And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and worked: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Being of Pontus, this Aquila * * * . Observe how, not in Jerusalem, nor near it (the crisis), was hasting to come, but at a greater distance. And with him he abides, and is not ashamed to abide, nay, for this very reason he does abide, as having a suitable lodging-place, for to him it was much more suitable than any king's palace. And smile not thou, beloved, to hear (of his occupation). For (it was good for him) even as to the athlete the palæstra is more useful than delicate carpets; so to the warrior the iron sword (is useful), not that of gold. And wrought, though he preached. Let us be ashamed, who though we have no preaching to occupy us, live in idleness. And he disputed in the synagogue every sabbath day, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks
