Abba Poemen said of Abba Copres that he reached such a measure that, though he was sick and confined to bed, he gave thanks to God and restrained his own will.
Abba Copres said, “Blessed is the one who endures toil with thanksgiving.”
Once those in Scetis gathered to discuss Melchizedek and forgot to call Abba Copres. Later they called him and asked him about it. He struck his mouth three times and said, “Woe to you, Copres! You have abandoned what God commanded you to do and are investigating what He did not ask from you.” When the brothers heard this, they fled to their cells.