c. AD 97

J. Ap. 2.160

Against Apion 2.160

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

Against Apion

2.160

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

160When he had therefore come to such a good resolution, and had performed such wonderful exploits, we had just reason to look upon ourselves as having him for a divine governor and counsellor; and when he had first persuaded himself that his actions and designs were agreeable to God’s will, he thought it his duty to impress, above all things, that notion upon the multitude; for those who have once believed that God is the inspector of their lives, will not permit themselves in any sin;