Chapter 40: The Son of Man and His Glory

Parables

40:1

And I saw the Son of Man sitting upon the throne of His glory, and He was clothed with light as with a garment.

Parallels with Canonical Texts

Daniel 7:9-10

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit...and his throne was like the fiery flame

Connection: Throne of judgment vision

40:2

And around about His throne were the hosts of heaven, praising Him without ceasing, saying: 'Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord our God, forever and ever.'

40:3

And the Son of Man said unto them: 'In the day when I shall sit upon the throne of My glory, all the righteous shall come before Me to receive their reward.'

40:4

'And I shall judge you according to your works, and every deed shall be revealed, and nothing shall be hidden from My sight.'

40:5

'And the righteous shall inherit the kingdom, and they shall dwell with Me forever in the light of My glory.'

40:6

And the wicked shall be cast out into outer darkness, where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth forever.

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