15 now shamefully entreated, and at that time look forward (only) to evils. But Thou knowest accurately what Thou hast done by means of Thy servants; for we are not able to understand (2BA) 16 that which is good as Thou art, our Creator. But again I will speak in Thy presence, O LORD, (2BA) 17 my Lord. When of old there was no world with its inhabitants, Thou didst devise and speak (2BA)
2 Baruch 14:15–17
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2 Baruch 48:43–44
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2 Esdras 6:54–56
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2 Baruch 21:8–10
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2 Baruch 21:19–21
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… (2BA)
2 Baruch 24:3–4
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Psalms of Solomon 8:28–30
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2 Esdras 8:14–16
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2 Baruch 38:1–2
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