30 For fearing lest he should offend the Lord, he will not do wrong to any man, even in thought. (T12) 31 These things I learnt at last, after I had repented concerning Joseph. (T12) 32 For true repentance after a godly sort destroyeth ignorance, and driveth away the darkness, and enlighteneth the eyes, and giveth knowledge to the soul, and leadeth the mind to salvation. (T12)
Testament of Gad 1:30–32
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