Epistula ad Philippenses
The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
Bibliographic Reference
ANTE-NICENE FATHERS Volume 1 The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus Edited by Alexander Roberts, D.D. & James Donaldson, LL.D. revised and chronologically arranged, with brief prefaces and occasional notes by A. Cleveland Coxe, D.D. Second printing- June 1995 This is a reprint edition of the American Bdition of the Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume 1, The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, originally published in the United States by the Christian Literature Publishing Company, 1885. (Translation, English)
Identifier
CPG 1040
Date
2nd century
Text
Contents
- The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
- Chapter I.--Praise of the Philippians.
- Chapter II.--An exhortation to virtue.
- Chapter III.--Expressions of personal unworthiness.
- Chapter IV.--Various exhortations.
- Chapter V.--The duties of deacons, youths, and virgins.
- Chapter VI.--The duties of presbyters and others.
- Chapter VII.--Avoid the Docetae, and persevere in fasting and prayer.
- Chapter VIII.--Persevere in hope and patience.
- Chapter IX.--Patience inculcated.
- Chapter X.--Exhortation to the practice of virtue.
- Chapter XI.--Expression of grief on account of Valens.
- Chapter XII.--Exhortation to various graces.
- Chapter XIII.--Concerning the transmission of epistles.
- Chapter XIV.--Conclusion.