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A cut dry branch illustrates the warning about being cut off from life.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Shepherd of Hermas 6:8

Warning and Recalled Mercy

Understanding the Writing: Reorientation and Perseverance · Shepherd of Hermas 6

Story guide: Visual essay: a cut branch and living shoot contrast the warning with past mercy. These plant images are interpretive, not a vision described by Hermas.

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8For the Lord swore by his Son that those who denied their Lord are cut off from their life—those who are now about to deny him in the coming days; but to those who denied before, because of his great compassion, he became merciful.”

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