12 Beware, therefore, of fornication, for fornication is mother of all evils, separating from God, and bringing near to Beliar. (T12) 13 For I have seen it inscribed in the writing of Enoch that your sons shall be corrupted in fornication, and shall do harm to the sons of Levi with the sword. (T12)
Testament of Simeon 2:12–13
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