Epistle to the Smyrnaeans (Short Version)

Moreover, it is reasonable that we should return to sober conduct, and, while we have the opportunity, exercise repentance towards God. It is good to reverence both God and the bishop. Whoever honors the bishop has been honored by God; whoever does anything without the knowledge of the bishop truly serves the devil. Let all things, then, abound to you through grace, for you are worthy. You have refreshed me in all things, and Jesus Christ shall refresh you. You have loved me when absent as well as when present. May God recompense you, for whose sake, as you endure all things, you shall attain unto Him.