60 And when her husband saw her, he said unto her: Why is thy countenance fallen? (T12) 61 And she said unto him: I have a pain at my heart, and the groanings of my spirit oppress me; and so he comforted her who was not sick. (T12) 62 Then, accordingly seizing an opportunity, she rushed unto me while her husband was yet without, and said unto me: I will hang myself, or cast myself over a cliff, if thou wilt not lie with me. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:60–62
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