13 For as the heaven is purer in the Lord's sight than the earth, so also be ye, the lights of Israel, purer than all the Gentiles. (T12) 14 But if ye be darkened through transgressions, what, therefore, will all the Gentiles do living in blindness? (T12) 15 Yea, ye shall bring a curse upon our race, because the light of the law which was given for to lighten every man this ye desire to destroy by teaching commandments contrary to the ordinances of God. (T12)
Testament of Levi 4:13–15
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