29 For the commandments of the law are twofold, and through prudence must they be fulfilled. (T12) 30 For there is a season for a man to embrace his wife, and a season to abstain therefrom for his prayer. (T12) 31 So, then, there are two commandments; and, unless they be done in due order, they bring very great sin upon men. (T12)
Testament of Naphtali 2:29–31
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