24 But prepare for yourself many tablets, and take with you Sarea, Dabria, Selemia, Ethanus, and Asiel, these five, which are ready to write swiftly; (WEB) 25 and come here, and I will light a lamp of understanding in your heart which will not be put out until the things have ended about which you will write. (WEB) 26 When you are done, some things you shall publish openly, and some things you shall deliver in secret to the wise. Tomorrow at this hour you will begin to write.” (WEB)
2 Esdras 14:24–26
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