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Epistle to the Ephesians: Shorter and...

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 beginning 485 of time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory, being united 486 and 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 beginning 487 of time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory, being united 488 and 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. 489


Footnotes

  1. 49:485

    Literally, “before the ages.”

  2. 49:486

    These words may agree with “glory,” but are better applied to the “Church.”

  3. 49:487

    Literally, “before the ages.”

  4. 49:488

    These words may agree with “glory,” but are better applied to the “Church.”

  5. 49:489

    Some read, as in the shorter recension, “grace.”

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