But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Shall I be able to bring him back any more? I shall go to him rather: but he shall not return to me.
And alibis children being gathered together to comfort their father in his sorrow, he would not receive comfort, but said: I will go down to my son into hell, mourning. And whilst he continued weeping,
And Jesus said to him: Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
I know that thou wilt deliver me to death, where a house is appointed for every one that liveth.
Before I go, and return no more: to a land that is dark and covered with the mist of death:
I am going the way of all flesh. Take thou courage, and shew thyself a man.