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 8:1 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 18951 And he answered me, and said, The Most High hath made this world for many, but the world to come for few. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible1 He answered me: “The Most High made this world for the sake of many but the future world for the sake of few. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)1 The angel replied, “God Most High made this world for many people, but the future world for only a few. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 He answered me, “The Most High has made this world for many, but the world to come for few. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)1 The angel replied, “God Most High made this world for many people, but the future world for only a few. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition1 He answered me, “The Most High has made this world for many, but the world to come for few. See the chapter |