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XI. Now concerning Philo the Deacon, a Man of Cilicia, having a good Teftimony, who ftill minifters to me in the Word of God; together with Gaius and Agathopus,(a chofen Perfon, who follows me from Syria, having renounced this World;) who alfo bear Witness concerning you both. I my felf do return Thanks unto Thanks unto God on your Account, beca ufe you have received them, and the Lord will alfo receive you. But thofe that have difhonour'd them may they be delivered by the Grace of Jefus Chrift; who willeth not the death of a Sinner, but his repentance. The Love of the Brethren that are at Troas falutes you; whence alfo I write unto you by Burrhus, who was fent with me by thofe of Ephefus and Smyrna, out of Respect to me,: Whom our Lord Jefus Chrift will requite, in whom they hope, in their Flefh, Soul, and Spirit; in Faith,Love, and Concord. Fare ye

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