1 Understand therefore, children of gladness, that the good Lord manifested all things to us beforehand, that we might know to whom we ought in all things to render thanksgiving and praise. (BRN)
Epistle of Barnabas 7:1
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Epistle of Barnabas 5:2–4
2 For the scripture concerning Him containeth some things relating to Israel, and some things relating to us. And it speaketh thus; He was wounded for your transgressions, and He hath been bruised for our sins; by His stripes we were healed. As a sheep He was l… (BRN)
Epistle of Barnabas 1:6–7
6 Well then, there are three ordinances of the Lord; *the hope of life, which is the beginning and end of our faith; and righteousness, which is the beginning and end of judgment; love shown in gladness and exultation, the testimony of works of righteousness.* (BRN) 7 F… (BRN)
1 Clement 38:3–4
3 Let us consider, brethren, of what matter we were made; who and what manner of beings we were, when we came into the world; from what a sepulchre and what darkness He that molded and created us brought us into His world, having prepared His benefits aforehand… (1CL)
1 Clement 40:1–2
1 Forasmuch then as these things are manifest beforehand, and we have searched into the depths of the Divine knowledge, we ought to do all things in order, as many as the Master hath commanded us to perform at their appointed seasons. (1CL) 2 Now the offerings and minis… (1CL)
Odes of Solomon 6:4–6
4 For thus it was from the beginning and will be to the end, that nothing should be His adversary, and nothing should stand up against Him. (ODE) 5 The Lord has multiplied the knowledge of Himself, and is zealous that these things should be known, which by His grace hav… (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 4:13–14
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Baruch 4:3–5
3 Don’t give your glory to another, nor the things that are to your advantage to a foreign nation. (WEB) 4 O Israel, we are happy; for the things that are pleasing to God are made known to us. (WEB) 5 Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel. (WEB)
Epistle of Barnabas 3:5–6
5 Then shalt thou cry out and God shall hear thee; while thou art still speaking, He shall say 'Lo, I am here'; if thou shalt take away from thee the yoke and the stretching forth of the finger and the word of murmuring, and shalt give thy bread to the hungry h… (BRN)
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