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 :  I am devoted to you and to those whom for the

honour of God ye sent to Smyrna; whence also I write

unto you with thanksgiving to the Lord, having love

for Polycarp as I have for you also. Remember me, even

as I would that Jesus Christ may also remember you.

 :  Pray for the church which is in Syria, whence I

am led a prisoner to Rome -- I who am the very last of

the faithful there; according as I was counted worthy

to be found unto the honour of God. Fare ye well in

God the Father and in Jesus Christ our common hope.