c. AD 94

J. AJ 19.43

The Antiquities of the Jews 19.43

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

19.43

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

43Nor does he thus employ us because he hath a kindness for us, but rather because he hath a suspicion of us, as also because when abundance more have been killed, (for Caius will set no bounds to his wrath, since he aims to do all, not out of regard to justice, but to his own pleasure,) we shall also ourselves be exposed to his cruelty; whereas we ought to be the means of confirming the security and liberty of all, and at the same time to resolve to free ourselves from dangers.”