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| Epistle to the Ephesians: Shorter and Longer Versions
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The Epistle of Ignatius to the
Ephesians
Shorter and Longer Versions
Ignatius, who is also
called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly
most happy, being blessed in the greatness and fulness of God the Father,
and predestinated before the beginning485
| 485 Literally, “before the ages.” |
of time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory,
being united486
| 486 These
words may agree with “glory,” but are better applied to the
“Church.” | and elected through the true passion
by the will of the Father, and Jesus Christ, our God: Abundant happiness
through Jesus Christ, and His undefiled grace.
Ignatius, who is also
called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly
most happy, being blessed in the greatness and fulness of God the Father,
and predestinated before the beginning487
| 487 Literally, “before the ages.” |
of time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory,
being united488
| 488 These
words may agree with “glory,” but are better applied to the
“Church.” | and elected through the true passion
by the will of God the Father, and of our Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour:
Abundant happiness through Jesus Christ, and His undefiled joy.489
| 489 Some read, as in the shorter
recension, “grace.” | E.C.F. INDEX & SEARCH
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