your desire may be fulfilled. The epistles of Ignatius written by him[1] to us, and all the rest [of his epistles] which we have by us, we have sent to you, as you requested. They are subjoined to this epistle, and by them ye may be greatly profited; for they treat of faith and patience, and all things that tend to edification in our Lord. Any[2] more certain information you may have obtained respecting both Ignatius himself, and those that were[3] with him, have the goodness to make known[4] to us.
Chap. xiv.—Conclusion.
These things I have written to you by Crescens, whom up to the present[5] time I have recommended unto you, and do now recommend. For he has acted blamelessly among us, and I believe also among you. Moreover, ye will hold his sister in esteem when she comes to you. Be ye safe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with you all.[6] Amen.
- ↑ Reference is here made to the two letters of Ignatius, one to Polycarp himself, and the other to the church at Smyrna.
- ↑ Henceforth, to the end, we have only the Latin version.
- ↑ The Latin version reads "are," which has been corrected as above.
- ↑ Polycarp was aware of the death of Ignatius (chap. ix.), but was as yet apparently ignorant of the circumstances attending it.
- ↑ Some read, "in this present epistle."
- ↑ Others read, "and in favour with all yours."
