2 Esdras 6:34

34 And hasten not with the times that are past, to think vain things, that thou mayest not hasten from the latter times.'"

2 Esdras 6:34 In-Context

32 For thy voice is heard before the Most High, for the Mighty hath seen thy righteous dealing; He hath seen also thy chastity, which thou hast had ever since thy youth.

33 And therefore hath He sent me to show thee all these things, and to say unto thee: `Be of good comfort and fear not.

34 And hasten not with the times that are past, to think vain things, that thou mayest not hasten from the latter times.'"

35 And it came to pass after this that I wept again and fasted seven days in like manner, that I might fulfill the three weeks of which he told me.

36 And on the eighth night was my heart vexed within me again, and I began to speak before the Most High.Œ