Opuscula 2.15–2.175

Summary: God counts an intention as a deed, for good or evil.

• A note of Migne's editor (“Τινές, κ.τ.λ.”) printed in the line is removed.

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• Digital text corrected (editor's footnote cue printed in the line removed): ὡς Τινές, κ. τ. λ. ποιήσας → ὡς ποιήσας.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.15 (PG 65:931; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-15). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The mind acts without the body, never the body without the mind.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.16 (PG 65:931; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-16). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Faith without works and works as wages both miss the kingdom.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.17 (PG 65:931; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-17). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Freedom is not owed, yet comes only to those who serve well.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.18 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-18). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Since we owe Christ service unto death, adoption cannot be owed to us.

• 1 Cor 15:3; 2 Cor 5:15.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.19 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-19). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Christ is Master as Creator and as Redeemer.

Topics: Christology

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.20 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-20). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Repayment according to works means the works of faith or unbelief.

• Matt 16:27; Rom 2:6.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.21 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-21). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The baptized do good works to keep their purity, not for reward.

• Titus 3:5.

Topics: Baptism

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.22 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-22). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Good works restrain evil, but only grace adds holiness.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.23 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-23). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Every virtue is abstinence from sin, which is natural duty; adoption is Christ's gift through the cross.

Topics: Martyrdom

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.24 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-24). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Commandments are partial or comprehensive.

• Luke 3:11; Luke 14:33.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.25 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-25). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Discernment of grace and deception belongs to God; crossing the spiritual sea needs four virtues.

• Chapter 27 is printed inside this section with a garbled numeral and is marked [27]; a stray word (“Βλέπεις”) and a margin letter before it are removed.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (stray word, margin letter, and chapter numeral removed; word split by the OCR): ἀγνοου μένη → ἀγνοουμένη; Βλέπεις. Α ΚΖ'. → .

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.26 (PG 65:933; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-26). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Stillness with the four virtues and prayer is the shortest road to dispassion.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.28 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-28). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Stillness of mind needs the body and prayer.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.29 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-29). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Walking by the Spirit overcomes fleshly desire.

• Gal 5:17, 16.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.30 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-30). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Perfect prayer is undistracted inner invocation.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by a margin letter in the OCR): ἐπιΒ κλήσεως → ἐπικλήσεως.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.31 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-31). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Undistracted prayer brings a contrite heart, which God accepts.

• Ps 51:17 (LXX 50:19).

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.32 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-32). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Prayer is the mother of virtues through union with Christ.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.33 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-33). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Action without prayer and hope ends badly.

• A line printed after this section in the scan belongs to 2.35 and is moved there.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (line displaced in the scan; it belongs to 2.35): ἁπασῶν κατὰ τὴν ἀξίαν, τὰς προγεγενημένας αὐτῆς → .

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.34 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-34). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Love, last-born of the virtues, is first in worth.

• Matt 20:16. The words “of all in worth … born before it” come from a line displaced to the end of 2.34 in the scan.

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• Digital text corrected (line displaced to 2.34 in the scan restored): εὑρίσκεται ἐσχάτας → εὑρίσκεται ἁπασῶν κατὰ τὴν ἀξίαν, τὰς προγεγενημένας αὐτῆς ἐσχάτας.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.35 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-35). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Against listlessness, remember death and judgment.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.36 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-36). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Cleaving to God in prayer surpasses useful outward thoughts.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.37 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-37). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The virtues work only together.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): ἀκολού θως → ἀκολούθως.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.38 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-38). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Feeding on thoughts is not self-control.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.39 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-39). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Unrepented sin is the sin unto death.

• 1 John 5:16.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.40 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-40). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: True penitents do not count their toil as payment for sins.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.41 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-41). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Daily good is owed, so nothing is left to repay past sins.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.42 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-42). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Present virtue exposes past negligence rather than repaying it.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.43 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-43). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Bodily and mental discipline must go together; love of enemies forgives wrongs.

• Chapter 45 is printed inside this section with its numeral and is marked [45]; the staged section 2.45 is therefore probably Migne's chapter 46. Compare Matt 5:44.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (chapter numeral removed from the running text; word split by the OCR): ΜΕ. → ; Κυ ρίου → Κυρίου.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.44 (PG 65:935; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-44). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: True knowledge enables heartfelt forgiveness.

