάξῃ ὑμᾶς ταῦτα πάντα τὰ προειρημένα, δέξασθε αὐτόν·

### English translation (Claude)

Whoever, then, comes and teaches you all these things that have been said above, receive him.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/1/).

## Didache 11.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:324–326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Reject teachers who undermine this teaching; welcome those who build it up.

### Greek text

ἐὰν δὲ αὐτὸς ὁ διδάσκων στραφεὶς διδάσκῃ ἄλλην διδαχὴν εἰς τὸ καταλῦσαι, μὴ αὐτοῦ ἀκούσητε· εἰς δὲ τὸ προσθεῖναι δικαιοσύνην καὶ γνῶσιν κυρίου, δέξασθε αὐτὸν ὡς κύριον.

### English translation (Claude)

But if the teacher himself turns and teaches another teaching so as to destroy these things, do not listen to him; but if he teaches so as to increase righteousness and knowledge of the Lord, receive him as the Lord.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/2/).

## Didache 11.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Instructions on traveling apostles and prophets.

### Greek text

Περὶ δὲ τῶν ἀποστόλων καὶ προφητῶν, κατὰ τὸ δόγμα τοῦ εὐαγγελίου οὕτω ποιήσατε.

### English translation (Claude)

Concerning the apostles and prophets, act according to the decree of the gospel, as follows.

### Translation notes

- “Apostles”: traveling missionaries, not only the Twelve.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/3/).

## Didache 11.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Receive every apostle as the Lord.

### Greek text

πᾶς δὲ ἀπόστολος ἐρχόμενος πρὸς ὑμᾶς δεχθήτω ὡς κύριος·

### English translation (Claude)

Let every apostle who comes to you be received as the Lord.

### Scripture references

- Matt 10:40: allusion, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/4/).

## Didache 11.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: An apostle who stays three days is a false prophet.

### Greek text

οὐ μενεῖ δὲ εἰ μὴ ἡμέραν μίαν· ἐὰν δὲ ᾖ χρεία, καὶ τὴν ἄλλην· τρεῖς δὲ ἐὰν μείνῃ, ψευδοπροφήτης ἐστίν.

### English translation (Claude)

But he shall not stay more than one day, and if there is need, a second as well; but if he stays three days, he is a false prophet.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/5/).

## Didache 11.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: An apostle who asks for money is a false prophet.

### Greek text

ἐξερχόμενος δὲ ὁ ἀπόστολος μηδὲν λαμβανέτω εἰ μὴ ἄρτον, ἕως οὗ αὐλισθῇ· ἐὰν δὲ ἀργύριον αἰτῇ, ψευδοπροφήτης ἐστί.

### English translation (Claude)

And when the apostle leaves, let him take nothing but bread until he finds his next lodging; but if he asks for money, he is a false prophet.

### Scripture references

- Matt 10:9: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/6/).

## Didache 11.7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/7/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Do not judge a prophet speaking in the Spirit; that sin is unforgivable.

### Greek text

Καὶ πάντα προφήτην λαλοῦντα ἐν πνεύματι οὐ πειράσετε οὐδὲ διακρινεῖτε· πᾶσα γὰρ ἁμαρτία ἀφεθήσεται, αὕτη δὲ ἡ ἁμαρτία οὐκ ἀφεθήσεται.

### English translation (Claude)

And you shall not test or judge any prophet who speaks in the Spirit; for every sin will be forgiven, but this sin will not be forgiven.

### Scripture references

- Matt 12:31: allusion, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.7 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/7/).

## Didache 11.8

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/8/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: True and false prophets are known by their conduct.

### Greek text

οὐ πᾶς δὲ ὁ λαλῶν ἐν πνεύματι προφήτης ἐστίν, ἀλλʼ ἐὰν ἔχῃ τοὺς τρόπους κυρίου. ἀπὸ οὖν τῶν τρόπων γνωσθήσεται ὁ ψευδοπροφήτης καὶ ὁ προφήτης.

### English translation (Claude)

But not everyone who speaks in the Spirit is a prophet, only one who has the ways of the Lord. So by their ways the false prophet and the prophet will be known.

