2 Esdras
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2 Esdras 8:2
“I will tell thee a similitude, Esdras; As when thou askest the earth, it shall say unto thee, that it giveth much mould whereof earthen vessels are made, but little dust that gold cometh of: even so is the course of this present world.”
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2 Esdras 8:2 Context
1And he answered me, saying, The most High hath made this world for many, but the world to come for few. 2I will tell thee a similitude, Esdras; As when thou askest the earth, it shall say unto thee, that it giveth much mould whereof earthen vessels are made, but little dust that gold cometh of: even so is the course of this present world. 3There be many created, but few shall be saved. 4So answered I and said, Swallow then down, O my soul, understanding, and devour wisdom. 5For thou hast agreed to give ear, and art willing to prophesy: for thou hast no longer space than only to live.
"I will tell thee a similitude, Esdras; As when thou askest the earth, it shall say unto thee, that it giveth much mould whereof earthen vessels are made, but little dust that gold cometh of: even so is the course of this present world." 2 Esdras 8:2 KJV Similar Verses Save
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I will tell thee a similitude, Esdras, As when thou askest the earth, it shall say vnto thee, that it giueth much mold wherof earthen vessels are made, but litle dust that golde commeth of: euen so is þe course of this present world.
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