39 And the woman said unto her husband: Wherefore dost thou detain the captive and wellborn lad in bonds, who ought rather to be set at liberty, and be waited upon? (T12) 40 For she wished to see me out of a desire of sin, but I was ignorant concerning all these things. (T12) 41 And he said to her: It is not the custom of the Egyptians to take that which belongeth to others before proof is given. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 2:39–41
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2 Kings 4:27–29
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Testament of Judah 2:29–31
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Testament of Joseph 1:66–68
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Testament of Joseph 1:36–38
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Genesis 24:38–40
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