Shepherd of Hermas — Similitude 9 · Chapter 24
Similitude 9.24.1
Greek (Lake printed edition)
Similitude 9.24.1 Those who believed from the seventh mountain, where the plants were green and cheerful and the whole mountain flourishing, and every kind of livestock and the birds of heaven grazed on the plants on this mountain, while the plants they grazed grew more flourishing, are like this.
Textual & reception notes
Similitude 9.24.1 — Textual: The seventh mountain's vegetation becomes more fruitful when grazed, preparing the interpretation of generous provision that increases rather than exhausts. Reception: No section-specific reception verified in the sources checked.
Similitude 9.24.2
Greek (Lake printed edition)
Similitude 9.24.2 They were always simple, innocent, and blessed, holding nothing against one another, but always exulting over God's servants. They were clothed in the holy spirit of these virgins and always had compassion for every person. From their labors they provided for every person without reproach and without hesitation.
Textual & reception notes
Similitude 9.24.2 — Textual: Unresentful, compassionate giving from one's labor defines this group. The singular holy spirit of the plural virgins belongs to the allegory's own terminology. Reception: No section-specific reception verified in the sources checked.
Similitude 9.24.3
Greek (Lake printed edition)
Similitude 9.24.3 The Lord, therefore, seeing their simplicity and complete childlikeness, increased them in the labors of their hands and favored them in every action.
Textual & reception notes
Similitude 9.24.3 — Textual: Simplicity and childlikeness receive the Lord's favor in work; the description praises moral innocence rather than lack of intelligence. Reception: No section-specific reception verified in the sources checked.
Similitude 9.24.4
Greek (Lake printed edition)
Similitude 9.24.4 I, the angel of repentance, say to you who are like this: remain so, and your offspring will never be blotted out. For the Lord has tested you and enrolled you in our number, and all your offspring will dwell with the Son of God, for you have received from His Spirit.
Textual & reception notes
Similitude 9.24.4 — Textual: The promise concerns enduring offspring, angelic enrollment, and dwelling with the Son, conditioned on remaining as they are. Reception: No section-specific reception verified in the sources checked.