14 And they know not how to stand and be idle; and His heavenly hosts are subject to His word. (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 16:14
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Sirach 16:27–29
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1 Clement 20:1–2
1 The heavens are moved by His direction and obey Him in peace. (1CL) 2 Day and night accomplish the course assigned to them by Him, without hindrance one to another. (1CL)
2 Baruch 21:5–7
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2 Baruch 48:9–11
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1 Esdras 4:10–12
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Testament of Levi 1:19–21
19 And in the second are the hosts Of the armies which are ordained for the day of judgement, to work vengeance on the spirits of deceit and of Beliar. (T12) 20 And above them are the holy ones. (T12) 21 And in the highest of all dwelleth the Great Glory, far above all holiness. (T12)
Psalms 119:90–92
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your ordinances stand to this day, for all things are servants to You. 92 If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.
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