2 The aids of our faith then are fear and patience, and our allies are long-suffering and self-restraint. (BRN) 3 While these abide in a pure spirit in matters relating to the Lord, wisdom, understanding, science, knowledge rejoice with them. (BRN) 4 For He hath made manifest to us by all the prophets that He wanteth neither sacrifices nor whole burnt offerings nor oblations, saying at one time; (BRN)
Epistle of Barnabas 2:2–4
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