3 My brethren and my children, hearken to Joseph the beloved of Israel; give ear, my sons, unto your father. (T12) 4 I have seen in my life envy and death, yet I went not astray, but persevered in the truth--of the Lord. (T12) 5 These my brethren hated me, but the Lord loved me: (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:3–5
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