39 And he cleanseth his mind that he may not be condemned by men as well as by God. (T12)
Testament of Benjamin 1:39
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Titus 3:10–12
10 Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, 11 knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned. 12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
Testament of Gad 1:29–31
29 He speaketh not against a holy man, because the fear of God overcometh hatred. (T12) 30 For fearing lest he should offend the Lord, he will not do wrong to any man, even in thought. (T12) 31 These things I learnt at last, after I had repented concerning Joseph. (T12)
2 Clement 8:5–6
5 For the Lord saith in the Gospel, If ye kept not that which is little, who shall give unto you that which is great? For I say unto you that he which is faithful in the least, is also faithful in much . (2CL) 6 So then He meaneth this, Keep the flesh pure and the seal… (2CL)
Sirach 41:23–24
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Mandates 31:1–3
1 "I will still proceed, Sir," say I, "to ask a further question." "Speak on," saith he. "I have heard, Sir," say I, "from certain teachers, that there is no other repentance, save that which took place when we rent down into the water and obtained remission of… (HER)
Testament of Asher 1:6–8
6 Therefore if the soul take pleasure in the good inclination, all its actions are in righteousness; and if it sin it straightway repenteth. (T12) 7 For, having its thoughts set upon righteousness, and casting away wickedness, it straightway overthroweth the evil, and u… (T12)
Mandates 29:2–4
2 For should this desire enter into thine heart, thou wilt go wrong, and should any other as evil as this, thou commitest sin. For this desire in a servant of God is a great sin; and if any man doeth this evil deed, he worketh out death for himself. (HER) 3 Look to it t… (HER)
1 Clement 17:3–5
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