Epistle to the Romans (Syriac Version)
My spirit greets you, and the love of the Churches that welcomed me in the name of Jesus Christ; for those who were close to my path in the flesh also went before me in every city.
Now, therefore, being about to arrive soon in Rome, I know many things in God; but I keep myself within limits, so I may not perish through boasting: for now, it is necessary for me to fear more, and not pay attention to those who flatter me. For those who say such things to me discipline me; for I desire to suffer, but I do not know if I am worthy. For zeal is not visible to many, but with me, it has conflict. I need, therefore, meekness, by which the prince of this world is destroyed. I can write to you about heavenly things, but I fear that I might harm you. Know me from myself. For I am cautious lest you might not be able to receive such knowledge and become confused. For even I, not because I am in chains and can know heavenly things and the places of angels and the stations of the powers that are seen and not seen, am on this account a disciple; for I am far from the perfection that is worthy of God. Be perfectly strong in the patience of Jesus Christ our God.
Here end the three letters of Ignatius, bishop and martyr.