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Chapter 55: The Righteous in Paradise
Parables
55:1
And I saw the righteous dwelling in gardens of light, where the trees bear fruit eternally, and the waters are sweet.
55:2
And they rejoiced exceedingly, saying: 'Blessed are we, for we have kept the commandments of the Lord.'
55:3
And the Lord said unto them: 'Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.'
55:4
'For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:'
55:5
'Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.'