ὡς οὐ δικαίως θάνατον ἔχθουσιν βροτοί, ὅσπερ μέγιστον ῥῦμα τῶν πολλῶν κακῶν → since unjustly men hate death, which is the greatest defence against their many ills
subs.
Faith: P. and V. πίστις, ἡ.
Obedience: P. and V. πειθαρχία, ἡ.
Throw off one's allegiance: P. ἀφίστασθαι.