25 For through their tribes shall God appear dwelling among men on earth, to save the race of Israel, and to gather together the righteous from amongst the Gentiles. (T12) 26 If ye work that which is good, my children, both men and angels shall bless you; and God shall be glorified among the Gentiles through you, and the devil shall flee from you, and the wild beasts shall fear you, and the Lord shall love you, and the angels shall cleave to you. (T12) 27 As a man who has trained a child well is kept in kindly remembrance; so also for a good work there is a good remembrance before God. (T12)
Testament of Naphtali 2:25–27
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