Nielsen’s Nook

Relating to Jeremiah

Translation and Commentary on The Martyrdom of Polycarp §2.1-2 2007-11-09

Translation1 Therefore, blessed and noble [a] are all the martyrs according to the will of God which has brought them to pass. For it is necessary, being more [b] God-fearing, to ascribe to God power over all things. 2 For at their nobility, fortitude, and love for their Master [c] who should not marvel? After they were torn to shreds ...