2 Esdras 10:23-25
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
23 And, worst of all, the seal of Zion has been deprived of its glory, and given over into the hands of those that hate us. 24 Therefore shake off your great sadness and lay aside your many sorrows, so that the Mighty One may be merciful to you again, and the Most High may give you rest, a respite from your troubles.’
25 While I was talking to her, her face suddenly began to shine exceedingly; her countenance flashed like lightning, so that I was too frightened to approach her, and my heart was terrified. While[a] I was wondering what this meant,
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- 2 Esdras 10:25 Syr Ethiop Arab 1: Lat lacks I was too . . . terrified. While
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