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 in) himself. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:19–21
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Apocryphon of John 3:9–11
9 He is unfathomable, [given that there] exists before him no one who could [fathom him]. (APJ) 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)
Apocryphon of John 3:2–4
2 [It is that which exists] as [God] and as Father of the All, [the unseen] one, who is higher than [the All, who exists as] indestructability, [as] pure light, at which no [eye] can gaze. (APJ) 3 He [is the] unseen [Spirit] of whom it is improper [to think of] as a god… (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:14–16
14 He cannot be named, given that [no one existed before him] who could name [him]. (APJ) 15 He is [light beyond measure], being pure, sacred, [unstained]. (APJ) 16 He is unspeakable, [existing in perfect] indestructability. (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 3:24–26
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)
Baruch 3:24–26
24 O Israel, how great is the house of God! How large is the place of his possession! (WEB) 25 It is great and has no end. It is high and unmeasurable. (WEB) 26 Giants were born that were famous of old, great of stature, and expert in war. (WEB)
Job 41:32–34
32 He leaves a glistening wake behind him; one would think the deep had white hair! 33 Nothing on earth is his equal— a creature devoid of fear! 34 He looks down on all the haughty; he is king over all the proud.”
Sirach 42:19–21
19 He declares the things that are past and the things that shall be, and reveals the traces of hidden things. (WEB) 20 No thought escapes him. There is not a word hidden from him. (WEB) 21 He has ordered the mighty works of his wisdom. He is from everlasting to everlasting. Nothin… (WEB)
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