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Genesis 20:5-8 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

5. Abraham himself said that she was his sister, and she said the same thing. I did this with a clear conscience, and I have done no wrong.”

6. God replied in the dream, “Yes, I know that you did it with a clear conscience; so I kept you from sinning against me and did not let you touch her.

7. But now, give the woman back to her husband. He is a prophet, and he will pray for you, so that you will not die. But if you do not give her back, I warn you that you are going to die, you and all your people.”

8. Early the next morning Abimelech called all his officials and told them what had happened, and they were terrified.

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