3 To convert the souls of them who are willing to come to Him; and to lead captive a good captivity for freedom. (ODE) 4 I was strengthened and made mighty and took the world captive; (ODE) 5 And it became to me for the praise of the Most High, and of God my Father. (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 10:3–5
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Tobit 12:17–19
17 And he said to them, “Don’t be afraid. You will all have peace; but bless God forever. (WEB) 18 For I came not of any favor of my own, but by the will of your God. Therefore bless him forever. (WEB) 19 All these days I appeared to you. I didn’t eat or drink, but you all saw a vi… (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 22:3–5
3 He who scattered my enemies had existed from ancient and my adversaries: (ODE) 4 He who gave me authority over bonds that I might loose them; (ODE) 5 He that overthrew by my hands the dragon with seven heads: and thou hast set me over his roots that I might destroy his seed. (ODE)
Testament of Joseph 1:8–10
8 I was sold into slavery, and the Lord of all made me free: (T12) 9 I was taken into captivity, and His strong hand succoured me. (T12) 10 I was beset with hunger, and the Lord Himself nourished me. (T12)
Odes of Solomon 21:4–6
4 And increasingly helpful to me was the thought of the Lord, and His fellowship in incorruption: (ODE) 5 And I was lifted up in His light; and I served before Him, (ODE) 6 And I became near to Him, praising and confessing Him; (ODE)
Galatians 1:23–24
23 They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they glorified God because of me.
Odes of Solomon 29:7–9
7 And He showed him His sign: and He led me by His light, and gave me the rod of His power; (ODE) 8 That I might subdue the imaginations of the peoples; and the power of the men of might to bring them low: (ODE) 9 To make war by His word, and to take victory by His power. (ODE)
Testament of Joseph 1:13–15
13 I was in prison, and my God showed favour unto me; (T12) 14 In bonds, and He released me; (T12) 15 Slandered, and He pleaded my cause; (T12)
Odes of Solomon 16:4–6
4 For my love is the Lord, and therefore I will sing unto Him: (ODE) 5 For I am made strong in His praise, and I have faith in Him. (ODE) 6 I will open my mouth and His spirit will utter in me the glory of the Lord and His beauty; the work of His hands and the operation of His f… (ODE)
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