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2 Esdras 13:11-18 World English Bible (WEB)

11. And these were all mingled together; the flood of fire, the flaming breath, and the great storm; and fell upon the assault of the multitude which was prepared to fight, and burned them up every one, so that upon a sudden of an innumerable multitude nothing was to be perceived, but only dust of ashes and smell of smoke: when I saw this I was amazed.

12. Afterward I saw the same man come down from the mountain, and call to him another multitude which was peaceful.

13. And there came much people to him, whereof some were glad, some were sorry, some of them were bound, and other some brought of them that were offered: then through great fear I awaked, and prayed to the Most High, and said,

14. You have showed your servant these wonders from the beginning, and have counted me worthy that you should receive my prayer:

15. and now show me moreover the interpretation of this dream.

16. For as I conceive in mine understanding, woe to them that shall be left in those days! and much more woe to them that are not left!

17. for they that were not left shall be in heaviness,

18. understanding the things that are laid up in the latter days, but not attaining to them.

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