7 [Instead], he is forever completely perfect in [light]. (APJ) 8 He is [limitless], given that no one exists [before him] who could place limits on him. (APJ) 9 He is unfathomable, [given that there] exists before him no one who could [fathom him]. (APJ)
Apocryphon of John 3:7–9
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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)
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 3:24–26
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)
Apocryphon of John 3:19–21
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 i… (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)
2 Esdras 8:20–22
20 “O Lord, you who remain forever, whose eyes are exalted, and whose chambers are in the air, (WEB) 21 whose throne is beyond measure, whose glory is beyond comprehension, before whom the army of angels stand with trembling, (WEB) 22 at whose bidding they are changed to wind and f… (WEB)
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)
Sirach 39:19–21
19 The works of all flesh are before him. It’s impossible to be hidden from his eyes. (WEB) 20 He sees from everlasting to everlasting. There is nothing too wonderful for him. (WEB) 21 No one can say, “What is this?” “Why is that?” for all things are created for their own uses. (WEB)
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