Epistle to the Magnesians
St. Ignatius of Antioch · Apostolic Fathers
J.B. Lightfoot, 1885
A letter from Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, exhorting the Magnesians to unity under their bishop and presbytery.
Contents
Epistle to the Magnesians
- Greeting
- Chapter 1. Reason of writing the epistle
- Chapter 2. I rejoice in your messengers
- Chapter 3. Honour your youthful bishop
- Chapter 4. Some wickedly act independently of the bishop
- Chapter 5. Death is the fate of all such
- Chapter 6. Preserve harmony
- Chapter 7. Do nothing without the bishop and presbyters
- Chapter 8. Caution against false doctrines
- Chapter 9. Let us live with Christ
- Chapter 10. Beware of Judaizing
- Chapter 11. I write these things to warn you
- Chapter 12. You are superior to me
- Chapter 13. Be established in faith and unity
- Chapter 14. Your prayers requested
- Chapter 15. Salutations