19 Behold, famine and plague, suffering and anguish! They are sent as scourges for correction. (WEB) 20 But for all these things they will not turn them from their wickedness, nor be always mindful of the scourges. (WEB) 21 Behold, food will be so cheap on earth that they will think themselves to be in good condition, and even then calamities will grow on earth: sword, famine, and great confusion. (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:19–21
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2 Esdras 16:36–38
36 Behold, the Lord’s word: receive it. Don’t doubt the things about which the Lord speaks. (WEB) 37 Behold, the calamities draw near, and are not delayed. (WEB) 38 Just as a woman with child in the ninth month, when the hour of her delivery draws near, within two or three hours gr… (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:13–15
13 For his right hand that bends the bow is strong, his arrows that he shoots are sharp, and will not miss when they begin to be shot into the ends of the world. (WEB) 14 Behold, the calamities are sent out, and will not return again until they come upon the earth. (WEB) 15 The fir… (WEB)
2 Esdras 15:4–6
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2 Esdras 15:26–28
26 For the Lord knows all those who trespass against him, therefore he will deliver them to death and destruction. (WEB) 27 For now evils have come upon the whole earth, and you will remain in them; for God will not deliver you, because you have sinned against him. (WEB) 28 Behold,… (WEB)
2 Esdras 15:48–50
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2 Esdras 16:4–6
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Isaiah 8:21–22
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Ezekiel 4:16–17
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