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Ignatius: To the Romans
J. B. Lightfoot · Translated text
IgnRom. 10
Now I write these things to you from Smyrna by the hand of the Ephesians who are worthy of all felicitation. And Crocus also, a name very dear to me, is with me, with many others besides.
As touching those who went before me from Syria to Rome unto the glory of God, I believe that ye have received instructions; whom also apprise that I am near; for they all are worthy of God and of you, and it becometh you to refresh them in all things.
These things I write to you on the ninth before the Calends of September. Fare ye well unto the end in the patient waiting for Jesus Christ.
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