Despite having learned under the same tutelage, however, Irenaeus ’ friend Florinus lapsed into the teachings of Valentinus, the most prominent leader of the Gnostic movement.
Irenaeuse sõber Florinus sai õpetust küll samast allikast, kuid võttis lõpuks omaks gnostikute tuntuima esindaja Valentinuse seisukohad.