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 12: You are superior to me

May I appreciate you in all respects, if indeed I am worthy! For though I am bound, I am not worthy to be compared to any of you who are free. I know that you are not arrogant, for you have Jesus Christ within yourselves. And even more so when I commend you, I know that you value modesty of spirit; as it is written, “The righteous person is his own accuser.”