51 And when he had gone out I wept, nor did I taste that or any other of her food. (T12) 52 So then after one day she came to me and observed the food, and said unto me: Why is it that thou hast not eaten of the food? (T12) 53 And I said unto her: It is because thou hast filled it with deadly enchantments; and how saidst thou: I come not near to idols but to the Lord alone. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:51–53
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