Paraphrasis in Dionysium Areopagitam

that he is a "friend of the people" demophilos a name, lit. friend of the people, and he thinks God is uncharitable, and he does not need mercy himself, and he removes the priests from their office. But the Master Christ, even though He was separated from sinners—for He did not commit sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth—makes the shepherding of the sheep a sign of His love for Himself. And the one who does not forgive the little [debt] to his fellow servant after being forgiven much, He calls bitter, and deems him worthy of enjoying his own [possessions]—that is, the darkness and the punishment—for these are proper to the wicked man. He is the one who even prayed for those who were crucifying Him; and He rebuked the disciples when they spoke against the Samaritans, just as it is written in the holy Gospel according to Luke. For the Lord said to them, "You do not know of what spirit you are," that is, by what grace you serve. But you chatter up and down as if you have avenged God through evil, [you who are] the good man—away! Our high priest Christ is harmless, meek, and is a propitiation for our sins. Therefore, we will not accept your unzealous impulses, even if you often put forward Elijah and Phinehas, saying that you acted according to them; for the Lord was not pleased with those who were still unpartakers of the Spirit when the disciples said such inhuman things. The Father said this looking toward the perfection of the gift which they received after the resurrection; for it is written, "The Holy Spirit was not yet [given], because Jesus was not yet glorified." One must be taught, and those who are ignorant should not be punished, just as we guide the blind, we do not punish them. Some say the "cheek" korre cheek/temple is the temple; others, the jaw. It is better to say the temple. Therefore, I beg you, let us not do harm; for he speaks proverbially, to push the sword against oneself. After this, he says what follows for those who wish to treat others unjustly or beneficially...