36 Often, therefore, did she flatter me with words as a holy man, and guilefully in her talk praise my chastity before her husband, while desiring to ensnare me when we were alone. (T12) 37 For she lauded me openly as chaste, and in secret she said unto me: Fear not my husband; for he is persuaded concerning thy chastity: for even should one tell him concerning us, he would not believe. (T12) 38 Owing to all these things I lay upon the ground, and besought God that the Lord would deliver me from her deceit. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:36–38
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