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 8:31 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189531 For we and our fathers have passed our lives in ways that bring death: but thou because of us sinners art called merciful. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible31 We and those before us have followed ways that lead to death, but it’s on account of us sinners that you are said to be merciful. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)31 “It is true that we and our ancestors have lived our lives in ways that bring death, but it is because of us who are sinners that you are called merciful. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers31 For we and our fathers have passed our lives in ways that bring death, but you are called merciful because of us sinners. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)31 “It is true that we and our ancestors have lived our lives in ways that bring death, but it is because of us who are sinners that you are called merciful. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition31 For we and our fathers have passed our lives in ways that bring death, but you are called merciful because of us sinners. See the chapter |