• Probably Migne's chapter 46 (see 2.44).

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.45 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-45). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: What is given up for the Lord returns manifold.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.47 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-47). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Virtue without godly aim is useless.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.48 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-48). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Bad counsel harms ascetics most.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.49 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-49). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Learn about will and recompense by practice.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (doubled letter from the OCR): ἐέργασίας → ἐργασίας.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.50 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-50). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: God helps those who labour for godliness.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): συν ειδήσεως → συνειδήσεως.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.51 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-51). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Testing an opinion against truth is more pious than holding it unexamined.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (Migne margin letter removed): ἐπόνησε. Β. → ἐπόνησε..

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.52 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-52). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: True knowledge shows in patience and in not blaming others.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (stray letter from the OCR): θλιβερῶν σ ὑπομονὴ → θλιβερῶν ὑπομονὴ.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.53 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-53). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Seeking reward serves self-will; only fitting repentance escapes retribution.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.54 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-54). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Grace given in baptism works secretly through conscience, teaching, and reading, in proportion to obedience.

• The numeral of chapter 56 was lost in the scan; its probable start is marked [56]. The talent and the joy of the Lord: Matt 25:25, 21.

Topics: Baptism

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.55 (PG 65:937; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-55). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Seeking the Spirit's gifts before obedience is like a new slave demanding freedom.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.57 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-57). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Seeing God's justice in afflictions is knowledge with righteousness.

• Compare 1.189 [192].

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.58 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-58). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Seeing God's judgments everywhere makes every event a teacher.

• Ps 105:7 (LXX 104:7).

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): σύμ βασις → σύμβασις.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.59 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-59). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Consequences fit each one's thoughts in ways only God knows.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): ὀφειλό μενον → ὀφειλόμενον.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.60 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-60). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Meet dishonour by thinking of God's coming glory.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.61 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-61). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: When praised by God's will, add no self-display.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): τούναν τίον → τούναντίον.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.62 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-62). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Growth needs both our labour and God's help.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): ὕδα τος → ὕδατος; ἑκου σίων → ἑκουσίων.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.63 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-63). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A good conscience is needed to please God.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.64 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-64). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Keep learning; God's providence surpasses our wisdom.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.65 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-65). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A heart dislodged by pleasure is like a stone rolling downhill.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.66 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-66). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Thoughts lead the soul astray little by little.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): εὑρίσκε ται → εὑρίσκεται; ἀποβουκολου μένη → ἀποβουκολουμένη.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.67 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-67). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Breaking an old habit tears the heart between mind and passion.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.68 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-68). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Haters of evil welcome rebuke as sailors welcome the calm heat.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.69 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-69). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Passions in an old, consecrated life are like flight in winter or on the Sabbath.

• Matt 24:20.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR letter slip): ἀδύνη → ὀδύνη.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.70 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-70). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: God forgives only the repentant.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.71 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-71). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: We grieve over sins yet welcome their causes.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (stray characters from the Latin column): xxiν, → .

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.72 (PG 65:939; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-72). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Unbelief about the temporal blocks belief about the eternal.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.73 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-73). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: True knowledge is a prior grace teaching trust in the Giver.

• “Grace before grace”: compare John 1:16 (“grace for grace”).

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): ἐκδι δάσκουσα → ἐκδιδάσκουσα.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.74 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-74). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A sinful soul refusing affliction is like unhealed Babylon.

• Jer 51:9 (LXX 28:9). Chapter 76 is printed inside this section with a garbled numeral and is marked [76].

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (garbled chapter numeral removed): Οσ'. → .

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.75 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-75). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Shameful thoughts cannot last in a God-loving heart.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.77 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-77). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A passion fed by willing action later overpowers the will.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.78 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-78). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Unwanted thoughts come because we love their causes.

• The second clause is compressed; translated by sense.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.79 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-79). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Conceit breeds blasphemy; greed and vainglory breed cruelty and hypocrisy.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.80 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-80). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Heartfelt prayer draws stronger attacks from the devil.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.81 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-81). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A lingering thought shows attachment; a quickly rejected one shows resistance.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.82 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-82). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The mind moves between three states: natural, unnatural, and above nature.

