20 The seventh is the power of procreation and sexual intercourse, with which through love of pleasure sins enter in. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:20
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Testament of Reuben 1:23–25
23 With these spirits are mingled the spirits of error. (T12) 24 First, the spirit of fornication is seated in the nature and in the senses; (T12) 25 The second, the spirit of insatiableness in the belly; (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:14–16
14 The first is the spirit of life, with which the constitution of man is created. (T12) 15 The second is the sense of sight, with which ariseth desire. (T12) 16 The third is the sense of hearing, with which cometh teaching. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 1:29–31
29 The sixth is the spirit of lying, in perdition and jealousy to practise deceits, and concealments from kindred and friends. (T12) 30 The seventh is the spirit of injustice, with which are thefts and acts of rapacity, that a man may fulfil the desire of his heart; for i… (T12)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:25–27
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Galatians 5:18–20
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Gospel of Mary 1:24–26
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