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  ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THEIR KINDNESS
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of showing kindness and
gratitude towards the servants of Christ, and the significance of the
Lord's mercy in the day of judgment.

Topics: "Christian Hospitality", "Gods Mercy"
Scripture References: Romans 10:11, 2 Timothy 1:16, Hebrews 6:10

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Ignatius of Antioch commends the congregation for their hospitality
towards fellow servants of Christ, expressing gratitude for their
support and blessings. He assures them that their kindness will not go
unnoticed by the Lord and encourages them to continue in their good
deeds. Ignatius prays for God's mercy upon them and expresses his hope
that they will not be ashamed in the presence of Jesus Christ.

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CONTENT
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Ye have done well in receiving Philo, and Gaius, and Agathopus, who,
being the servants of Christ, have followed me for the sake of God, and
who greatly bless the Lord in your behalf, because ye have in every way
refreshed them. None of those things which ye have done to them shall be
passed by without being reckoned unto you.

"The Lord grant" to you "that ye may find mercy of the Lord in that
day!" May my spirit be for you, and my bonds, which ye have not despised
or been ashamed of. Wherefore, neither shall Jesus Christ, our perfect
hope, be ashamed of you.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ignatius-of-antioch/acknowledgment-of-their-kindness/
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