People’s Open Bible

Testament of Joseph 11

Joseph Honors Brothers in Exile

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1And so, my children, in every deed of yours keep the fear of God before your eyes, and honor your brothers; for everyone who does the law of the Lord will be loved by him.

2And when I was coming with the Ishmaelites, they kept asking me, saying, “Are you a servant?” And I said that I was a household servant, so that I might not put my brothers to shame.

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