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 gold, not for silver, not for riches, not for possession, nor for any transient, earthly goods, but for two souls through which thou wilt convert those present to thy way, to thy knowledge, to thy confidence, and to thy infallible promise. For many of them shall be saved, after they have known thy power through the resurrection of the departed. Give, therefore, hope in thee! Therefore I will go to Cleopatra and say, Arise, in the name of Jesus Christ."

23. And he went, touched her face, and said: "Cleopatra, He whom every ruler fears, and every creature, power, abyss and darkness and gloomy death and the light of the heavens and the windings of the lower world and the resurrection of the dead and the sight of the blind and the whole power of the ruler of the world, and the pride of the prince, he says, 'Rise and become not a pretext for many, who will not believe, and an affliction for souls, which hope and could be saved.'" And Cleopatra cried out at once: "I will rise, Lord, Save thy handmaiden!" After she had risen who for seven days , the whole city of Ephesus was stirred by the miraculous sight. And Cleopatra asked for her husband Lycomedes. John answered, "Cleopatra, if thou hast a steadfast and firm soul, thou shalt immediately see thy husband beside thee, provided thou become not excited and confounded over that which took place, but believest in my God, who through me will give him to thee alive. Follow