41 But many shall then assuredly weep, Yea, over the living more than over the dead.' (2BA) 42 And I answered and said: 'O Adam, what hast thou done to all those who are born from thee? And what will be said to the first Eve who hearkened to the serpent? (2BA) 43 For all this multitude are going to corruption, Nor is there any numbering of those whom the fire devours. (2BA)
2 Baruch 48:41–43
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