Unwritten word — committed to pastors; succession keeps it pure
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That unwritten word, they say, was placed in the charge of the churches' rectors and overseers.
Hand to hand it was then passed down, and through unbroken succession of bishops and pastors it has reached us pure and unspoiled.
Latin
X. Istud autem verbum non scriptum Ecclesiarum rectoribus & praepositis commendatum, & eorum fidei commissum, de manu in manum postea traditum fuisse volunt, & perpetua Episcoporum & Pastorum successione sincerum & incorruptum ad nos usque pervenisse.