2 Esdras 16:68-70

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁶⁸ Indeed, God^[a] is the judge; fear him! Cease from your sins and forget your iniquities, never to commit them again, so God^[b] will lead you forth and deliver you from all tribulation.^(A)

Impending Persecution of God’s People

⁶⁹ The burning wrath of a great multitude is kindled over you; they shall drag some of you away and force you to eat what was sacrificed to idols.^{(B) 70} And those who consent to eat shall be held in derision and contempt and shall be trampled under foot.