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The Epistles of Ignatius
Ignatius of Antioch · c. 30–107 · early-church-fathers
Epistle to the Ephesians: Shorter and Longer Versions
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians Shorter and Longer Versions
Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly most happy, being blessed in the greatness and fulness of God the Father, and predestinated before the beginningof time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory, being unitedand elected through the true passion by the will of the Father, and Jesus Christ, our God: Abundant happiness through Jesus Christ, and His undefiled grace.
Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly most happy, being blessed in the greatness and fulness of God the Father, and predestinated before the beginningof time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory, being unitedand elected through the true passion by the will of God the Father, and of our Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour: Abundant happiness through Jesus Christ, and His undefiled joy.
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