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  I SALUTE THE FAMILIES OF MY BRETHREN
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: Ignatius of Antioch encourages his listeners to be strong in
the power of the Holy Ghost and extends greetings and salutations to
various individuals and families.

Topics: "Holy Spirit", "Christian Family"
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 3:16, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:7, James 1:5

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DESCRIPTION
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Ignatius of Antioch sends greetings and encouragement to the families of
his brethren, including wives, children, virgins, and widows, urging
them to be strong in the power of the Holy Spirit. He also extends his
greetings to specific individuals like Philo, Tavias, Alce, Daphnus, and
Eutecnus, praying for their faith, love, and spiritual well-being.
Ignatius emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit,
divine wisdom, and the grace of God and Jesus Christ.

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CONTENT
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I salute the families of my brethren, with their wives and children, and
those that are ever virgins, and the widows. Be ye strong, I pray, in
the power of the Holy Ghost. Philo, my fellow-servant, who is with me,
greets you. I salute the house of Tavias, and pray that it may be
confirmed in faith and love, both corporeal and spiritual.

I salute Alce; my well-beloved, and the incomparable Daphnus, and
Eutecnus, and all by name. Fare ye well in the grace of God, and of our
Lord Jesus Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and divine and
sacred wisdom.

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