Now Trypho paused somewhat, and then said: You see that it was not by design that we fell into a discussion over these matters. And I acknowledge that I have been extraordinarily charmed with our intercourse, and I think that these are of like opinion with myself. For we have found more than we expected, or than it was even possible for us to expect. And if we could do this more frequently we should receive more benefit, while we examine the very words (of Scripture) themselves. But since, he added, you are putting off to sea, and expect to begin your voyage every day, do not scruple to think of us as your friends when you take your departure.
As regards myself, I replied, I could wish, if I remained here, that such a discussion should take place every day. But as I am expecting to embark at once, if God permit and help me, I urge you to enter on this greatest of all contests for your own salvation, and to endeavour to prefer to your own teachers the Christ of Almighty God.
After which they departed, finally praying for my deliverance both from the dangers of the sea, and from all ill.
And I prayed also for them, saying: I can make no greater prayer for you, Gentlemen, than this, that having come to know that happiness is given to every man through this Way, you may do in all respects the same as we, acknowledging that the object of our worship is the Christ of God.