42 It is as eager to return the souls entrusted to it from the beginning of the world as a woman is to end her labour pains.
43 When that happens, you will have the answer to all your questions.”
44 “Please, sir,” I asked, “if you think I am able to understand it, can you
45 tell me one more thing? Is the time that is still to come longer than the past that has already gone by?
46 I know how long the past has been, but I don't know the future.”
47 “Come here and stand at my right,” he commanded, “and I will show you a vision and explain its meaning.”
48 So I stood by him and looked, and I saw a blazing fire pass by in front of me, and when it was gone, I saw that smoke was still there.