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29 Just as in an olive orchard three or four olives may be left on every tree, 30 or just as, when a vineyard is gathered, some clusters may be left[a] by those who search carefully through the vineyard, 31 so in those days three or four shall be left by those who search their houses with the sword.

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  1. 2 Esdras 16:30 Other ancient authorities read a cluster may remain exposed

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