Shepherd of Hermas parable-8:33
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Work: Shepherd of Hermas
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Shepherd of Hermas — J. B. Lightfoot 1891 English translation
3[69]:8 But they that gave them up green just as they received them, are sober and righteous men, who walked altogether in a pure heart and have kept the commandments of the Lord. But all else thou shalt know, when I have examined these rods that have been planted and watered."
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- Shepherd of Hermas — J. B. Lightfoot 1891 English translation
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- eng
- Source language
- grc
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