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28 For my son the Messiah[a] shall be revealed with those who are with him, and those who remain shall rejoice for four hundred years. 29 After those years my son the Messiah shall die, and all who draw human breath.[b] 30 Then the world shall be turned back to primeval silence for seven days, as it was at the first beginnings, so that no one shall be left.

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  1. 2 Esdras 7:28 Syr Arab 1: Ethiop my Messiah; Arab 2 the Messiah; Arm the Messiah of God; Lat my son Jesus
  2. 2 Esdras 7:29 Arm all who have continued in faith and in patience

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