Fragments of Pierus
(Fragmenta)
I.--A Fragment of a Work of Pierius on the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians. 1
Origen, Dionysius, Pierius, Eusebius of Caesareia, Didymus, and Apollinaris, have interpreted this epistle most copiously; 2 of whom Pierius, when he was expounding and unfolding the meaning of the apostle, and purposed to explain the words, For I would that all men were even as I myself, 3 added this remark: In saying this, Paul, without disguise, preaches celibacy. 4