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Epistle to the Magnesians: Longer Version (Spurious)

2nd Century

by Ignatius

The enlarged form of the letter to Magnesia, expanded by a later editor.

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1. #blank#Chapter I.—Reason of writing the epistle.Chapter II.—I rejoice in your messengers.Chapter III.—Honour your youthful bishop.Chapter IV.—Some wickedly act independently of the bishop.Chapter V.—Death is the fate of all such.Chapter VI.—Preserve harmony.Chapter VII.—Do nothing without the bishop and presbyters.Chapter VIII.—Caution against false doctrines.Chapter IX.—Let us live with Christ.Chapter X.—Beware of Judaizing.Chapter XI.—I write these things to warn you.Chapter XII.—Ye are superior to me.Chapter XIII.—Be established in faith and unity.Chapter XIV.—Your prayers requested.Chapter XV.—Salutations.
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Epistle to the Magnesians: Longer Version (Spurious)

The enlarged form of the letter to Magnesia, expanded by a later editor.