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 8:56 - Revised Standard Version CI56 For they also received freedom, but they despised the Most High, and were contemptuous of his law, and forsook his ways. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible56 They also received freedom, but they despised the Most High, spoke ill of his Law, and abandoned his ways. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)56 For when they had the opportunity to choose, they despised God Most High, had contempt for his Law, and refused to follow his ways. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers56 For when they had received liberty, they despised the Most High, scorned his law, and forsook his ways. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)56 For when they had the opportunity to choose, they despised God Most High, had contempt for his Law, and refused to follow his ways. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition56 For when they had received liberty, they despised the Most High, scorned his law, and forsook his ways. See the chapter |