What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?

Answer

"Worldly-minded bishops, instead of caring for the salvation of their flocks, were often but too much
inclined to travel about, and entangle themselves in worldly concerns." - Neander's "History of the
Christian Religion and Church" (Torrey's translation), Vol. II, page 16.

How, according to prophecy, was Christ to conduct Himself when on trial?
For what purpose is the manifestation of this one Spirit given?
Where will Christ then take His people?
How did Christ estimate the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees?
16. What striking testimony is borne by Neander, the noted church historian, regarding the origin of the Sunday Sabbath?
What was the object of the church bishops in securing these Sunday laws?
What is God's attitude toward the poor?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle