2 Esdras 14:12-14

Common English Bible

¹² Two parts in addition to half of the tenth part remain. ¹³ Now then put your house in order; give solemn instruction to your people. Console the humble among them, and instruct those who are wise.^[a] Renounce now this corruptible life, ¹⁴ put away short-lived thoughts, cast off from yourself human burdens, strip off your weak nature, push aside the thoughts that most trouble you, and hasten to depart from these times.