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Polycarp: source notes

Polycarp: source notes

Works: Letter to the Philippians (c. 110–135). Edition/translation: ANF vol. 1 (Roberts–Donaldson), as on New Advent. Greek: Lightfoot/Holmes, Apostolic Fathers (key words to verify against a printed Greek text).

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S1: Philippians 1.3

  • Source: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0136.htm
  • Text: “knowing that by grace you are saved, not of works, but by the will of God through Jesus Christ.”
  • Context: Echoes Eph 2:8–9 in a pastoral greeting.
  • Bears on: Q2
  • Status: verified (English)