Polycarp to the Philippians
Polycarp of Smyrna
Chapter 11
About this work
Polycarp exhorts the Philippian church to faith, moral discipline, generosity, perseverance, and responsible ministry while drawing extensively on early Christian writings and addressing a local presbyter’s misconduct.
- Author
- Polycarp of Smyrna
- Date
- Early to mid-2nd century
- Origin
- Smyrna
- Genre
- Letter
The relationship between the letter’s sections and their dates has been debated.
Chapter XI.—Expression of grief on account of Valens.
I am greatly grieved for Valens, who was once