30 Don’t be indignant at those who are deemed worse than animals, but love those who have always put their trust in your glory. (WEB) 31 For we and our fathers have passed our lives in ways that bring death, but you are called merciful because of us sinners. (WEB) 32 For if you have a desire to have mercy upon us who have no works of righteousness, then you will be called merciful. (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:30–32
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