whom for the glory of God you sent to Smyrna, where, too,
Icnatius oF ANTIOCH derived from the Name, of meeting in common, animated by one faith and in union with Jesus Christ—who in the flesh was of the line of David,*® the Son of Man and the Son of God—of meeting, I say, to show obedience with undivided mind to the bishop and the presbytery, and to break the same
Bread," which is the medicine of immortality," the antidote against death, and everlasting life in Jesus Christ.
21. I offer my life as a ransom" for you and for those whom for the glory of God you sent to Smyrna, where, too,
I am writing to you with thanks to the Lord and with love for Polycarp and you. Remember me, as may Jesus Christ remember you! 2 Pray for the Church in Syria, whence I am being led away in chains to Rome, though I am the least of the faithful there.
But then, I was granted the favor of contributing to the honor of God. Farewell! May God the Father and Jesus Christ, our common Hope," bless you!