Collection

Epistle to the Philippians

Saint Polycarp of Smyrna

15 reading units in this historical edition. Units are chapters, letters or homilies, not separate complete books.

1. Epistle to the Philippians
2. Chapter I.—Praise of the...: Chapter I.—Praise of the Philippians.
3. Chapter II.—An exhortation to...: Chapter II.—An exhortation to virtue.
4. Chapter III.—Expressions of personal...: Chapter III.—Expressions of personal unworthiness.
5. Chapter IV.—Various exhortations.
6. Chapter V.—The duties of deacons,...: Chapter V.—The duties of deacons, youths, and virgins.
7. Chapter VI.—The duties of presbyters...: Chapter VI.—The duties of presbyters and others.
8. Chapter VII.—Avoid the Docetæ, and...: Chapter VII.—Avoid the Docetæ, and persevere in fasting and prayer.
9. Chapter VIII.—Persevere in hope and...: Chapter VIII.—Persevere in hope and patience.
10. Chapter IX.—Patience inculcated.
11. Chapter X.—Exhortation to the...: Chapter X.—Exhortation to the practice of virtue.
12. Chapter XI.—Expression of grief on...: Chapter XI.—Expression of grief on account of Valens.
13. Chapter XII.—Exhortation to various...: Chapter XII.—Exhortation to various graces.
14. Chapter XIII.—Concerning the...: Chapter XIII.—Concerning the transmission of epistles.
15. Chapter XIV.—Conclusion.