28 He is a blessed one who bestows blessedness. (APJ) 29 He is knowledge that bestows knowledge. (APJ) 30 [He is] goodness that bestows goodness. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:28–30
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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)
Epistle to Diognetus 8:7–9
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2 Enoch 52:10–12
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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)
2 Esdras 7:64–66
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Odes of Solomon 7:3–5
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2 Esdras 7:134–136
134 and patient, in that he is patient with those who have sinned, since they are his creatures; (WEB) 135 and bountiful, in that he is ready to give rather than to take away; (WEB) 136 and very merciful, in that he multiplies more and more mercies to those who are present, and who ar… (WEB)
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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