2 Esdras 13:52
King James VersionSource notes
“And he said unto me, Like as thou canst neither seek out nor know the things that are in the deep of the sea: even so can no man upon earth see my Son, or those that be with him, but in the day time.”
Context
49Now when he destroyeth the multitude of the nations that are gathered together, he shall defend his people that remain.
50And then shall he shew them great wonders.
51Then said I, O Lord that bearest rule, shew me this: Wherefore have I seen the man coming up from the midst of the sea?
52And he said unto me, Like as thou canst neither seek out nor know the things that are in the deep of the sea: even so can no man upon earth see my Son, or those that be with him, but in the day time.
53This is the interpretation of the dream which thou sawest, and whereby thou only art here lightened.
54For thou hast forsaken thine own way, and applied thy diligence unto my law, and sought it.
55Thy life hast thou ordered in wisdom, and hast called understanding thy mother.