Editing Kitab-i-Aqdas/Elder129

This (inscription) was ordained for men, "To God belongs what is in the heavens and the earth and what is between them. God knows everything." This was ordained for women, [note 3]

"To God belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them. God is powerful over everything."

This is what was sent down previously, when the Point of al-Bayan cried saying, "O Beloved of the World of the Possible, speak in this situation that by which the breezes of Thy benefits are diffused among the worlds." We have informed everybody that what was brought down in al-Bayan does not equal a word from Thee. [note 1] Thou art the Powerful over what Thou willest. Do not deprive Thy creatures of the abundance of the Sea of Thy Mercy. Thou, indeed, art the Possessor of Great Grace. We have answered what He desired. Indeed, He is the Answering One, the Beloved. If what was sent down at this time from God were engraved (on the rings), it would be better for the men and the women. We are the rulers. "I had my origin in God and I returned to Him; I am separated from all but Him, and I hold fast to His Name, the Merciful, the Compassionate." [note 2] Thus does God assign especial Grace from Him to whom He wills. He is the Powerful, the Mighty One.