The Epistle Of Polycarp To The Philippians
Polycarp's letter to the Philippians containing exhortations to virtue, steadfast faith, and charity, emphasizing endurance in persecution and maintaining Christian purity through Christ's example.
16 Chapters
Table of Contents
1
Introductory Note to the Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
2
Introduction
3
Chapter I.--Praise of the Philippians.
4
Chapter II.--An exhortation to virtue.
5
Chapter III.--Expressions of personal unworthiness.
6
Chapter IV.--Various exhortations.
7
Chapter V.--The duties of deacons, youths, and virgins.
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Chapter VI.--The duties of presbyters and others.
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Chapter VII.--Avoid the Docetæ, and persevere in fasting and prayer.
10
Chapter VIII.--Persevere in hope and patience.
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Chapter IX.--Patience inculcated.
12
Chapter X.--Exhortation to the practice of virtue.
13
Chapter XI.--Expression of grief on account of Valens.
14
Chapter XII.--Exhortation to various graces.
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Chapter XIII.--Concerning the transmission of epistles.
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Chapter XIV.--Conclusion.