• Gal 5:22.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR letter slip): ἐπιγινώσγων → ἐπιγινώσκων.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.83 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-83). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Meekness, humility, and love confirm true knowledge.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR letter slip): ὅτον → ὅσον.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.84 (PG 65:941; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-84). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Baptism gives all grace mystically; obedience makes it known.

Topics: Baptism

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.85 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-85). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Conscientious obedience brings consolation in due time.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.86 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-86). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Pray constantly, since nothing is done without God's help.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.87 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-87). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Prayer is the most powerful aid.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.88 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-88). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Prayer contains all commandments; undistracted prayer shows love for God.

• Chapter 90 is printed inside this section with a garbled numeral and is marked [90]; the staged sections 2.90–2.93 are therefore probably Migne's chapters 91, 93, 94, and 95.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (margin letter, stray quotation mark, and garbled chapter numeral removed; word split by the OCR): περικέ κλεισται → περικέκλεισται; Β ἀνώτερον." 4΄. → ἀνώτερον. ; φιλ ηδονίας → φιληδονίας.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.89 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-89). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Vigil, patience, and prayer bring the Spirit; faith from hearing differs from faith as substance of hope.

• Probably Migne's chapter 91, with chapter 92 inside it, marked [92]. Rom 10:17; Heb 11:1.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (garbled chapter numeral removed): 4Β΄. → .

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.90 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-90). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Helping others by virtue and prayer surpasses words.

• Probably Migne's chapter 93.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.91 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-91). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Prayer, right faith, and patience lead to every good.

• Probably Migne's chapter 94.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.92 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-92). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Hope in God ends quarrels; we are our own worst enemies; ignorance and unbelief lead the evils.

• Probably Migne's chapter 95; chapter 96 follows without its numeral and chapters 97–99 with garbled numerals; they are marked [96]–[99]. The yoke of Christ: Matt 11:29.

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• Digital text corrected (garbled chapter numeral removed): 4.Ζ΄. → ; 4Η'. → ; 40΄. → .

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.93 (PG 65:943; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-93). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Words and deeds without prayer go wrong.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (hyphenation and margin letter removed; word split by the OCR): πράτ- Α. τομεν → πράττομεν; τυγχά νουσι → τυγχάνουσι.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.100 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-100). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Works bring a justification; faith, grace, and repentance bring salvation's treasures.

• The contrast is compressed; translated as printed.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.101 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-101). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Penitents cannot be proud; wilful sinners cannot be humble.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.102 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-102). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Humility is recognizing God's grace.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.103 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-103). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The mind receives grace as a house receives air.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.104 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-104). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Clearing the mind of vainglory and pleasure lets grace enter.

• Chapter 106 is printed inside this section with a garbled numeral and is marked [106].

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (garbled chapter numeral removed): PG΄. → .

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.105 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-105). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Hope in God enlarges the heart; bodily care cramps it.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.107 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-107). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The Spirit's grace is one but works variously.

• Compare 1 Cor 12:11.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): βού λεται → βούλεται.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.108 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-108). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Grace, like rain, gives each virtue its fitting fruit.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): γλυ κέσι → γλυκέσι.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.109 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-109). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The Spirit is unchanging and given fully in baptism; we are enlightened as we remove the passions.

• Acts 2:3; 1 Sam 10:6, 10 (LXX “leapt upon”); Eph 4:30; 1 Thess 5:19; Rom 8:23; Acts 6:3.

Topics: Baptism, Trinity

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.110 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-110). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Hating passions means removing their causes.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR breathing slip): αἱτίας → αἰτίας.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.111 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-111). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Blame ourselves, not ancestral sin, for evil thoughts.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.112 (PG 65:945; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-112). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Outward vices root evil thoughts.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.113 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-113). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Dwelling on a passion shows love of its causes.

• Ps 51:17 (LXX 50:19).

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): καρ δίαν → καρδίαν.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.114 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-114). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Not contending when rejected shows true knowledge and faith.

• The numeral of chapter 116 was lost; its text is marked [116]. Ps 62:9 (LXX 61:10).

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.115 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-115). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Wronging gains nothing and being wronged loses nothing, so agitation is vain.

• Ps 39:6 (LXX 38:7).

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.117 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-117). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Dishonours reap the harvest of vainglorious thoughts.

