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Epistles of Ignatius

The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp Shorter and Longer Versions

Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to Polycarp, Bishop of the Church of the Smyrnaeans, or rather, who has, as his own bishop, God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ: [wishes] abundance of happiness.

Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, and a witness for Jesus Christ, to Polycarp, Bishop of the Church of the Smyrnaeans, or rather, who has, as his own bishop, God the Father, and Jesus Christ: [wishes] abundance of happiness.

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Die sieben Briefe des Ignatius von Antiochien (BKV)

Ignatius an Polykarp

Ignatius, der auch Theophorus (heißt), grüßt vielmals Polykarp, den Bischof der Kirche von Smyrna, der vielmehr selbst wieder als Bischof über sich hat Gott Vater und den Herrn Jesus Christus.