2 Esdras 16:38
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CEB
Look, the disasters are approaching and won’t be delayed.
NRSVA
Just as a pregnant woman, in the ninth month when the time of her delivery draws near, has great pains around her womb for two or three hours beforehand, but when the child comes forth from the womb, there will not be a moment’s delay,
NRSVUE
The calamities draw near and are not delayed.
RSV
Just as a woman with child, in the ninth month, when the time of her delivery draws near, has great pains about her womb for two or three hours beforehand, and when the child comes forth from the womb, there will not be a moment’s delay,
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