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"Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness?
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Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and was made lord of Egypt.
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Phinehas our father, in being zealous and fervent, obtained the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.
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Joshua, for fulfilling the word, was made a judge in Israel.
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Caleb, for bearing witness before the congregation, received the heritage of the land.
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David, for being merciful, possessed the throne of an everlasting kingdom.
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Elijah, for being zealous and fervent for the law, was taken up into heaven.
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Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael, by believing, were saved out of the flame.
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Daniel, for his innocency, was delivered from the mouth of lions.
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"And thus consider ye throughout all ages, that none who put their trust in Him shall be overcome.
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Fear not then the words of a sinful man, for his glory shall be dung and worms.