John and John the presbyters & Severus of Antioch

Severus urges John and John to pass over human weakness and focus on faithful struggles, using examples from Basil's successors, Liberius, Hosius, and Athanasius.

Severus tells John and John to preserve peace by limiting Epimachus without turning discipline into an incurable wound.

Severus rejoices in John and John's letter, then asks them to help Mitras resist false prophecy and deceit.

Severus tells John and John that his silence was not displeasure and that their actions are very pleasing.

Severus tells John and John to be friendly toward orthodox outside clergy but not admit them to ministry without proper communion.