27 He is [life] that bestows life. (APJ) 28 He is a blessed one who bestows blessedness. (APJ) 29 He is knowledge that bestows knowledge. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:27–29
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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 Enoch 52:10–12
10 Cursed is he who perverts the decrees of his forefathers. (2EN) 11 Blessed is he who implants peace and love. (2EN) 12 Cursed is he who disturbs those that love their neighbours. (2EN)
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)
Apocryphon of John 3:32–34
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) 34 [How can I speak] with you of him, [given that] his [aeon] is beyond destruction, in repose, and abiding in [silence, r… (APJ)
Odes of Solomon 41:11–13
11 And His Word is with us in all our way; (ODE) 12 The Saviour who makes alive and does not reject our souls-; (ODE) 13 The man who was humbled, and exalted by His own righteousness, (ODE)
2 Enoch 52:4–6
4 Cursed is he before the Lord all the days of his life, who opens his lips to curse and abuse. (2EN) 5 Blessed is he who blesses all the Lord's works. (2EN) 6 Cursed is he who brings the Lord's creation into contempt. (2EN)
Odes of Solomon 3:10–12
10 For he that is joined to Him that is immortal, will also himself become immortal; (ODE) 11 And he who has pleasure in the Living One, will become living. (ODE) 12 This is the Spirit of the Lord, which doth not lie, which teacheth the sons of men to know His ways. (ODE)
Sirach 34:16–18
16 The eyes of the Lord are on those who love him, a mighty protection and strong support, a cover from the hot blast, a shade from the noonday sun, a guard from stumbling, and a help from falling. (WEB) 17 He raises up the soul, and enlightens the eyes. He gives health,… (WEB) 18 … (WEB)
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