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"But I acted ^(C1)for the sake of My name, that it would ^(C2)not be defiled in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.

"But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be defiled before the eyes of the nations, before whose eyes I had brought them out.

"But I ^(C1)withdrew My hand and acted ^(C2)for the sake of My name, so that it would not be defiled in the sight of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.

"Then ^(C1)you will know that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you ^(C2)in behalf of My name, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, house of Israel," declares the Lord GOD.'"