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.

What is the basis of faith?
Does the Bible recognize what may be called \"present truth\"?
Did Christ know beforehand the treatment He was to receive?
What is the whole world called upon to do?
How did Jesus answer them?
What is said of the character of these scaled ones?
Why does Christ desire this growth in His followers?

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