Epistle to the Magnesians (Long Version)

Just as the Lord does nothing without the Father, for He says, “I can do nothing by myself,” so should you neither presbyter, deacon, nor layman, do anything without the bishop. Do not consider anything commendable that lacks his approval. For every such thing is sinful and opposed to the will of God. You should all come together in the same place for prayer. Let there be one common supplication, one mind, one hope, with faith unblemished in Christ Jesus, than which nothing is more excellent. All of you, as one, should gather in the temple of God, as to one altar, to one Jesus Christ, the High Priest of the unbegotten God.