2 Esdras 5:54-56

Common English Bible

⁵⁴ Therefore, consider that you yourself are smaller in stature than those who were before you, ⁵⁵ and those who come after you will be even smaller than you, as born of a creation that is already aging and past the strength of youth.”

⁵⁶ I said: “I ask, Lord, if you look favorably on me, show your servant through whom you will visit your creation.”