### Scripture references

- Matt 7:15: echo, medium confidence
- Matt 7:20: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.8 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/8/).

## Didache 11.9

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/9/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: A prophet who orders a meal “in the Spirit” and eats it is false.

### Greek text

καὶ πᾶς προφήτης ὁρίζων τράπεζαν ἐν πνεύματι οὐ φάγεται ἀπʼ αὐτῆς, εἰ δὲ μήγε ψευδοπροφήτης ἐστί.

### English translation (Claude)

And no prophet who orders a meal in the Spirit shall eat from it; if he does, he is a false prophet.

### Translation notes

- “Orders a meal” (ὁρίζων τράπεζαν): perhaps a meal for the poor, called for in ecstatic speech.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.9 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/9/).

## Didache 11.10

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/10/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: A prophet who does not practice what he teaches is false.

### Greek text

πᾶς δὲ προφήτης διδάσκων τὴν ἀλήθειαν, εἰ ἃ διδάσκει οὐ ποιεῖ, ψευδοπροφήτης ἐστί.

### English translation (Claude)

Every prophet who teaches the truth, if he does not do what he teaches, is a false prophet.

### Scripture references

- Matt 23:3: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.10 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/10/).

## Didache 11.11

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/11/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: A proven prophet who performs symbolic acts is left to God's judgment.

### Greek text

πᾶς δὲ προφήτης δεδοκιμασμένος, ἀληθινός, ποιῶν εἰς μυστήριον κοσμικὸν ἐκκλησίας, μὴ διδάσκων δὲ ποιεῖν, ὅσα αὐτὸς ποιεῖ, οὐ κριθήσεται ἐφʼ ὑμῶν· μετὰ θεοῦ γὰρ ἔχει τὴν κρίσιν· ὡσαύτως γὰρ ἐποίησαν καὶ οἱ ἀρχαῖοι προφῆται.

### English translation (Claude)

Every prophet who has been proved genuine, who acts for the earthly mystery of the church but does not teach others to do what he himself does, shall not be judged by you; for his judgment is with God. For the ancient prophets also did the same.

### Scripture references

- Eph 5:32: echo, low confidence
- Hos 1:2: echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- “The earthly mystery of the church”: the meaning is very uncertain. It may refer to symbolic actions like those of the Old Testament prophets (e.g. Hosea's marriage), perhaps a prophet living with a woman in celibate partnership as a figure of Christ and the church (Eph 5:32).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.11 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/11/).

## Didache 11.12

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/12/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:326–328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Ignore a prophet who asks for money for himself.

### Greek text

ὃς δʼ ἂν εἴπῃ ἐν πνεύματι· δός μοι ἀργύρια ἢ ἕτερά τινα, οὐκ ἀκούσεσθε αὐτοῦ· ἐὰν δὲ περὶ ἄλλων ὑστερούντων εἴπῃ δοῦναι, μηδεὶς αὐτὸν κρινέτω.

### English translation (Claude)

But whoever says in the Spirit, “Give me money,” or anything else, you shall not listen to him; but if he tells you to give for others who are in need, let no one judge him.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 11.12 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/11/12/).

## Didache 12.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Welcome travelers in the Lord's name, but test them.

### Greek text

Πᾶς δὲ ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἐν ὀνόματι κυρίου δεχθήτω· ἔπειτα δὲ δοκιμάσαντες αὐτὸν γνώσεσθε, σύνεσιν γὰρ ἕξετε δεξιὰν καὶ ἀριστεράν.

### English translation (Claude)

Let everyone who comes in the name of the Lord be received; and then, when you have tested him, you will know him, for you will have understanding of right and left.

### Scripture references

- Ps 118:26 (117:26 LXX): echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- “Right and left”: true and false.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 12.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/1/).

## Didache 12.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Help travelers, but only for two or three days.

### Greek text

εἰ μὲν παρόδιός ἐστιν ὁ ἐρχόμενος, βοηθεῖτε αὐτῷ, ὅσον δύνασθε· οὐ μενεῖ δὲ πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰ μὴ δύο ἢ τρεῖς ἡμέρας, ἐὰν ᾖ ἀνάγκη.

