2 He, therefore, that prepareth these things for this city does not purpose to return to his own city. (HER)
Parables 50:2
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2 Esdras 7:8–10
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Parables 50:5–7
5 What then shalt thou do, who art under law in thine own city? For the sake of thy fields and the rest of thy possessions wilt thou altogether repudiate thy law, and walk according to the law of this city? Take heed, lest it be inexpedient to repudiate the law… (HER)
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