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You have seen many evil things already, but far worse things are about to happen.
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As the world grows older and weaker, the evils that will come upon its people will multiply.
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Truth will depart and falsehood will draw ever nearer. The eagle you saw in your vision is just about to arrive."
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I replied, "Let me speak in your presence, Lord.
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I am ready to depart, as you have commanded, and I will warn the present generation; but who will warn the people who have not yet been born? This world is a dark place, and its people have no light.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.