11 We, then, seeing the beauty of them were astonied at them, for they appeared suddenly. (APE) 12 And I drew near to the Lord and said: Who are these? (APE) 13 He saith to me: These are your (our) righteous brethren whose appearance ye did desire to see. (APE)
Apocalypse of Peter 1:11–13
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