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2 Esdras 16:67-69
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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)
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