The Martyrdom of Polycarp from the Ancient Writings of The Set-Apart Bible. Read free with the Sacred Names (Yahweh, Yahshua, Elohim) and audio narration.
1 The Encyclical Epistle of the Church at Smyrna Concerning the Martyrdom of the Holy Polycarp
2 The Church of Elohim which sojourns at Smyrna, to the Church of Elohim sojourning in Philomelium, and to all the congregations of the Holy and Catholic Church in every place: Mercy, peace, and love from Elohim the Father, and our Adonai Yahshua the Messiah, be multiplied.
3 Chapter I., Subject of which we write.
4 We have written to you, brethren, as to what relates to the martyrs, and especially to the blessed Polycarp, who put an end to the persecution, having, as it were, set a seal upon it by his martyrdom. For almost all the events that happened previously [to this one], took place that Adonai might show us from above a martyrdom becoming the Gospel. For he waited to be delivered up, even as Adonai had done, that we also might become his followers, while we look not merely at what concerns ourselves but have regard also to our neighbours. For it is the part of a true and well-founded love, not only to wish one’s self to be saved, but also all the brethren.