2 Esdras 14:19

19 Then I answered and said, "Let me speak in thy presence, Lord.

2 Esdras 14:19 In-Context

17 For the weaker the world becomes through old age, the more shall evils be multiplied among its inhabitants.

18 For truth shall go farther away, and falsehood shall come near. For the eagle which you saw in the vision is already hastening to come."

19 Then I answered and said, "Let me speak in thy presence, Lord.

20 For behold, I will go, as thou hast commanded me, and I will reprove the people who are now living; but who will warn those who will be born hereafter? For the world lies in darkness, and its inhabitants are without light.

21 For thy law has been burned, and so no one knows the things which have been done or will be done by thee.