2 What man is he that desireth life and loveth to see good days? (1CL) 3 Make thy tongue to cease from evil, and thy lips that they speak no guile. (1CL) 4 Turn aside from evil and do good. (1CL)
1 Clement 22:2–4
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1 Thessalonians 5:21–23
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