20 Yes, let many perish who now live, rather than that the law of God which is set before them be despised. (WEB) 21 For God strictly commanded those who came, even as they came, what they should do to live, and what they should observe to avoid punishment. (WEB) 22 Nevertheless, they weren’t obedient to him, but spoke against him and imagined for themselves vain things. (WEB)
2 Esdras 7:20–22
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