14 Behold, the calamities are sent out, and will not return again until they come upon the earth. (WEB) 15 The fire is kindled and will not be put out until it consumes the foundations of the earth. (WEB) 16 Just as an arrow which is shot by a mighty archer doesn’t return backward, even so the calamities that are sent out upon earth won’t return again. (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:14–16
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