1Ignatius, who is also Theophorus, to the church of Elohim (God) the Father and of Yahusha HaMashiach (Jesus Christ), which is in Philadelphia of Asia, which hath found mercy and is firmly established in the concord of Elohim (God) and rejoiceth in the passion of our Lord and in His resurrection without wavering, being fully assured in all mercy; which church I salute in the blood of Yahusha HaMashiach (Jesus Christ), that is eternal and abiding joy; more especially if they be at one with the bishop and the presbyters who are with him, and with the deacons that have been appointed according to the mind of Yahusha HaMashiach (Jesus Christ), whom after His own will He confirmed and established by His Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit). This your bishop I have found to hold the ministry which pertaineth to the common weal, not of himself or through men, nor yet for vain glory, but in the love of Elohim (God) the Father and the Lord Yahusha HaMashiach (Lord Jesus Christ). And I am amazed at his forbearance; whose silence is more powerful than others' speech. For he is attuned in harmony with the commandments, as a lyre with its strings. Wherefore my soul blesseth his godly mind, for I have found that it is virtuous and perfect -- even the imperturbable and calm temper which he hath, while living in all godly forbearance.
2As children therefore [of the light] of the truth, shun division and wrong doctrines; and where the shepherd is, there follow ye as sheep. For many specious wolves with baneful delights lead captive the runners in Elohim's (God's) race; but, where ye are at one, they will find no place.