c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.140

The Wars of the Jews 2.140

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.140

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

140that he will ever show fidelity to all men, and especially to those in authority, because no one obtains the government without God’s assistance; and that if he be in authority, he will at no time whatever abuse his authority, nor endeavor to outshine his subjects either in his garments, or any other finery;