Saint Ignatius of Antioch (30-107)

First Epistle to the Ephesians

Longer Version

Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson

Preface

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 of time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory, being united 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1