53 Don’t let the sinner say that he has not sinned; for God will burn coals of fire on the head of one who says “I haven’t sinned before God and his glory.” (WEB) 54 Behold, the Lord knows all the works of men, their imaginations, their thoughts, and their hearts. (WEB) 55 He said, “Let the earth be made,” and it was made, “Let the sky be made,” and it was made. (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:53–55
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