Book V - Snyder Bible

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racles divinely performed among men, was going to hold a
discussion of words and questions the next day with one Simon,
a Shomroni. Having heard this, I asked to be shown his
lodging; and having found it, and standing before the door, I
informed the doorkeeper who I was, and whence I came; and,
behold, Bar-Naba coming out, as soon as he saw me rushed
into my arms, weeping for joy, and, seizing me by the hand, led
me in to Kefa, having pointed him out to me at a distance.
in the wisdom of Yahweh, and to whom also I have spoken
constantly of you. Enter, therefore, as one well known to him.
For he is well-acquainted with all the good that is in you, and
has carefully made himself aware of your obedient purpose,
whence also he is greatly desirous to see you. Therefore I
present you to him to-
Chapter XIII: His Cordial Reception by Kefa
But Kefa most kindly, when he heard my name, immediately
ran to me and kissed me. Then, having made me sit down,
-Naba,
preacher of the truth, not fearing the rage of the insane
people. You shall be blessed. For as you have deemed an ambassador
of the truth worthy of all honor, so the truth herself
shall receive you a wanderer and a stranger, and shall enroll
you a citizen of her own city; and then there shall be great joy
to you, because, imparting a small favor, thou shall be written
heir of eternal blessings. Now, therefore, do not trouble yourself
to explain your mind to me; for Bar-Naba has with faithful
speech informed me of all things about you and your dispositions,
almost daily and without ceasing, recalling the memory
of your good qualities And to point out to you shortly, as to a
friend already of one mind with us, what is your best course; if
there is nothing to hinder you, come along with us, and hear
the word of the truth, which we are going to speak in every
place until we come even to the city of Rome; and now, if you