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Irenæus - Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenæus

XX.

"And [4829] he laid his hands upon him." [4830] The countenance of Joshua was also glorified by the imposition of the hands of Moses, but not to the same degree [as that of Moses]. Inasmuch, then, as he had obtained a certain degree of grace, [the Lord] said, "And thou shall confer upon him of thy glory." [4831] For [in this case] the thing given does not cease to belong to the giver.