Ignatius of Antioch,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. I — Epistle to Polycarp…
(1885)
“ The time demands, even as a pilot does a ship, and as one who stands exposed to the tempest does a haven, that thou shouldst be worthy of God. Be thou watchful as an athlete of God. That which is promised to us is life eternal, which cannot be corrupted, of which things thou art also persuaded. ”
Ignatius of Antioch,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. I — Epistle to Polycarp…
(1885)
“ More especially is it fitting that we should bear everything for the sake of God, that He also may bear us. Be [still] more diligent than thou yet art. Be discerning of the times. Look for Him that is above the times, Him who has no times, Him who is invisible, Him who for our sakes became visible, Him who is impalpable, Him who is impassible, Him who for our sakes suffered, Him who endured everything in every form for our sakes. ”
Ignatius of Antioch,
Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. I — Epistle to Polycarp…
(1885)
“ Look ye to the bishop, that God also may look upon you. I will be instead of the souls of those who are subject to the bishop, and the presbyters, and the deacons; with them may I have a portion in the presence of God! Labour together with one another, act as athletes [12] together, run together, suffer together, sleep together, rise together. ”