### English translation (Claude)

If the one who comes is a traveler, help him as much as you can; but he shall not stay with you more than two or three days, if necessary.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 12.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/2/).

## Didache 12.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Settlers with a trade must work for their food.

### Greek text

εἰ δὲ θέλει πρὸς ὑμᾶς καθῆσθαι, τεχνίτης ὤν, ἐργαζέσθω καὶ φαγέτω.

### English translation (Claude)

But if he wishes to settle among you and is a craftsman, let him work and eat.

### Scripture references

- 2 Thess 3:10: allusion, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 12.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/3/).

## Didache 12.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Find work for settlers without a trade.

### Greek text

εἰ δὲ οὐκ ἔχει τέχνην, κατὰ τὴν σύνεσιν ὑμῶν προνοήσατε, πῶς μὴ ἀργὸς μεθʼ ὑμῶν ζήσεται Χριστιανός.

### English translation (Claude)

But if he has no craft, use your understanding to provide that no Christian lives among you idle.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 12.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/4/).

## Didache 12.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Those unwilling to work are exploiting Christ.

### Greek text

εἰ δʼ οὐ θέλει οὕτω ποιεῖν, χριστέμπορός ἐστι· προσέχετε ἀπὸ τῶν τοιούτων.

### English translation (Claude)

But if he is not willing to do this, he is making a trade of Christ; beware of such people.

### Translation notes

- “Making a trade of Christ” (χριστέμπορος): literally “a Christ-merchant,” a word apparently coined here.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 12.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/12/5/).

## Didache 13.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: A true prophet who settles among you deserves support.

### Greek text

Πᾶς δὲ προφήτης ἀληθινὸς θέλων καθῆσθαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἄξιός ἐστι τῆς τροφῆς αὐτοῦ.

### English translation (Claude)

But every genuine prophet who wishes to settle among you is worthy of his food.

### Scripture references

- Matt 10:10: allusion, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 13.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/1/).

## Didache 13.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: True teachers also deserve support.

### Greek text

ὡσαύτως διδάσκαλος ἀληθινός ἐστιν ἄξιος καὶ αὐτὸς ὥσπερ ὁ ἐργάτης τῆς τροφῆς αὐτοῦ.

### English translation (Claude)

Likewise a genuine teacher is himself worthy, like the worker, of his food.

### Scripture references

- Matt 10:10: allusion, medium confidence
- 1 Tim 5:18: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 13.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/2/).

## Didache 13.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give the firstfruits of produce and flocks to the prophets.

### Greek text

πᾶσαν οὖν ἀπαρχὴν γεννημάτων ληνοῦ καὶ ἅλωνος, βοῶν τε καὶ προβάτων λαβὼν δώσεις τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῖς προφήταις· αὐτοὶ γάρ εἰσιν οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς ὑμῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

So you shall take every firstfruit of the produce of winepress and threshing floor, of cattle and of sheep, and give the firstfruit to the prophets; for they are your high priests.

### Scripture references

- Num 18:12: echo, medium confidence
- Deut 18:4: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 13.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/3/).

## Didache 13.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Without a prophet, give the firstfruits to the poor.

### Greek text

ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἔχητε προφήτην, δότε τοῖς πτωχοῖς.

### English translation (Claude)

But if you have no prophet, give to the poor.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 13.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/4/).

## Didache 13.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give the firstfruit of your baking.

### Greek text

ἐὰν σιτίαν ποιῇς, τὴν ἀπαρχὴν λαβὼν δὸς κατὰ τὴν ἐντολήν.

### English translation (Claude)

If you make bread, take the firstfruit and give according to the commandment.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 13.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/5/).

## Didache 13.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give the firstfruit of wine and oil to the prophets.

### Greek text

ὡσαύτως κεράμιον οἴνου ἢ ἐλαίου ἀνοίξας, τὴν ἀπαρχὴν λαβὼν δὸς τοῖς προφήταις·

### English translation (Claude)

Likewise when you open a jar of wine or oil, take the firstfruit and give it to the prophets.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 13.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/6/).

