26 Therefore I command you to hearken to Levi, because he shall know the law of the Lord, and shall give ordinances for judgement and shall sacrifice for all Israel until the consummation of the times, as the anointed High Priest, of whom the Lord spake. (T12) 27 I adjure you by the God of heaven to do truth each one unto his neighbour and to entertain love each one for his brother. (T12) 28 And draw ye near to Levi in humbleness, of heart, that ye may receive a blessing from his mouth. (T12)
Testament of Reuben 2:26–28
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