This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 2 Esdras 8:41 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional41 “For just as the farmer sows many seeds in the ground and plants a multitude of seedlings, and yet not all that have been sown will come up in due season, and not all that were planted will take root; so also those who have been sown in the world will not all be saved.” See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible41 Just as a farmer sows many seeds on the land, but in time not all seeds that are sown will be saved nor will all the planted things take root, so also not all of those who are sown in the world will be saved.” See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)41 The farmer plants many seeds and puts out many plants, but not all of them take root or come up at the right time. That's the way it is with this world. Not everyone who has been placed in this world will be saved.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers41 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.” See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)41 The farmer sows many seeds and puts out many plants, but not all of them take root or come up at the right time. That's how it is with this world. Not everyone who has been placed in this world will be saved.” See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition41 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.” See the chapter |