76 For God loveth him who in a den of wickedness combines fasting with chastity, rather than the man who in kings' chambers combines luxury with license. (T12) 77 And if a man liveth in chastity, and desireth also glory, and the Most High knoweth that it is expedient for him, He bestoweth this also upon me. (T12) 78 How often, though she were sick, did she come down to me at unlooked for times, and listened to my voice as I prayed! (T12)
Testament of Joseph 1:76–78
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