28 He is a blessed one who bestows blessedness. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:28
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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)
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)
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)
Book of Jubilees 25:12–14
12 And she said: 'Blessed be the Lord God, and may His holy name be blessed for ever and ever, who has given me Jacob as a pure son and a holy seed; for he is Thine, and Thine shall his seed be continually and throughout all the generations for evermore. (JUB) 13 Bless hi… (JUB)
Sirach 37:23–25
23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy. (WEB) 24 A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him will call him happy. (WEB) 25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 6:11–13
11 And thirst was relieved and quenched: for from the Most High the draught was given. (ODE) 12 Blessed then are the ministers of that draught who are entrusted with that water of His: (ODE) 13 They have assuaged the dry lips, and the will that had fainted they have raised up; (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)
Numbers 23:19–21
19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? 20 I have indeed received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot change it. 21 He considers no disaster for Ja…
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