2 Esdras 13:12-14

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹² After this I saw the same man come down from the mountain and call to himself another multitude that was peaceable.^{(A) 13} Then the forms of many people appeared to him, some of whom were joyful and some sorrowful; some of them were bound, and some were bringing others as offerings.

The Interpretation of the Vision

Then I woke up in great terror and prayed to the Most High and said, ¹⁴ “From the beginning you have shown your servant these wonders and have deemed me worthy to have my prayer heard by you;