47 She therefore, being afraid, besought that I would not declare this device. (T12) 48 And she departed soothing me with gifts, and sending to me every delight of the sons of men. (T12) 49 And afterwards she sent me food mingled with enchantments. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:47–49
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Testament of Joseph 1:80–81
80 For when I was in her house she was wont to bare her arms, and breasts, and legs, that I might lie with her; for she was very beautiful, splendidly adorned in order to beguile me. (T12) 81 And the Lord guarded me from her devices. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:41–43
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Testament of Joseph 1:73–75
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