5 speak to thee, and hearken, and I will cause thee to hear My words. Man would not rightly have understood My judgement, unless he had accepted the law, and I had instructed him in understanding. (2BA) 6 But now, because he transgressed wittingly, yea, just on this ground that he wot (thereof), he shall be tormented. (2BA) 7 And as regards what thou didst say touching the righteous, that on account of them has this (2BA)
2 Baruch 15:5–7
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