Saint Ignatius of Antioch (30-107)

Epistle to the Philadelphians

Shorter Version

Translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson

Chapter 2

Wherefore, as children of light and truth, flee from division and wicked doctrines; but where the shepherd is, there do ye as sheep follow. For there are many wolves that appear worthy of credit, who, by means of a pernicious pleasure, carry captive those that are running towards God; but in your unity they shall have no place.

Chapter 1

Chapter 3