2 Esdras 14:18

18 I answered: "I will speak your presence, Lord!

2 Esdras 14:18 In-Context

16 The weaker the world becomes because of old age, the more will evils multiply upon those who dwell in it.

17 Truth will depart and falsehood will come near. Even now the eagle, which you saw in your vision, hastens to come."

18 I answered: "I will speak your presence, Lord!

19 Look, I will go as you commanded me and warn the people who are now living. But who will warn those who will be born in the future?

20 The world is in darkness. Those who live in it have no light,