1 As children therefore [of the light] of the truth, shun division and wrong doctrines; and where the shepherd is, there follow ye as sheep. (IGN) 2 For many specious wolves with baneful delights lead captive the runners in God's race; but, where ye are at one, they will find no place. (IGN)
Ignatius to the Philadelphians 2:1–2
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