5 My brethren knew how my father loved me, and yet I did not exalt myself in my mind: although I was a child, I had the fear of God in my heart; for I knew that all things would pass away. (T12) 6 And I did not raise myself against them with evil intent, but I honoured my brethren; and out of respect for them, even when I was being sold, I refrained from telling the Ishmaelites that I was a son of Jacob, a great man and a mighty. (T12) 7 Do ye also, my children, have the fear of God in all your works before your eyes, and honour your brethren. (T12)
Testament of Joseph 2:5–7
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