## Didache 13.7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/7/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:328–330
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Give a firstfruit of money, clothing, and all possessions.

### Greek text

ἀργυρίου δὲ καὶ ἱματισμοῦ καὶ παντὸς κτήματος λαβὼν τὴν ἀπαρχήν, ὡς ἄν σοι δόξῃ, δὸς κατὰ τὴν ἐντολήν.

### English translation (Claude)

And of money and clothing and every possession, take the firstfruit as seems good to you, and give according to the commandment.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 13.7 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/13/7/).

## Didache 14.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/14/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:330
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: On the Lord's day, gather to break bread and give thanks after confessing your sins.

### Greek text

Κατὰ κυριακὴν δὲ κυρίου συναχθέντες κλάσατε ἄρτον καὶ εὐχαριστήσατε, προεξομολογησάμενοι τὰ παραπτώματα ὑμῶν, ὅπως καθαρὰ ἡ θυσία ὑμῶν ᾖ.

### English translation (Claude)

On the Lord's own day, gather together, break bread and give thanks, having first confessed your transgressions, so that your sacrifice may be pure.

### Translation notes

- “The Lord's own day” (κατὰ κυριακὴν δὲ κυρίου): Sunday; the doubled wording is unusual.
- “Your sacrifice”: the Eucharist, so called with reference to Mal 1:11 (14.3).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 14.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/14/1/).

## Didache 14.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/14/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:330
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Be reconciled before joining the gathering.

### Greek text

πᾶς δὲ ἔχων τὴν ἀμφιβολίαν μετὰ τοῦ ἑταίρου αὐτοῦ μὴ συνελθέτω ὑμῖν, ἕως οὗ διαλλαγῶσιν, ἵνα μὴ κοινωθῇ ἡ θυσία ὑμῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

Let no one who has a quarrel with his companion join you until they are reconciled, so that your sacrifice may not be defiled.

### Scripture references

- Matt 5:23: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 5:24: allusion, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 14.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/14/2/).

## Didache 14.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/14/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:330
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Malachi's prophecy of a pure sacrifice among the nations.

### Greek text

αὕτη γάρ ἐστιν ἡ ῥηθεῖσα ὑπὸ κυρίου· Ἐν παντὶ τόπῳ καὶ χρόνῳ προσφέρειν μοι θυσίαν καθαράν. ὅτι βασιλεὺς μέγας εἰμί, λέγει κύριος, καὶ τὸ ὄνομά μου θαυμαστὸν ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσι.

### English translation (Claude)

For this is what was spoken by the Lord: “In every place and time offer me a pure sacrifice, for I am a great king, says the Lord, and my name is wonderful among the nations.”

### Scripture references

- Mal 1:11: quotation, high confidence
- Mal 1:14: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 14.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/14/3/).

## Didache 15.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:330
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Choose worthy bishops and deacons, who also serve as prophets and teachers.

### Greek text

Χειροτονήσατε οὖν ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισκόπους καὶ διακόνους ἀξίους τοῦ κυρίου, ἄνδρας πραεῖς καὶ ἀφιλαργύρους καὶ ἀληθεῖς καὶ δεδοκιμασμένους· ὑμῖν γὰρ λειτουργοῦσι καὶ αὐτοὶ τὴν λειτουργίαν τῶν προφητῶν καὶ διδασκάλων.

### English translation (Claude)

Appoint, then, for yourselves bishops and deacons worthy of the Lord, men who are gentle and not lovers of money, truthful and proven; for they too perform for you the ministry of the prophets and teachers.

### Scripture references

- Phil 1:1: echo, medium confidence
- 1 Tim 3:2: echo, medium confidence
- 1 Tim 3:8: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “Bishops” is plural: several in one community. How this office relates to that of presbyter in this early period is debated (see the glossary).
- “Appoint” (χειροτονήσατε): literally “elect by raising hands.”

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 15.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/1/).

## Didache 15.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:330
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Honor your bishops and deacons.

