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Apocrypha · Chapter 20 of 22

Martyrdom of Polycarp 20

Acts of the Martyrs

Chapter 20 — This epistle is to be transmitted to the brethren.

2Since, then, ye requested that we would at large make you acquainted with what really took place, we have for the present sent you this summary account through our brother Marcus.

3When, therefore, ye have yourselves read this Epistle, be pleased to send it to the brethren at a greater distance, that they also may glorify the Lord, who makes such choice of His own servants.

4To Him who is able to bring us all by His grace and goodness into his everlasting kingdom, through His only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, to Him be glory, and honour, and power, and majesty, for ever, Amen.

5Salute all the saints.

6They that are with us salute you, and Evarestus, who wrote this Epistle, with all his house.

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About Martyrdom of Polycarp

The eyewitness account of the death of the bishop of Smyrna in the stadium, with the answer that endured: eighty-six years I have served Christ, how can I blaspheme him now?