40 Therefore as I have spoken, so it will be. (WEB) 41 For as the farmer sows many seeds in the ground, and plants many trees, and yet not all that is sown will come up in due season, neither will all that is planted take root, even so those who are sown in the world will not all be saved.” (WEB) 42 Then I answered, “If I have found favor, let me speak before you. (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:40–42
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