### Greek text

μὴ οὖν ὑπερίδητε αὐτούς· αὐτοὶ γάρ εἰσιν οἱ τετιμημένοι ὑμῶν μετὰ τῶν προφητῶν καὶ διδασκάλων.

### English translation (Claude)

So do not look down on them; for they are your honored ones, together with the prophets and teachers.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 15.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/2/).

## Didache 15.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:330
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Correct one another peacefully; shun the unrepentant.

### Greek text

Ἐλέγχετε δὲ ἀλλήλους μὴ ἐν ὀργῇ, ἀλλʼ ἐν εἰρήνῃ ὡς ἔχετε ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ· καὶ παντὶ ἀστοχοῦντι κατὰ τοῦ ἑτέρου μηδεὶς λαλείτω μηδὲ παρʼ ὑμῶν ἀκουέτω, ἕως οὗ μετανοήσῃ.

### English translation (Claude)

Reprove one another, not in anger but in peace, as you have it in the gospel; and let no one speak to anyone who has wronged another, nor let him hear anything from you, until he repents.

### Scripture references

- Matt 18:15: allusion, medium confidence
- Matt 18:17: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 15.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/3/).

## Didache 15.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:330–332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Pray, give, and act as the gospel teaches.

### Greek text

τὰς δὲ εὐχὰς ὑμῶν καὶ τὰς ἐλεημοσύνας καὶ πάσας τὰς πράξεις οὕτω ποιήσατε, ὡς ἔχετε ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

And your prayers and your almsgiving and all your deeds, do them as you have it in the gospel of our Lord.

### Scripture references

- Matt 6:1: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 15.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/15/4/).

## Didache 16.1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/1/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Be ready, for the Lord's coming is unknown.

### Greek text

Γρηγορεῖτε ὑπὲρ τῆς ζωῆς ὑμῶν· οἱ λύχνοι ὑμῶν μὴ σβεσθήτωσαν, καὶ αἱ ὀσφύες ὑμῶν μὴ ἐκλυέσθωσαν, ἀλλὰ γίνεσθε ἕτοιμοι· οὐ γὰρ οἴδατε τὴν ὥραν, ἐν ᾗ ὁ κύριος ἡμῶν ἔρχεται.

### English translation (Claude)

Keep watch over your life. Let your lamps not go out, and let your loins not be ungirded, but be ready; for you do not know the hour in which our Lord is coming.

### Scripture references

- Luke 12:35: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 24:42: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 25:13: allusion, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.1 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/1/).

## Didache 16.2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/2/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Meet often; faith must endure to the end.

### Greek text

πυκνῶς δὲ συναχθήσεσθε ζητοῦντες τὰ ἀνήκοντα ταῖς ψυχαῖς ὑμῶν· οὐ γὰρ ὠφελήσει ὑμᾶς ὁ πᾶς χρόνος τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, ἐὰν μὴ ἐν τῷ ἐσχάτῳ καιρῷ τελειωθῆτε.

### English translation (Claude)

Gather together frequently, seeking what is fitting for your souls; for the whole time of your faith will not profit you unless you are made perfect in the last time.

### Translation notes

- A very similar saying appears in the Epistle of Barnabas (Barn. 4.9).

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.2 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/2/).

## Didache 16.3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/3/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: In the last days false prophets will multiply and love will turn to hate.

### Greek text

ἐν γὰρ ταῖς ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις πληθυνθήσονται οἱ ψευδοπροφῆται καὶ οἱ φθορεῖς, καὶ στραφήσονται τὰ πρόβατα εἰς λύκους, καὶ ἡ ἀγάπη στραφήσεται εἰς μῖσος.

### English translation (Claude)

For in the last days the false prophets and the corrupters will be multiplied, and the sheep will be turned into wolves, and love will be turned into hate.

### Scripture references

- Matt 24:11: allusion, medium confidence
- Matt 7:15: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.3 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/3/).

## Didache 16.4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/4/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The world-deceiver will appear as a son of God, doing signs and wonders.

