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  LET OTHER CHURCHES ALSO SEND TO ANTIOCH
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: Ignatius requests the churches to write to adjacent churches
and send messengers or letters to glorify Antioch, emphasizing the
importance of unity in Jesus Christ.

Topics: "Church Unity", "Eternal Grace"
Scripture References: Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:3, Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 3:8

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Ignatius of Antioch urges the Church to continue in unity and under the
protection of God, emphasizing the importance of sending messengers and
letters to adjacent Churches to spread the message of Christ. He sends
personal greetings to specific individuals, expressing his love and
prayers for their well-being in God. Ignatius highlights the eternal
grace and blessings that come from being united in Jesus Christ,
encouraging the believers to remain steadfast in their faith.

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Inasmuch, therefore, as I have not been able to write to all Churches,
because I must suddenly sail from Troas to Neapolis, as the will [of the
emperor] enjoins, [I beg that] thou, as being acquainted with the
purpose of God, wilt write to the adjacent Churches, that they also may
act in like manner, such as are able to do so sending messenger, and the
others transmitting letters through those persons who are sent by thee,
that thou mayest be glorified by a work which shall be remembered for
ever, as indeed thou art worthy to be.

I salute all by name, and in particular the wife of Epitropus, with all
her house and children. I salute Attalus, my beloved. I salute him who
shall be deemed worthy to go [from you] into Syria.

Grace shall be with him for ever, and with Polycarp that sends him. I
pray for your happiness for ever in our God, Jesus Christ, by whom
continue ye in the unity and under the protection of God. I salute Alce,
my dearly beloved. Amen. Grace [be with you]. Fare ye well in the Lord.

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