2 «2» [I grew fearful, and lo, I] saw inside the [light a child standing] near me. (APJ) 3 As I gazed [on it, it became] similar to an old man, and he [altered his] appearance, growing similar to a son. (APJ) 4 It [was not a diverse entity] in front of me, but there was an [appearance] featuring multiple forms inside the [light], and [the resemblances] made their appearance through each other, [and] the [appearance] possessed three forms. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 2:2–4
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