6 Mark in whose cases He ordained that this people should be first and heir of the covenant. (BRN) 7 If then besides this He also recorded it through Abraham, we attain the completion of our knowledge. What then saith he to Abraham when he alone believed, and was ascribed for righteousness? Behold I have made thee, Abraham, a father of nations that believe in God in uncircumcision. (BRN)
Epistle of Barnabas 13:6–7
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