18 for all, in vain would have been their beginning. But regarding everything that comes from Thee, do Thou inform me, and regarding everything about which I ask Thee, do Thou enlighten me. (2BA) 19 How long will that which is corruptible remain, and how long will the time of mortals be prospered, and until what time will those who transgress in the world be polluted with much (2BA) 20 wickedness? Command therefore in mercy and accomplish all that Thou saidst Thou wouldst (2BA)
2 Baruch 21:18–20
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