55 But that thou mayst learn that the wickedness of the ungodly hath no power over them that worship God with chastity behold I will take of it and eat before thee. (T12) 56 And having so said, I prayed thus: The God of my fathers and the angel of Abraham, be with me; and ate. (T12) 57 And when she saw this she fell upon her face at my feet, weeping; and I raised her up and admonished her. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:55–57
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