2 Esdras 7:21 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

For God straitly commanded such as came, even as they came, what they should do to live, and what they should observe to avoid punishment.

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Common English Bible

God commanded those who come into the world, after they came, what they needed to do to live, and what laws they should observe to avoid punishment.

Good News Translation (US Version)

God has given clear commandments to everyone coming into this world, telling them what they should do to obtain life and to avoid punishment.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

For God strictly commanded those who came, even as they came, what they should do to live, and what they should observe to avoid punishment.

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

God has given clear commandments to everyone coming into this world, telling what they should do to obtain life and to avoid punishment.

World English Bible British Edition

For God strictly commanded those who came, even as they came, what they should do to live, and what they should observe to avoid punishment.

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

For the Lord strictly commanded those who came into the world, when they came, what they should do to live, and what they should observe to avoid punishment.

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