18 He that committeth fornication is not aware when he suffers loss, and is not ashamed when put to dishonour. (T12) 19 For even though a man be a king and commit fornication, he is stripped of his kingship by becoming the slave of fornication, as I myself also suffered. (T12) 20 For I gave my staff, that is, the stay of my tribe; and my girdle, that is, my power; and my diadem, that is, the glory of my kingdom. (T12)
Testament of Judah 3:18–20
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