7 And as regards what thou didst say touching the righteous, that on account of them has this (2BA) 8 world come, so also again shall that, which is to come, come on their account. For this world is to them a strife and a labour with much trouble; and that accordingly which is to come, a crown with great glory.' (2BA)
2 Baruch 15:7–8
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2 Baruch 52:4–6
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Book of Enoch 103:2–4
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2 Esdras 7:17–19
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2 Esdras 7:50–52
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2 Esdras 8:32–34
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Book of Enoch 94:10–11
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