17 and what we now are we shall not afterwards remain. For if a consummation had not been prepared (2BA) 18 for all, in vain would have been their beginning. But regarding everything that comes from Thee, do Thou inform me, and regarding everything about which I ask Thee, do Thou enlighten me. (2BA)
2 Baruch 21:17–18
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