2 Esdras 4:1-3

Revised Standard Version

Limitations of the Human Mind

4 Then the angel that had been sent to me, whose name was U′riel, answered ² and said to me, “Your understanding has utterly failed regarding this world, and do you think you can comprehend the way of the Most High?” ³ Then I said, “Yes, my lord.” And he replied to me, “I have been sent to show you three ways, and to put before you three problems.