Polycarp, and the presbyters338 with him, to the Church of God sojourning at Philippi: Mercy to you, and peace from God Almighty, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, be multiplied.
The title of this Epistle in most of the mss. is, “The Epistle of St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, and holy martyr, to the Philippians.”
Or, “Polycarp, and those who with him are presbyters.”
iv.ii.i
Chapter II.—An exhortation to virtue.iv.ii.ii
Chapter III.—Expressions of personal unworthiness.iv.ii.iii
Chapter IV.—Various exhortations.iv.ii.iv
Chapter V.—The duties of deacons, youths, and virgins.iv.ii.v
Chapter VI.—The duties of presbyters and others.iv.ii.vi
Chapter VII.—Avoid the Docetæ, and persevere in fasting and prayer.iv.ii.vii
Chapter VIII.—Persevere in hope and patience.iv.ii.viii
Chapter IX.—Patience inculcated.iv.ii.ix
Chapter X.—Exhortation to the practice of virtue.iv.ii.x
Chapter XI.—Expression of grief on account of Valens.iv.ii.xi
Chapter XII.—Exhortation to various graces.iv.ii.xii
Chapter XIII.—Concerning the transmission of epistles.iv.ii.xiii
Chapter XIV.—Conclusion.iv.ii.xiv