47 Then, therefore, they took counsel to sell me, that I should not be found in their hands. (T12) 48 For they feared my father, lest he should come and execute upon them a grievous vengeance. (T12) 49 For they had heard that he was mighty with God and with men. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 2:47–49
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