The Apostolic Fathers

Epistle to the Trallians (LongVersion)

by Ignatius
13 chapters Read aloud, 15 min With the Greek text word study in 13 of 13 paragraphs
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Chapter 4: I Need Humility

But I measure myself, that I may not perish through boasting: but it is good to glory in the Lord. And even though I were established in things pertaining to God, yet then would it befit me to be the more fearful, and not give heed to those that vainly puff me up. For those that commend me scourge me. [I do indeed desire to suffer], but I know not if I be worthy to do so. For the envy of the wicked one is not visible to many, but it wars against me. I therefore have need of meekness, by which the devil, the prince of this world, is brought to nought.