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 did Jesus emphasize the necessity of conversion?
18. In what statement was Christ promised as a Savior and Deliverer of the race as soon as sin entered?
How did God reprove their disobedience?
When are the saints to be like Jesus?
When afflicted, for what did he pray?
When will immortality be conferred upon the saints?
What peaceful condition will reign throughout the earth then?

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