The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians Shorter and Longer Versions

p. 49

Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly most happy, being blessed in the greatness and fulness of God the Father, and predestinated before the beginning ⁴⁸⁵ of time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory, being united ⁴⁸⁶ and elected through the true passion by the will of the Father, and Jesus Christ, our God: Abundant happiness through Jesus Christ, and His undefiled grace.

Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly most happy, being blessed in the greatness and fulness of God the Father, and predestinated before the beginning ⁴⁸⁷ of time, that it should be always for an enduring and unchangeable glory, being united ⁴⁸⁸ and elected through the true passion by the will of God the Father, and of our Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour: Abundant happiness through Jesus Christ, and His undefiled joy. ⁴⁸⁹

Footnotes

49:485

Literally, “before the ages.”

49:486

These words may agree with “glory,” but are better applied to the “Church.”

49:487

Literally, “before the ages.”

49:488

These words may agree with “glory,” but are better applied to the “Church.”

49:489

Some read, as in the shorter recension, “grace.”