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Martyrdom of Polycarp 10:1

But when he persisted again, and said: "Swear by the genius of Caesar," he answered him: "If you vainly suppose that I will swear by the genius of Caesar, as you say, and pretend that you are ignorant who I am, listen plainly: I am a Christian. And if you wish to learn the doctrine of Christianity fix a day and listen."

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Martyrdom of Polycarp 10:2

The Pro-Consul said: "Persuade the people." And Polycarp said: "You I should have held worthy of discussion, for we have been taught to render honour, as is meet, if it hurt us not, to princes and authorities appointed by God. But as for those, I do not count them worthy that a defence should be made to them."

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Martyrdom of Polycarp — Kirsopp Lake 1912 English translation
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Martyrdom of Polycarp — Kirsopp Lake 1912 English translation

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