2 Esdras 16:67-69

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁶⁷ What will you do? Or how will you hide your sins before the Lord and his glory?^{(A) 68} Indeed, God^[a] is the judge; fear him! Cease from your sins and forget your iniquities, never to commit them again, so God^[b] will lead you forth and deliver you from all tribulation.^(B)

Impending Persecution of God’s People

⁶⁹ The burning wrath of a great multitude is kindled over you; they shall drag some of you away and force you to eat what was sacrificed to idols.^(C)