1 Immediately, [as I was musing on these matters], lo, the [heavens were opened, and] the [entire] creation underneath heaven glowed, and [the world] was shaken. (APJ) 2 «2» [I grew fearful, and lo, I] saw inside the [light a child standing] near me. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 2:1–2
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