2 Esdras 16:53 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

⁵³ Let not the sinner say that he hath not sinned: for he shall burn coals of fire upon his head, which saith, I have not sinned before God and his glory.

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Common English Bible

⁵³ Look, just a little longer and sin will be removed from the earth and justice will rule over us.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁵³ Sinners must not deny their sins. Those who say that they have not sinned against God and his majesty are only bringing fiery shame upon themselves.

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

⁵³ Don’t let the sinner say that he has not sinned; for God will burn coals of fire on the head of one who says “I haven’t sinned before God and his glory.”

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

⁵³ Sinners must not deny their sins. Those who say that they have not sinned against God and his majesty are only bringing fiery shame upon themselves.

World English Bible British Edition

⁵³ Don’t let the sinner say that he has not sinned; for God will burn coals of fire on the head of one who says “I haven’t sinned before God and his glory.”

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

⁵³ Sinners must not say that they have not sinned; for God will burn coals of fire on the head of everyone who says, “I have not sinned before God and his glory.”

2 Esdras 16:53 Cross References