2 Esdras 2:12-14

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¹² The tree of life shall give them fragrant perfume, and they shall neither toil nor become weary.^{(A) 13} Go^[a] and you will receive; pray that your days may be few, that they may be shortened. The kingdom is already prepared for you; be on the watch!^{(B) 14} Call, O call heaven and earth to witness: I set aside evil and created good, for I am the Living One, says the Lord.