• The printed ἡδέως (“gladly”) seems contrary to the sense; probably for ἀηδῶς (“unpleasantly”), translated so.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (stray letter from the OCR; word split by the OCR): ὀδυ νώμενον → ὀδυνώμενον; τὰ Ο δράγματα → τὰ δράγματα.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.118 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-118). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Excess pleasure is repaid with labour.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.119 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-119). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A superior must instruct and warn.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): ὀφει λόμενον → ὀφειλόμενον.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.120 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-120). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Not seeking redress is faith in Christ and is richly rewarded.

• Mark 10:30; Matt 19:29.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.121 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-121). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Remembering God is heartfelt toil; forgetting him breeds indulgence.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.122 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-122). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The dispassionate still grieve for others.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.123 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-123). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Forgotten sins give the enemy a hold to compel more.

• χειρόγραφα: compare Col 2:14.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.124 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-124). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Patience keeps God in mind; hide your virtues so God hides your sins.

• The numeral of chapter 126 was lost; its text is marked [126]. Compare Ps 32:1.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.125 (PG 65:947; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-125). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Righteousness includes pure thoughts, not just hidden virtue.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.127 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-127). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Rejoice in bearing ingratitude without resentment.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): ἐναντιό τητα → ἐναντιότητα.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.128 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-128). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Only fear of God keeps good deeds unstained.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (Migne margin letter removed): πρότερον Β αὗται → πρότερον αὗται.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.129 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-129). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: God's mercy hides in unwanted pains, leading to repentance.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.130 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-130). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Weighing commands against sins versus relying on Christ's death.

• 1 Cor 15:3.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.131 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-131). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Fear of hell and longing for paradise, given by God, sustain patience.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.132 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-132). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Faith in the future keeps one from present pleasures.

• ἀδογματίστως, literally “without decrees”; ἡδὺς probably for ἡδυπαθὴς.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.133 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-133). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Indulgence can happen in thought alone.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.134 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-134). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Knowledge of truth comes by hope in Christ; prayer conquers the powers.

• 1 Tim 2:4; Eph 6:12; 1 Thess 1:10. The last sentence is compressed; translated by sense.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): παρατρε πόμενος → παρατρεπόμενος.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.135 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-135). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Paul's spiritual warfare explains the parable on constant prayer.

• Eph 6:12; Luke 18:1.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR letter slip): πνευματικό τῆς → πνευματικὰ τῆς.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.136 (PG 65:949; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-136). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The sabbath figures rest through renunciation; the kingdom begins within through the Spirit's grace.

• Exod 20:9–10; Matt 19:21; Heb 4:11; Luke 17:21; Heb 11:1; 1 Cor 9:24; 2 Cor 13:5.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (Migne margin letter removed; OCR accent slip; word split and misread by the OCR; word split by the OCR): έλα πίδι → ἐλπίδι; εἰσ ελθεῖν → εἰσελθεῖν; οὐρανῶν Β ἐντὸς → οὐρανῶν ἐντὸς; εἶ ἐστε → εἰ ἐστε.

Topics: Eschatology

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.137 (PG 65:951; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-137). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The wise accept afflictions as leading to fear of God.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.138 (PG 65:951; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-138). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Recalling past sins in detail harms either hope or purity.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): ἐναποτί θενται → ἐναποτίθενται.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.139 (PG 65:951; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-139). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Detailed recall of past sins under pretext of confession revives passion; confess by enduring their consequences.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR letter slip; word split and misread by the OCR): ἐξα ομολογήσεως → ἐξομολογήσεως; προτομιλήσει → προσομιλήσει.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.140 (PG 65:951; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-140). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Pains repay sins; the wise confess by patient endurance.

• Chapter 142 is printed inside this section with a garbled numeral and is marked [142].

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (garbled chapter numeral removed): PMΒ΄. → .

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.141 (PG 65:951; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-141). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Refusing labour and dishonour, one cannot repent by other virtues.

• Two cues of Migne's editor printed in the line are removed.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (editor's footnote cues printed in the line removed; word split by the OCR): ἐπαγγέλ λου → ἐπαγγέλλου; καὶ Ὅταν, κ. τ. λ. Τὰ ἀν. ἀναλγησία → καὶ ἀναλγησία.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.143 (PG 65:951; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-143). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Labour and dishonour breed virtue; pleasure and glory breed vice.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.144 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-144). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Pleasure comes from ease, ease from unbelief; the sinner cannot conquer the flesh alone.

