2 Wherefore was our father Abraham blessed? Was it not because he wrought righteousness and truth through faith? (1CL) 3 Isaac with confidence, as knowing the future, was led a willing sacrifice. (1CL) 4 Jacob with humility departed from his land because of his brother, and went unto Laban and served; and the twelve tribes of Israel were given unto him. (1CL)
1 Clement 31:2–4
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