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2 Esdras 13:19-24 World English Bible (WEB)

19. But woe to them also that are left, for this cause; for they shall see great perils and many necessities, like as these dreams declare.

20. Yet is it better for one to be in peril and to come into these things, than to pass away as a cloud out of the world, and not to see the things that shall happen in the last days. And he answered to me, and said,

21. The interpretation of the vision shall I tell you, and I will also open to you the things whereof you have made mention.

22. Whereas you have spoken of them that are left behind, this is the interpretation:

23. He that shall endure the peril in that time shall keep them that be fallen into danger, even such as have works, and faith toward the Almighty.

24. Know therefore, that they which be left behind are more blessed than they that be dead.

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