The Apostolic Fathers

Epistle to the Trallians (Short Version)

by Ignatius
13 chapters Read aloud, 7 min With the Greek text word study in 12 of 13 paragraphs
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Chapter 10: The Truth of Christ's Suffering

But if, as some who are without God, meaning the unbelieving, say that He only seemed to suffer (while they themselves only seem to exist), then why am I in chains? Why do I desire to be exposed to wild beasts? Do I then die in vain? Am I not then guilty of falsehood against the cross of the Lord?