Saint Ignatius of Antioch Magnesians Chapter 7 Table of Contents Catalogue of Titles Logos Virtual Library Catalogue |
Epistle to the Magnesians Longer Version Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson Chapter 7 As therefore the Lord does nothing without the Father, for, says He, “I can of mine own self do nothing,” so do ye, neither presbyter, nor deacon, nor layman, do anything without the bishop. Nor let anything appear commendable to you which is destitute of his approval. For every such thing is sinful, and opposed [to the will of] God. Do ye all come together into the same place for prayer. Let there be one common supplication, one mind, one hope, with faith unblameable in Christ Jesus, than which nothing is more excellent. Do ye all, as one man, run together into the temple of God, as unto one altar, to one Jesus Christ, the High Priest of the unbegotten God.
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