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Polycarp of Smyrna
Epistle to the Philippians
Translated by ANF editors
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(English) · Translated by ANF editors
Contents 15 sections
- Epistle 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 Docetæ, 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.
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