25 To him belongs purity beyond measure. (APJ) 26 He is an aeon that bestows aeons. (APJ) 27 He is [life] that bestows life. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:25–27
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Apocryphon of John 3:31–33
31 [He is] mercy and redemption [that bestow mercy]. (APJ) 32 He is grace that bestows grace, (APJ) 33 [not] because it belongs to him, but because he bestows [the light] that is beyond measure and comprehension. (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)
2 Baruch 21:9–11
9 before they come; have respect unto my prayer. For Thou alone art able to sustain all who are, and those who have passed away, and those who are to be, those who sin, and those who are (2BA) 10 righteous [as living (and) being past finding out]. For Thou alone dost liv… (2BA)
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)
Odes of Solomon 7:12–14
12 Wherefore He pitied me in His abundant grace: and granted me to ask from Him and to receive from His sacrifice: (ODE) 13 Because He it is that is incorrupt, the fulness of the ages and the Father of them. (ODE) 14 He hath given Him to be seen of them that are His, in order that… (ODE)
Epistle to Diognetus 8:7–9
7 For God, the Master and Creator of the Universe, Who made all things and arranged them in order, was found to be not only friendly to men, but also long- suffering. (DIO) 8 And such indeed He was always, and is, and will be, kindly and good and dispassionate and true,… (DIO)
Sirach 18:1–2
1 He who lives forever created the whole universe. (WEB) 2 The Lord alone is just. (WEB)
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)
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