The New International Greek Testament Commentary: The Second Epistle to the Corinthians

Murray Harris writes "There was what Philo calls a 'law with regard to ambassadors' (De Vita Mosis 1.25)".

However, that reference reads "(25) And when he had passed the boundaries of the age of infancy he began to exercise his intellect; not, as some people do, letting his youthful passions roam at large without restraint, although in him they had ten thousand incentives by reason of the abundant means for the gratification of them which royal places supply; but he behaved with temperance and fortitude, as though he had bound them with reins, and thus he restrained their onward impetuosity by force." (Yonge, C. D. with Philo of Alexandria. (1995). The works of Philo: complete and unabridged (p. 461). Peabody, MA: Hendrickson.)

But I don't see anything like Murray Harris' quote in the referenced passage...Any ideas?

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mab

Give us the page or verse where Harris gives the reference.

PetahChristian

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/886367#Comment_886367

Give us the page or verse where Harris gives the reference.

2 Corinthians 5:20

5:20 ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν ὡς τοῦ θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος διʼ ἡμῶν· “We are therefore ambassadors for Christ, since God does in fact make his appeal through us.” πρεσβεύειν means “to be/work as an ambassador,” or more broadly, “to function as a representative of a ruling authority” (Louw and Nida §37.88). It was used of the emperor’s legates¹⁴⁶ and of embassies between towns.¹⁴⁷ The corresponding NT noun, πρεσβεία, refers to an “embassy” or “delegation”; or, as an abstract for a concrete noun, “ambassador(s)” (Luke 14:32; 19:14).¹⁴⁸ To be an ambassador in the ancient world (Greek, Roman, or Jewish), as in modern times, involved three things: (1) a commissioning for a special assignment; (2) representing the sender; and (3) exercising the authority of the sender. It was universally expected that an ambassador, whatever his message and however delicate or risky his mission, would be treated with respect and dignity, accorded appropriate hospitality, and guaranteed a safe exit. There was what Philo calls a “law with regard to ambassadors” (De Vita Mosis 1.25), for the envoy represented the messenger and acted on his behalf and in his place, thus embodying his authority. To disregard or insult the envoy was to disregard or insult the sender.¹⁴⁹

¹⁴⁶ Deissmann, Light 378–79.

¹⁴⁷ MM 534d.

¹⁴⁸ The expression πρεσβεύειν πρεσβείαν means “to travel as an ambassador.” Ignatius affirms that it is appropriate for the church in Philadelphia to appoint a deacon to travel to the church in Syrian Antioch “as God’s ambassador” (θεοῦ πρεσβείαν; Philadelphians 10.1).

¹⁴⁹ See further Mitchell 644–51 and Garland 295–98.

Harris, M. J. (2005). The Second Epistle to the Corinthians: a commentary on the Greek text (pp. 445–446). Grand Rapids, MI; Milton Keynes, UK: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.; Paternoster Press.

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Murray Harris writes "There was what Philo calls a 'law with regard to ambassadors' (De Vita Mosis 1.25)".

However, that reference reads "(25) And when he had passed the boundaries of the age of infancy he began to exercise his intellect; not, as some people do, letting his youthful passions roam at large without restraint, although in him they had ten thousand incentives by reason of the abundant means for the gratification of them which royal places supply; but he behaved with temperance and fortitude, as though he had bound them with reins, and thus he restrained their onward impetuosity by force." (Yonge, C. D. with Philo of Alexandria. (1995). The works of Philo: complete and unabridged (p. 461). Peabody, MA: Hendrickson.)

But I don't see anything like Murray Harris' quote in the referenced passage...Any ideas?

It seems they are missing a digit in the reference. It should be De Vita Mosis 1.258

Andrew

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/886412#Comment_886412

It seems they are missing a digit in the reference. It should be De Vita Mosis 1.258

Thank you! I have reported the typo & made a community note.