The Apostolic Fathers

Epistle to the Magnesians (Short Version)

by Ignatius
15 chapters Read aloud, 8 min With the Greek text word study in 14 of 15 paragraphs
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Chapter 4: Some Act Wickedly Without the Bishop's Approval

It is fitting, then, not only to be called Christians, but to be so in reality: as some indeed give one the title of bishop, but do all things without him. Now such persons seem to me to be not possessed of a good conscience, seeing they are not stedfastly gathered together according to the commandment.