1 And it shall come to pass in those days that the reapers shall not grow weary, Nor those that build be toil worn; For the works shall of themselves speedily advance Together with those who do them in much tranquillity. (2BA) 2 For that time is the consummation of that which is corruptible, And the beginning of that which is not corruptible. (2BA)
2 Baruch 74:1–2
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