10 [He is] beyond measuring, given that no one [existed before him who could measure] him. (APJ) 11 [He is unseen, given that no] one has seen [him]. (APJ) 12 [He is eternal], given that he [exists] eternally. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:10–12
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Apocryphon of John 3:4–6
4 [This is because he does] not [exist] inside something subordinate [to him, given that everything] exists inside him, self-[established]. (APJ) 5 [He is eternal], given that he stands in need of [nothing], because [he] is complete perfection. (APJ) 6 [He lacked nothing] so tha… (APJ)
Epistle to Diognetus 8:4–6
4 Nay, all this is the quackery and deceit of the magicians; (DIO) 5 and no man has either seen or recognised Him, but He revealed Himself. (DIO) 6 And He revealed (Himself) by faith, whereby alone it is given to see God. (DIO)
Apocryphon of John 3:15–17
15 He is [light beyond measure], being pure, sacred, [unstained]. (APJ) 16 He is unspeakable, [existing in perfect] indestructability. (APJ) 17 (He exists) [not] (confined) inside perfection, nor inside blessedness, nor inside divinity, but he is highly exalted (above these). (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:19–21
19 He is neither large, [nor] small. (APJ) 20 [It is impossible] to say that he has a quantity or that [he has a quality], because no one can [understand him]. (APJ) 21 He is not a being among [beings, but he is] highly exalted, [not] as [though he were loftier], but (he is lofty i… (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:24–26
24 This is because he is the one who gazes at himself, waiting, in «4» [his] light, given that the [...] is glorious. (APJ) 25 To him belongs purity beyond measure. (APJ) 26 He is an aeon that bestows aeons. (APJ)
Sirach 39:19–21
19 The works of all flesh are before him. It’s impossible to be hidden from his eyes. (WEB) 20 He sees from everlasting to everlasting. There is nothing too wonderful for him. (WEB) 21 No one can say, “What is this?” “Why is that?” for all things are created for their own uses. (WEB)
2 Enoch 48:4–6
4 All this he measured, with good measurement of hours, and fixed a measure by his wisdom, of the visible and the invisible. (2EN) 5 From the invisible he made all things visible, himself being invisible. (2EN) 6 Thus I make known to you, my children, and distribute the books to… (2EN)
Apocryphon of John 4:2–4
2 He is the one who places his desire inside his [water]-light, [which dwells in the] spring of the [pure light]-water [that] surrounds him, and [his (potential) thought became] actual, and she approached, [that is], she who had [appeared] in front of him insid… (APJ)
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