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 :  Since I have not been able to write to all the

churches, by reason of my sailing suddenly from Troas

to Neapolis, as the Divine will enjoineth, thou shalt

write to the churches in front, as one possessing the

mind of God, to the intent that they also may do this

same thing -- let those who are able send messengers,

and the rest letters by the persons who are sent by

thee, that ye may be glorified by an ever memorable

deed -- for this is worthy of thee.

 :  I salute all by name, and especially the wife of

Epitropus with her whole household and her children's.

I salute Attalus my beloved. I salute him that shall

be appointed to go to Syria. Grace shall be with him

always, and with Polycarp who sendeth him.

 :  I bid you farewell always in our God Jesus

Christ, in whom abide ye in the unity and supervision

of God. I salute Alce, a name very dear to me. Fare ye

well in the Lord.