35 For in truth, there is no man among those who are born who has not done wickedly, and among those who have lived, there is none which have not done wrong. (WEB) 36 For in this, O Lord, your righteousness and your goodness will be declared, if you are merciful to those who have no store of good works.” (WEB) 37 Then he answered me, “Some things you have spoken rightly, and it will happen according to your words. (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:35–37
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