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An otherwise unknown second-century Christian, Ignatius was taken from Antioch to Rome in an imperial triumph, to be executed in the arena. He saw this triumphal procession as Christ’s, as he went to a conquering death. As Christ’s death brought about reconciliation between Jew and Gentile, Ignatius hoped that his death, united with Christ’s, would bring about reconciliation within and among the...

3Nothing is hidden from the Lord, but even what we have hidden is close to him. Therefore everything we do should be done as though he were dwelling in us, so that we may be his temples and he may be our God in us. This is indeed so, and will be apparent to us by the love which we justly bear towards him. 16 1Do not be deceived, my brothers. Those who corrupt their households shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 2If those who do this in accordance with the flesh should suffer death, how much
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