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) 79 And when I heard her groanings I held my peace. (T12) 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)
Testament of Joseph 1:78–80
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Testament of Joseph 1:32–34
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Testament of Joseph 1:58–60
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Testament of Joseph 1:73–75
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