13 You put it to death as your creation, and make it live as your work. (WEB) 14 If therefore you lightly and suddenly destroy him which with so great labor was fashioned by your commandment, to what purpose was he made? (WEB) 15 Now therefore I will speak. About man in general, you know best, but about your people for whose sake I am sorry, (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:13–15
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