2 and said to me, “Your understanding has utterly failed you regarding this world. Do you think you can comprehend the way of the Most High?” (WEB) 3 Then I said, “Yes, my Lord.” He answered me, “I have been sent to show you three ways, and to set before you three problems. (WEB) 4 If you can solve one for me, I also will show you the way that you desire to see, and I will teach you why the heart is wicked.” (WEB)
2 Esdras 4:2–4
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