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Martyrdom of Polycarp

Martyrdom of Polycarp — Kirsopp Lake 1912 English translation

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Martyrdom of Polycarp 20:1

You, indeed, asked that the events should be explained to you at length, but we have for the present explained them in summary by our brother Marcion; therefore when you have heard these things, send the letter to the brethren further on, that they also may glorify the Lord, who takes his chosen ones from his own servants.

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Martyrdom of Polycarp 20:2

And to him who is able to bring us all in his grace and bounty, to his heavenly kingdom, by his only begotten Child, Jesus Christ, be glory, honour, might, and majesty for ever. Greet all the saints. Those who are with us, and Evarestus, who wrote the letter, with his whole house, greet you.

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Recorded completeness: Chapter 23 includes the alternative Moscow conclusion as labelled by Lake.. Available reading sections are listed below.

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