• The numeral of chapter 146 was lost; its text is marked [146].

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.145 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-145). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The passionate need prayer and obedience.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.147 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-147). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Fighting self-will by obedience and prayer is skilful athletics.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.148 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-148). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Self-will leads to defeat.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): θέ λημα → θέλημα.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.149 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-149). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Friendship of the wicked is complicity.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.150 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-150). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Pride and vainglory feed each other.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.151 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-151). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A truth-loving hearer benefits from praise and rebuke alike.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.152 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-152). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Life must match progress, and prayer must match life.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.153 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-153). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Seek the kingdom alone, or else pray about each need.

• Matt 6:33; John 15:5.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.154 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-154). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Neglecting prayer breeds disobedience; hope for future good frees from anger.

• The numeral of chapter 156 was lost; its text is marked [156].

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.155 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-155). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: The apostolic road is suffering for truth; inner attention without it goes astray.

• Compare Matt 16:24; 1 Tim 6:9.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (stray mark; word split by a margin letter in the OCR): σταυ· Α ρὸν → σταυρὸν; πειρώμενος,. → πειρώμενος,.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.157 (PG 65:953; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-157). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Fight both thoughts and their causes together.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.158 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-158). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Fighting others to avoid suffering brings worse suffering.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (word split by the OCR): περισσο τέρως → περισσοτέρως.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.159 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-159). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Entrust affairs to God in prayer and hope.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (Migne margin letter removed): Θεῷ Β τὰ → Θεῷ τὰ.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.160 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-160). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Needless bodily cares let the devil rob knowledge and then hope.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (hyphenation removed): ἄν-θρωπον → ἄνθρωπον.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.161 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-161). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: In pure prayer reject even knowledge offered by the enemy.

• The scan adds two words (Ο μηχανωμένῳ) after the section that make no sense here; removed as stray.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (stray mark; stray words from the facing column removed; word split by the OCR): ὀχυ ρὸν → ὀχυρὸν; ἀναδιδομέ νην → ἀναδιδομένην; καταδέχου,. → καταδέχου,; Ο μηχανωμένῳ. → .

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.162 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-162). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Thinking about things helps in temptation but harms pure prayer.

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR letter slip): πειρααμοῦ → πειρασμοῦ.

Topics: Prayer

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.163 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-163). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: A disobeyed teacher should grieve inwardly, not be agitated.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.164 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-164). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Explain plainly what is seemly and veil what is harsh.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.165 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-165). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Do not rebuke those not under your authority.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.166 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-166). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Common acts help all, but conscience shows each his own.

• The second clause is compressed; translated by sense.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.167 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-167). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Right speech is God's gift and calls for thanks.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.168 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-168). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Do not argue with those not under obedience, lest hatred arise.

• Prov 10:12 (“hatred stirs up strife”).

Notes on the original text

• Digital text corrected (OCR letter slip): μίσες → μῖσος.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.169 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-169). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Yielding to an unjustly contradicting subordinate harms him.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.170 (PG 65:955; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-170). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Correction in fear of God gains virtue; spiteful reproach brings the same passion.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.171 (PG 65:957; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-171). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Knowing the law well brings fear of God and avoidance of evil.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.172 (PG 65:957; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-172). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Double-tongued speech is cursed.

• Sir 28:13.

Extrabiblical texts: Sir 28:13 (Sirach [in RC, EO, ETH canons]; allusion)

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.173 (PG 65:957; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-173). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Hatred for truth and love for hypocrisy are both brief; God repays all.

• Gal 4:16.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.174 (PG 65:957; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-174). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.

Summary: Bearing small present pains avoids great future ones.

Cite (SBL): Mark the Hermit, Opusc. 2.175 (PG 65:957; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/mark-hermit-opuscula/2-175). (abbreviation not yet checked)

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Translation: Translated by Claude from the Greek of Migne's Patrologia Graeca (scan OCR; corrections logged). No public-domain English translation exists and no FOTC volume covers this work, so each batch was re-read against the Greek.