2 Esdras 2:34-37

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³⁴ Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, “Await your shepherd; he will give you everlasting rest, because he who will come at the end of the age is close at hand. ³⁵ Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, because the eternal light will shine upon you for evermore. ³⁶ Flee from the shadow of this age, receive the joy of your glory; I publicly call on my Savior to witness.^{[a] 37} Receive what the Lord has entrusted to you and be joyful, giving thanks to him who has called you to heavenly kingdoms.