The Apostolic Fathers

Epistle to the Smyrnaeans (Long Version)

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Chapter 5: Their Dangerous Mistakes

Some have ignorantly denied Him and promote falsehood instead of the truth. These people are not persuaded by the prophecies, the law of Moses, or the Gospel even now, nor by the sufferings we have personally endured. For they also think the same way about us. For what benefit is it if someone praises me but blasphemes my Lord, not recognizing Him as God incarnate? Anyone who does not confess this has truly denied Him, being wrapped in death. I have not thought it appropriate to write the names of such people, as they are unbelievers; and far be it from me to mention them until they repent.