Saint Ignatius of Antioch (30-107)

First Epistle to the Ephesians

Shorter Version

Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson

Chapter 16

Do not err, my brethren. Those that corrupt families shall not inherit the kingdom of God. If, then, those who do this as respects the flesh have suffered death, how much more shall this be the case with any one who corrupts by wicked doctrine the faith of God, for which Jesus Christ was crucified! Such an one becoming defiled [in this way], shall go away into everlasting fire, and so shall every one that hearkens unto him.

Chapter 15

Chapter 17