53 Therefore I commanded you to come into the field, where no foundation of any building was. (WEB) 54 For no human construction could stand in the place in which the city of the Most High was to be shown. (WEB) 55 Therefore don’t be afraid nor let your heart be terrified, but go your way in and see the beauty and greatness of the building, as much as your eyes are able to see. (WEB)
2 Esdras 10:53–55
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