### Greek text

αὐξανούσης γὰρ τῆς ἀνομίας μισήσουσιν ἀλλήλους καὶ διώξουσι καὶ παραδώσουσι, καὶ τότε φανήσεται ὁ κοσμοπλανὴς ὡς υἱὸς θεοῦ, καὶ ποιήσει σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα, καὶ ἡ γῆ παραδοθήσεται εἰς χεῖρας αὐτοῦ, καὶ ποιήσει ἀθέμιτα, ἃ οὐδέποτε γέγονεν ἐξ αἰῶνος.

### English translation (Claude)

For as lawlessness increases, they will hate one another and persecute and betray; and then the deceiver of the world will appear as a son of God, and will do signs and wonders, and the earth will be delivered into his hands, and he will commit lawless deeds such as have never been done since time began.

### Scripture references

- Matt 24:12: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 24:10: allusion, medium confidence
- Matt 24:24: allusion, medium confidence
- 2 Thess 2:9: allusion, medium confidence
- Rev 13:13: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.4 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/4/).

## Didache 16.5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/5/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: Many will fall away in the final testing, but those who endure will be saved.

### Greek text

τότε ἥξει ἡ κτίσις τῶν ἀνθρώπων εἰς τὴν πύρωσιν τῆς δοκιμασίας, καὶ σκανδαλισθήσονται πολλοὶ καὶ ἀπολοῦνται, οἱ δὲ ὑπομείναντες ἐν τῇ πίστει αὐτῶν σωθήσονται ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ τοῦ καταθέματος.

### English translation (Claude)

Then the human creation will come into the fire of testing, and many will fall away and perish; but those who endure in their faith will be saved by the curse itself.

### Scripture references

- Matt 24:10: allusion, high confidence
- Matt 24:13: allusion, high confidence
- 1 Pet 4:12: echo, medium confidence
- Gal 3:13: echo, low confidence

### Translation notes

- “By the curse itself” (ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ τοῦ καταθέματος): obscure. Perhaps Christ, who became a curse for us (Gal 3:13); others translate “from the curse itself.”

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.5 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/5/).

## Didache 16.6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/6/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The signs of the end: an opening in heaven, a trumpet, and the resurrection.

### Greek text

καὶ τότε φανήσεται τὰ σημεῖα τῆς ἀληθείας· πρῶτον σημεῖον ἐκπετάσεως ἐν οὐρανῷ, εἶτα σημεῖον φωνῆς σάλπιγγος, καὶ τὸ τρίτον ἀνάστασις νεκρῶν.

### English translation (Claude)

And then the signs of the truth will appear: first the sign of an opening in heaven, then the sign of the sound of a trumpet, and third the resurrection of the dead;

### Scripture references

- Matt 24:30: allusion, medium confidence
- Matt 24:31: allusion, medium confidence
- 1 Thess 4:16: allusion, medium confidence
- 1 Cor 15:52: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- “An opening” (ἐκπετάσεως): literally “a spreading out”; perhaps the heavens opened, or the outstretched arms of the cross.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.6 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/6/).

## Didache 16.7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/7/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The resurrection is of the saints, who come with the Lord.

### Greek text

οὐ πάντων δέ, ἀλλʼ ὡς ἐρρέθη· Ἥξει ὁ κύριος καὶ πάντες οἱ ἅγιοι μετʼ αὐτοῦ.

### English translation (Claude)

yet not of all, but as it was said, “The Lord will come, and all his holy ones with him.”

### Scripture references

- Zech 14:5: quotation, high confidence
- 1 Thess 3:13: echo, medium confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.7 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/7/).

## Didache 16.8

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/8/
- Source: Lake, LCL 24:332
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-26

Summary: The world will see the Lord coming on the clouds.

### Greek text

τότε ὄψεται ὁ κόσμος τὸν κύριον ἐρχόμενον ἐπάνω τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ.

### English translation (Claude)

Then the world will see the Lord coming upon the clouds of heaven.

### Scripture references

- Matt 24:30: allusion, high confidence
- Dan 7:13: echo, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- The manuscript ends here; the original ending may be lost.

### Citation (SBL)

Did. 16.8 (trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/didache/16/8/).