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2 Esdras 3:28-30
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
2 Esdras 3:28-30
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Babylon Compared with Zion
28 ‘Then I said in my heart, Are the deeds of those who inhabit Babylon any better? Is that why it has gained dominion over Zion? 29 For when I came here I saw ungodly deeds without number, and my soul has seen many sinners during these thirty years.[a] And my heart failed me, 30 because I have seen how you endure those who sin, and have spared those who act wickedly, and have destroyed your people, and protected your enemies,
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- 2 Esdras 3:29 Ethiop Arab 1 Arm: Lat Syr in this thirtieth year
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)
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