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Ignatius to the Trallians IV
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I have great knowledge in God, but I restrain myself, lest I should perish through boasting. For now it is needful for me to be the more fearful, and not give heed to those that puff me up. For they that speak to me [in the way of commendation] scourge me. For I do indeed desire to suffer, but I know not if I be worthy to do so. For this longing, though it is not manifest to many, all the more vehemently assails me. I therefore have need of meekness, by which the prince of this world is brought to nought.
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Ignatius to the Trallians (shorter recension; trans. Roberts-Donaldson, 1885) · Ignatius to the Trallians IV
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