Apocrypha · Chapter 44 of 114
Visions and Mandates
And the rejected stones are those who practiced wickedness and did not repent.
2And the stones with cracks are those who hold grudges in their hearts.
3And the round stones are the rich who cling to their riches and therefore do not fit in the building.
4But when they are trimmed by suffering, then they will fit in the kingdom of God.
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About The Shepherd of Hermas
Visions, commandments and parables received by a former slave in Rome, debating whether there is a second chance after grave sin. It was read as Scripture in several ancient churches.