2 Esdras 16:74
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In that time, the genuine commitment of my chosen ones will be shown, as gold that is tested by fire.
Listen, my elect ones, says the Lord; the days of tribulation are at hand, but I will deliver you from them.
Then the tested quality of my elect shall be manifest, like gold that is tested by fire.
“Hear, my elect,” says the Lord. “Behold, the days of tribulation are at hand, and I will deliver you from them.
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