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Polycarp to the Philippians
Polycarp to the Philippians — J. B. Lightfoot 1891 English translation
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Reading language: eng · Original language (catalog): Ancient source language(s)
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Polycarp to the Philippians prologue:1
Polycarp and the presbyters that are with him unto the Church of God which sojourneth at Philippi; mercy unto you and peace from God Almighty and Jesus Christ our Savior be multiplied.
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