4 Then I marvelled within myself, saying, "How is the tree sound after so many branches have been lopped off?" The shepherd saith to me, "Marvel not that the tree remained sound, after so many branches were lopped off but wait until thou seest all things, and it shall be shown to thee what it is." (HER) 5 The angel who gave the rods to the people demanded them back from them again, and according as they had received them, so also they were summoned to him, and each of them returned the several rods. But the angel of the Lord took them, and examined them. (HER) 6 From some he received the rods withered and eaten as it were by grubs: the angel ordered those who gave up rods like these to stand apart. (HER)
Parables 67:4–6
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Parables 67:14–16
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Parables 71:1–3
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Parables 71:5–6
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Parables 67:9–11
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Parables 69:3–5
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