That those are more severely judged, who in this world have had more power.
Treatises — translated by ANF editors
112. That those are more severely judged, who in this world have had more power.
In Solomon: “The hardest judgment shall be made on those who govern. For to a mean man mercy is granted; but the powerful shall suffer torments mightily.” Also in the second Psalm: “And now, ye kings, understand; be amended, ye who judge the earth.”
Translated by ANF editors. Edition ccel.anf05.iv-v.en.