Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1217

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1217. There were twelve for this reason, that each one might portray the same quality as a tribe of Israel. Thus Peter portrays belief based on understanding, James charity, and John the fruits of charity. So with the rest. Therefore, such men were chosen as would resemble those whom they portrayed. 1748, 7 March.


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