1 Be not deceived, my brethren. Corrupters of houses _shall not inherit the kingdom of God._ (IGN) 2 If then they which do these things after the flesh are put to death, how much more if a man through evil doctrine corrupt the faith of God for which Jesus Christ was crucified. Such a man, having defiled himself, shall go into the unquenchable fire; and in like manner also shall he that hearkeneth unto him. (IGN)
Ignatius to the Ephesians 16:1–2
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Ignatius to the Philadelphians 3:2–3
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