44 They will come to it and surround it. They will pour out the storm and all wrath on her. Then the dust and smoke will go up to the sky, and all those who are around it will mourn for it. (WEB) 45 Those who remain will serve those who have destroyed it. (WEB) 46 You, Asia, who are partaker in the beauty of Babylon, and in the glory of her person— (WEB)
2 Esdras 15:44–46
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