Holy Scripture
Psalms 40:8
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“Because there is one will, there is one substance, there is inseparable majesty and the power of the Trinity. But there is another voice, that of the flesh; and yet, it too consents to God's will.… Christ accepted death and crucifixion so as to crucify the flesh. For my sake he took on himself the combat, so that he m…”
Source: Septuagint
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8All my enemies whispered against me; Against me they devised my hurt.
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6Mine enemies have spoken evil against me, saying, When shall he die, and his name perish?
7And if he came to see me, his heart spoke vainly; He gathered iniquity to himself; He went forth and spoke in like manner.
— Psalms 40:8 —
9They denounced a wicked word against me, saying, Now that he lies, shall he not rise up again?
10For even the man of my peace, in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, lifted up his heel against me.