6 "The stones then, Sir," say I, "which are cast aside, wherefore were they cast aside? For they passed through the gate and were placed in the building of the tower by the hands of the virgins." "Since all these things interest thee," saith he, "and thou enquirest diligently, listen as touching the stones that have been cast aside. (HER)
Parables 90:6
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Parables 82:2–4
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Parables 81:7–8
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Parables 86:2–4
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Parables 84:3–5
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Parables 85:5–7
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Parables 89:3–5
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