For that which I do I know not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
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Methodius of Olympus
AD 311
Wherefore even the sainted Paul says "For what I would, that do I not, but what I would not, that I do; ".
Hence evil, as though besieging me, cleaves to me and dwells in me, justice giving me up to be sold to the Evil One, in consequence of having violated the law. Therefore also the expressions: "That which I do, I allow not "and "what I hate, that do I".
Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me-that is, in my flesh-dwelleth no good thing."
