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I do not speak strange things or pursue irrational questions.
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Having become a disciple of the emissaries, I now serve as a teacher of the nations, handing on what was delivered to those who truly become disciples of truth.
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Who, once properly taught and brought into friendship with the Word, would not desire to know more clearly what the Word revealed to the disciples?
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The Word appeared openly to them, though unbelievers did not comprehend him.
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Those counted faithful were taught the mysteries of the Father.
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For this reason the Word was sent so that he might appear in the world.
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He was dishonored by the people, proclaimed by the emissaries, and trusted among the nations.
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He is the one from the beginning, appearing new yet shown to be ancient, continually becoming new in the hearts of the set-apart ones.
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Through him the Assembly is enriched and favor is multiplied among the set-apart.
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This favor gives understanding, reveals mysteries, announces appointed times, rejoices in the faithful, and is given to those who seek without breaking the pledges of faithfulness or overturning the boundaries of the fathers.
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Then the fear associated with Torah is sung, the favor of the Prophets is recognized, the faithfulness of the Besorot is established, the tradition of the emissaries is guarded, and the favor of the Assembly rejoices.
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If you do not grieve this favor, you will understand the words the Word speaks through whom he chooses and when he chooses.
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We became sharers with you in these things because love compelled us to communicate what was revealed.
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The change in style and setting here is why this chapter is best preserved as an appended homiletic witness rather than automatically treated as the original continuation of Chapter 10. Layer note. Many scholars consider Chapters 11-12 a …