The Testaments of the XII Patriarchs · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph
1Beware, therefore, of fornication; and if you wish to be pure in mind, guard your senses from every woman.
2And command the women likewise not to associate with men, that they also may be pure in mind.
3For constant meetings, even though the ungodly deed be not wrought, are to them an irremediable disease, and to us a destruction of Beliar and an eternal reproach.
4For in fornication there is neither understanding nor godliness, and all jealousy dwelleth in the lust thereof.
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