43 And I gave myself yet more to fasting and prayer, that the Lord might deliver me from her. (T12) 44 And again, at another time she said unto me: If thou wilt not commit adultery, I will kill my husband by poison; and take thee to be my husband. (T12) 45 I therefore, when I heard this, rent my garments, and said unto her: (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:43–45
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34 And when I perceived it I sorrowed unto death; and when she had gone out, I came to myself, and lamented for her many days, because I recognized her guile and her deceit. (T12) 35 And I declared unto her the words of the Most High, if haply she would turn from her evil… (T12)
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