1 Let us be imitators also of them which went about in goatskins and sheepskins, preaching the coming of Christ. We mean Elijah and Elisha and likewise Ezekiel, the prophets, and besides them those men also that obtained a good report. (1CL) 2 Abraham obtained an exceeding good report and was called the friend of God; and looking steadfastly on the glory of God, he saith in lowliness of mind, But I am dust and ashes. (1CL) 3 Moreover concerning Job also it is thus written; And Job was righteous and unblamable, one that was true and honored God and abstained from all evil . (1CL) 4 Yet he himself accuseth himself saying, No man from filth; no, not though his life be but for a day. (1CL) 5 Moses was called faithful in all His house , and through his ministration God judged Egypt with the plagues and the torments which befell them. Howbeit he also, though greatly glorified, yet spake no proud words, but said, when an oracle was given to him at the bush, Who am I, that Thou sendest me? (1CL) 6 Nay, I am feeble of speech and slow of tongue. And again he saith, But I am smoke from the pot. (1CL)
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