And the voice of the Accuser replied for the third time, recounting the sinner’s evil deeds, and not mentioning one good deed.
And the voice within the gates said:
“Depart hence! Sinners cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
And the sinner said:
“Thy voice I hear, but thy face I see not, neither do I know thy name.”
Then the voice replied:
“I am John the Divine, the beloved disciple of Christ.”
And the sinner rejoiced and said: