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From the original in the von Wallenrodt Library in Königsberg in Lilienthal, Erläut. Preußen, IV. vol., p. 156, but mutilated; complete in Borowski- Faber, p. 106; in De Wette, vol. V, p.786 and in the Erlangen edition, vol. 56, p. 150.
The profoundly learned woman Katherin Lutherin, my gracious housewives at Wittenberg.
Grace and Peace. Dear Käthe! We sit here and let ourselves be tortured, and would gladly be rid of it, but it cannot be yet; as methinks, in eight days. You may tell M. Philipps to correct his postill, for he has not understood why the Lord calls the riches thorns in the Gospel. Here is the school where one learns to understand such things. But I am afraid that in the Scriptures the thorns are always threatened with fire, so I have all the more patience to see if I can do some good with God's help. Your sons are still at Mansfeld. Otherwise [we] have enough to eat and drink, and would have good days, if the disagreeable trade would do. 2) Methinks the devil mocks us, God will mock him again, amen. Pray for us. The messenger hurried very much. On St. Dorothea's Day [6 Feb.] 1546.
Martinus Luther, D.
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