49 So when it pleased him that his beloved name should be his Son, and he gave the name to him who came out from the depth, he disclosed his secrets, knowing that the Father is without evil. Because of this, he brought him out so that he might speak about the place, and his resting place from which he had come, [41] and to glorify the fullness, the greatness of his name, and the Father’s sweetness. (GTR)
Gospel of Truth 1:49
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